These Nights Are Ours

Tokyo, Osaka, Kofu by No Death Notes Usagi - This is by far the shortest song on the album, but it acts like a good introduction for what is to come.  The atmosphere is light and active. Like a brooding excitement that is about to break free.  A whole new world is about to open up to us and now we are beginning to realize what it all means.   The way that the synths are made here are really warm and organic despite being obviously artificial in nature.  It is a very nice contrast… how something obviously man made/synthetic can still have that beautiful quality that we hear in acoustic instruments.  The drums are active, especially the high hat.  I like that, it adds to the excitement of the track.  Overall this is an excellent start off to the album and always gets me interested in listening to the whole thing all the way through.  It's the start of a journey and gets me excited to go on it… even after 30-40 listens of the album.   Otooto -...

  “I was shown so much kindness in Japan from my friends, the audiences, venues, the family I stayed with, strangers, and so on. I felt helpless due to the fact that it would be impossible to fully repay them for that. This album was written with two goals in mind: to thank and pay a tribute to those previously mentioned, and create something of a sound diary that would document my trip.” - No Death June 2021 The expression of joy can be difficult to communicate.  How do you even define it?  Is it expressing jubilation?  How do you translate the happiness felt when a life goal is achieved? The simple pleasures that bring a smile to your face?  The quiet contemplation of reliving the best moments of our lives?  Is it even possible to chronicle?   One possible answer is the arts.  Be it the written word, theater, or music,each approach provides a unique and expressive way to communicate wonderment and happiness.  Music in particular is capabl...