When you first press play “halfway to monsoon” by Tina Carzon, it feels like you are transported into a beautifully soft, bossa-nova world filled with young lovers who are yearning to be loved back. Listening Carzon’s dreamy, ethereal vocal arrangement float around gives a sensory experience, and the lyrics describe how love is not just an emotion but a tangible, immersive sensation. The delicate Brazillian-style instrumentals mirror the intimate and light feeling that comes with embracing a new, fresh love. The melody also expresses the same simplistic but impactful emotions as well. “halfway to monsoon” creates a sonic landscape that envelops the audience, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in the love, introspection, and connection that Carzon is graciously expressing.
Written by Gabrielle LaRochelle
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