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Radio Protector

"Radio Protector" is a single by 65daysofstatic, featuring the titular track taken from their second record. It was released in 2006.

"Radio Protector" won the poll for the band's most popular song among its fans.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.discogs.com/fr/65daysofstatic-Radio-Protector/master/184713
2. ↑ https://the65republic.com/2020/05/22/65bangsofstatic-2-1/
The Destruction Of Small Ideas

"The Destruction Of Small Ideas" is the third album by 65daysofstatic. It was released in April 2007 as their last LP on Monotreme Records.

Guitars are especially present in this album, which features particularly complicated song structures. The eighth track, titled "The Distant & Mechanised Glow Of Eastern European Dance Parties" would later be released as part of an EP which, according to some, announced the sound departure the band undertook for their subsequent album.

## Deluxe Edition

Bird's Robe offers a Deluxe edition, with the "Don't Go Down To Sorrow" single and "The Distant And Mechanised Glow Of Eastern European Dance Parties" EP.

## History

According to the liner notes found in the CD version, the album was "written and fought with" at Stag Works, Little Sheffield. It was recorded at The Substation in Rosyth, Scotland in December 2006 and January 2007, by Graham Deas (who also did the mixing) and Murray Mackay. The band produced the record themselves.

The piano tracks were recorded in St. Columbus Junior School in Fife, while demos and drones were recorded in Sheffield's 2fly Studios, where the band did their first two records. These 2fly Studios recordings were again made with the ever changing Alan "Cacophony Of Horrors" Smyth in 2006, while being mastered by Noel Summerville at London's Metropolis Studios in January 2007.

The last song on the album features a rare inclusion of vocals rather than vocal samples or spoken word. The lyrics can be found in the liner notes.

## Production Approach

The band approached the recording and mixing of this record in a different way to their previous records, inspired by an article in Stylus Magazine about the 'Loudness War' . Later after release, they ended up being interviewed by the writer of the article for the same magazine.

## Personnel

* Rob Jones: drums, electronics, co-composer.
* Joe Shrewsbury: guitars, electronics, co-composer.
* Paul Wolinski: guitars, keyboards, electronics, co-composer.
* Simon Wright: bass guitar, electronics, co-composer.
* Andy Dobson (from the band Digitonal): clarinet on tracks 4 and 5.
* Samy Bishai (also from the band Digitonal): violin on tracks 1, 5, 7 and 12.
* Drew Speziale (from the band Circle Takes The Square): vocals on track 12.
* Kathy Coppola (from the band Circle Takes The Square): vocals on track 12.
* Iain Scott (Slomo): second snare on track 4.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 "The Destruction Of Small Ideas" liner notes (CD version)
2. ↑ Imperfect Sound Forever - Archive.org capture of Stylus Magazine article
3. ↑ Archive.org capture of 2006 interview with Nick Southall, discussing his impact on the creation of The Destruction Of Small Ideas
Live At Gorilla, Manchester, 121121

"Live At Gorilla, Manchester, 121121" is a live EP released by 65daysofstatic, initially via Patreon, but also on the 65republic. Its alernate title is: "From the Muddy Banks of the Irwell".

This release was intended as a semi-official release, although it does emanate from the band, with some mixing work by Stu Condron, the band's sound engineer.

It features songs from The Fall Of Math, No Man's Sky: Music For An Infinite Universe, Wild Light and We Were Exploding Anyway.

## Personnel

* Rob Jones: drums, electronics, co-composer.
* Joe Shrewsbury: guitars, electronics, co-composer.
* Paul Wolinski: guitars, keyboards, electronics, co-composer.
* Simon Wright: bass guitar, electronics, co-composer.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.patreon.com/65daysofstatic
Guide to enter the world of 65daysofstatic

This page aims to provide different entry points to access the array of noise produced by 65daysofstatic, depending on the listener's familiarities.

Feel free to propose your own thoughts below.

## WesGibson's master plan

For listeners who got interested based on an appreciation of post-rock, the following records are the perfect entry point:

* The Fall Of Math: more guitar-heavy and the perfect illustration of the band's sound, from the intro up to the ending track.
* Wild Light: a lush sound based more on electronics, which could be described as a more "modern" take on early post-rock.

It is well known that many new listeners come from No Man's Sky. A good follow-up to this soundtrack can be found on Wild Light. This album contains evocative and atmospheric tracks, with a strong sense of direction.

For dance aficionados, I propose two options. First, there is We Were Exploding Anyway, which features a song appropriately called "Dance Dance Dance". Second, there is Heavy Sky, the follow-up EP, filled with bangers. Don't forget the bonus tracks for the best possible experience.

For fans of avant-garde electronic soundscapes, I suggest replicr, 2019, which offers layers upon layers of musical genius that might seem hard to connect with at first, but eventually fuels an obsession and a craving for more.

For metalheads, the song "When We Were Younger And Better" is a good starting point. The first minute features frantic drum rolls and heavy guitars.
Available Data

"Available Data" is the third EP to be released in conjunction with 65daysofstatic's "Wreckage Systems" project, in June 2021.

