Opening track ‘Ceylon’ slides open from crackling, glitchy beats and elegant piano into one of this album’s strongest downbeat moments, a tangible hiphop pulse wandering its way beneath echoing electronics, synthetic bass and a hint of feathery flamenco guitar fretwork, as Madita’s spectacular voice rings out, under and through the lush elements in a manner that suggests G-Stone sent soaring into vocal territory. One particular strength that has to be mentioned that really adds to this record is the fact that Madita has the confidence to sing in her own ‘voice’, and while her stylings certainly indicate a familiarity with the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holliday and Bjork, the delivery here sits worlds apart from the legions of similar nu-jazz tinged vocalists subsumed by their influences to near-pastiche level. ‘Monotony’ swings with buzzing synthetic basslines making their way alongside jazzy pianos and samba-infused live drum rhythms as Madita purrs, scats and howls over the fluid live beats in a manner that suggests a particularly smoky jazz club, while ‘Mood’ descends into swooning downbeat soul, Madita’s smooth multitracked vocals battling for space with a stinging retro guitar solo over glimmering Philly Strings-tinged synthetic textures and fluid jazzy piano runs.
‘Has To Be’ tosses in some spooky distant theremin howls amidst flurries of sampled orchestration and wandering live drums that call to mind an Ennio Morricone score, whilst also featuring the most surreal, yet emotively sung lyric on offer here ("sometimes my leg hurts me"), before ‘To The Moon And Back’ brings the glitchy electronics back to the forefront, Madita’s vocals gliding alongside airy accordians as Dzihan gets complex with the broken-beat programming, sending tumbling synthetic bleeps and stuttering hi-hats echoing through the mix. The spectral, brooding ‘Pushing’ layers vast sweeping movie score orchestration beneath crashing live drums and epic cello swells as Madita’s delicate yearning vocal beautifully counterpoints the lush instrumental atmospheres, angular double-bass runs peaking through as track builds into a flaming crescendo of crashing cymbals, while ‘June’ pares things down to just a minimal fluttering electronic pulse, elegant pianos and muted horns slowly swirling in a manner that calls to mind Bjork’s ‘Vespertine’ album as Madita’s delayed-out vocals ring out over the discrete rhythms. Finally, ‘Intime’ closes proceedings on a downtempo jazz-samba tinged note, flowing live piano runs sliding back and forth as a disco-funk bassline makes its way beneath twinkling xylophones and Brazilian percussion, Madita’s latin-meets-Euro vocal inflections calling to mind Bebel Gilberto.
Easily one of the most capable and consistently interesting releases in the female vocal soul / nujazz vein that I’ve encountered so far this year, this self-titled debut from Madita maintains the high standards already set by Couch’s backcatalogue and also captures the fusion of Dzihan’s production prowess and Madita’s considerable vocal abilities in a fashion that meshes beautifully, with not a duff moment on offer here. Fans of Dzihan & Kamien will definitely want to pick this up – and those into the likes of Alice Russell, Hanne Hukkelberg and Bebel Gilberto should definitely investigate Madita.
Madita - [2008] - Too
Part swing, part jazz and always a bit electronic, Madita's latest offering is rich in sound and beauty. The songs may be too playful for some and too frenetic for others, but for those with a sweet spot for something both eccentric and electric, Madita's latest release should not be missed. The album is available on iTunes, or at a slightly higher price for the physical release from her official Web site.
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http://www.couchrecords.com/
http://www.madita.com/
http://kortlink.dk/thejusticeonline/4taw
http://www.alwaysontherun.net/madita.htm
September
Madita Lyrics
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There is time
And biscuits handmade
Tell me how is life
Still survive
The one who drives
Keep on going
(keep, keep on going)
September arrives
Supply of fuel and life
Remember past times
Don’t hide so shy
You’ll always be mine
Supply
You’ll always be mine
Feel free to enjoy
Me avoiding
And ignoring
Be my little boy
My handsome toy
Wonder joy
Keep on
Keep on going
(keep, keep on going)
Keep on
Keep on going
September arrives
Supply of fuel and life
Remember past times
Don’t hide so shy
You’ll always be mine
Don’t hide so shy, so shy
You’ll always be mine
You'll always be mine
You'll always be mine
The lyrics of Madita's song "September" describe a moment of intimacy and companionship between two people. The singer invites someone to come inside for a while, offering handmade biscuits as an incentive. They then ask how life has been, specifically referring to the "one who drives", suggesting that this could be a lover or a friend who has been traveling for a while. The chorus encourages this person to keep on going, implying that they have faced challenges but should persist nonetheless. The arrival of September is noted, with the month being associated with a "supply of fuel and life". Finally, the singer professes that the other person will always be theirs and should not hide their shyness.
The song seems to express a feeling of warmth and nostalgia, with the singer connecting with someone they care about in a cozy setting. The mention of September specifically could indicate a transitional period, as the month often marks the end of summer and the beginning of autumn. The line "supply of fuel and life" is interesting as it suggests that September brings some sort of replenishment or renewal, which could tie into the idea of the person who drives finding new energy to continue on.
Line by Line Meaning
Come in for a while
You are welcome to stay for a little bit
There is time
We have enough time for you to visit
And biscuits handmade
I have prepared homemade biscuits for you to enjoy
Tell me how is life
Let's catch up on how things are going for you
Still survive
Are you doing well, despite any hardships?
The one who drives
The person who is in charge or leading the way
Keep on
Continue
Keep on going
Persist, carry on
(keep, keep on going)
Repeat the previous line, maintaining the same momentum
September arrives
The ninth month of the year has come
Supply of fuel and life
A fresh source of energy and vitality
Remember past times
Reflect on memories from the past
Don’t hide so shy
Do not be afraid to express yourself
You’ll always be mine
You are important to me
Feel free to enjoy
Take pleasure in what you are doing without any reservations
Me avoiding
I am intentionally staying away
And ignoring
I am deliberately disregarding something
Be my little boy
Act like a child for a moment, let me take care of you
My handsome toy
You are special to me, like a treasured possession
Wonder joy
A wonderful feeling of happiness
Don’t hide so shy, so shy
Twice reiterated advice to feel confident expressing yourself
You'll always be mine
You will always be important to me, no matter what
You'll always be mine
You are treasured and valued, now and always
Contributed by Sadie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
raymanuva
watched it 5 times tonight... she is amazing
Marcel Moldovan
Excelent performance!!! salutations from Romania!!!
raymanuva
rare breed of singers... quality stuff, love Dzihan & Kamien too
Frank - GMail
awesome!