Shlomi Syboni Takes On Societal Weight on 'Sane Remains'

Originally released in 2020 on his record 'Life Is a Living Art', 'Sane Remains' sees Israeli singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer Shlomi Syboni pulling cues from Pink Floyd, Radiohead, Jeff Buckley, and dEUS. Syboni mapped out the core structure and parts on his own during the demo stage, then brought in a drummer, bassist, keyboardist, and a second guitarist to cut the parts in the room, keeping the focus locked onto the live interplay between the players.

Syboni links the strain of daily life in an aggressive society to a gladiator stepping out under the weight of his gear, spelling that friction out in the verse:

'I Fail to see what underlies the heavy shield I fail to peel the plies As my head spins I walk the line Sane remains are buried deep inside'

The lines dig straight into the burnout of holding up a tough defense when your head is already spinning, trying to protect what is left of your sanity while everyone else treats the struggle like entertainment. Backed by guitar-led layers and a patient rhythm section, the track works through tension and defiance without resorting to theatrical tricks.