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Tash Caesar’s ‘Human’ is a darkly grooving triumph
South East London’s Tash Caesar is an under-the-radar enigma who prides herself in her stylistic take on lo-fi. Her debut single ‘Human’ is a progressive, dim-lit narrative from start to finish, with Tash holding the listener’s hand through haunting gospel backing and an uneasy, prevalent bass line.
With her own grungy bass riff providing the backbone throughout, the track is layered with injections of subtle animosity, not unlike the sounds one would experience when wandering deep into a rainforest at dusk. The uncompromising soundscape gives somewhat of a chilling aura that counteracts any feeling of being ‘human’.
This is all intentional from the artist, who would’ve aimed to ensure her single reflects the ambience of ‘The Afrotreehouse’, Tash’s own secluded musical getaway in which the song was created.
The single’s rhetoric depicts “an outsider wanting someone else’s life, emoting the awkwardness of our basic understanding of how to interact as human beings.” – Tash Caesar
With influences from reggae, gospel, RnB as well as rock, it’s clear that the young musician has incorporated stylistic initiative from all areas of her musical mind to create this established single. ‘Human’ paints a vivid picture, taking the listener on a conspicuous, candle-lit journey down a gloomy alleyway with the feeling of being watched the whole time.
The heavy whispering reverb on the vocals bring yet another ghostly level to the track, which ultimately is an example of well layered instrumentals and intricate, considered song composition that reflects a strong degree of musicality.
“Music should be many shapes, not to be looked at but to be experienced.” – Tash Caesar
Having previously released the album ‘The 13th’ alongside Half Decent and Lee Christian, Tash has employed the talent of Benja Brozel in her latest release, who have together designed a song befitting of a place in any fan’s modern lo-fi soul playlist.
Watch the music video for ‘Human’:
