The Beginning of a Beautiful Life
Maliq & D'Essentials · 2010
30 min · 7 tracks · jazz
A vibrant fusion of contemporary jazz rhythms and soulful melodies, creating a warm and inviting soundscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Beautiful Life — Opening the album, this track perfectly sets the tone with its uplifting message and smooth jazz instrumentation, encapsulating the essence of joy celebrated throughout the record.
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Maybe You — This song features intricate harmonies and a reflective mood, highlighting the group's ability to blend emotional depth with catchy melodies, making it memorable.
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Get Down & Slide — Bringing a danceable energy, this track showcases the band's versatility while maintaining their jazz roots, inviting listeners to engage with its upbeat rhythm.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends vibrant jazz rhythms with soulful melodies, showcasing strong musicianship and a cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of syncopated rhythms across all tracks, creating a lively and engaging atmosphere.
- Each track incorporates multiple instrumental solos, allowing different musicians to showcase their skills throughout the record.
- The first three tracks maintain a medium tempo, while the last four gradually shift towards slower, more reflective pieces.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady flow for easy listening
- inviting vibes for social gatherings
- uplifting moments for daytime enjoyment
- engaging rhythms to dance along
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek experimental or avant-garde sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2010, The Beginning of a Beautiful Life is Maliq & D'Essentials' third studio album, following their notable work on the 2007 album, Free Your Mind. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique blend of jazz with Indonesian influences, showcasing their artistic growth and musical experimentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hiatus Kaiyote· Snarky Puppy· Robert Glasper
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Maybe You
The bridge introduces a shift in perspective that questions previous assumptions about love and connection.
This moment deepens the narrative by challenging earlier sentiments expressed in the song, reflecting growth and introspection.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Beautiful Life 4:04
- 2 Maybe You 4:24
- 3 Terlalu 4:35
- 4 Penasaran 4:01
- 5 Get Down & Slide 4:07
- 6 Berbeda 3:56
- 7 Menari 5:13
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