Etsuko Yakushimaru – “I’m Humanity” (Mutated at YCAM)
2017.5.10
“I’m Humanity” became the first song in human history to be released in the three formats digital music distribution, CD, and genetically-modified microorganism.
In December, 2016, the genetically-modified microorganism of “I’m Humanity” was exhibited at Yamaguchi Center for Arts and Media [YCAM]. There, “I’m Humanity” was performed live by Soutaiseiriron, a band spearheaded by Etsuko Yakushimaru. In this performance, the transposon (the genes that transfer on the genome and cause mutation) based on the DNA of Synechococcus, was planted in the score of “I’m Humanity”. That segment was performed in an arrangement to make it seem like actual mutation was taking place.
Produced and directed by Etsuko Yakushimaru
Lyrics: Tica Alpha (a.k.a Etsuko Yakushimaru)
Music: Tica Alpha (a.k.a Etsuko Yakushimaru)
Genetic Codes: Etsuko Yakushimaru
Art Direction & Drawing & Design: Etsuko Yakushimaru
(C) 2016 Yakushimaru Etsuko
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Etsuko Yakushimaru – “I’m Humanity” – Mutated at Yamaguchi Center for Arts and Media [YCAM]
Live performed by Soutaiseiriron (相対性理論)
– Etsuko Yakushimaru: Vocal, Chorus, Programming, dimtakt, Kaoss pad
– Seiichi Nagai: Guitar
– Masaru Yoshida: Bass
– Motoki Yamaguchi: Drums
– Itoken: Key&Synth, Drums
– Live Engineer: zAk
– Live Recording by Yujiro Yonetsu
– Mixing by Motoki Yamaguchi
– Mastering by Yujiro Yonetsu
Costume Design: FACETASM
Video Director: MIRAI seisaku
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(Lyrics)
“I’m Humanity”
All the happiness there was
All the lovers we swore love with
How did all this happen?
I’m Humanity, and I’ve gone extinct
Bye-bye
Don’t tell me it was a mistake
It sure doesn’t feel like it was
Here’s a story of love
Once upon a time
There was an old man and an old woman
The two picked apples and ate them
Apples are red
Red is the stoplight
Stop, stop
Evolution, stop
I want to blame this on love
I want to blame this on love
Stop it, stop it, stop it, stop it
Stop it, stop it, stop the evolution
Stop it, stop it, stop it, stop it
Stop it, stop it, don’t stop it
I want to blame this on love (Stop it, stop it, stop the evolution)
I want to blame this on love (Stop it, stop it, don’t stop it)
The sea, the mountain, the wind, the birds, the sky, the stars, and your voice
With A and G and C and T, DNA makes who you are
A pristine area of land, sea, and sky, a scene from the future you’ve seen before
3, 2, 1, the star of hope, a scene from an evolved future
Good and evil, heads and tails, 0 and 1, light and shadow
God, god, hello, yes, yes, see you again
There were so many here, the memories are here
I want to blame this on love (Stop it, stop it, stop the evolution)
I want to blame this on love (Stop it, stop it, don’t stop it)
All the happiness there was
All the lovers we swore love with
How did all this happen?
I’m Humanity, good to meet you
Hello
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iTunes Store https://itunes.apple.com/jp/album/id1149713825?app=itunes
Apple Music https://itunes.apple.com/jp/album/id1149713825?app=music
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/2kpQlGnwl0ihsAhp4MwvmB