There are not many artists who embody the essence of versatility like Jabani. The multi-hyphenate musician excels at creating musical experiences that leave lasting effects on the listener.
As a skilled producer and songwriter, Jabani has flirted with different genres of music, speaking the language of a myriad of unique sounds.
He navigates between conventional and alternative expressions, which tells of his distinct musical knowledge and has allowed him to hone his skills as a producer and songwriter.
He is capable of bringing entire ideas to life, and communicating complex feelings through sound.
Jabani does this to good effect once again on “Library”. It is not often that you find a song that speaks to you even without lyrics, but the talented producer conveys mellow feelings with smooth, lo-fi production.
“Library” doesn’t do much more than kick and bop at a steady tempo, while being occasionally supported by a crooning voice from the void which adds to the record’s sombre feeling.
“The texture of the instrumentals used — the warm strings and airy feel — makes for a smooth listen. There are many elements within the record which gives it points for enjoyability despite its lack of peppiness, as it will certainly score more points in certain areas of life than others.”
People say that music is a feeling that calls out to you, and that saying would prove true upon first listen to “Library”.
The lo-fi vibe of the record gives way to sombre introspection of the listener’s psyche; an effect that an upbeat club banger would never have.
Certain types of music are necessary for certain scenarios. The emotional spectrum of life reveals that there is no one-sound-fits-all approach to music, and the vibe that “Library” conveys induces clearheadedness, focus and sobriety.
Jabani’s versatility as a producer allows him to tap into these feelings through his instrumentals.
Conveying a sound this mellow requires the use of warm musical elements. The strings are prominent at the start of the record, forming the foundation on top of which the kicks and subtle drums sit before the bassline kicks in. As the song progresses, the keys are taken away while the kicks and bassline carry the crooning voice from the void. Through this progression, Jabani creates an immersive experience that brings the listener closer to themselves. “Library”, although without words, is an intimate experience. This record proves that the power of music goes beyond mere speech as we understand that sounds and texture play a major part in relating the feelings of the composer.
Jabani’s talent shines through on “Library”. His ability to communicate a spectrum of feelings without the use of words stands as one of his strong points as a producer. His range of musical understanding also allows him to navigate between different genres and environments with ease. In an era where music unites the world in special ways, versatility is a heralded trait. Jabani is not bound by the confines of genre, and that makes him a true rounded artist.
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