Japanese experimental pop band Stargirl contributed it song “ゆりかごのうた”(“Yurikago No Uta” or “Gentle Lullaby” in English) to the Bughead Records compilation For Ukraine with the proceeds obviously going to support the people of that now war torn country. The gentle plucked guitar, the sound of flowing water perhaps created electronically or through processed guitar or actually a treated sample, accents of ethereal drone and female vocals singing as though contemplating what it would take for the world to reach a place of peace and tranquility. A piano figure enters into the mix toward the last part of the middle of the song giving it winsome quality that further establishes the premise of the song suggested by the title. Musically it’s reminiscent of the more fairy tale/otherworldly/intimate music of Cranes with its blend of the almost tactile and analog with the more dreamlike and transcendent. Whatever inspirations for the music or for contributing the song to the compilation the song is the sound of sensitive benevolence given voice. Listen to “Gentle Lullaby” on Bandcamp where you can purchase the track and contribute to the cause and follow Stargirl at the links below.
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