A wide soundscape and dreamy guitars welcome the listener to a solid rock tune in Azumi Shizu’s “Oto”.
Title: オト Release date: 09/07/2022 Label: Movic Genre: Post-rock/Pop-rock
Tracklist:
1 - オト
Track analysis:
1 – Oto
Wrapping up this solo single series in the ENLIGHTRIBE franchise is SHIFTz’s Azumi Shizu (CV: Atsushi Tamaru).
“Oto” arrives with distant, overdriven guitar riffs, slowly welcoming the listener to the exciting sound that awaits you.
The verses are breathy, with reverbed guitars creating a wide soundscape for Atsushi Tamaru to take over with his mid-toned vocals.
Guitars echo in the soundscape as drums and bass go fast to keep up with that speed and intensity in the chorus. The chorus itself is brief.
Do expect a cool chorus with some effects on top to let all the tension go. As you get to the last chorus, you’re left in that liberating soundscape, appreciating every single detail in it, just taking in the good vibes.
While the instrumental does have a wide soundscape to explore, I feel like the chorus buried Tamaru’s vocals a little bit, just enough for it to be a struggle to listen to him with clarity.
As far as Tamaru’s performance goes, he shows control and consistency throughout in what is a simple performance (considering the skills he has).
All in all, Azumi Shizu’s “Oto” wraps up this first season of solo songs in the ENLIGHTRIBE franchise with big hopes we get more opportunities to listen to the unique styles and sounds that each member has.
“Oto” is available for streaming on Spotify.
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