Rock/Review Gilgulim - Soulslike (feat. Eugene Kuzmin) [Remix]
Gilgulim is a Jerusalem-based collective driven by spiritual purpose and artistic ambition, bringing together a constellation of talented musicians united in their quest to channel transcendent energy into sound. At the heart of the project stands Eugene Kuzmin, the composer and multi-instrumentalist who provides vocals, guitars, keyboards, drums, and bass, weaving together the sonic tapestry that defines their distinctive approach. Vocalists Vera Agnivolok and Natalia Belenkaya lend their voices to the ethereal soundscapes, while drummer Alexandr Binstein anchors the rhythm.
“Soulslike (Remix)” by Gilgulim is not just a reinterpretation of existing material—it’s a philosophical expansion of the collective’s core artistic vision. Rooted in a deeply spiritual framework, the album transforms the idea of a remix into something more profound: a reawakening of sound as a vessel for meaning, memory, and transcendence.
From the outset, “Soulslike (Remix)” feels intentional and meditative. Rather than relying on flashy production tricks or dramatic reinventions, Gilgulim focuses on subtle shifts in texture, atmosphere, and emotional weight. Each track unfolds like a layered reflection, preserving the essence of the original compositions while gently guiding them into new sonic spaces. The result is an album that feels cohesive and purposeful, never losing sight of its spiritual undercurrent.
The collective frames the project as a response to impermanence—a desire to capture fleeting beauty and give it lasting form. This intention is palpable throughout. There’s a quiet reverence in the pacing, a sense that every note has been placed with care. Ambient passages stretch and breathe, rhythms emerge and dissolve, and melodies linger just long enough to leave an emotional imprint.
What makes “Soulslike (Remix)” particularly compelling is its refusal to separate art from meaning. Gilgulim approaches music as sacred work, and that conviction elevates the listening experience. It’s not an album designed for passive consumption; it invites introspection, patience, and presence.
In a landscape often dominated by immediacy and excess, “Soulslike (Remix)” stands apart as a thoughtful, almost devotional piece of work—one that quietly insists on the enduring power of beauty, even in a constantly shifting world.