The band contextualized this release on their Bandcamp page:

> ‘Available Data’ is the third release from 65daysofstatic’s Wreckage Systems project. It is an other-worldly, episodic journey through vast landscapes of sound. Enveloped in a mist made of a billion tiny sawtooths, oceans of sines undulate as melodies drift through the purple sky like lanterns, clouds flickering like burnt out cathode rays. Sub bass causes earthquakes, dragging up beats from deep down in the valleys of nostalgia. They scrape their way to the surface and metallicize upon contact with the thick air, fracture themselves into new rhythms. Jagged spikes of sculpted electricity punch their intentions out of the earth and become mountains. You find new ways of moving in here, new ways of breathing.
>
>

## References

1. ↑ https://65daysofstatic.bandcamp.com/album/available-data
Hole

"Hole" is an EP by 65daysofstatic, featuring the titular track taken from their first record. It was released in 2005.

## Tracklisting

 3
 4
 5
 6
 7

## References

1. ↑ https://monotremerecords.limitedrun.com/products/523818-65daysofstatic-the-fall-of-math-deluxe-edition-2-cd-or-180-gm-vinyl-lp
2. ↑ https://www.discogs.com/fr/65daysofstatic-Hole/release/410764?ev=rr
Volume 1: Then We Take Japan

"B-Sides & Rarities Volume 1: '...Then We Take Japan'" is a compilation album by 65daysofstatic that was released in November 2006.

It consists of tracks that could either be found in the Unreleased/Unreleasable albums, or various singles and EPs.

It also included videos from various releases.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.discogs.com/fr/65daysofstatic-B-Sides-Rarities-Volume-1-Then-We-Take-Japan/release/1416826
Omatsu

**Omatsu** (お松) is the supporting character of the *My Master Has No Tail* series.

## Appearance

Omatsu has light brown hair and purple eyes. Her appearance is slim and wears a traditional kimono.

## Personality

Omatsu is a laid back woman, but she has a habit of drinking. She's also flirtatious towards Mameda.

## History

Little is known about Omatsu except that she's in charge of preparing the yose theater for shows.

## Relationships

### Sakujiro

Omatsu and Sakujiro get along with each other very well. However, they can get into an argument due to her drinking habbit. After getting beaten by Rakuda, Omatsu cheers Sakujiro up for being brave.

### Mameda

When they have first met, Omatsu is flirtatious towards Mameda.
Inside

"Inside" is a track composed by 65daysofstatic as part of the soundtrack to Jean Abreu's 2010/11 contemporary dance of the same name. Abreu's website describes the work as an exploration of "violence, incarceration, solitude and hope within the prison walls - a gritty, compelling production revealing surprising tenderness within the starkness of captivity".

While still unreleased, a bootleg of the song can be found on 65republic's bootlegs page.

The soundtrack also included tracks from Stumble.Stop.Repeat, The Fall of Math, One Time For All Time, and The Destruction of Small Ideas.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.jeanabreudance.com/works/inside
2. ↑ https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/65daysofstatic/2011/queen-elizabeth-hall-london-england-2bd0184e.html
Bang!

The catchphrase originates back to the streaming of 65daysofstatic's 12 releases entitled "A Year Of Wreckage". Since then, the expression "this one is a banger" is essential to 65kids terminology.

The term was meant both as a reference to the dance inducing properties of many of the songs found therein and the parting word of legendary space cowboy Spike Spiegel.

As of 2021, fans of the band are still waiting for a release bearing these four letters.
Episode 12

**There's No Point to You Being Interesting** (君が面白くちゃ意味がない, *Kimi ga Omoshirokucha Imiganai*) is the twelfth episode of the *My Master Has No Tail* anime series.

## Summary

Mameda cannot accept what Utaroku told her and chases him all the way to the red-light district.

## Characters

* Bunko
* Utaroku Ebisuya
* Byakudanji Tsubaki
* Sakujiro
* Enshi Kirino
* Mameda
* Buncho Daikokutei *(flashback)*
Heavy Sky

"Heavy Sky" is one of 65daysofstatic's longest running EPs, based around sessions from their fourth record. It was released in October 2010 on Hassle Records.

A longer version of "Tiger Girl" and a vocal version of "Come To Me" can be found on "We Were Exploding Anyway".

## Tracklisting

 8.\*
 9.\*
 10.\*

\*Bonus tracks

## References

1. ↑ https://monotremerecords.limitedrun.com/products/13018-65daysofstatic-heavy-sky-ep-320-kbps-mp3-digital-download
2. ↑ https://drownedinsound.com/releases/15791/reviews/4141432
Replicr, 2019

"replicr, 2019" is the sixth album by 65daysofstatic. It was released in September 2019 on Superball Music Records.

This LP marks yet another important shift in direction for the band, although prior releases heavily hinted in that same direction. The focus is much more experimental and electronic, with only sparse appearances of guitars, bass guitar or drums (although they are sometimes present, but cleverly disguised), complicated song structures and odd time signatures.

Often considered as a strong unitary album because of its strong flow from one track to the next, it is characterised by frequent short interludes between longer segments.

While not advertised as a concept album (65daysofstatic never appreciated art categorization), the album represents both the result of experiments done during the Decomposition Theory tour and a sense of dread inspired by the modern world.

## History

The album was written by 65daysofstatic and produced by Dave Sanderson and 65daysofstatic.

It was recorded at Chapel Studios by Dave Sanderson (assisted by Alex Copp) in January 2019. It was then mixed by Tony Doogan at Castle Of Doom and mastered by Frank Arkwright at Abbey Road Studios.

