Haythem Mahbouli

Last man on earth

$15.00

The tunisian composer, multi-instrumentalist and sound designer Haythem Mahbouli based in Montreal (Canada) will release his second album “Last Man On Earth” on Schole Records on December 2, 2022.
“Last Man On Earth” rockets us into the future of a hostile Earth wherein humanity itself faces extinction. The album envisions man’s final journey on our home planet and invites its listeners to immerse themselves into his last harrowing conquest. The end track scores the final days of the only surviving man on Earth. He is sick, he is breathless, but he captures a final message for the future, if there is one. His words are the last ever spoken.
His debut album, Catching Moments in Time, garnered critical acclaim from the contemporary classical music community who drew comparison to the works of celebrated composers Arvo Pärt, Johann Johannsson, and Brian Eno.
Mahbouli describes Last Man On Earth as a concept album which musically illustrates humanity’s failure to preserve our planet and ultimately ourselves. The strings and choir in the album were recorded in Budapest with The Budapest Scoring Orchestra with Mahbouli present, however, working within the confines of the covid era, the brass section was recorded remotely with Mahbouli at his home studio in Montreal.

 

Self liner notes:

Last Man On Earth rockets us into the future of a hostile Earth wherein humanity itself faces extinction. The album envisions man’s final journey on our home planet and invites its listeners to immerse themselves into his last harrowing conquest. The end track scores the final days of the only surviving man on Earth. He is sick, he is breathless, but he captures a final message for the future, if there is one. His words are the last ever spoken.

Composed, orchestrated, produced and mixed by Haythem Mahbouli
Piano, synth and electronics: Haythem Mahbouli.
Strings, Brass and Choir: Budapest Scoring Orchestra.
Mastering: Martyn Heyne / lichte Studio
Artwork: Bader Klidi
A&R: Akira Kosemura
Design: Shin Kikuchi
Production management: SCHOLE INC.

Composer Haythem Mahbouli oscillates between the world of classical music to theatrical sound design.From simple notes on a piano to full orchestral composition, his music is meant to be experienced, with the aim to evoke a transcendental voyage into the Listener's psyche.

His debut album, Catching Moments in Time, garnered critical acclaim from the contemporary classical music community who drew comparison to the works of celebrated composers Arvo Pärt, Johann Johannsson, and Brian Eno.

"[...] you have to constantly pick your jaw off the floor, it is that good [...] It is the type of album you listen to in a sitting and as such feels like it is one giant work.” - Drifting almost falling

"It's impossible to remain unmoved by so much beauty that reminds Arvo Pärt, Johann Johannsson or even Brian Eno. [...] we have the certainty that Haythem Mahbouli defines his music as an art that dislocates our emotions as nobody”. Les Oreilles Curieuses

Last Man On Earth is Mahbouli’s anticipated second album released under Japanese record label Schole Records. The strings and choir in the album were recorded in Budapest with The Budapest Scoring Orchestra with Mahbouli present, however, working within the confines of the covid era, the brass section was recorded remotely with Mahbouli at his home studio in Montreal.

Mahbouli describes Last Man On Earth as a concept album which musically illustrates humanity’s failure to preserve our planet and ultimately ourselves.