Taurus by Chillack from Chillack I A Natural Groove

Taurus by Chillack from Chillack I A Natural Groove stands out on the album for its unique combination of a chilled-out vibe with higher tension than many of the other tracks. The piece was originally composed during my sophomore year of high school, at a time when I was more focused on developing motifs than fully fleshed-out melodies. Back then, I recorded the song using a hard disk recorder, which required me to play everything by hand—something that gave the track a raw, unpolished energy.

After listening to Paul Hardcastle’s work, I felt that the track needed something more—something that would bring it into a more structured smooth jazz format. Inspired by Hardcastle’s melodic approach, I decided to add a more recognizable melody to the composition. This led me to re-record the track during my college years in Logic, which allowed for greater flexibility and precision in the production. I started by laying down the music bed, which consisted of a chord progression and a drum track, setting the foundation for the piece. Once that was complete, I added the acoustic guitar melodies and synth leads to bring the track to life.

The title Taurus was chosen to reflect the themes of strength and stability that run through the song. Much like the astrological sign it’s named after, Taurus represents qualities of groundedness and endurance. This is evident in the song’s structure, which, while smooth and relaxed, builds subtle tension throughout, creating an intriguing contrast to the more laid-back tracks on the album. Ultimately, Taurus is a reflection of personal growth—both in terms of my own musical development and the evolution of the song itself from its early, motif-driven roots to its more refined, finished form.

If you love smooth jazz and downtempo chill music of the following artists, you will love Taurus.

Artists I sound like or are inspired by: Paul Hardcastle, Brian Culbertson, Ken Navarro, Larry Carlton, George Benson, Konstantin Klashtorni, Jeffrey Smith, Phil Casagrande, Mike Murray, Brian Simpson, Marion Meadows, Euge Groove, Leon Ayers Jr., Vladi Strecker, Ryan Farish, Nate White, Nicholas Cole, Vincent Ingala, Oli Silk, Brian Simpson, Nathan Mitchell, Bob James, Jonathan Fritzen, George Howard, Friðrik Karlsson, Boney James, Paul Brown, Michael Broeing, Nick Colionne, Praful, Adani & Wolf, etc.

You can listen to a sample here.

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