Regarding the concept of the album's mood, Rob Jones explained:

> This was supposed to be the future, but that future got cancelled. History is moving but it’s got nowhere to go. It’s piling up all around us. That’s what this record is about. This atemporality is an illusion, it’s the cultural logic of late capitalism, consuming everything faster and faster, each artefact a more diluted replica of the last. Even the idea that ‘pop will eat itself’ is eating itself. We need to find a way out.
>
>

## Album Art

Art direction for this album was part of the band's long-running collaboration with Caspar Newbolt.

## Personnel

* Rob Jones: drums, electronics, co-composer.
* Joe Shrewsbury: guitars, electronics, co-composer.
* Paul Wolinski: guitars, keyboards, electronics, co-composer.
* Simon Wright: bass guitar, electronics, co-composer.

## Song charts and tabs

Here is a tab for the bass guitar in "trackeplatz".

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "replicr, 2019" liner notes (CD version)
2. ↑ https://www.clashmusic.com/news/65daysofstatic-return-with-new-album-replicr-2019
Kilopia

## Personality:

Kilopia is stern while she does her job as a guard under the command of Commander Eserla. She is kind once she gets to know others and doesn't have many friends. She tends to not talk that much, but tends to interact with others more when she isn't working or away from her home.

## Description:

Kilopia has silver colored fur with black spots. Her wings fade out to silver and she has dark gray ears, paws and a nose. Kilopia has dark indigo eyes which have hints of silvery blue in them.
Unreleased/Unreleasable Volume 2: 'How I Fucked Off All My Friends'

"Unreleased/Unreleasable Volume 2: 'How I Fucked Off All My Friends'" is 65daysofstatic's second volume of the series, which features both original music, remixes and mashups. It was released in March 2005.

It is often referred to as "U/U Vol.2".

This compilation can be found online here.

## Notes

Tracks 4, 5, 9 and 12 are original songs by the band.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.discogs.com/fr/65daysofstatic-UnreleasedUnreleasable-Volume-2-How-I-Fucked-Off-All-My-Friends/release/451158
Sleepwalk City

Sleepwalk City is a song featured on the album "Wild Light" and it was also the core of an art installation by 65daysofstatic. One of their 25 minute performances was released via Patreon for suscribers to their Wild Light Decade project.

## Art Installation

Northern Music Company described the art installation on their website:

> Loosely inspired by Ezra Pound’s *‘In a Station of the Metro’* and the imagist manifesto, **65daysofstatic** present a unique and immersive audio-visual experience in the Millennium Gallery exploring submersion, noise, and the collapse of everything. Open throughout the Saturday and Sunday of the Tramlines weekend, the installation features original music from the band’s forthcoming sixth album, released in September 2013.
>
>

## Media

A band interview and excerpt of their performance can be found online.

There is also a few excerpts filmed by fans attending the event.

## References

1. ↑ https://65daysofstatic.com/Sleepwalk-City
2. ↑ http://www.northernmusic.co.uk/65daysofstatic-eu-dates-sleepwalk-city/
3. ↑ https://www.museums-sheffield.org.uk/blog/2013/6/tramlines-at-the-millennium-gallery
65republic

The65republic is the ultimate website for info, bootlegs and much more. It is hosted by the wonderful Tofr.

This website contains bootlegs, rare releases, news and updates on touring and rare interview pieces with the band and their collaborators. Tofr also organises listening parties online and trivia quizzes.
We Were Exploding Anyway

This is the fourth full-length album released by 65daysofstatic, in April 2010 on Hassle Records.

Often considered a departure from their previous efforts, this release features strong influences by electronic and dance music, while still maintaining the band's signature sound and use of more traditional rock instruments.

The song "Debutante" would be features in many releases associated with the video game "No Man's Sky", although it was not featured on the official soundtrack made by the band, considering that it was composed and released much earlier.

## Deluxe Edition

Bird's Robe offers a Deluxe Edition that features the Heavy Sky EP (with its two bonus tracks) and the Crash Tactics and Come To Me singles.

A "Tiger Girl" remix by Sleepmakeswaves was also added as the final track of this edition.

## History

The album was recorded at 2Fly Studios. The liner notes specify that it was between 4PM on 31/10/09 and 4AM on 09/11/09. It was mixed at Futureshock Studios by Alex Newport and his assistant Chris Tabron. It was mastered at Salt Mastering.

It was recorded by Alan Smyth & Dave Sanderson. Sanderson worked previously with the band for the "Dance Parties" EP, a collaboration that would grow steadily throughout the following years.

Just like their previous release, it was self-produced by 65daysofstatic, as creative freedom is quite essential in making art.

## Album Art

Art direction for this album was part of the band's long-running collaboration with Caspar Newbolt. It is a different take on the band's logo, which was an hommage to "The Kiss" painting by Gustav Klimt.

## Personnel

* Rob Jones: drums, electronics, co-composer.
* Joe Shrewsbury: guitars, electronics, co-composer.
* Paul Wolinski: guitars, keyboards, electronics, co-composer.
* Simon Wright: bass guitar, electronics, co-composer.
* Robert Smith: vocals and lyrics for track 6.
* Debbie Clare: vocals on track 8.

## References

1. ↑ https://drownedinsound.com/in\_depth/4139855-the-story-behind-the-new-65daysofstatic-album-artwork
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "We Were Exploding Anyway" liner notes (CD version)
Asymmetry

"Asymmetry" is a single released on May 13, 2021 by 65daysofstatic. The band released the following statement with the single:

> Written and released in haste because we didn't know how else to respond to the terrible images coming out of Gaza. Solidarity with Palestinians there and everywhere. Up until [17/5/21], all proceeds of this track were donated to Medical Aid For Palestinians.
>
>

## References

1. ↑ https://65daysofstatic.bandcamp.com/track/asymmetry
Oscillator

"Oscillator" is a video made by 65daysofstatic.

