Popcorn (song)

"Popcorn" is a reasonably famous early synth-pop instrumental.

Related Topics:
Synth-pop - Instrumental

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Composer Gershon Kingsley (of Perrey and Kingsley) first recorded it for his 1969 album Music To Moog By. Stan Free rerecorded the instrumental and released it under the name "Hot Butter" in 1971. The record was one of a rash of Moog based releases that define "early synth-pop" for many people born in the 60's and 70's. It has been then covered by various artists, including Aphex Twin, Jean-Michel Jarre (though the version shared on various p2p networks was made by M&H Band rather than him), DJ Fantomas, Gi Gi D'Agostino, Afrosound and Crazy Frog.

Related Topics:
Gershon Kingsley - Perrey and Kingsley - 1969 - Music To Moog By - Stan Free - Hot Butter - 1971 - Moog - Aphex Twin - Jean-Michel Jarre - M&H Band - Fantomas - Gi Gi D'Agostino - Afrosound - Crazy Frog

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The title refers to the short staccato, or sharp "popping", sound used. Also, the snares and shaker possibly represent the shaking of the popcorn over a stove.

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