The idea of charm in music is a difficult one to understand or define. A song can be good or bad, that’s subjective, and I can always give reasons as to why a certain song rocks my boat, while another one doesn’t… but I always found it hard to say why any song is “charming”. It’s an elusive quality, you might not even think of it. Meet divine&acajou. She’s on a quest to make infinitely charming songs.
This is the Parisian’s second release, after an acclaimed single a couple of months back. You Got Me Here is an eclectic mix of several styles, that feel warm and pleasant, and easy on the senses. One can spot traces of Jazz, Latin, and World music, all wrapped up in an ever-so-familiar sheen of singer-songwriter accessibility.
The delicate rhythmic percussion, exotic and mild, drives the song, along with a jumpy and melodic bass line. The composition is major, cheerful, and optimistic. The singing is a highlight of this release and this artist’s entire arsenal. totally in control, yet unbound and free, divine&acajou wails and howls, dips, and soars, with endless confidence. Moderate, spaced-out phrases give the composition massive room to breathe and make the whole experience a sensory exciting one.
Divine&acajou is so refreshingly free, yet full of graceful, natural restraint. You Got Me Here is a seriously sweet release full of distilled charms and musical nuance. I Love It.