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The new album is available as the full 16 track download (plus 1 bonus track) at http://8bitops.com
8-Bit Operators full catalog on Amazon: http://amzn.to/8bitopsmp3
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http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/8-bit-operators-wanna-hld/id341305586
8-bit Operators is the joint name for a group of several notable international chiptune artists. They released "The Music of Kraftwerk" together, an album containing lo-bit covers of the famous German electronic band, on the Astralwerkd/EMI label. They have just completed "WANNA HLD YR HANDHELD", a micro-chipmusic Beatles Tribute available on iTunes and at 8bitops.com.
LastFM 8BitOps' Kraftwerk album page:
http://www.last.fm/music/Various+Artists/8-Bit+Operators
Almost 2 full years in the making, and released on 09/09/09, the 8-Bit Operators "Wanna Hld Yr Handheld, Vol. 1" Beatles tribute focuses on the glorious avant-garde and electronic side of the Fab 4 with over 20 of the biggest international names in 8-bit chip music, all utilizing the hardware of re-tooled, classic Game Boys, Ataris, Nintendo Entertainment Systems, circuit-bent toys, Commodore 64s and Apple II computers.
This album was the follow-up to their Astralwerks/ EMI release "The Music of Kraftwerk" from 2007
8-Bit Operators catalog is available on iTunes & Amazon.
Go to http://8bitops.com and http://8bitoperators.com for more.
NEWS:
SEPTEMBER 09, 2009
In celebration of 09/09/09, we have uploaded previews of nine tracks. Feel free to add them to your profiles and celebrate with us!
SEPTEMBER 10, 2009
On John Lennon's birthday (October 9th, 2009), the 20-track line-up and a new website by minusbaby shall be unveiled at http://8bitoperators.com/beatles.
In the meantime, hop over to our Tumblr page to stay up-to-date:
http://8bitoperators.tumblr.com/
Stay tuned! — The Calibrated Mr. K
8BitOps Homepage: http://8bitoperators.com
8BitOps Kraftwerk / Beatles Tributes: http://8bitops.com
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Feb 2007:
A labor of love, many years in the making, Astralwerks is pleased to present a various artist covers compilation, featuring interpretations of classic Kraftwerk songs, arranged primarily on lo-bit handheld gaming devices, vintage video game consoles and obsolete 8 bit home computers, revered for the rich and distinctive sound of their lo-bit microchips. This video game-influenced branch of electronic music sometimes referred to as ‘chiptune’, ‘bitpop’ or just ‘8-bit’, has developed a flourishing international live scene, and is one of the first new genres of music to use the internet to its fullest advantage, with the advent of home-brewed synth cartridges and hacker influenced musical tools.
As one of the New York chip artists Glomag said in a 2004 Art Forum interview, "We've made Kraftwerk's phrase 'I'm the operator with my Pocket Calculator' more apt than ever”.
Conceived and compiled by long-time electronic artist and 8-bit composer Jeremy Kolosine (a.k.a. Receptors), the 8-BIT OPERATORS collection features some of the top 8-bit artists from North America, South America and Europe, a selection of the best musical innovators, and several of the inventors themselves.
01.Bacalao - The Robots (Die Roboter) - Switzerland
02. Glomag - Pocket Calculator - USA
03. Covox - Computer Love - Sweden
04. Role Model - Showroom Dummies - Sweden
05. Nullsleep - The Model - USA
06. David E. Sugar – Radioactivity - UK
07. Oliver Wittchow – Kristallo - Germany
08. 8-Bit Weapon – Spacelab - USA
09. firestARTer - Computer World (Computerwelt) - Germany
10. Neotericz - Electric Café - Argentina
11. Receptors – Trans-Europe Express - USA
12. Herbert Weixelbaum – Tanzmusik - Austria
13. Bubblyfish - It's More Fun To Compute - USA
14. Bit Shifter – Antenna - USA
15. gwEm and Counter Reset - Mensch Machine
A 12” single (and digital download equivalent) will precede the CD launch and will feature Glomag’s exclusive 8-Bit Operators' mega-mix version of “Pocket Calculator” (featuring 0x7f, Bit Shifter, Bubblyfish, firestARTer, Hey Kid Nice Robot, Ladybug, M-.-n, Nullsleep, Psilodump, Random, Sidabitball, and David E Sugar) plus an exclusive version of “The Robots” by L.A.’s 8-BIT.
