Japanese electronic music singer-songwriter and music producer Coppé has been called "The Legendary Godmother of Japanese Electronica," but I guess I must be living under a rock because this is the first I've heard of her. Our Marc Urselli said "Coppé is one of the most original, creative, eccentric electronic music artists I have worked with. She brings decades of experience in the genre together with a freshness and enthusiasm that are second to none. Her energy is infectious and I love working with her. She’s always looking ahead to the next barrier to break and Is unstoppable in her quest for originality." That's good enough for me. She is amazingly prolific too, having released about 20 albums including this one.

The 'Na Na Me Na Opera' album consists of 7 tracks in about 38 minutes, several of them classically inspired. The opener, "Ave Maria" is the familiar Scott/Schubert song like you've never heard it before. Melodically it bears some resemblance, but rides on synthetic waves of sound more akin to Neon Genesis Evangelion than any Christian angelic visions that originally inspired it. Typical of Coppé's quirky track titles ("I Lick My Brain In Silence" from her album '8' comes to mind), "I Open My Mouth and the Universe Rushes Out" has her unique warble over heavy synth chords. Not my favorite track here, and goes on a bit too long. "Cold Song" (John Dryden/Henry Purcell) is one of those dramatic classically inspired tracks that really ought to become the theme for some unusual TV series. It's just that good. Got to love the chanting Tibetan monks at the end too.

"Blue Rhapsody" is the first song to offer a rhythm track, and here it's a playful, bouncy twinkling sort of toy ball that Coppé's voice effortlessly floats around in. It's a psychedelic twist on "Son Tutto Duolo," based on a Scarlatti piece that sounds quite un-Scarlatti, and more like an Ayahuasca party. The abstract "Did I hear Your Voice...?" is the perfect follow-up to the preceding track. It's kind of floaty, with plinks and plunks, vocal riffing, drones, and a generally freeform vibe. There is a bonus track found only on the CD - "Timewave Zero Mix" and it does have a steady, if somewhat low-key beat. This is the closest thing to normal electronica on the album, but that doesn't make it any less interesting. It's a relatively gentle journey through the out door of the 'Na Na Me Na Opera' that Coppé hopes you will keep coming back for more on this varied engaging album. BTW, the vinyl version is a picture disc.