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Random Moment #29 – Ghosts Again
These five songs share a notable feature, namely haunted elegance which manifests through these stylistic elements: a melancholic and reflective tone, a quiet steady beat, and a dream-like production paired with detached vocal delivery. “Ghosts Again” from Depeche Mode’s latest album (Memento Mori, 2023), is a classic: sleek and sad; and it is stuck in
The Grand Ring (大屋根リング) at Expo 2025 (関西万博), Osaka
We went to see Expo 2025 (関西万博) in Osaka, Japan in April 2025, about a week after its opening to the public. This is our first post about this event. Enjoy a tune while browsing. Our first glimpse of Expo 2025 was the Grand Ring (大屋根リング). We saw the Grand Ring from Osaka Bay when
Ryuichi Sakamoto’s playlist for his favorite restaurant
Ryuichi Sakamoto died on March 28, 2023 after enduring throat cancer and then colon cancer. This is our second anniversary post on his artistry. I(Chris) has been a longtime fan of his music and wrote a tribute post about his passing. Last year, we posted on his personal playlist for his own funeral here. This
Random Moment #28 – Jazz journeys East
As we are about to travel to East this month, these four pieces reflects an influence by Japan, blending jazz with other genres. Dave Brubeck’s “Fujiyama” blends cool jazz with elements of Japanese classical music. “Ashitaka Sekki” written for a Hayao Miyazaki-anime, is a tango, infusing jazz with Argentinian dance elements. “Pink Cherry Trees” incorporates