The Model
8-Bit Operators Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Cold role model I don't know whats right I
Lost it on the corner
Face up on a poster
Boutta call the coast guard
I don't really know her
Seems to be a loner
Shorty got a cold heart
That's just what i see when I'm into you
Cold role model you just skipping school ya mm
Boutta go the wrong way
Don't make me have to chase you
Caught up in a long day takes a lot to save you
Lemonade and grey goose
Fill up my day ou mm
Looking for something you aint never seen
How do you know what to keep and leave
Shoulda really kept it but leave it be
Just leave it be now see?
Leave it be
Leave it be now see
Imma keep rolling till I'm out of sight
Cold role model I don't know whats right I
Maybe got too closer
Wish I didn't know her
Wish you told me don't start
I know I'm a smoker
Never seeming sober
That's what you seen so far
Know that I'm cold
Know that I'm with it admit it this touch all on your soul
No we not old
We just beginning this living so lets get on the road
I'm not no role
Model its hard to swallow but that's how it goes
Oh so I'm told
Bottle will hit the bottom then
Head to the floor
The lyrics to 8-Bit Operators's song "The Model" depict a narrator who is indulging in smoking and engaging in reckless behavior. The opening lines convey a sense of being detached and lost, as the singer continues to smoke until they are out. The reference to a "cold role model" suggests that the singer is someone who lacks guidance and is unsure of what is right. They feel like they have lost control and are potentially in trouble, as they mention being on a poster and considering calling the coast guard.
Despite this, the singer is intrigued by someone who they describe as having a cold heart. They are drawn to this person but also recognize that there may be negative consequences. The mention of skipping school and going the wrong way implies a sense of rebellion and potential danger. The singer feels the need to chase and save this person, even though it takes a toll on them. The references to lemonade and grey goose suggest a desire to escape reality and find solace in substances.
As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges their own flaws and addictive tendencies. They reflect on the decisions they have made and wish they had not gotten involved with this person. The repeated line "leave it be" represents a desire to let go and move on from this situation. However, they continue to indulge in their vices and express a sense of resignation that they are on a downward spiral. The closing lines allude to hitting rock bottom, as the bottle hits the floor.
Line by Line Meaning
Imma keep smoking till I'm out tonight
I will continue to smoke until I am done for the night
Cold role model I don't know whats right I
I am a distant and detached figure that lacks understanding of what is morally correct
Lost it on the corner
I have lost control and composure in a certain place
Face up on a poster
My face is displayed prominently on a poster for all to see
Boutta call the coast guard
I am about to seek assistance or rescue from the coast guard
I don't really know her
I have little familiarity or knowledge of her
Seems to be a loner
She appears to be someone who prefers solitude
Shorty got a cold heart
She has a heart that lacks warmth or compassion
Heart
This is what I perceive when I am deeply interested in you
That's just what i see when I'm into you
This is the image I create in my mind when I am infatuated with you
Cold role model you just skipping school ya mm
You are an aloof figure who simply avoids attending school
Boutta go the wrong way
You are about to make a misguided decision or take the incorrect path
Don't make me have to chase you
I prefer not to pursue or chase after you
Caught up in a long day takes a lot to save you
You are caught up in a tiring and challenging situation that requires significant effort to help you
Lemonade and grey goose
I fill my day with refreshing lemonade and alcoholic beverages
Fill up my day ou mm
I occupy my day with various activities or indulgences
Looking for something you aint never seen
I search for something that you have never encountered before
How do you know what to keep and leave
How do you determine which things to retain and which ones to let go of
Shoulda really kept it but leave it be
I should have truly held onto it, but I choose to leave it alone
Just leave it be now see?
Simply abandon it now, do you understand?
Leave it be
Let it remain undisturbed
Leave it be now see
Allow it to remain untouched, understand now?
