小林クレア (Claire Kobayashi) - Singles Collection - My Track by Track Review
Real Passion (REMIX)
1. Real Passion (REMIX)
Good and modern intro. In music, it's always important to keep up with the times. If you want to be popular. You always have to make a step to meet new fans. This sound resembles a british house music genre. This style is always very popular. When Kobayashi starts to sing, this moment reminds one Russian pop song about Moscow. Therefore, to some extent this style is used and popular throughout the world.
This song is not quite new, it's some rethinking of what Kobayashi wrote earlier. A modern view of the world. This is also always very important. This song had good potential. But maybe this song has not enough drive. And this remix adds a fresh sound to this song. Something like a cool wind, in hot weather. A really pleasant feeling.
Electronic elements and effects indicate Kobayashi's willingness to be open to different fans, different people. Having incredible "traditional" energy, she continues to look to the future. And discover a new, modern world for herself. And move on, every day.
A beautiful voice and a beautiful vocal part. This is always the best and beautiful side of Kobayashi.
Using all the experience that we got in the past. Using our emotions and our feelings. We must always move forward, meeting a new dawn, a new day. We can always look at the past in a new way. Something that used to be sad. Can give us a smile. When we accept and realize this. And it is very important to remember that we are not alone in this world, but we should always be more open. And more kind for our dear people.
Another Face
1. 愛の忘却
In such music there is a surprising and wild combination. As we all know jazz and blues were invented by the inhabitants of Africa, who were in America. This music always combined several elements.
The drums from which this song begins are reminiscent of tribal dances. A kind of wild energy. Wild fire that is inside of each of us. Wind instruments add this composition of passion with a touch of sadness. At certain moments in life it can be difficult to smile and find positive emotions. But passion and fire within us can always warm us. Make us stronger.
When Kobayashi starts to sing, a picture of the past immediately appears in my head. The last one I did not see, since I was not even born at that time. The sixties and seventies (1960 s and 1970 s). I always feel this in Kobayashi's songs. And for me it's always amazing. We can call it magic. We can call reincarnation. But when I listen to her songs and definitely know "I was there," "I remember that."
This is a bit surprising, but this song is somewhat reminiscent of songs from Russian films of the 60s and 70s. Music is what unites all nations and unites the worlds. To some extent my country has always had a connection with Japan. When I was a child, I always came across elements of Japanese culture. And they always seemed to me to be relatives. Therefore, when I listen to Kobayashi's songs, I feel this feeling of "my native place." It's hard to explain. But I know for sure that when this "place" was my home.
A beautiful and kind song. Kobayashi always combines strength and kindness in her songs. Tranquility and protection. It's always amazing. It's a trip to some wonderful world. Which is always in our hearts. But this is the world that we lost.
Let's go back to this world, at least for a little while. While we listen to these beautiful songs.
2. Devil's Borderline
The title of this song would be suitable for some rock or metal song. This is something warlike and mystical. But of course Kobayashi's thinking is different from most people's thinking. Kobayashi unique person and she can look at the problem more deeply. I really respect her experience and perception of the world. This is something that many people needs. Looking at the world in the more real and deep ways.
It's definitely a sea song. This enveloping and swinging rhythm resembles a walk on a ship. In such a place, we can be either if we swim on a ship in the ocean or if we are in a dream. In any case, this is a slow and serene moment, which makes us think. I always say that it's very important, just stop and think. In this world, where all are running ahead. We should at least stop sometimes.
Stop, breathe and think.
This is a very beautiful song, with a beautiful voice of Kobayashi. Like other songs, this song reminds me of the past. Listening to this song, I seem to move through my memories, through my emotions, through my dreams. Kobayashi constantly changes the strength and pressure of the voice in this song. Calm, strong, kind, emotional. Each word can have its own shade. Life is always different and our path always allows us to meet a different future. Happy, sad, hard, kind. It all depends on what we choose.
Beautiful music and really professional musicians. I am sure that Kobayashi's live performances are really beautiful, surrounded by real professionals. Really experienced musicians who are able to put emotions into music.
And one more thing. This can be amazind world. World without borders. Where many people's can have real connection. And really meet each other.
3. My Identity
Nice and kind intro. This is a long story. Story about a person. Story about myself. Life is really long and it's not so easy to tell about it. To not forget, something. To not miss important details. Even when I write a review, sometimes I forget about some thoughts. Each listening song can give new emotions and new thoughts. This is an absolute truth.
Really a very beautiful song. I think this song would be perfect for a duet, a male and female voice. In this song there are small elements of the duet and I think it would be possible to make an acoustic version of this song representing a full-fledged duet.
After the lyrical fpart, we move on to the dance floor. This dance is still calm, but now the world around is becoming more colorful. Flowers blossom, love begins to swim. Such a song could be the perfect recognition of love. It resembles a fire of passion that slowly flares up. Ultimately, it absorbs two loving hearts.
A beautiful ending for the single.
1. 逢いたいと想う この気持ち
In this song, from the very first notes, the musical accompaniment is very strong. I can say that this is one of the best songs from a musical point of view. Colorful, loud and beautiful music intruments. From the first seconds this is what really attracts in this song.
Beautiful voice Kobayashi. A quiet whisper with beautiful echoes. This is my most favorite style of Kobayashi singing. The most tranquil and most colorful. Such songs really catch on. They are filled with real emotions. Kobayashi sings with her heart and soul. And it's really beautiful. A beautiful song about love and feelings. This can be said endlessly. Love is eternal, love is unlimited, love is unique.
Every transition and every element in this song is really beautiful. This song definitely deserves a separate single and a separate release. This is a great job. Very beautiful chorus. Really shining and really beautiful.
It's always hard to say something about a good song. I'm a big fan of Nana Mizuki and almost all of her songs are real hits and masterpieces. And this Kobayashi's song is also a real hit and a small masterpiece.
小林クレア iTunes link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/%E5%B0%8F%E6%9E%97%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AC%E3%82%A2/1174238833
小林クレア (Claire Kobayashi) Blog link: https://ameblo.jp/clairekobayashi/