Superheroes of BMX

Song infobox
Name = Superheroes of BMX


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
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Composer =
Label = Chemikal Underground, Jetset
Producer = Andy Miller
Chart position =
Tracks =
#"Superheroes of BMX"
#"Now You're Taken"
#"Stereodee"
Misc =Extra musicsample |filename=Mogwaisuperheroesofbmx.ogg |format=Ogg |title=Superheroes of BMXExtra tracklisting
altAlbum = EP+6
Type = compilation
Length =
Tracks =
# "Superheroes of BMX"
# "Now You're Taken"
# "Stereodee"
# "Xmas Steps"
# "Rollerball"
# "Small Children in the Background"
# "Stanley Kubrick"
# "Christmas Song"
# "Burn Girl Prom-Queen"
# "Rage:Man"Extra tracklisting
altAlbum =
Type = compilation
Length = 7:29
Tracks =
# "Hunted by a Freak"
# "R U Still in 2 It"
# "New Paths to Helicon Pt II"
# "Kappa"
# "Cody"
# "Like Herod"
# "Secret Pint"
# "Superheroes of BMX"
# "New Paths to Helicon Pt I"
# "Stop Coming to My House""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.

Overview

"Superheroes of BMX" is an eight minute long instrumental 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 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. The song was originally titled "Dominic", after Dominic Aitchison, Mogwai's bassist. [ [http://brightlight.youngteam.co.uk/eng/gig110197.php Mogwai – Maida Vale, London 11 January 1997 Set list] ] 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 friend David Jack, whilst an electronic drumbeat 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, monologue
* Dominic Aitchison – bass guitar
* John Cummings – guitar
* Martin Bulloch – drums
* David Jack – mogologue
* Andy Miller – producer, mixer

Notes

External links

* [http://www.last.fm/music/Mogwai/_/Superheroes+of+BMX "Superheroes of BMX"] at Last.fm