hitomi - IS IT YOU?

On hitomi’s 21st single, titled IS IT YOU?, three music worlds are linked. The style mix made of pop, rock and classical is featured on all four songs and catches the interest of the listener.

The title track gets under your skin. The rock ballad is not too hard but not too slow, either; the classic use of strings and the transverse flute bring in a touch of grace and softness. hitomi’s nasal voice may sound very strange in the first few moments, but just a little bit later this creates a very nice contrast with all the guitar chords and the dull drums.

OPEN MIND combines a suspenseful chorus with happy vocal parts. Bright synthesizers liven up the full electric guitar sound, and even the angelic choir provides a wonderful atmosphere - and it's unusually wrapped up by a saxophone solo. The following track, despite the subtle title WHY?, isn’t a gloomy piece of music but a life-affirming, light and warm pop gem with a dreamy ambiance and a fascinating chorus. The last track is the instrumental version of IS IT YOU?, which lets you dive into the musical world of this love song once more.

hitomi’s IS IT YOU? is pretty entertaining, and you’ll want to listen to it over and over. The mix of pop, rock and classical sounds is very appealing. All the songs may have been around for a while now, but they haven’t lost their magic.