Eerie and unique, ‘Take Me Back’, the latest release by Israeli artist Guy Moses, isn’t like anything else I’ve heard before. The intensity of the walking bass and percussion are contrasted by the long, light melodies awesomely. Never saying anything more than what the vibe needed at that moment. Through the verses to the syncopated “Take me back” section, everything was catchy and fit the mood perfectly.
Creating a soundscape through synths that’d feel at home in the 90’s and conversational vocals, the song manages to captivate as well as entrance. Even after listening and knowing what is coming next it still seems to take me by surprise. Both singers did a great job fitting the mood around them and enchanting the listener. When supported by a rhythm section that grooves as well as this one, the result is magical. I can confidently say it was one of my favorite releases from 2021.
‘Take Me Back’ makes you feel cool just listening to it
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What does ‘Take Me Back’ mean?
Take me back is a nostalgic song, fusions english female singer Maya Johanna and Sranan tongo (Suriname language) male vocalist Sergio Braams. The lyrics speak of the concept of home – as a human specie and individual spirits. Sergio sings in Suriname about the choice between two sides – materialism and spirit, Mind and heart. You have to be observe on both sides and stay in the middle to create balance.
Please finish the sentence – Music to me is…
Music to me is a way to connect my soul to the world. Starting with collaborations in the studio, and continues to the stage and visual artists and the audiance. I love the feeling of a new creation, that did not exist, and now resonates in the world.
What does success mean to you?
Success means for me that I express my creative impulses freely. and the music that I create resonates in the world. even if one person likes listening to a song that I created it’s very exciting for me.
What are your favorite lyrics?
My favourite lyrics are these:
In suriname:
If I luku wang sei, yo miss fai de, kande I shi alla, kande I mek a dalla, soso doti de
If I luk a tra sei, yo miss suma I de, kande I fen watra, doti, winti nanga faya e kong tide
Translation:
If you look one side, you’ll miss how you are, maybe you see all, maybe you make the dollar, there’s only dirt/earth
If you look at the other side, you’ll miss who U are, maybe you will find water, dort/earth, wind and fire are coming today.
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