I saw on NHK News yesterday that the Nikkei hit a new high mark, something that hasn't been done since the Bubble era in the late 1980s. Happy days are here again? Not quite ready to say that myself, but I hope that things are looking good in Japan's direction. I'm snarkily wondering about million-dollar golf membership fees and gold flakes on every sort of dish once more.
Anyways, getting back on track, maybe there's something between precipitation and these Neo-City Pop bands. A couple of weeks ago, I posted "Rainy Talk" by evening cinema.
Today, I have NILO with her January 2024 "Misty Rain". It's got that early 21st-century groovy sheen as NILO sings about suddenly brushing by a guy on the street who she recognizes as an old flame. The rain then acts as protector and cleanser for the lady now suffering sudden painful and poignant memories of the past relationship. Hopefully, by the time she gets home, she'll feel ready to get back on her feet without all of the existential burden of a now-finished love. Still, the music (sorry, couldn't find out who was behind words and music...maybe NILO herself) has got that swinging old-fashioned caviar-and-champagne arrangement from that aforementioned Bubble era.
From what I could find at her website, Nilo Koizumi（小泉ニロ）made her debut in 2007 and had been based in the Kansai area while doing radio stints as a DJ in Osaka, Nagoya and Sapporo. She was doing a lot of bossa nova but then recently, she's also started exploring City Pop. Currently, she's living in Germany.
Thanks for sharing the good news about the Nikkei! Never heard of Nilo Koizumi, but I like her take on city pop! Very positive and upbeat feeling!
ReplyDeleteDidn't hear about her either until about a couple of weeks ago. I'd like to hear some of her bossa nova material as well.
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