I like when Johnny’s acts add full music movies to YouTube! Not solely is it an rare deal with, however it means I can write concerning the music earlier than the bodily model of the only or album is launched weeks later. In Snow Man’s case, their upcoming single is scheduled to incorporate two promotional tracks and one other that’s paired with a efficiency “lip sync” video. J-pop acts positively get their mileage out of every launch!
Tapestry (タペストリー) serves because the OST to member Meguro Ren’s upcoming movie My Completely happy Marriage and – unsurprisingly – he’s positioned prominently throughout the observe and accompanying video. The music sees the group tackling traditional Japanese themes, much like 2021’s YUÁN. However this time, the association strikes at a brisk tempo. Tapestry is a classy dance observe that is aware of simply when to tug again and when to hurry ahead. I usually write about how essential dynamics are in music building, and this is a wonderful instance of using construction to elicit emotional impression.
I like the simple dance beat that underlines the verses, particularly as strings emerge to present the manufacturing extra depth and theatricality. There’s one thing very traditional about this association. And, Tapestry’s stirring refrain doesn’t disappoint. It’s daring and massive and fairly majestic in locations. Higher but, this refrain is changed by an surprising dance break after verse two, leading to a superbly positioned energy word and plucked guitar that tease us towards Tapestry’s climax. By holding again, the music amplifies its energy. It’s a extremely cool and efficient trick.
(Now, watch me eat my phrases when this one way or the other seems to be one other “YouTube edit” from the company and the complete music is definitely a minute longer…)
| Hooks | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Longevity | 9 |
| Bias | 9 |
| RATING | 9 |
Grade: A-