According to the band's webpage:

> Made by 65daysofstatic during the Wild Light sessions and subsequent touring, 2013.
> OSCILLATOR is a collection of off-cuts and lost edits; late night smartphone videos and unused music; real-time noise experiments using diegetic audio on a long stretch of European motorway; code-based sound generators and unmapped kinect territories, as well as footage from the dead cities and exceptional states of 2013's "Sleepwalk City" A/V installation.
>
>

The band also stated:

> Our sixth album, Wild Light was released last year and was only ever the more coherent surface elements of a semi-explored planet, the tip of the iceberg if you like. That's still out there in various forms, discs of preserved oil and torrent files and so on.
>
>

The video can be found here.

## References

1. ↑ https://65daysofstatic.com/Films
2. ↑ https://www.clashmusic.com/news/watch-65daysofstatic-share-oscillator
Remixes

65daysofstatic have released a number of remixes over the years, while some artists have also remixed their work.

The following page will retrace these remixes, with the exception of those you can already find in the band's main discography, most notably in the Unreleased/Unreleasable series or their EPs.

## Remixes by other artists (in alphabetical order)

 Fix The Sky A Little
 Tiger Girl

## Lore

In January 2023, Paul Wolinski kindly shared the following memories of the remixing scene the band was involved in:

> my memory is shot to pieces but a loooooooong long time ago, gonna say 2000/2001, there was a message board for electronic music fans/makers, called TEFOSAV. the electronic foundation of sound and vision. we got invited/pointed in its direction by digitonal if i remember rightly. it was a loose collection of people mostly in uk/us, trying to establish themselves. there were a few club nights organsied by and for tefosav people called VENT. eventually we put on a night up in sheffield and called it dustpunk. so it was lots of gig-sharing and remix swapping. we've definitely remixed feedle. don't think we ever remixed ill cosby in return (?) and yeah, probs iain was still in band at this point. there was also a time when feedle joined the band, we did a single show as a five piece, and then he left the band again. that's all the lore i can drag out of my head for now. i need a lie down.
>
>

## Sources and references

1. ↑ https://twitter.com/65dos/status/1201815459550695425
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://the65republic.com/bootlegs/
3. ↑ A short musical collage compiled by 65daysofstatic from live recordings of original composition and improvisation created by young people at Sheffield Children’s Hospital.https://soundcloud.com/artfelt\_sheff/65daysofstatic-and-the-musical-magic-band
4. ↑ https://soundcloud.com/clashmagazine/clash-dj-mix-65daysofstatic?ref=clipboard&p=a&c=0&si=3c9e37221f7747b1a3b7440cfaebf6bd
5. ↑ https://discord.com/channels/572350519780048897/572424153903398912/890903892055957534
6. ↑ Not to be confused with the similar remix on Unreleased/Unreleasable Vol. 2.
7. ↑ https://discord.com/channels/572350519780048897/572424153903398912
Rob Jones

Rob bangs the drums. He is also a synth master, like his fellow bandmembers.

He is a man of distinguished taste who appreciates good wine.

## Technique

Rob uses a variety of drumming techniques to come up with beats that blend perfectly with the programmed drums often found in their songs, and vice-versa. These techniques include lightning fast rolls, fast paced switching and thorough syncopation. The band quite often employs odd-time signatures, to which he adapts effortlessly.

Notable examples of his technique can be found in these songs:

* **Await Rescue**: notable for the strong synergy between live and electronic drums, with a frantic pace, heavy with snare rolls.
* **Hole**: notable for having an almost shuffling groove.
* **Unmake The Wild Light**: multitasking in 7/8 .
* **Supermoon**: clever use of well-timed kicks to propel the song forwards.
* **When We Were Younger And Better**: a flurry of well-timed drum rolls.

Rob also held a drumming clinic, which can be still be found here, playing the song "This Cat Is A Landmine".

## Equipment

Rob has notably collaborated with Shaw Percussion in order to create a drumkit. This was following the release of the soundtrack for the game No Man's Sky.

Caspar Newbolt, a long-time collaborator for the band's artwork, provided some designs for that kit.

## Quotes

In July 2019, Rob Jones explained the themes explored in the album replicr, 2019:

> "This was supposed to be the future, but that future got cancelled. History is moving but it’s got nowhere to go. It’s piling up all around us. That’s what this record is about. This atemporality is an illusion, it’s the cultural logic of late capitalism, consuming everything faster and faster, each artefact a more diluted replica of the last. Even the idea that "pop will eat itself" is eating itself. We need to find a way out."
>
>

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 http://www.shawstix.co.uk/65daysofstatic
2. ↑ https://www.superballmusic.com/newsdetailed.aspx?IdNews=23791&IdCompany=4
Simon Wright

Bassist extraordinaire and synth master, like his fellow bandmembers.

