Tag: chill music

Sanbon-Jime is literally the hand-clapping ritual, used to conclude events such as weddings or meetings. In our case, a ritual commemorating meeting up under the cherry tree and clapping before leaving it. A short, fleeting moment, yet a joyful time spent finally outside. Sakura generally means that the weather is getting warmer. People may spend more time together, and nature is starting to get more colourful again. This is why I started up a series of EPs, tributing to these moments, with the latest release: Sakura Sketches 4.

I believe this will be it for now and this year. I mean, no more sakura-themed beats are to be expected. I am finishing another project soon. And I hope to share more about it very-very soon. That topic and vibe will be slightly different, but I am sure it will match the season. Until then, give my beat a spin below, and if you like, get it from Bandcamp. Find the link under the cover image.

Urakara, or ura kara refers to “from the heart”, from the soul. It might be difficult to understand its connection to Sakura Sketches 3. From the heart means an appreciation, a deep connection to the fleeting beauty. As such, the cherry blossom, which marks the rebirth of nature, on the other hand, we all have very limited time to enjoy it. In Vienna this year (2026), our cherry blossom was indeed a fleeting moment. I had the joy of walking under the petals on a sunny Thursday, yet by the next day, we had rain, and then later snowfall. The wind stripped all the trees in the next 5 days, and ultimately, that fleeting moment of walking was our joy of the sakura season for this year.

The cover photo was taken during that walk in Stadtpark. A fleeting beauty we encountered only once this year, and looking forward to the next one. Hoping to have more time next year. As always, click on the cover to find the single on my Bandcamp page. Scroll there as well and look for cherry images. Very likely, they will offer a similar vibe.

Lastly, give a spin to Urakara below. Thanks for listening to my beats.

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.