Sonoko’s »Chante« takes us into the fabulous world of Amélie and transforms the gloomy winter into a dreamy wonderland. The Japanese artist, who has been fascinated by picturesque France since childhood, takes us on a journey to a romantic past and makes us forget the world around us for a few minutes. In particular, »Un homme et une femme« is essentially a single daydream into which you are drawn, while Sonoko’s words set the pace for your own Wonderland journey. The lightness in Sonoko’s voice is reminiscent of Eva Cassidy or Tori Amos, while the association with Yann Tiersen’s magical fairytale sound of »Amélie« can’t be erased until the last note of »Chante«. On the bonus track »Le serpent qui Danse«, Sonoko whispers promising French over the soft ringing of church bells. »Chante« is almost a Christmas album, thanks to its loving dreaminess, but it can also sound a new note for 2024, when the days get longer and the sun gets brighter. All in all a melancholic journey through a winter wonderland.
Chante
