Itay Kashti “EU Democracy”

Itay Kashti’s music sounds like the soundtrack from your favorite movie. They are warm with emotions and rich stories, even though they may not have any words in itself. As a seasoned producer for so many artists that Kashti himself can’t count the number, his personal project seems to preserve the beautiful moments, the strongest commentary, and the most special experience with a minimalistic approach. There’s no heavy lifting in the production itself, but it produces such a rich and emotive downtempo experience, navigating through different emotions with sparse but captivating melodic ideas.

“EU Democracy” is a thought provoking instrumental piece that blends electronic, synth and atmospheric guitar into a cinematic lo-fi track that shimmers through the night sky. Even with a more cynical theme, the track doesn’t lack Kashti’s warmth and storytelling. It’s perfect for a down time, just to listen and contemplate the track itself, and textural enough for study or meditation. That’s the special beauty about Kashti’s personal project. There seems to be multiple purposes with these tracks. They are simply perfect under different moods and circumstances. There’s not a place or mood you can’t listen to them.

Kashti’s guitar work is another work of beauty. They are the souls that hold the piece together, but rarely are they popping out the way like a big personality killer solo. They are humble and brilliant, mending into the background with other instruments, just making the surroundings much brighter and more vivid without everyone consciously noticing them, although they are hard to miss once you pay special attention. The tones are always of a delicate grace with the beat and the synth.

Itay Kashti is the type of artist that once you get to know his music, there’s no stopping in listening. All the tracks are linked in a way, lifting you up, making you aware about something you may have missed in life.