Latte Chill Music

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  • [EP #55] Sakura Sketches 3

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    Listen to Sakura Sketches 3 EP.

    Tracklist

    Sakura no Ame
    Urakara
    Shoganai
    Umi no Hyoryu
    Haru Ranman

    Sakura Sketches 3

    With Spring fully with us now, I share Sakura Sketches 3 with you all. This is clearly a series now, following Sakura Sketches and Sakura Sketches 2. Thank you for embarking on this journey with me, welcoming the rebirth of nature.

    Production of Sakura Sketches 3

    The most difficult part of production is timing and getting into the mood. Cherry blossom is instant, 8-10 days every year. In order to prepare for it, I am getting into the sakura vibe weeks ahead of it, producing beats welcoming the season. But then, I have a few days and weeks to mix and master the beats. Last year, I produced the first set of beats, ‘Sakura Sketches’, and loved the output, so this year I was even more prepared. How?

    I have collected samples for a year and put them on my phone. Migrated the whole project to Koala Sampler, enabling on-the-go vibing and producing at the same time. Lastly, I enhanced my pre-mixing practices to speed up mastering in Ableton Live.

    The results were pretty rewarding. I have released 2 Sakura Sketches EPs this year, with 10 new beats. I find it amazing, especially since I did the majority of the work starting at the end of January to mid-February. Well, I hope you enjoy my beats, give them a spin and let me know.

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  • [Single] Tonbo no Uta

    Enjoy Tonbo no Uta single, a true sakura-inspired spring vibe Latte Chill single. The song is fully produced on Koala Sampler.

    Regarding the title: Tonbo no Uta (とんぼの歌) literally means “Song of Dragonfly”, but may also refer to summer and early (warm) autumn, along with adolescence, growing up. The dragonfly on the other side is oftern perceived as a courageous bug, symbolizing agility and strength of a samurai. In short a brave song to listen in the warm sunset, bracing yourself for the future. Still offering a moment of chill. I wonder if you can envision my song based on that. I guess you should give it a spin, right?

    It will be part of Sakura Sketches 4. Keep following my channels, I will share more information about the cherry blossom-inspired chill EP soon.

    Lastly, about the cover. As I intended to offer a moment of chill before the next challenge, I chose a night image. I believe it fits the vibe the best. Naturally, petals and cherry flowers were key to add. I used one of my own photos. I hope you like it. Ready? Give it a spin below via YouTube, and if you like it, click on the cover. That will drive you to my Bandcamp page as well in case you wish to download it.

  • [Single] Ukiyo

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    Ukiyo, the single of Sakura Sketches 2, represents the joy of the moment. The title itself means “floating world”, referring to a Japanese philosophy highlighting the importance of the moment. The moment you are in right now. This very moment that is about to fleet away. It is your choice to be present or miss it forever. We could say “carpe diem”, as in the European literature meaning something similar: live for today. Live for the moment.

    I believe in a way, cherry blossom represents a moment of ukiyo. While walking under the cherry trees, enjoying the petals dancing around you in the gentle breeze. A moment you enjoy being there and may never have the same way again. Also, it is the moment we are to forget all our troubles and really enjoy that particular walk. It could be the same while sitting outside, sipping your fave coffee on a sunny day. No rush. No hassle. Pure joy of the drink. I hope Ukiyo single gives you that moment. Give it a spin by clicking on the song below. If you liked it, you may download it through the cover on top (click on the cover image). As always, thanks for listening to my beats.