## Technique

Like all musicians composing 65daysofstatic, Simon has a very dynamic style that will vary to best support the core of the song. Here are notable examples:

* **Unmake The Wild Light**: it features a walking bass line in 7/8, followed by a tiered approach to the song's crescendo.
* **Taipei**: an impressive use of bass chords in the bridge maximizes the song's impact.
* **The Fall Of Math**: a chaotic cascade of notes on the bass builds the song's main hook.
* **The Conspiracy Of Seeds**: the crystal clear timbre of bass harmonics.
* **White Peak/Dark Peak**: it would appear that this song was played with a bowed upright bass.

## Solo project

In 2020, he did an electronic solo liveshow in Japan.

His solo work can be found under the pseudonym NVLL.

## Equipment

Simon plays two models of the Fender Precision Bass.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btVX8bdLLTA
2. ↑ https://nvll.bandcamp.com/
3. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/CTo67YdMTAw/
4. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/CTo6sekMLie/
Unreleased/Unreleasable Volume 3: 'The Kids Have Eyes'

"65daysofstatic VS Media Lounge - Unreleased/Unreleasable Volume 3: 'The Kids Have Eyes'" is 65daysofstatic's third volume of the series, which features both original music, remixes and mashups. It was released only in DVD format in October 2005.

It is often referred to as "U/U Vol.3" and it stands apart for only featuring videos.

This compilation can be found online here.

## Featured videos

 8.\*

\*Hidden track, left unnamed on the release. It was named "Natasha Beats The Devil" in the previous release.

## Notes

Tracks 1, 2, 3 and 8 are music videos for songs featured in the band's previous releases.

Tracks 4 and 5 are cut-ups, with track 4 simply being the album version of the song with voice samples.

Track 6 is a short touring documentary.

Track 7 is a live video performance.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.discogs.com/fr/65daysofstatic-vs-The-Media-Lounge-UnreleasedUnreleasable-Volume-3-The-Kids-Have-Eyes/release/535305
Don't Go Down To Sorrow

"Don't Go Down To Sorrow" is a single by 65daysofstatic, featuring a shorter edit of the titular track taken from their third record. It was released in 2007.

A different version of "The Major Cities Of The World Are Being Destroyed One By One By The Monsters" appeared on the "Retreat! Retreat!" single.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.discogs.com/ru/65daysofstatic-Dont-Go-Down-To-Sorrow/master/1399306
Unreleased/Unreleasable Volume 4: A Year Of Wreckage

"Unreleased/Unreleasable Volume 4: A Year Of Wreckage" is 65daysofstatic's fourth volume of the series, which features no less than 12 EPs released monthly from May 1st, 2019 to April 1st, 2020, and various online events by the band available for the subscribers. These notably included modular synth showcases, and Paul screen sharing writing of drums for Pollen.

As stated on the band's website: "The result is an archive of primordial 65 sound palettes, a catalogue of (computer) errors and guitar glitches, drone ambience and breakcore math insanity, bleak strategies and escape tunnels."

The EPs encompass a wide variety of soundscapes, some polished and some left intentionally raw, with many experimental tracks. While most elements of this archive come from the sessions linked to the band's sixth album and their Decomposition Theory project, some tracks date even further back and never could see the light of day in a more conventional release format.

It is often referred to as "A Year Of Wreckage", "YoW", or simply "U/U Vol.4".

Two compilation albums, collecting various titles across the 12 EPs were released at the end of the year, as both physical and digital: "Utopian Frequencies / Disquiet".

## References

1. ↑ https://65daysofstatic.com/A-Year-Of-Wreckage
2. ↑ https://daily.bandcamp.com/features/65daysofstatic-a-year-of-wreckage-feature
Bunko

**Bunko** (文狐) is one of the main protagonists of the *My Master Has No Tail* series.

## Appearance

Bunko has short, dark purple hair and eyes. She has a slim appearance and wears a traditional kimono.

## History

Bunko was once worshiped and valued. As time passed, development destroyed her shrine. She fended off against the industrial revolutionists until getting succumbed to her wounds. Fortunately, Bunko was approached Buncho Daikokutei as he took her in.

## Relationships

### Mameda

The first and only apprentice of Bunko. Mameda was moved by her rakugo performance, making her want to become a rakugo master instead of tricking humans. At first, Bunko was extremely hesitant to take her as a mentee. When the two were separated to "test" her apprentice's loyalty and worthiness to become a Daikokutei, Bunko was seen imitating her mentee when eating dinner alone, showing how much their relationship has changed Bunko's character as the plot progressed.

### Buncho Daikokutei

He took Bunko when she was still in the for of "Fox of Seven", who passed her the name of Daikokutei as she kept developing a much more refine interest and skill in the world of rakugo. Just like Mameda, Bunko was moved by Buncho's rakugo performance, allowing her to develop a new fond perspective and relationship with humans. His last wish was to end the Daikokutei bloodline with Bunko.

### Byakudanji Tsubaki

While Byakudanji treats Bunko as a little sister, he caused a huge portion of the theater a lot of trouble due to his astronomical debt, and she claims that "it's a waste of time to expect anything from him". Bunko recognizes him as the King of Laughter when she was briefly introducing the "Big Four" of Japan's rakugo.

### Enshi Kirino

Having a rough start with Bunko, Enshi is secretly jealous as to why Bunko got the Daikokutei name instead of her. While training/testing Mameda, she claims that she's far less naïve than her when it comes to setting standards.

### Utaroku Ebisuya

Also part of the "Big Four", Utaroku was with Bunko alongside Byakudanji and Enshi during the early days of Bunko in her human form. He is the last to train/test Mameda to see if she's worthy of holding the Daikokutei name and whether or not Bunko should keep having an apprentice.

