Avishai Darash - Between Hope and Despair (2024)

In response to recent global events, I've decided to create a nine-piece album that reflects my experiences amid the ongoing turmoil and uncertainty. As narratives shift with each passing moment and the currents of consciousness evolve, I've found a way to express my perspective and contribute a legacy of unity and love through the language of music. Collaborating with my favorite musicians – Shayan Fathi, Ivan Ruiz Machado and Antonio Moreno Glazkov – has transformed what might seem like a simple concept into a realization with both personal and global significance.

I've titled this album "Between Hope and Despair" to encapsulate the spectrum of these two emotions, allowing me to delve into the very essence of creativity and explore the origins of my ideas. Through their exceptional musicianship, sensitivity, and maturity, my chosen collaborators have elevated this project, emphasizing the profound connection that music can foster in a world yearning for compassion and understanding. In essence, it's an exploration of the human experience set to a soundtrack that aims to resonate with a hungry world seeking solace.