{"title":"Takeshi's Cashew","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"planet-odyssey-64","title":"Planet Odyssey 64","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eThe Vienna-based collective Takeshi's Cashew presents its third album, \u003cem\u003ePlanet Odyssey 64\u003c\/em\u003e. After touring the globe with their first two albums, the band took a creative break and has now returned with a fresh sound. They have expanded their signature analog \"cosmofunk\" to include electro influences. Experimenting with vintage synthesizers and drawing inspiration from retro computer games, the six musicians have crafted a novel sonic universe. Their sheer joy of playing sparked the idea for a concept album titled \u003cem\u003ePlanet Odyssey 64\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eMany bands grapple with defining their direction after their second or third album; Takeshi's Cashew, too, faced a crossroads_or rather, sought a concept. The result is a fusion quoting the-90s when medieval worlds collide with the aesthetics of the Game Boy and Nintendo 64. Much like the loop-based soundscapes of early consoles or the dance music of the early royal courts, Takeshi's Cashew utilize cyclical musical figures on the album. Just as 8-bit games created atmosphere through minimalism, these Viennese instrumentalists have streamlined their toolkit compared to their previous work.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementToProof\"\u003eThe recurring melodies and chiptune sounds pay homage to video game icons like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Pok‚mon Sapphire Edition. Meanwhile, the rhythmic blend forms a hybrid of synthetic elements and organic components. A driving Krautrock framework anchored by electric bass and drums_forms the core of the soundscape, while a monophonic Roland SH-101 bass synthesizer provides a second pillar. Yet, Takeshi's Cashew haven't entirely abandoned their original approach: the jam session. The vibrant track \"Operator,\" for instance, was created in a single day using a family member's vintage Moog synthesizer. At its core, this music serves as a vehicle for transcendence; listeners return to themselves from this odyssey, transformed and serene. \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Siluh","offers":[{"title":"LP - Clear","offer_id":58867569754443,"sku":"R5192-9136","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":58867569787211,"sku":"R5192-2056","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tape","offer_id":58867569819979,"sku":"R5192-9691","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/2000x2000bb_487b4753-6636-49f6-a7ce-77ff352d92af.jpg?v=1792144504"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/collections\/takeshis-cashew.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}