## Trivia

* Her name "文狐", contains 'bun' (文) - which can be associated to writings, and kitsune (狐) translates to fox. In Japanese folklore, kitsune (狐, きつね, are foxes that possess paranormal abilities that increase as they get older and wiser. According to yōkai folklore, all foxes have the ability to shapeshift into human form. Bunko is a kitsune that portrays faithful guardians, a homage to traditional Japanese folktales.
The Fall Of Math

"The Fall Of Math" is the first full-length album by 65daysofstatic. It was released in September 2004 on Monotreme Records.

While it is widely associated with post-rock, this first album already featured 65's signature early sound, with a proeminent use of guitars blended with a mixture of both live and electronic drums.

## Deluxe Edition

Bird's Robe offers a Deluxe edition, which consists of the original LP, along with songs featured on the "Retreat! Retreat!" single, the "Hole" EP and the "Unreleased/Unreleasable" 1 and 2 tracklists.

Here is a list of the additional tracks:

## History

According to the liner notes found in the CD version, the album was recorded in four days at 2Fly Studios in the band's hometown of Sheffield.

Tracks 1, 4 and 8 we recorded by the band, while the rest was recorded by Alan "Carnage Control" Smyth.

## Personnel

* Rob Jones: drums, electronics, co-composer.
* Joe Shrewsbury: guitars, electronics, co-composer.
* Paul Wolinski: guitars, keyboards, electronics, co-composer.
* Simon Wright: bass guitar, electronics, co-composer.
* Luke Shrewsbury: violin on track 4.
* Feedle: co-songwriting credits on track 3.

## Notes

"Fix The Sky A Little" was initially called "Japan" in demos or setlists.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 The Fall Of Math liner notes
Recompile

"Recompile" is a video game released in 2021 which featured a soundtrack by Richard Evans, in tandem with Paul Wolinski. 65daysofstatic provided a yet untitled track for the last level of the game. This track can be found here (spoiler alert).

Unfortunately, no official release has been announced for the soundtrack as of 2021.

Here is an excerpt of a article by Gamerant explaining the band's involvement:

> A year later, Richard was having issues with time, he didn't have time to do all the music because he was also doing production and level design, so I asked 65 Days of Static - "Paul, can you maybe provide the guest track?", and then they did, and it was also amazing, and it blew me away. Now they're involved in the soundtrack and the audio design as well as the user interface, which is really crazy. It's not every day that you hire a band known for their work on *No Man's Sky* to create a user interface for a game, and then have them do the music as an afterthought, but that's what happened.
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## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://gamerant.com/recompile-interview-phigames-modular-enemies-hacking-console-features/
2. ↑ https://twitter.com/65dos/status/1428360063484260372
Character List

Crowers + Jared Larson

Jared

Jerry

Larry

Barry

Harry

Mary

Sharie

Terry

Gary

Carrie

Perry

Grandpa Joe

Nugget the Horse

Chicken Astro Knights

Red Chicken Astro Knight

Blue Chicken Astro Knight

Green Chicken Astro Knight

White Chicken Astro Knight

Black Chicken Astro Knight

Silver Chicken Astro Knight

Fake Red Chicken Astro Knight

Spencer

Hunter

Sebastian

Isaiah

Thomas

Brent

Sheena

Chicken Astro Knights Boss

Dave

Justin

Megan

Benjamin

Christopher

Burger Bros

Yorhan

Tomas

Glenn

Gwen

Golden Tomas

Harry Pothair

Emperor

William

League of Lettuce

Lloyd

Worker 1

Worker 2

Alex

Organic Skeleton

The Rebels

Steve

Artificial Skeleton

Wolf

Fox

Random Characters

Dr. Sweatstacks

Jimmy

Batman!?!?

Jerrad Crower
Weak4

"Weak4" is an EP by 65daysofstatic, with the titular track taken from their fourth record. It was released in March 2010.

"Weak4" was also combined with "Come To Me" as a single.

Slightly different versions of tracks 3 and 4 were also included in "The Distant And Mechanised Glow Of Eastern European Dance Parties" EP.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.discogs.com/fr/65daysofstatic-Weak4/release/2218862
Under The Summs

"Under The Summs" is the first EP to be released in conjunction with 65daysofstatic's "Wreckage Systems" project, in April 2021.

The band contextualized this release on their Bandcamp page:

> The first e.p from 65daysofstatic’s Wreckage Systems project is out now. Written and recorded across various states of lockdown, Under the Summs is the distressed sounds of noise smuggled across borders via ftp servers. It is amplified distance, urgency coaxed from life on pause. The future without future. Under the Summs is the beginning of a new arc of music from 65days. If the Wreckage Systems stream is the infinite, endless soundtrack to now (and it is), then these accompanying releases that we cut out of it are the disjunctions. The breaks in the transmission. Anchors, too heavy to be dragged away into the fog of digital ephemerality.
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## References

1. ↑ https://65daysofstatic.bandcamp.com/album/under-the-summs
Wild Light

"Wild Light" is the fifth album released by 65daysofstatic, released in September 2013 on Superball Music Records. While less dance-oriented than their previous release, the album was meant as the twilight of an era, from the perspective of musical direction.

