Kelsely Abaza - Amira

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Review by Andrew Barkhatov

Album Review: Amira by Kelsely Abaza Kelsely Abaza’s Amira is a genre-blurring masterpiece that dropped in 2016, hailing from the vibrant music scene of New Zealand. Released under the Not On Label banner, this album dives deep into a sonic pool of Electronic and Jazz influences, blending styles like Electro, Downtempo, Contemporary Jazz, Avant-garde Jazz, IDM, and Experimental. It’s not your everyday listen—it’s more like an unpredictable journey through soundscapes you didn’t know you needed. One track that sticks with me is the title song, “Amira.” Right off the bat, it pulls you in with its lush, downtempo beats and hauntingly smooth synths. The way Abaza layers electronic textures over what feels like free-flowing jazz improvisation creates this dreamy, almost cinematic vibe. You can tell there’s a lot of thought behind each note—nothing feels rushed or forced. It’s one of those tracks that makes you pause whatever you’re doing just to soak it all in. By the time the track fades out, you're left wondering how something so experimental can feel so... complete. Then there’s “Mood Up The Mode (Bonus Mp3),” which throws a curveball at you. This bonus track leans harder into the IDM and avant-garde side of things, with glitchy rhythms and jazzy undertones colliding in unexpected ways. What gets me every time is how playful yet intricate it feels—like Abaza is daring you to keep up while still giving you room to breathe. It’s chaotic in the best possible way, and honestly, I think it’s the kind of track that grows on you after multiple listens. What’s wild about Amira is how it refuses to be boxed into any single category. One moment you’re vibing to sleek electro grooves, and the next you’re caught up in some experimental jazz odyssey. It’s clear that Kelsely Abaza isn’t interested in playing it safe—and thank goodness for that. Albums like this remind us why music should take risks. In a world full of cookie-cutter releases, Amira stands out as a bold experiment that somehow clicks. If anything, listening to this album feels like peeking into Abaza’s brain—a mix of calculated genius and raw creativity. Honestly? I kinda wish they’d drop another project soon, but until then, Amira will stay firmly planted in my playlist rotation. Who knew New Zealand could deliver such an underrated gem?

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Amira4:57
Mood Up The Mode (Bonus Mp3)4:20

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About Kelsely Abaza

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Kelsely Abaza (كلسلي أباظة) is an Egyptian avant-garde, multi-genre composer/songwriter, producer, writer, and interdisciplinary researcher working in New Zealand. Abazas compositions manifest rich polystylistic variation including elements of avant-garde electronic music, Western classical music, Arabic and Circassian tonal systems, jazz, musique concrète, vocal music, microtonality, and experimental electro-pop. Abaza was born on 27 December 1984 in Cairo. He is a naturalized New Zealander, having moved to New Zealand to further his education studying Political Science, Sociology, and Philosophical Logic at the University of Canterbury.

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Amira* by Kelsely Abaza is a wild mix of genres and styles. It blends Electronic and Jazz with touches of Electro, Downtempo, and even Avant-garde Jazz. Released in 2016 in New Zealand, it’s like a musical experiment that defies easy labels. Fun fact—this gem was released under "Not On Label," meaning it’s totally independent. And get this: it comes with a bonus track called *Mood Up The Mode*. Definitely worth checking out if you’re into boundary-pushing sounds.