Inspired by his love for the children of his close friends, Follow You highlights the heartfelt nice-guy style of J.C. Maru as a songwriter and performer. The natural acoustic ambiance is inviting, softly paired vocals bringing a kind of warmth and depth that’s immersive, and the melodies and lyrics remind us of the beauty and wonder of connection and learning.
The lyrics are familiar at first, later brilliantly original, an inventive take on inspiration and imagination, and this seems to perfectly bridge the gap between music for children and music for everyone. The folk-pop aura is timeless, but there’s also something instantly distinct about the raw arrangement, the recording style, and the natural nuance of J.C Maru’s voice – in both lyric and tone.
The song Follow You is interesting, seeming almost uncertain in the fingerpicking moments, nearly melancholy with minor keys, but ultimately bright and uplifting during its chorus.
Really well-written, achieving an impressive balance between familiar and totally new, Follow You is a wonderful organic folk-pop single, from an artist whose commitment to connection and real music is clear throughout his growing repertoire of both English and Japanese songs.
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