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Simply the fact that such embroidered words are related to trivial consumer goods makes product poetry worth the considering. Many of the “poems” sound like extended versions of advertising copies. They explain the product philosophy, “invite” to positive feelings or appeal to the customer. This matches well with the routine of Japanese companies to emphasize their tireless efforts to satisfy the customers’ high demands.

When flattery and promises are expressed in more unexpected ways, “product poetry” creates a surprisingly new point of view concerning the product, and delights. – Pingmag

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“Night Pearls”

01. Fontanelle – Slow January
F (Kranky, 2001)
02. Tim Love Lee – Sombre Hombre
Just Call Me “Lone” Lee (Tummy Touch, 2000)
03. Chromatics – Night Drive (web)
Chromatics IV (Trouble Man Unlimited, 2007)
04. Soma Sonic – Falling
Future (Sonic Images, 2000)
05. Marsen Jules – Coeur Saignant
Les Fleurs (City Centre Offices, 2006)
06. Glass Candy – Covered in Bugs (web)
Solid Gold (Italians do it better, 2007)

note: A quickie pop night entry. Here is an idea: what makes japanese consumer product packaging design so enticing? The idea of unwrapping that little colorful delight to get into rather mundane sweet for eg. It’s the triumph of product design.

Well this list is an internal note about mdm design, maybe how to get to the songs are half the fun if one just wrapped them with enough packaging design. (haa haa.) On serious note: the songs are dream-pop, several with electronica slant. Chromatics is about to release their next album, same with Glass Candy. Both are fun new electronic-pop groups. Check out their myspace pg. The rest are old favorite tracks from various albums.

see also: Imperial Lounge No.4
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