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{{Song infobox
| Name = Superheroes of BMX
| Cover = Mogwai.4.satin.EP.jpg
| Caption =
| Type =
| Artist = Mogwai
| alt Artist =
| Album = 4 Satin
| Published =
| Released = May 26, 1997
| track_no = 1
| Recorded = MCM Studios
Hamilton, Scotland
| Genre =
| Length = 8:03
| Writer =
| Composer =
| Label = Chemikal Underground
Jetset
| Producer = Andy Miller
| Chart position =
| Tracks =
#"'Superheroes of BMX'"
#"Now You're Taken"
#"Stereodee"
| Misc =
"'Superheroes of BMX'" is a song by Scottish post-rock group Mogwai, which originally appeared on the ''4 Satin'' EP in 1997, then later on the compilation album ''EP+6'' in 2000.
"Superheroes of BMX" is an eight minute long instrumental song which makes use of a Bontempi Organ, which is built upon throughout the song. The song features an electronic drum beat produced through a BOSS DR-550 Dr. Rhythm drum machine, a technique which Mogwai would explore further on 2001's ''Rock Action''. A live version of the song appeared on the live compilation album, '', recorded at The Golders Green Hippodrome on December 22, 1996 by John Peel. The "whooshing" noise heard in the song is made by a Robocop figurine, which can be seen briefly in ''The Recording of Mr. Beast'' documentary. Apparently, the song was originally titled "Dominic", most likely after Dominic Aitchison, Mogwai's bassist.[1] English indie rock band Bloc Party once went under the name "Superheroes of BMX".
The song begins with the sound of a phone call (which can be heard throughout most of the song) between Stuart Braithwaite and David Jack, one of Mogwai's Guitar Technicians, whilst an electronic drumbeat produced by a BOSS DR-550 plays. At (0:18), they are joined by the sound of a Bontempi Organ playing an A♯ major chord, followed by a D minor chord, which is repeated all throughout the song. Layers of synth and a guitar riff play over the chords. A whooshing noise can be heard at various points. At (1:56), acoustic drums can be heard playing the drumbeat, until (2:30), when it goes back to electronic drums. At (3:53), distorted guitars begin playing along and feedbacking with the chords in the background. This guitar noise and feedback continues, fading in and out gradually for the next few minutes, until it becomes almost overbearing, at which point the song ends abruptly.
★ Stuart Braithwaite – guitar, organ
★ Dominic Aitchison – bass guitar
★ John Cummings – guitar
★ Martin Bulloch – drums
★ Andy Miller – producer, mixer
1. Mogwai – Maida Vale, London 11 January 1997 Set list
★ "Superheroes of BMX" on Last.fm
| Name = Superheroes of BMX
| Cover = Mogwai.4.satin.EP.jpg
| Caption =
| Type =
| Artist = Mogwai
| alt Artist =
| Album = 4 Satin
| Published =
| Released = May 26, 1997
| track_no = 1
| Recorded = MCM Studios
Hamilton, Scotland
| Genre =
| Length = 8:03
| Writer =
| Composer =
| Label = Chemikal Underground
Jetset
| Producer = Andy Miller
| Chart position =
| Tracks =
#"'Superheroes of BMX'"
#"Now You're Taken"
#"Stereodee"
| Misc =
"'Superheroes of BMX'" is a song by Scottish post-rock group Mogwai, which originally appeared on the ''4 Satin'' EP in 1997, then later on the compilation album ''EP+6'' in 2000.
| Contents |
| Overview |
| Musical composition |
| Personnel |
| Notes |
| External links |
Overview
"Superheroes of BMX" is an eight minute long instrumental song which makes use of a Bontempi Organ, which is built upon throughout the song. The song features an electronic drum beat produced through a BOSS DR-550 Dr. Rhythm drum machine, a technique which Mogwai would explore further on 2001's ''Rock Action''. A live version of the song appeared on the live compilation album, '', recorded at The Golders Green Hippodrome on December 22, 1996 by John Peel. The "whooshing" noise heard in the song is made by a Robocop figurine, which can be seen briefly in ''The Recording of Mr. Beast'' documentary. Apparently, the song was originally titled "Dominic", most likely after Dominic Aitchison, Mogwai's bassist.[1] English indie rock band Bloc Party once went under the name "Superheroes of BMX".
Musical composition
The song begins with the sound of a phone call (which can be heard throughout most of the song) between Stuart Braithwaite and David Jack, one of Mogwai's Guitar Technicians, whilst an electronic drumbeat produced by a BOSS DR-550 plays. At (0:18), they are joined by the sound of a Bontempi Organ playing an A♯ major chord, followed by a D minor chord, which is repeated all throughout the song. Layers of synth and a guitar riff play over the chords. A whooshing noise can be heard at various points. At (1:56), acoustic drums can be heard playing the drumbeat, until (2:30), when it goes back to electronic drums. At (3:53), distorted guitars begin playing along and feedbacking with the chords in the background. This guitar noise and feedback continues, fading in and out gradually for the next few minutes, until it becomes almost overbearing, at which point the song ends abruptly.
Personnel
★ Stuart Braithwaite – guitar, organ
★ Dominic Aitchison – bass guitar
★ John Cummings – guitar
★ Martin Bulloch – drums
★ Andy Miller – producer, mixer
Notes
1. Mogwai – Maida Vale, London 11 January 1997 Set list
External links
★ "Superheroes of BMX" on Last.fm
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