In an age of over-saturation and fads in the music industry, it’s nice to be reminded that there are still some songs with a clear heart at their core. With “You’re Mine,” Middle Eastern singer-songwriter AVET KHAMTRASHYAN delivers the sound of a dream given life, softly plucked into existence.
Beginning with the opening notes, the song feels like an intimate conversation, soft, honest, and exquisitely unguarded. AVET’s voice is delicately layered over gentle guitar work that breeds a warmth that draws you in. It’s a voice that carries not only melody but meaning, the sound of someone who’s waited their entire life to speak their truth in music.
AVET’s story is one of stoic persistence. He has now stepped into the spotlight on his own terms after years of sitting on a passion for music. His new single, “You’re Mine,” is a raw and emotionally dense acoustic folk ballad that reflects his multicultural artistry and a profoundly personal story.
Though it rests within the acoustic folk sphere, the track features some Middle Eastern instrumentation, such as the Arabic OUD and Doumbek, which provides AVET with a cultural stamp that isn’t overpowering amidst its minimalist production. The accent is there, subtle, proud, and perfectly poised.
“You’re Mine” is deeply human. It’s a song that captures the simplicity and sincerity of a guy who is finally just doing what he was meant to do. AVET is also showcasing his musical diversity here, not only as a vocalist, but also as an artist who plays a variety of instruments and manages to blend organic sound with a touch of modern synthetics and rhythm.
“You’re Mine” whispers, invites you in gently, like a tale that’s been handed down through generations, now sung in AVET’s voice alone. It’s the sort of song that stays with you, not because it’s loud, but because it’s true. As AVET KHAMTRASHYAN makes the world stage with this introspective soulful step, his music is a proclamation of arrival. And if “You’re Mine“ is any indication of what is to come, then we’re arguably witnessing the dawn of an artist who has something truly special to offer.
Connect with AVET KHAMTRASHYAN on Instagram – @avetkhamtrashyan
