Album
Happy Songs For Happy People
2003 · Electronic, Rock
26 collectors on Gatefold own this
Happy Songs For Happy People is an Alt/Indie album by Mogwai, originally released in 2003. On Gatefold: 24 pressings tracked, owned by 26 collectors.
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Happy Songs for Happy People is the fourth full-length studio album by Mogwai. It represents a further evolution of Mogwai's toned down, more electronic sound: all songs are based on electric guitars and live drums, but synthesizers are used frequently and often take the main stage on this album, with strings and piano also making the occasional appearance. The songs on the album are subdued, with the only exceptions being the towering "Ratts of the Capital," and the closer "Stop Coming to My House". Mogwai's usual vocalist Stuart Braithwaite does not sing on this album at all. Barry Burns ("Hunted.
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Tracklist
- 1Hunted By A Freak4:18
- 2Moses? I Amn't2:59
- 3Kids Will Be Skeletons5:29
- 4Killing All The Flies4:35
- 5Boring Machines Disturbs Sleep3:05
- 6Ratts Of The Capital8:27
- 7Golden Porsche2:49
- 8I Know You Are But What Am I?5:17
- 9Stop Coming To My House4:53
Sound DNA
- Alt/Indie
- Post-Rock
- shimmering
- uplifting
- pastoral
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
[on rear cover]
Contained on this CD-ROM is a demo version of the music program Cubase SX.... The parts of "Hunted By A Freak" are also on the CD so that song can be remixed to your great satisfaction using the Cubase program.
The demo is PC only, however Mac users can still use the individual parts if they already have a version of SX on their computer.
[on insert]
Packaging: clear tray jewel case with 4 page booklet and insert
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- SteinbergPROGRAMMED BY
- Caroline BarberCELLO MUSICIAN , CELLO
- Donald GillanCELLO MUSICIAN , CELLO
- Greg LawsonMUSICIAN , VIOLIN VIOLIN
- Luke SutherlandFEATURING GUITAR MUSICIAN , GUITAR
- Scott DickinsonMUSICIAN , VIOLA VIOLA
26 collectors on Gatefold own this · 24 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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