{"id":6296,"date":"2023-11-15T18:11:48","date_gmt":"2023-11-15T18:11:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shindig-magazine.com\/?p=6296"},"modified":"2023-11-15T18:11:48","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T18:11:48","slug":"yin-yin-mount-matsu-album-single-takahashi-timing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shindig-magazine.com\/?p=6296","title":{"rendered":"Y\u012aN Y\u012aN Mount Matsu Album &#038; Single Takahashi Timing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Get ready for a musical odyssey as Y\u012aN Y\u012aN, the dynamic Dutch quartet, prepares to drop their third album, <em>Mount Matsu<\/em>, on January 19, 2024, via Glitterbeat. This much-anticipated release promises a kaleidoscope of sounds that defy easy categorization, blending influences from Khruangbin to Kraftwerk, surf music to Southeast Asian psychedelia, and Stax soul to mutant 80s disco.<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Takahashi Timing official audio video\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/t0btjlOxJnA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Evolution of Y\u012aN Y\u012aN:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>From their debut, <em>The Rabbit that Hunts Tigers<\/em>, in 2019, to the cosmic exploration of <em>The Age of Aquarius<\/em> in 2022, <strong>Y\u012aN Y\u012aN&#8217;<\/strong>s journey reaches a pinnacle with <em>Mount Matsu<\/em>. This mature and adventurous phase is a result of a lineup change, ushering in a more democratic creative mode. Members Remy Scheren, Robbert Verwijlen, and Erik Bandt joined drummer Kees Berkers, contributing to the album&#8217;s diverse influences.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shindig-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Yin-Yin-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"602\" height=\"585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shindig-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Yin-Yin-1-1.jpg 602w, https:\/\/shindig-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Yin-Yin-1-1-300x292.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shindig-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Yin-Yin-1-1-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/shindig-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Yin-Yin-1-1-48x48.jpg 48w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Creative Collaboration and Ascent Theme:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The collaborative effort among Y\u012aN Y\u012aN members led to the ascent-themed title, <em>Mount Matsu<\/em>, inspired by the Japanese term &#8220;matsu,&#8221; symbolizing rebirth and hope for the future. The creative process, described as a study of collective work, resulted in an album transcending its kaleidoscopic influences.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Track Highlights:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Explore the sonic landscape with track highlights like the classic moody vibe of <em>The Year of the Rabbit<\/em>, the spacey nu-disco groove of <em>Takahashi Timing<\/em>, and the sweet, monkey-like serenade of <em>Pia Dance<\/em>. Each track is a unique expression, from the laid-back <em>Tam Tam<\/em> to the infectious dance floor anthem <em>Tokyo Disko<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Organic Sound Aesthetic:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em>Mount Matsu<\/em> marks a departure from the synth-heavy production of their second album, embracing a more organic, 70s live band aesthetic. The warmth of valve amp guitar sounds, vintage synth lines, and acoustic percussion timbres captures the essence of a live band rehearsal space.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6299\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shindig-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Yin-Yin-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"577\" height=\"439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shindig-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Yin-Yin-2.jpg 577w, https:\/\/shindig-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Yin-Yin-2-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 577px) 100vw, 577px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Diverse Musical Palette:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The album unfolds a rich musical tapestry, from off-kilter disco tunes to neo-surf rock anthems, all rooted in Southeast Asian psychedelia and funk from the 60s and 70s. The band&#8217;s decision to sparsely use vocals allows ample room for the listener&#8217;s imagination, creating an immersive and imaginative experience.<\/p>\n<p>As <strong>Y\u012aN Y\u012aN<\/strong> occupies a sonic realm between Khruangbin and Kraftwerk, Stax soul and mutant 80s disco, City pop, and Japanese instrumental folk (s\u014dkyoku), <em>Mount Matsu<\/em> invites listeners to explore infectious pentatonic melodicism that demands multiple rewinds. Embrace the evolution of Y\u012aN Y\u012aN, feel the vibes, and embark on a sonic adventure with <em>Mount Matsu<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Information and Tor Dates<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6297\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shindig-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Mount-Matsu-Cover.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"606\" height=\"597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shindig-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Mount-Matsu-Cover.jpg 606w, https:\/\/shindig-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Mount-Matsu-Cover-300x296.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shindig-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Mount-Matsu-Cover-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/shindig-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Mount-Matsu-Cover-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/shindig-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Mount-Matsu-Cover-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Mount Matsu <\/em>is released through Glitterbeat on 19th January 2024 &#8211; 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