Masa – No Matter What, No Matter Where (2020)
Written for his best friend’s wedding, ‘No Matter What, No Matter Where’ by Masa pays tribute to the friendship they share. Focusing on a forever love between friends, the debut single is an easy listening track that you can relax to at any time of the day. As a debut single, it showcases everything Masa has to offer with his unique Neo City Pop sound packed with smoky vocals and laid-back harmonies.
Drawing on his multicultural background, he takes bits from the different cultures he has interacted with and moulds them into something magical. While fusing cultural and musical elements together, he dreams of spreading the virtuous nature of Japanese culture through his musical journey.
‘No Matter What, No Matter Where’ draws you in with this bluesy jazzy guitar line that is all groovy tones and wonderful flows. The easiness of the guitar slides along the melody pulling you into a chilled soundscape that takes the tension from your shoulders. The keys twinkle across your senses like sparkling lights dancing across the night sky. They add to the easiness of the music while putting a smile on your face. It is a very soft melody that you can float along to and rest back into the chilled vibes.
Masa’s vocals enhance the easy vibes of the music. His voice has a smoky quality to it that rests in the folds of plush richness. The harmonisations of the track add a sweeping feeling to the music as Masa’s rich timbre is met by higher harmonising lines. The lower vocal lines add a depth to the music that only enhances the overall relaxed vibes. The easiness of the melody and vocals is the perfect vehicle for the lyrics to rest on. As you sink into the relaxed vibes, the lyrics and their message wash over you.
Masa has you relaxing into the richness of his vocals and the easy chilled vibes of his music in ‘No Matter What, No Matter Where’. From the first jazzy note to the last drifting tone, you are placed in a soft spot as the lyrics and message of the single drape over you. The relaxed vibes sink into your skin and leave you feeling at ease while offering the connection of lasting friendship.
Find out more about Masa on his website, Instagram and Spotify.
