Tokyo City Groove is an exciting duo formed by drummer Kenta Kitamura and bassist Kaoru Yamauchi who started the new project last year. With a combined experience of over 40 years touring and recording alongside various Japanese city pop artists, they bring a unique perspective to their craft.
The Tokyo-based act infuses their music with the essence of Japanese city pop that’s risen since the 80s. Their sonic creations offer listeners a glimpse into the vibrant fabric of the city’s modern musical landscape.
First unveiling the new project earlier this year, they released their debut single “In Your Eyes,” followed up by the sophomore track “Right Hand Small Piano.” Now they bring us their latest release with their third single titled “Visions,” a sensational instrumental jam that blends uptempo jazz groove with Latin inspired rhythms, delivered via stunning musicianship.
“Visions” invites listeners into a sonic experience of storytelling through instrumental composition, transcending any reservations one might have about instrumental music. Jumping straight in with a lively drum beat and vibrant instrumental flutters of stretched organ drones and pulses, “Visions” sets an upbeat tone from the very start.
The punchy drum beat gives way to playful Latin rhythmic shots, backed by the tap of cymbals as grooving bass lines drive below. Bright brass touches add colour and vigour to the mix as the composition rises up with the splashy drums and staccato shots to craft an instantly memorable and entirely enjoyable instrumental cut.
Just as the listener becomes fully immersed, a delightful surprise awaits in the mid section, where piano and synths breeze through like a refreshing gust of wind. In its finale, a rhythmically charged energy takes over, building to a crescendo that leaves a lasting memory of this incredible new instrumental track.
Listen to Visions below
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