Imma keep rolling till I'm out of sight
I will continue moving forward until I am no longer visible
Cold role model I don't know whats right I
I am a distant and detached figure that lacks understanding of what is morally correct
Maybe got too closer
Perhaps I became too attached or intimate with someone
Wish I didn't know her
I regret having any knowledge or connection with her
Wish you told me don't start
I wish you had advised me not to begin
I know I'm a smoker
I am aware that I am someone who frequently smokes
Never seeming sober
I never appear to be completely sober
That's what you seen so far
That is the impression you have formed based on what you have witnessed thus far
Know that I'm cold
Understand that I am emotionally distant
Know that I'm with it admit it this touch all on your soul
Recognize that I am attuned to this experience that deeply affects your inner being
No we not old
We are not old
We just beginning this living so lets get on the road
We are just starting our lives together, so let's embark on a journey
I'm not no role
I am not a role model
Model its hard to swallow but that's how it goes
Being a model is difficult to accept, but that is the reality
Oh so I'm told
Oh, that's what I have been informed
Bottle will hit the bottom then
The bottle will eventually be emptied completely
Head to the floor
I will become intoxicated to the point of losing control and falling to the ground
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Larry 8
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@habeasporpoise8327
01. The Robots (Bacalao) 0:00
02. Pocket Calculator (Glomag) 3:29
03. Computer Love (Covox) 7:23
04. Showroom Dummies (Role Model) 11:04
05. The Model (Nullsleep) 15:04
06. Radioactivity (David E.Sugar) 19:01
07. Kristallo (Oliver Wittchow) 23:14
08. Spacelab (8-Bit Weapon ) 27:37
09. Computer World (firestARTer) 32:31
10. Electric Café (Neotericz) 36:58
11. Trans-Europe Express (Receptors) 41:02
12. Tanzmusik (Herbert Weixelbaum ) 45:03
13. It's More Fun to Compute (Bubblyfish) 49:02
14. Antenna (Bit Shifter) 53:17
15. The Man-Machine (gwEm and Counter Reset) 57:07
@TheAmoajulieta
There just a minor change
in Antenna lyrics:
I'm the antenna catching vibration
You're the transmitter, give information
Wir richten Antennen ins Firmament
Empfangen die Töne die niemand kennt
I'm the transmitter, I give information
You're the antenna, catching vibration
Es strahlen die Sender Bild, Ton und Wort
Elektromagnetisch an jeden Ort
I'm the antenna, catching vibration
You're the transmitter, give information
Radio Sender und Hörer sind wir
Spielen im Äther das Wellenklavier
I'm the antenna catching vibration
You're the transmitter, give information
I'm the transmitter, I give information
You're the antenna, catching vibration
I'm the antenna catching vibration
You're the transmitter, give information
I'm the transmitter, I give information
You're the antenna, catching vibration
catching vibration
catching vibration
catching vibration
catching vibration
@habeasporpoise8327
01. The Robots (Bacalao) 0:00
02. Pocket Calculator (Glomag) 3:29
03. Computer Love (Covox) 7:23
04. Showroom Dummies (Role Model) 11:04
05. The Model (Nullsleep) 15:04
06. Radioactivity (David E.Sugar) 19:01
07. Kristallo (Oliver Wittchow) 23:14
08. Spacelab (8-Bit Weapon ) 27:37
09. Computer World (firestARTer) 32:31
10. Electric Café (Neotericz) 36:58
11. Trans-Europe Express (Receptors) 41:02
12. Tanzmusik (Herbert Weixelbaum ) 45:03
13. It's More Fun to Compute (Bubblyfish) 49:02
14. Antenna (Bit Shifter) 53:17
15. The Man-Machine (gwEm and Counter Reset) 57:07
@peerappel2012
Thank you, that is appreciated! :-)
@tonyelbows8045
many many thanks
@DJBillyQ
I first heard this album when I was in high school and hadn't even ever listened to Kraftwerk before; I was just looking for good 8-bit music. It wasn't for a couple years that I realized these were all covers of Kraftwerk songs because I heard somebody playing one of KW's original songs that I was like "hey, that song sounds just like that song from that 8-bit album!" 🤦♂😅. If the people who made this album ever see this comment, please know that this album was such fire that I would listen to it on repeat as an antisocial high schooler and it helped me get into a groove when nothing else could (and particularly, the cover of Radioactive). Thanks for the memories. :)
@petromaxskavholm9779
Role Model's Showroom Dummies is beyond brilliant.
@dorronfranco9964
Great cover of the music of KRAFTWERK
@BruceMardle
I liked it up to the last piece. (Too 'rappish' for me.) My girlfriend is saying she's sure she heard the melody to "heaven knows I'm miserable now" in 1 of the pieces!
@harislade6676
Brilliant. Thanks.
@annaarthur724
R.I.P Florian Schneider!
@jorgmuller3110
Fine Cover / Remix versions!