Adult Music to Listen to This Autumn: Part 2

Jose Gonzalez In Our Nature (Octave Ultra-Vybe)

This summer, marked by unprecedented heat, I recall a weekend afternoon by the beach in August. Brilliant sunshine and a clear blue sky.
He appeared on stage quietly, amidst the dancing soap bubbles released by fans.

Jose Gonzalez.
The scene evoked a moment from a TV commercial in Europe for a Japanese company, which featured his song
"Heartbeats," from his 2004 debut album "Veneer," the song that first brought him global recognition.
(http://www.bravia-advert.com/balls/)

His sound is fundamentally minimal, built on acoustic guitar and vocals. While I'm unsure if it can be called "acoustic house," he succeeds in creating a groove potent enough for the dance floor.
Furthermore, on the Japan-exclusive mini-album "Japan Tour EP" released this spring, he covered "Tear Drop" by Massive Attack, alongside pop artist Kylie Minogue and post-punk icons Joy Division (the precursor to New Order), demonstrating his knack for capturing the zeitgeist.zeitgeistHe possesses a talent for hitting the mark.

Of course, his signature quiet yet powerfully vitalriver's flowof a singing voice remains his greatest charm. Throughout the album, you'll find an organic feel and melodies that open up the landscape before you, exuding a distinct aura.
Jose Gonzalez, whose music "soaks in" to many, transcending genre boundaries. How much further will his talent continue to grow? As a fan, I look forward to watching his journey unfold.

The severe heat was surrounding us, one afternoon at the beach side in August Jose Gonzalez appeared on the stage among the soap bubbles and strong sun.
It reminded the TV CM (http://www.bravia-advert.com/balls/) which his track "Heartbeats" from "Veneer" (his debut albut) was used.

He knows his minimal sound of acoustic guitar and vocals can create enough groove to the dance floor, I don't know whether this is called "Acoustic House" or not though.
The spring released in Japan 『Japan Tour EP』featured cover songd from Pop Diva Kylie Minogue, Post punk band Joy Division（later becomes New Order）and Massive Attack "Tear Drop".

He has quite a good taste to attract the crowd. But his quiet and strong like a river singing VOICE is what makes him most attractive.
Through the album there's an organic touch and melodies in front of you that creates some aura.
While autumn deepens, Jose Gonzalez can soak into various genres.
Wondering how much his talent can go further I will like to see it more.

Artist
http://www.jose-gonzalez.com



Label
Sweden http://www.imperialrecordings.se
Japan http://www.jose-gonzalez.jp

Listen
http://www.myspace.com/josegonzalez