This summer dissolved in memory like sugar in hot coffee, leaving only a soft aftertaste of warmth. And yet, I found a way to hold on to it for a few more minutes — I pressed “play” on Cosquilla by Chill4est. The music began so quietly that at first, it didn’t sound like music at all — more like a breath. A gentle pad of electric piano, like a sunbeam dancing on the table on the last morning of August. And then I knew: here it is, the note that will keep me afloat on the surface of my memories.
Michael Kapoulas (Chill4est) does what he does best: he doesn’t just write music — he builds a bridge between the heart and time. This track feels like an old photograph you’ve just pulled from a drawer, and suddenly — the scent of the sea, friends’ laughter, the warmth of asphalt under bare feet. The bass sounds deep yet tender, like a night breeze brushing against your skin after a sweltering day. There’s no rush in it, no sharp moves — just a wave rolling through you, calming, reminding you: summer doesn’t run away, it settles inside.
And then — a moment after one minute forty — the music smiles. A reggae rhythm appears, as if someone winked at you, saying: “Hey, don’t be sad, there’s more to come.” The electric piano spills warmth like a sip of rum on a Jamaican night, when the world feels endless and you — weightless.
Cosquilla isn’t just a track; it’s a gentle tap on the shoulder from summer, whispering: “Thank you for remembering.” And I do remember. Because sometimes, a few minutes of music are enough to understand — life truly is worth pausing for, just to breathe it in completely.
If you’re looking for more music that feels like a warm farewell to sunny days, check out my thoughts on Endless Summer by Steve Nguyen & Bcalm Banks — another track that captures the bittersweet beauty of summer’s last moments.