Many of its tracks feature interesting time signatures, rich structures and evocative soundscapes. It also marks the return of vocal samples as a means to introduce the album, as was previously heard on their first LP:

> No one knows what is happening. There is a lot of danger out there. Okay?
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## Tracklisting

\*Bonus tracks available on Bird's Robe

\*\*Bonus track available on iTunes

## History

The album was recorded at Chapel Studios, The Laundry Rooms & 65HQ by Dave Sanderson, who was also assisted by Fran Wheeldon. Some additional recording was also completed by 65daysofstatic and Tom Maddocks. It was mixed at Castle Of Doom Studios, by Tony Doogan. It was mastered at Abbey Road Studios by Frank Arkwright. It was produced by both 65daysofstatic and Dave Sanderson.

Part of the experiments made during these sessions can be seen and heard on Oscillator.

In an article posted on the65republic.com, Dave Sanderson explained the genesis of this release:

> Late spring 2013 saw the band and I change environments from the city to the countryside, to begin recording their first full length on-brand record in 4 years. We relocated to deepest darkest Lincolnshire to the quite famous The Chapel studios. There, we spent around 2 weeks recording and putting together what would become…..Wild Light. A clear change of direction from their main records, it was evident that the process of recording Silent Running had had an affect on how the band wanted to be perceived from now on. A more expansive, more electronic, heavy and subtle record, at first quite difficult to embrace, turned out to be a discovery process as the record was being made.
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## Album Art

Art direction for this album was part of the band's long-running collaboration with Caspar Newbolt.

## Personnel

* Rob Jones: drums, electronics, co-composer.
* Joe Shrewsbury: guitars, electronics, co-composer.
* Paul Wolinski: guitars, keyboards, electronics, co-composer.
* Simon Wright: bass guitar, electronics, co-composer.

## Wild Light Decade

On May 26, 2023, the band announced a Patreon exclusive release of demos and other artifacts from the Wild Light sessions. The following list compiles these releases, which should not be considered official.

## Live Studio Performances

Following a rise in popularity, the band was invited to perform some of the album's tracks in a live studio setting, notably with Last FM's Lightship95 series:

* Unmake The Wild Light
* Taipei
* The Undertow

A full live version of the album, with the 8 original tracks, has been released in November 2023 as part of the Wild Light Decade project.

## Song charts and tabs

Here is a bass guitar tab for "Unmake The Wild Light".

## References

1. ↑ https://65daysofstatic.com/Bleak-Strategies
2. ↑ https://the65republic.com/wild-light/
3. ↑ https://the65republic.com/2020/05/01/a-consequence-of-creativity-dave-sanderson-65daysofstatic/
Decomposition Theory Live 091017

"Decomposition Theory Live 091017" is the second live album by 65daysofstatic. All proceeds from this release went to various bail funds, mutual aid groups and racial justice organisations.

The music featured in this live LP is part of the band's Decomposition Theory concerts, which presented algorithmic soundscapes as a means to create unique, ephemereal experiences. It is taken from their performance on October 9, 2017 in their hometown of Sheffield, which was among the first ones of that tour.

## History

The band's website describes Decomposition Theory as follows:

> Decomposition Theory was presented as a series of algorithmically-driven live A/V performances between 2017 - 2018. ***Decomp. V.1*** was a commission by Algomech and Millenium Galleries and involved three shows over two days at Millenium Galleries, Sheffield. ***Decomp. V.2*** was performed in Barcelona, Amsterdam and Berlin whilst ***Decomp. V.3*** was toured around the UK in November 2018, with a final performance in Luxembourg March 2019.
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> Although Decomposition Theory initially manifested through these shows, the thinking behind was not intended to be attached to any particular project/s, but was an attempt to formalise 65’s approach to being a band. That is, not to try and redefine what a band could be, but rather to make being a band an ongoing process to escape definition all together.
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The band further explained the project:

> Why are we doing this? No doubt, 65 are a long way from the frontline in any kind of struggle against capitalism and the abyss of a future it’s driving us toward. But perhaps there’s a minor supporting role in trying to imagine better futures. We are not railing against recorded music or albums or regular live shows, or what it can mean to be a band. However, these are all commodified forms. Almost all the ways anyone can relate to music these days are mediated through capital. Because we exist in relation to capital. We’re all drowning in it. It’s almost impossible to think outside of it. And so Decomposition Theory is some small effort to imagine a space where music is no longer shaped in commodity forms, and a live show doesn’t emphasise the ritual of performance. We are un-songing our songs and un-performing on stage.
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The album is self-released via Bandcamp.

## Personnel

* Rob Jones: drums, electronics, co-composer.
* Joe Shrewsbury: guitars, electronics, co-composer.
* Paul Wolinski: guitars, keyboards, electronics, co-composer.
* Simon Wright: bass guitar, electronics, co-composer.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 https://65daysofstatic.bandcamp.com/album/decomposition-theory-live-091117
2. ↑ https://65daysofstatic.com/DecompositionTheory
3. ↑ https://www.schmutzberlin.com/show/65daysofstatic-decomposition-theory/
Wumbo Island Wiki

**Welcome to the Wumbo Island Wiki!**
The Wumbo Island Wikia is about the Wumbo Island discord server. Here you can find members, jokes and more relating to this server.

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Leothren

## Description:

Leothren are generally short and skinny. They have white and spots that can be any color as long as it is a cool color or heavily saturated as well as their wings. They have gray or gray like ears and noses and paws. Leothren can have green, blue, amber or yellow eyes. The backs of their wings have spots which match in color to the spots on their pelts. Their wings are large which help them fly long distances without tiring as quickly.

## Skills:

Leothren aren't as strong as Leothra but they make up for it in fighting skill and the element of surprise. They are all trained to be able to fight and defend their leap as hatchlings. The guards are trained in more advance moves. Even if they aren't the strongest they can always rely on their fighting ability.

## Ranks:

Chief
Prince/Princess (eldest child is heir)
High guard
Commander
Spy
Low guard
Patroller
Hunter/Huntress
Teacher
Look out
Fledgling
Wrisn

## Personality:

Wrisn is introverted and generally keeps to herself. She doesn't enjoy talking and would rather practice fighting moves. When she does speak, the other Leothra know that it's important and worth listening to her. She takes pride in being one of the few female guards, most of the females being huntresses.
Silent Running

"Silent Running" is the first soundtrack album by 65daysofstatic. It was released in November 2011 on the band's own Dustpunk Records label.

Following the album release, an additional EP was added with four extra tracks that were part of the soundtrack.

## History

This project was part of the Glasgow Film Festival's project to screen the classic 1972 "Silent Running" movie with a new alternate soundtrack. Following a live performance of the score, the band used crowd funding to allow a studio recording and international release.

It was recorded and mixed to tape (and back again) by Dave Sanderson and Alan Smyth at 2Fly Studios in Sheffield. It was mixed by Alan Smyth and Dave Sanderson, then mastered by Paul Gold at Salt Mastering. It was self-produced by the band.

## Album Art

Art direction for this album was part of the band's long-running collaboration with Caspar Newbolt. Apparently, it was created amidst a hurricane.

## Personnel

* Rob Jones: drums, electronics, co-composer.
* Joe Shrewsbury: guitars, electronics, co-composer.
* Paul Wolinski: guitars, keyboards, electronics, co-composer.
* Simon Wright: bass guitar, electronics, co-composer.

## References

1. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20120428195808/http://store.65daysofstatic.com/products/13198
2. ↑ https://the65republic.com/silent-running-2011/
LanLan

LanLan is a SiivaGunner fan channel from Finland who joined in 2020. LanLan managed to become a Moderator and is relatively active daily.

About LanLan:

LanLan is a pretty chill guy who also loves to complain about other people. He is also a fan of Rouge-like games and Stonetoss comics

LanLan has created many server inside jokes such as GAUA\_ball, The Maid Cult and Sigma Males. LanLan also started the watchalong by suggesting a watchalong of Coconut Fred's Fruit Salad Island

LanLan on his free time makes rips to his YouTube channel. He specialized in mashup rips. Most notable channel jokes are "Lucid Dreams" by Juice Wrld, Astronaut In The Ocean by Masked Wolf and Natsuki Vs. Nico Yazawa Rap Battle.

he also really hates pickles.
.,

The main antagonist of Wumbo Island, ., is a powerful being who none of the server members know about.

Rumor has spread that ., is one of the three gods of The Wumbo Island. The other 2 being Adam Sandler, the god of the watchalong, and GAUA\_ball, the god of the inside jokes.

"The day ., returns is the day Wumbo Island meets its demise..." -Nobody
Episode 3

**Watch Carefully** (よう仕事見とき, *Yō Shigoto Mitoki*) is the third episode of the *My Master Has No Tail* anime series.

## Summary

There’s more to rakugo than just storytelling. If Mameda wants to commit, she’ll have to learn more about humans and teamwork first!

## Characters

* Mameda
* Bunko
* Byakudanji Tsubaki *(mentioned)*
* Sakujiro
* Omatsu
* Shirara Tsubaki
* Koito
* Rakuda
Kanu

## Personality:

Kanu is always concerned about his appearance. His hobby is to look as handsome as he can and he gets jealous if anyone else looks better than him. Kanu is a bit of a hypocrite and he tends to make fun of the other Leothra for things he is bad at. He is weak and not that great at fighting but he hides it with his constant bragging and his demeanor which makes him seem like he is better than he is. Kanu's father is known to be one of the strongest Leothra of all time and is a part of the high guard. Kanu thinks he is automatically as good if not better than his father, but really he isn't and he is just plain stupid at times.

## Description:

Kanu has brown fur and lavender colored wings and spots. He has pink ears and nose and paws. Filoj has gold eyes.

## Quotes:

"Come on. Let's beat this place before the dragons come back!"
Ames

## Description:

Ames is a large Leothra who has dark gray fur with a hint of green and even darker spots. He has dark green eyes and pale green wings. Ames has a saturated rose gold nose, ears and paws.

## Relationships:

Cephas is Togo's best friend. They had been friends ever since they were young fledglings.

Kanu gets on Togo's nerves. To Togo he is just a stupid and egotistical Leothra braggart.

Ruyi gets on Togo's nerves. She sticks close to him and to Togo she never stops talking and never leaves him alone. He is disgusted by the thought that she might have a crush on him and because of that he tries to avoid her as best as he can without being rude.

## Quotes:

"It was agonizing! I think Chief Warrick had it out to punish me for that time when I tricked one of his guards into thinking his forehead had gone bright blue...If he did mean to punish me then Chief Warrick is one clever Leothra. I was forced to not only go out with Kanu, but also Ruyi!...Kanu was constantly complaining that the humidity was making his feathers ugly and stick together. And Ruyi would never leave me alone! At least Eron was somewhat decent. He kept to himself at least"