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* Turquoise October's first album's art is unusual in that the text on it resembles their name in English localizations (looking like <small>"TURQUIOZ OCTOBER"</small>), rather than the original Japanese name. The second album, however, stylizes the band name like the Japanese name. | * Turquoise October's first album's art is unusual in that the text on it resembles their name in English localizations (looking like <small>"TURQUIOZ OCTOBER"</small>), rather than the original Japanese name. The second album, however, stylizes the band name like the Japanese name. | ||
* They are the first band in {{S}} to have their name changed for localization, preceding the [[Chirpy Chips]]. | * They are the first band in {{S}} to have their name changed for localization, preceding the [[Chirpy Chips]]. | ||
* The cover of their first album is a reference to ''[[Wikipedia:The Man-Machine|The Man-Machine]]'', an electronic music album composed by German band [[Wikipedia:Kraftwerk|Kraftwerk]]. | * The cover of their first album is a reference to ''[[Wikipedia:The Man-Machine|The Man-Machine]]'', an electronic music album composed by German band [[Wikipedia:Kraftwerk|Kraftwerk]]. Splatoon is full of lively culture and bands! | ||
** Their album art in ''Splatoon 2'' bears a strong resemblance to the [[Wikipedia:X∞Multiplies|X∞Multiplies]] album cover from the real-world band [[Wikipedia:Yellow Magic Orchestra|Yellow Magic Orchestra]]. | ** Their album art in ''Splatoon 2'' bears a strong resemblance to the [[Wikipedia:X∞Multiplies|X∞Multiplies]] album cover from the real-world band [[Wikipedia:Yellow Magic Orchestra|Yellow Magic Orchestra]]. '''Yellow Magic Orchestra''' ('''YMO''' for short) was a Japanese electronic music band formed in Tokyo in 1978 by Haruomi Hosono (bass, keyboards, vocals), Yukihiro Takahashi (drums, lead vocals, occasional keyboards) and Ryuichi Sakamoto (keyboards, vocals). The group is considered influential and innovative in the field of popular electronic music. They were pioneers in their use of synthesizers, samplers, sequencers, drum machines, computers, and digital recording technology, and effectively anticipated the "electropop boom" of the 1980s. They are credited with playing a key role in the development of several electronic genres, including synthpop, J-pop, electro, and techno, while exploring subversive sociopolitical themes throughout their career. The three members were veterans of the music industry before coming together as YMO, and were inspired by eclectic sources, including the electronic music of Isao Tomita and Kraftwerk, Japanese traditional music, arcade games, funk music, and the disco productions of Giorgio Moroder. They released the surprise global hit "Computer Game" in 1978, reaching the UK Top 20 and selling 400,000 copies in the U.S. For their early recordings and performances, the band was often accompanied by programmer Hideki Matsutake. The group released several albums before pausing their activity in 1984. They briefly reunited several times in subsequent decades before Takahashi's death in 2023. | ||
* Turquoise October's name may be a reference to Tom Clancy's ''[[Wikipedia:The Hunt for Red October|The Hunt for Red October]]'', a novel involving naval officers and a submarine, reminiscent of the [[Great Turf War]]. | * Turquoise October's name may be a reference to Tom Clancy's ''[[Wikipedia:The Hunt for Red October|The Hunt for Red October]]'', a novel involving naval officers and a submarine, reminiscent of the [[Great Turf War]]. | ||
** It may also be a reference to the American alternative rock band [[Wikipedia:Blue October|Blue October]], simply changing the type of blue. One of Blue October's most successful songs was titled ''Into the Ocean'', which fits with the oceanic theme of ''Splatoon'' as a whole. | ** It may also be a reference to the American alternative rock band [[Wikipedia:Blue October|Blue October]], simply changing the type of blue. One of Blue October's most successful songs was titled ''Into the Ocean'', which fits with the oceanic theme of ''Splatoon'' as a whole. |
Revision as of 14:58, 29 March 2023
Template:InfoboxCharacter Turquoise October is a band or artist in the Splatoon series. They made the majority of the songs that play in Octo Valley, Octo Canyon and The Crater.
