Honestly thought it had been longer. Although I loved the Samurai Champloo OST I didn't properly listen to Nujabes until his death was posted on the old place, and I started checking out some other stuff from him. A true legend.
funny, I was thinking about him this morning because tokyo godfathers had an ad playing and that had me feeling sad about satoshi kon and that started me on nujabes these legends are gone but they defined parts of me.
now I wanna do a rewatch of samurai champloo but gotta watch carol and Tuesday first, what a tangent.
Nujabes was a large reason for my turn into following producers and beat makers over MCs. Started a whole spiral into what largely represents my taste in music today. Powerful artist, may he rest in peace.
I'm really glad that people still remember him and his music despite being gone for so long. I'll spin Modal Soul at full volume when it arrives later in the week.
still can't believe he's gone & it's been a decade...fuck.
really hyped to finally have modal soul on wax hopefully next week or so, cannot wait for the bittersweet ride that is spiritual state one day
This is one artist that has had a massive impact on me. Timeless tracks, and insanely influential. I just introduced my partner to him around a month ago. I have used his music therapeutically countless times. RIP.
Just when I was wondering what music I could play to feel a bit better today than I have been lately, this thread appears. About to put Modal Soul on the stereo, thanks for the reminder OP!
Edit: Nujabes was a genuine breath of fresh air to me when I felt a lot of hip-hop had become cynical and stale. Modal Soul is just such a perfect album