Mayumi Yamazaki is a rising musical star from Japan who is known for her beautiful melodies and soulful lofi. She has been winning the hearts of many music listeners with her unconventional style, rejuvenating vibe, and inherent rawness.
Mayumi Yamazaki is a singer-songwriter who sings about the miracle of life, having overcome a serious illness. She started playing piano at age 3 and began her musical career as the vocalist for PLINGMIN, a rock band formed with her music college classmates. In 2008, they made their major debut on Ki/oon Records with a theme song for the anime Gintama. After appearing at numerous major festivals like Countdown Japan and Rock In Japan, Mayumi launched her solo career in 2011. Following a battle with ovarian cancer in 2016, she returned to music in 2017 and released the album “HANBUNCO” in 2018, featuring songs written during treatment. Her music blends dreamy lo-fi pop textures with layered vocal harmonies, evoking cinematic soundscapes of rain, night, and prayer.
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Recently, Mayumi Yamazaki released a soulful track called ‘Rainyman’. Featuring some amazing downtempo and lofi work, classic yet refreshing melodies, comforting pace, and enchanting vocals, the song is a work of art.
Coming from a rich artistic background, Mayumi Yamazaki surely knows how to weave magic through musical motifs and create something appealing for the listeners.. With ingenuity like no other, she has easily managed to create magic with sounds.
Rich and profound in musicality, the song focuses heavily on soothing melodies so that the emotions are felt palpably by the listeners. Profoundly composed, the track focuses on minute details, easily becoming a delight for any listener who enjoys laid-back, pick-me-up treasure. With staggering creativity and an out-of-the-box approach to music, the song is a pure treat for the senses. The song is not only unique and flavorful but also offers a transcendental listening experience.
Sonically rich and nuanced, intense, enveloping, transcendental and relaxing, ‘Rainyman’ is a perfect sonic escape for you to discover and dive into. You will have a great experience listening to this track through a glorious canopy of soundscapes, crafted beautifully by Yamazaki.
This one’s a must-listen!
Listen to the song right here:
We interviewed Mayumi Yamazaki, and this is what the artist has to say:
1. What was your inspiration behind creating the song “Rainyman”? Was it a spontaneous creation or something you crafted methodically?
There is a sacred place in Nasu, Japan, where a large rock is enshrined. While visiting there, a traditional Japanese melody came to me — that became the starting point for “Rainyman.” From there, I imagined a story of a father and son connected by rainy days, and gradually blended that narrative with the melody to create the song.
2. Who inspires you the most from the music industry? Do you look up to someone professionally?
Coldplay. I admire the way they create entire worlds through their music. Their emotional expression and sonic landscapes have had a big impact on me.
3. How has your musical journey been so far? Has it been a smooth sail or a bumpy ride with loads of lessons?
I’ve been lucky to meet kind and talented people throughout my journey. At the same time, I’ve experienced many failures and missed opportunities. But each of those moments taught me something important. I’m still learning today.
4. What does your creative process look like?
It usually starts with playing the piano freely. As I play, melodies and images begin to appear. I then build chord progressions and add lyrics to match the emotion. Once the structure is there, I think about the arrangement based on the world the song seems to express.
5. Define your music for someone who is stepping into your musical world for the first time.
Cinematic pop that evokes imagery — music that paints emotional scenes and atmospheres.
6. According to you, should art have purpose, or do you believe in “art for art’s sake”?
I think both are valid. Art doesn’t always need a specific purpose, but if it has one, that’s fine too. What matters is that art stays free — that’s where its power lies.
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