Jazztronica

The multi-talented Shay Hazan fuses rubbery North African Gnawa grooves, with haunting jazz horns and hip hop on “Bob Dealer”, his forthcoming single via international groove artisans, Batov Records.  A special taste from his first LP for Batov, ‘Reclusive Rituals’.

Tel-Aviv based musician Shay Hazan is a composer, producer, bassist & bandleader. His versatile bass is frequently heard on national radio, providing the hits of tomorrow with a foundation in groove, and MIMS readers may have heard his bass lines propelling the grooves of Sandman Project’s breakthrough EP, ‘Royal Family’.  Recently, Hazan’s straight jazz project, the Shay Hazan Quintet has been making waves, particularly with the release of a 7” single on Jazzman Records.

Having commenced producing his new album during the first Covid lockdown, his creative process this time was a marked departure from previous projects. Whereas he would normally call and gather his band together to record his new compositions live, Hazan would come up with a groove first before sending the recording parts to a drummer in Berlin or a saxophonist in Tel Aviv to add a complementary rhythm or melody, and then finally editing the results himself. As Hazan puts it, “So technically I had the role of the composer and the producer as well as the guimbri player.”

“I made this album in order to satisfy the inner urge for simple grooves and the search for a different and new sound that draws inspiration from ancient places with great tradition but still corresponds with the world and the period in which I live and the way I express myself.”

Having already mastered the double and electric bass, Hazan learned how to play the three-stringed gimbri: a camel-skin-covered bass plucked lute used by the Gnawa people of North Africa, as heard on their hypnotic music.  Hazan repurposes the unique qualities of the instrument with a jazz approach, no doubt inspired somewhat by his introduction to the instrument: “The truth is that my first acquaintance with the Gimbri was by bassist William Parker, who is not a traditional Gnawan player, but an American musician, identified with jazz and improvised music. that I have been following for years.  Once I saw him play with this thing in a show and my mind exploded, I started researching where it came from and listening to music from Morocco and North Africa”. 

The album title, ‘Reclusive Rituals’, is inspired by a Jean-Michel Basquiat interview from 1985 where he discusses his reclusiveness and the public demand for gossip on well-known figures. In particular how advantageous it can be to stay out of the limelight, as the crowd’s very nature is to eventually turn on their idols. Hazan interpreted this to imply that personal behavioural patterns are significantly affected by the fear of negative responses, often leading them to non-action: “Basquiat's words have been resonating in my head for a long time. I see around me a lot of people who for fear of receiving negative criticism, do not initiate or create anything.

And in a certain place, I'm a little scared to be in this place myself and feel the need to keep searching and creating all the time without being influenced by criticism, for better or worse.”

 "Bob Dealer" sees full digital release on December 3rd, with the album dropping on December 10th, on both vinyl and digital. Pre-order available now.

Bob Dealer (Single)

Exclusive Premiere: Shay Hazan "Bob Dealer" (Forthcoming on Batov Records)

Made a remix of "Thinking About You Calms Me Down" by Junior Boys - My favourite track from their 2022 album, "Waiting Game".

Biggest thanks to Jeremy Greenspan (from Junior Boys), who was kind enough to share the stems with me.

Mastered by Gareth Jones (Jumping Back Slash)

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Thinking About You Calms Me Down (SHE Spells Doom Remix)

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The song is about a deeply emotional and spiritual experience, portrayed in metaphorical and imagery. The sky is described as a "canvas" on which people's dreams coexist in creative and often chaotic ways. The colors of the sky, such as the gold of the rivers and the crimson of the flood, symbolize the intensity and complexity of emotions and experiences.
The chorus introduces the image of "burning clouds," conveying the idea of ​​passion and a life-affirming energy. The clouds, "shining bright," represent hope and the pursuit of more—a state of fulfillment and self-actualization. The lines "Take me higher" and "Chase sparks of pure desire" express the desire to transcend the ordinary and reach the pinnacle of happiness and passion.
In the second verse, the image of a changing sky is used with elements of nature and wildlife to illustrate the impermanence of feelings and states. The lion melting into snow can be seen as a metaphor for the loss of power or intensity.
The questions in the pre-chorus ("Where do the flames go when they hide?") raise the uncertainty about the transience of passion and emotions. Despite this uncertainty and the dark night, there is a desire to find the light and warmth and to celebrate them in a dance.
Overall, the song describes the pursuit of freedom, passion, and the pursuit of realizing one's dreams. It is about the beauty found in chaos and the hope of discovering bright sparks of life even in dark times.

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"Clouds On Fire" (Extended Mix)

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'Pineapple' (Feat. @moses-boyd & @nerijamusic) taken from Blue Lab Beats' debut album 'Xover'.

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Pineapple (Feat. Moses Boyd & NÉRIJA)

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