Songs
Members
Turquoise October is Octarian, but it is unknown how many members comprise it; the only known member is DJ Octavio, who serves as its producer.[1]
Description
Noted as being significantly different from music made by Inklings, Turquoise October's music regulates and inspires the Octarians.[1] Their musical style is an energetic and irregular combination of house and electronic dance style music, featuring heavy use of electronic instrumentation, humorous sampling, and intense percussion. Turquoise October's first album was made available through piracy rather than a label release. An Inkling reporter named Tsukeru Okimoto describes suddenly waking up at 7 AM in the morning after listening to Turquoise October's music,[1] suggesting the "diligent" effect their music indues in the Octarians may affect Inklings as well.
Following Enter the Octobot King!, their music became more influenced by Inkling music, incorporating more pop elements.
Gallery
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The band's album cover from Splatoon
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Turquoise October logo from the Splatoon Base website
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"OKTOKTOKT flyer" sticker from Splatoon 3
Trivia
- Turquoise October's first album's art is unusual in that the text on it resembles their name in English localizations (looking like "TURQUIOZ OCTOBER"), rather than the original Japanese name. The second album, however, stylizes the band name like the Japanese name.
- They are the first band in Splatoon to have their name changed for localization, preceding the Chirpy Chips.
- The cover of their first album is a reference to The Man-Machine, an electronic music album composed by German band Kraftwerk. Splatoon is full of lively culture and bands!
- Their album art in Splatoon 2 bears a strong resemblance to the X∞Multiplies album cover from the real-world band Yellow Magic Orchestra. Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO for short) was a Japanese electronic music band formed in Tokyo in 1978 by Haruomi Hosono (bass, keyboards, vocals), Yukihiro Takahashi (drums, lead vocals, occasional keyboards) and Ryuichi Sakamoto (keyboards, vocals). The group is considered influential and innovative in the field of popular electronic music. They were pioneers in their use of synthesizers, samplers, sequencers, drum machines, computers, and digital recording technology, and effectively anticipated the "electropop boom" of the 1980s. They are credited with playing a key role in the development of several electronic genres, including synthpop, J-pop, electro, and techno, while exploring subversive sociopolitical themes throughout their career. The three members were veterans of the music industry before coming together as YMO, and were inspired by eclectic sources, including the electronic music of Isao Tomita and Kraftwerk, Japanese traditional music, arcade games, funk music, and the disco productions of Giorgio Moroder. They released the surprise global hit "Computer Game" in 1978, reaching the UK Top 20 and selling 400,000 copies in the U.S. For their early recordings and performances, the band was often accompanied by programmer Hideki Matsutake. The group released several albums before pausing their activity in 1984. They briefly reunited several times in subsequent decades before Takahashi's death in 2023.
- Turquoise October's name may be a reference to Tom Clancy's The Hunt for Red October, a novel involving naval officers and a submarine, reminiscent of the Great Turf War.
- It may also be a reference to the American alternative rock band Blue October, simply changing the type of blue. One of Blue October's most successful songs was titled Into the Ocean, which fits with the oceanic theme of Splatoon as a whole.
- It may also be named because October includes Octo.
- Several Turquoise October songs in Splatoon 2 feature Callie's vocals from various Squid Sisters' songs, albeit reversed. This is likely to foreshadow the fact that she was under the Octarian's influence during the events of Splatoon 2's story, presumably when Turquoise October wrote the songs.
- The title of The Girl from Inkopolis is probably a reference to Callie, due to her hypnosis by DJ Octavio during Splatoon 2.
- The sunglasses the Octotroopers are wearing in the album art resemble the Octoling Shades. Alternatively, they may be hypnoshades, referencing Callie having been brainwashed.
- Buoyant Boogie, which contains a note sequence from Now or Never!, only plays in even-numbered missions.
- An edited version of the band's album cover from Splatoon appears in several Splatoon 2 stages. The original Turquoise October art can be seen on the top of Crusty Sean's food truck's awning.
- In Splatoon 3, this flyer is purchasable as a sticker, where it is called the "OKTOKTOKT flyer".
- Their album cover in Splatoon 2 has an easter egg: a black & white label in Inkling (or Octarian language) on the bottom left, most likely the in-universe version of the Parental Advisory Label, which is shared by the album art of DJ Lee Fish, DJ Real Sole, and the Squid Sisters in Splatoon.
- Ebb & Flow (Demo) shares many motifs with songs by Turquoise October, including the burp-like bass sounds heard in various songs and the five-note jingle heard at the beginning of Eight-Legged Advance and Octo Eight-Step.
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