Mariya Takeuchi
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oh boy! a bossa nova release from the queen herself. i wanted to get on this one as soon as possible, because i know it would make Chance a bit jealous, and he has enough to be writing about anyways. too bad for him!
i think it’s easy to take Mariya Takeuchi as a time capsule of music instead of a modern artist still creating. if that is your mindset, now might be a good time to change your thinking. “Anata de Nakereba” or “It Has to Be You” is a bright and enjoyable song off the bat. the little maracas and the lighthearted spanish guitar open the track perfectly. and frankly, i think Ms. Takeuchi sounds incredible herself. the right amount of poise and gentleness give an effortless sort of strength to her performance. it’s a simple song, but i do appreciate how it sticks around a for a little while, the 4 minutes and 21 seconds feels like enough time to slip into the song and just short enough to be left asking for a bit more. very repeatable.
what i enjoy most about bossa nove is the ease and the implied, but not overt, sexiness of a lounge session. there is an untapped (modern) appreciation for the genre. but those who know, know.
really enjoyable, and an appreciable bright spot for me in music this week.
