It’s so tough to watch the people you love lose precious memories of life.
Driven by a burning artistic desire to connect with his audience through the power of emotions, Hani Abadi has never been an artist who lets himself be boxed in. With cultural ties to the Middle East, historic Yugoslavia (which no longer exists on the world map), and the California Bay Area where he now resides, Hani Abadi’s wide variety of cultural influences has resulted in a string of releases that are as artistically compelling as they are unique. As 2023 draws close, this talented musician’s future looks bright into the new year.
Another thing that stands out about Hani Abadi is the fact that he’s truly a musician’s musician. The appreciation with which he describes the acts that influenced (and to some degree defined) certain aspects of his formative years is almost reverential. Whether he’s talking about Metallica’s iconic “Master of Puppets” or Wagner’s famous classic “Ride of the Valkyries” (among others), you can see the love and nostalgia Hani Abadi feels when he recounts listening to them. His love for music is practically boundless, and when it’s so apparent in his releases, love becomes infectious.
“Dementia,” from Hani Abadi’s recently released album “Tiamat,” continues the rich musical legacy he has been steadily building. The lead single and first song from “Tiamat,” “Dementia,” was inspired by Hani Abadi’s late grandfather, who grappled with it daily. In many ways, “Dementia” feels like the perfect tribute; it feels personal and special. There’s a beautiful wistfulness in Hani Abadi’s vocal performance and a resolute yet doleful instrumental performance; lines like “The past starts to fade / He turns from a man to a child / In the blink of an eye” cut straight to the heart.
Hani Abadi’s latest release, “Dementia,” is a beautifully wistful and nostalgic release that provides a little window into Hani Abadi’s musical soul. Whenever you’re ready, tap in and stream “Dementia,” out now on all majour platforms. Also, check out Hani Abadi’s recently released album “Tiamat” on all majour platforms.