Coming across ‘Moment in Time’, we struck gold. For a publication devoted to anything mesmerizing, heavenly, and ethereal, a project like the one Shai Yuval and Hila Rabby are bringing to the table is the maximum aspiration. In fact, delving deeper into their latest album, we are forced to reckon with their immense cathartic energy, a quality that works on both fronts: the aural one and the lyrical one.
You see, ‘Moment in Time’ is rather unique. Drenched in cinematic atmospheres, dreamy soundscapes and otherworldly textures, the record appears to find a path forward by blending leftfield, electronica, modern jazz and melancholic post-rock, all the while serving us a slice of vulnerability and poignancy through personal, nuanced songwriting. There’s an interesting story here: Rabby and Yuval used to be romantic partners. ‘Moment in Time’ helps them make a conscious transition back to friendship, and honestly, we are grateful they are willing to be so vulnerable and open with us all.
Overall, we can certainly say that what Shai and Hila have to offer is not your average album; instead, it’s a confession, a long journey through their consciousness, deepest fears, and emotional challenges. Music and lyrics complement each other perfectly, in an artistic marriage that – unlike the pair’s romantic relationship – continues to work very well.
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