{"id":47672,"date":"2019-03-06T13:22:55","date_gmt":"2019-03-06T13:22:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/?p=47672"},"modified":"2019-03-06T13:22:55","modified_gmt":"2019-03-06T13:22:55","slug":"sanctuary-misato","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2019\/03\/sanctuary-misato\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Sanctuary’ – Misato"},"content":{"rendered":"

‘Sanctuary’ is the latest release from Misato. It’s lyrically empowering and has a new age vibe to it.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Misato’s voice is rich and melodious, and the song, which comes with a brief video on YouTube, is addressed to a redeemer – whether it be God or someone else who has saved her – regardless she has found refuge from her troubles. Musically ‘Sanctuary’ is uplifting and joyful, and yet there is a sense of pain still remaining, which can only be resolved by the one who gives her sanctuary.<\/p>\n

Opening with an organ playing, we immediately feel as though we might be in Church. Soon after however there is a sound like a comet or some other celestial object riocheting; we know at this point that it is no ordinary human being giving her Sanctuary. Misato’s vocals are very intriguing; as she sings the lyrics you feel as though she’s using her voice to focus on the harmonies of the tones rather than the sound of the words. It’s a very effective method, further emphasising the heavenly aspect of the Sanctuary.<\/p>\n

There is an Eastern aspect to the instrumentation. At about a third of the way through the track it sounds like a sitar playing, which adds to the New Age feel of the music. Vocally Misato reminds us a little of Bj\u00f6rk: particularly the song ‘Blissing Me<\/a>‘; her vocals are mellifluous and very pleasing.<\/p>\n

Lyrics such as<\/p>\n

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The sorrow you went through teaches me truth<\/p>\n

The blood you gave is pulsing deep inside of me<\/p>\n

The love you left takes me on a cruise<\/p>\n

Shining brightly within my heart<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

suggest that the Sanctuary is a Christ-like redeemer – if not Christ himself, then someone else who has given her hope. Other lines, such as<\/p>\n

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The life you lived shows me the meaning of life<\/p>\n

The tears you shed prevent me hurting<\/p>\n

The words you said give me the power to survive<\/p>\n

The songs you sang touch my heartstrings<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

could possibly be written about a parent, a teacher, a lost lover. All in all it’s a very curious song, which compels the hearer to pay close attention, and listen over and over again.<\/p>\n

Watch the teaser video for ‘Sanctuary’. Visit Misato’s YouTube channel to listen to her other music.<\/p>\n

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