Nope, the above is not a tapestry but an ornate fusuma at Kawagoe Castle in Saitama Prefecture. But I'm glad to finally give it its due up here.
Well, anyways, I tried to put up something widespread and artistic since I had intended to post this lovely song "Kanojo no Tapestry" (Her Tapestry/My Girlfriend's Tapestry) by the band MAMALAID RAG. This track from the band's self-titled debut album from September 2002 was written and composed by vocalist/guitarist Hirokuni Tanaka（田中拡邦）and it sure seems evident that Tanaka really likes his bossa nova. There's something there that reminds me of those 1960s in Brazil and perhaps even the great Jobim would be snapping his fingers here. No, it's not City Pop since this is Urban Contemporary Friday but heck, this is darn groovy and refined enough for me. By the way, I posted an article on the song's track mate, "Café Terrace"（カフェテラス）more than a couple of years ago.
I think I like 彼女のタペストリー more than カフェテラス because it feels more lively and keeps my interest longer, but both are great it is just that the latter song might put me to sleep because it is too relaxing
ReplyDeleteI may go for "Kanojo no Tapestry" more myself since I'm a sucker for nice bossa.
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