The Yokos were formed in Sydney, Australia in about 1993. The original line… Read Full Bio ↴The Yokos were formed in Sydney, Australia in about 1993. The original lineup consisted of Astrid Spielman (formerly of The Particles) on vocals and guitar, Ingrid Spielman (formerly of Tactics) on guitar and Antonella Franchini on bass and vocals. Originally conceived to provide a live soundtrack for one of Astrid's art installations, The Yokos deliberately chose unfamiliar instruments for themselves as a way of avoid musical clichés. This approach continued when they invited Thomas Ashelford (aka Thomas Tallis, bass player from Ashtray Boy) to play drums the following year.
The result is a European cabaret-tinged blend of punk and lo-fi with strong melodies and an almost melodramatic approach to song arrangement. All four members contribute to the songwriting process to some degree.
In the late 1990s Astrid took a sabbatical due to mental illness, and Thomas temporarily moved to guitar, while Neil Johnson (also ex-Ashtray Boy) took the drum stool until Astrid's return.
The band have distinguished themselves over the intervening years by exhibiting extraordinary laziness and lack of conventional musical ambition. In total they have performed less than 10 gigs in Sydney and nearby towns, and are still to complete their first album 'Shiny'.
In 2005, several Yokos songs were used in the soundtrack to the indie short film Upskirt.
Despite the fact that the band has not played together for several years, they have not split up, and future gigs and more recordings are a possibility. For now The Yokos are content to keep their musical career in this state of suspension. They'll make their music when they're good and ready!
In 2011, Thomas Ashelford formed Theories of Everything with Meera Atkinson, and Greg Atkinson of Big Heavy Stuff.
The result is a European cabaret-tinged blend of punk and lo-fi with strong melodies and an almost melodramatic approach to song arrangement. All four members contribute to the songwriting process to some degree.
In the late 1990s Astrid took a sabbatical due to mental illness, and Thomas temporarily moved to guitar, while Neil Johnson (also ex-Ashtray Boy) took the drum stool until Astrid's return.
The band have distinguished themselves over the intervening years by exhibiting extraordinary laziness and lack of conventional musical ambition. In total they have performed less than 10 gigs in Sydney and nearby towns, and are still to complete their first album 'Shiny'.
In 2005, several Yokos songs were used in the soundtrack to the indie short film Upskirt.
Despite the fact that the band has not played together for several years, they have not split up, and future gigs and more recordings are a possibility. For now The Yokos are content to keep their musical career in this state of suspension. They'll make their music when they're good and ready!
In 2011, Thomas Ashelford formed Theories of Everything with Meera Atkinson, and Greg Atkinson of Big Heavy Stuff.
She Flies Like A Bird
The Yokos Lyrics
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I Had A Dream His hair, wack, his gear, wack His jewelry, wack, his foot…
Sister O sisters, O sisters, let’s stand up right now It’s never…
Sorry I was doing what I'm supposed to do I was thinking…
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@twistedjazzman
Just in case you all don't know... Gabriela Robin = Yoko Kanno
@thekeefer690
I will never erase this from my playlist no matter how many times it gets banned.
@JoseLuisMazariegosBallesteros
This is what prayer feels like to me.
@pauljennyd7448
Man this song makes me quite earth looking at the sky
@Soloduerme93
Es como el intro de comienzo de una película de acción, guerra, choque de culturas.
Me encanta escucharla cuando estoy estudiando o dibujando. ❤
Yoko Kanno es sorprendente
@nileve8253
Su mayor influencia es sin duda the Bulgarian folk music cuyos temas no son de guerra sino mas bien lo contrario. Si te gusta este estilo busca le mystere deis voix bulgares. Lo que mencionas a que suena a tema de lucha tambien lo considero el compositor de Xena cuando toma kaval sviri para musicalizar ciertas escenas.
@Soloduerme93
@@nileve8253 wow acabo de escucharla.. Me encantó. Definitivamente Yoko Kanno se basó en ella... Gracias por el dato
@KarateWrestler205
I listen to this while I put my sparring gear on
@magosiadulikowska6306
Totally
Incredible
@Tarik360
"I don't care what it takes, this is the only way to save our people!"