A tribute that transcends time and memories.
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the solo debut of Haruomi Hosono, Hosono Housean album that left a mark on the Japanese music scene and beyond, Mac DeMarco version “Boku Wa Chotto”.
The record label, Stones Throw, has announced a compilation of songs from the solo debut of Hosono, with musicians of his roster offering their own interpretations of their songs and, MacDeMarco, is in charge of inaugurating said project.
Hosono He is my hero, I love all his music, I am eternally at his disposal, it is an honor for me to be part of this compilation. I hope my Japanese pronunciation isn’t too horrible,” he says. From Marco in a press release.
The great love and admiration of Mac toward Hosono has always been evident, since in 2018 he digitally released a version of “Honeymoon”another classic Hosonoand in 2019, they had the opportunity to perform the song together at a concert in Los Angeles.
The respect that From Marco What he searches within his interpretations is to rescue the essence of the original song while putting his own style on it. This version of “Boku Wa Chotto” was recorded inside a room Joe Bird in Paris, in August 2023 and without a doubt demonstrates that in addition to adding its vibe, the original essence remains.
This collection of Stones Throw Records It does not have an established release date, but we do know the participation of artists such as Sam Gendel, John Carroll Kirby with the sisters Mizuhara, Jerry Paper, Pearl & the Oysters, Cornelius, Akiko Yano, Yuma Abe, Mei Ehara, Rei Harakami, Kukukuamong others, promising to be a tribute with a diversity of sounds and cultures.