arttext explores purposefully the definition of identity with his original single Ich Bin. The song is a translation of “I Am” which in a soft manner asks questions about who we are in the face of our thoughts, memories and experience in life. Arttext does not offer direct answers, but makes the listeners think and introspect.
The very core of Ich Bin is the concept that the self which the society, our experiences, and opinions of people about us have formed is not necessarily who we are. According to the song, what we tend to call our identity may be weak and subject to alterations. Arttext with its quiet and contemplative tone urges listeners to drop these layers and re-connect with some deeper and more real.
On the musical level, the song is constructed on a contemporary R&B beat that is smooth. It starts with gentle, melodic plucks of the guitar, which is instantly making the atmosphere very easy and welcoming. The vocal runs are soulful, floating over the production and preconditioning the appearance of a breezy, pop-inspired groove. It has an easy to listen melody without being too heavy and still has a significant message in the song.
Balance is one of the strongest characteristics of the song. It is a soft tension-filled play that does not intimidate the listener. The singing is particularly outstanding. The melodies of the singer are accompanied by a certain silent mystery in the voice and it adds certain depth and emotion to the lyrics. The delivery is soft but it is also confident and purposeful.
Ich Bin is that sort of an R&B song which just gets repeating easily. It is an amalgamation of storytelling with a light production that makes the process of listening an experience that is not only relaxing, but also thought-provoking. arttext demonstrates that music can be, at the same time, pleasing to the ear and something that makes you think.
