Ambient Sunday is pretty in pink with: Tokyo Bedroom Orchestra – Sakura

Ambient Sunday is off to Japan to marvel at the cherry tree (Sakura) blossoms with Tokyo Bedroom Orchestra.

Tokyo Bedroom Orchestra (TyBO/Hiro Nakamura) is from Japan and says he’s an “Ambient explorer crafting sonic tales with analog synths, cassettes, and pedals. Each note ventures into the unknown.” Not sure about unknown as new track Sakura has a reassuring familiarity but therein lies its charm.

Sakura is a mix of ambient electronics and some chilled lofi hip hop. TBO explains that “It encapsulates the serene beauty of cherry blossoms. The ambient sounds evoke the gentle arrival of spring, while the Lofi beats provide a soothing, rhythmic backdrop. Together, they create a musical journey through the enchanting and contemplative moments of the cherry blossom season.”

Sonically, it opens with a bit of slack jawed wonder and a simple wood block accompaniment. This sets a dreamy perspective that the track never quite loses.

And a bit of found sound to go alongside, which curiously seems to be from Southern rail company in the UK. A reference to Brighton I think in there. But it’s chopped and washed with lofi beats. All the while the dreamy vibe floats on giving a hazy, pastel effect. Lovely.

~ by acidted on November 19, 2023.