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Onomix

Yoko Ono · 2012

158 min · 30 tracks · alternative rock

A vibrant fusion of electronic beats and Ono's avant-garde vocal stylings, inviting listeners into a world of rhythmic experimentation.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Wouldnit (DTM Main Mix) Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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    Give Peace A Chance (Alex Santer Peaceful Mix) — This remix breathes new life into Ono’s most famous anthem, transforming it into a danceable track while preserving its core message of peace.
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    Walking On Thin Ice (Danny Tenaglia Dub Mix) — Tenaglia’s remix captures the spirit of the original while enhancing it with driving beats, demonstrating Ono's adaptability in the evolving dance music landscape.
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    You're The One (Bimbo Jones Dub Mix) — This track exemplifies Ono's seamless blend of emotive lyrics and catchy hooks, making it a standout for both longtime fans and new listeners alike.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • extended mixes for dance floors
  • exploratory tracks with varied pacing
  • uplifting themes of peace and
  • engaging remixes for social gatherings
  • dynamic transitions between songs

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer concise, straightforward songs
  • want traditional song structures

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Experimental — The album features unconventional sounds and structures, diverging from her earlier works.
Themes
Shibuya-kei revival· dance floor activism· electronic experimentation
Career context
By the time of Onomix's release in 2012, Yoko Ono was an established figure in music with a career spanning over five decades. This album marked her return to dance music after a long hiatus, following her earlier electronic collaborations and explorations that began in the late '70s.
Stylistic neighbors
Laurie Anderson· Stereolab· Animal Collective
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Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Everyman Everywoman (Basement Jaxx Night Dub)

    The moment shifts from collective yearning to individual empowerment through repetitive phrasing that echoes throughout the mix.

    This structural choice emphasizes community while simultaneously celebrating personal identity, highlighting Ono's knack for merging social commentary with infectious rhythms.

Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Wouldnit (DTM Main Mix) Start here 6:02
  • 2 Talking To The Universe (Ralphi Rosario Vocal Mix) 5:45
  • 3 No, No, No (Friscia & Lamboy Dub) 4:00
  • 4 Give Peace A Chance (Alex Santer Peaceful Mix) 3:45
  • 5 You're The One (Bimbo Jones Dub Mix) 6:45
  • 6 She Gets Down On Her Knees (Jochen Simms Dub Mix) 5:30
  • 7 Move On Fast (Timmy Loop Infinity Dub) 5:00
  • 8 No, No, No (Tom Novy Vocal Mix) 6:22
  • 9 Move On Fast (Emjae Dubstramental) 6:00
  • 10 Walking On Thin Ice (Danny Tenaglia Dub Mix) 7:30
  • 11 I'm Not Getting Enough (Dave Aude Club Mix) 5:11
  • 12 Give Me Something (Alex Trax Dub Mix) 4:49
  • 13 I'm Moving On (Ralphi Rosario Club Mix) 3:00
  • 14 Wouldnit (Emjae Club Mix) 5:00
  • 15 Give Peace A Chance (DJ Meme Club Mix) 4:08

Disc 2

  • 1 Everyman Everywoman (Basement Jaxx Night Dub) 3:33
  • 2 No, No, No (Peter Bailey Dub Mix) 6:44
  • 3 Everyman Everywoman (DJ Vibe Mix) 5:45
  • 4 Give Peace A Chance (Tszpun Mix) 7:31
  • 5 Give Me Something (Roberto Rodriguez Extended Vocal Mix) 6:06
  • 6 No, No, No (Eric Kupper Dub) 6:21
  • 7 You're The One (Morel's Pink Noise Dub) 7:29
  • 8 Move On Fast (Emjae Underwater Dub) 5:28
  • 9 Walking On Thin Ice (FKEK Dub) 5:12
  • 10 She Gets Down On Her Knees (Craven Moore Beats Mix) 3:03
  • 11 I'm Not Getting Enough (Zoned Out Mix) 2:32
  • 12 Give Peace A Chance (Kimbar Vocal Mix) 6:28
  • 13 Wouldnit (Rob Rives Back 2 The Factory Mix) 6:40
  • 14 She Gets Down On Her Knees (Rich Morel Dub Mix) 4:01
  • 15 Give Peace A Chance (Karsh Kale Voices Of The Tribal Massive Mix) 2:28

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