Brand new remix from Rushkeys

Based in Vilnius and shaped by the Baltic coast, Lithuanian producer Domas Ruškys, artistically known as Rushkeys, has crafted his own musical world over years of sonic adventure. A classically trained musician in piano and saxophone, his artistic path has led him through conservatories and sound engineering labs before stepping into the wider world with a blend of downtempo, ambient and organic house which focuses just as much on emotion as it does on rhythm.

From the very beginning, Rushkeys has been about atmosphere, first revealed on his debut single “In the Fog” back in 2016. Dreamy, intricate and wholly immersive, his music flows like mist across a field at dawn, never rushing but always moving, underpinned by an impeccable understanding of structure and tone. Developed in part by his formal studies at The Lithuania Academy of Music and Theatre, his absorbing musical output is the product of countless hours in the studio.

The natural world plays a key role in his musical philosophy, having up near the Baltic Sea, he made an intuitive connection to the environment that seeps into his compositions. Now, following his remixes of Peter Vogelaar’s “Biakoye” and “Kivi” by Korora, Rushkeys presents his remix of Syria born, France-based Ablozé’s track “Home.”

The track was originally penned in Cairo and layered with melodic nods to the Middle East, a reflection of Ablozé’s personal story of displacement, rediscovery and the emotional tension of leaving and returning. Rather than overhaul the original’s soul, Rushkeys leans into its meaningful context and his version preserves the warmth and wistful quality while introducing subtle flourishes that expand its emotional themes.

Bright flickers of aerophone leads hover above the smooth hop of snapping beats while Rushkeys’ trademark field recordings make there way into the soundscape to add a sense of transportive aesthetic. Driven by danceable energy and stacked with engrossing layers of organic instrumentation, the remix creates an invigorating feel of motion while stitching the moving melodic writing of the original throughout.

Playful synth flourishes and airy vocal elements snake through the track to deliver an enveloping listening experience that captures the beauty of the original song in a new and exciting setting. It’s yet another incredible example of Rushkeys’ knack for filtering the music of other artists through his own musical lens, resulting in a captivating sound that pays respects to the original while offering something new.

Listen to Home (Rushkeys Remix) below

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