Settle down and ponder existential thoughts with this majestic, dreamy synth-pop track, ‘What Is There’ by Hila Rabby!

The NYC-based contemporary singer, composer, and synth player, Hila is no stranger to crafting eclectic, genre-fusing soundscapes. Now, she teams up with longtime collaborator Shai Yuval to deliver a full length album, “Moment in Time”, with ‘What Is There’ as its cinematic, grand opener. The music is an immersive blend of their artistic worlds and reflects their musical connection and long time friendship.

The track opens with ethereal atmospherics and gentle piano notes that feel like listening to the universe breathing. Shai’s angelic vocals float in, her vocal tone enchanting. The words, sung with a compelling, childlike innocence and purity, invite the listeners into a meditative, reflective space. Lyrically, it’s simple but deeply poetic.

Layers upon layers of intriguing, immersive sounds fold upon each other as the verse unfolds, intriguing and mystical. Gradually, the track gathers a little tempo, still flowing at ease. Its the kind of track that distorts sense of time, like seeing a scene play out in slow motion.

Just after the 1.30 mark, we’re treated to a sublime trumpet solo from Roy Zuzovsky. Stirring, emotional, and downright captivating.

The final verse sees the composition grow into a more full-bodied sound, and Hila’s vocals soar along with the instrumentation, taking us up to a fabulous, sky-high crescendo. Gently, we descend back into the meditative tempo we began with before fading into silence.

What stands out to us is this track’s simplicity and warm, lush sound. Accompanying this sublime listen is an artistic music video depicting, in a groovy, artsy way, the endearing bond the artists share.

This track was co-produced by Hila & Shai themselves, mixed & edited by Iyar Dalva, and mastered by Asaf Shay.

Ultimately, ‘What Is There’ is a track that lingers on in your mind long after it’s over. Settle, take a deep breath, and float away to this.

Stream ‘Hila Rabby – What Is There’ on Spotify here: