Undoubtedly the European icons of electro-instrumental bands, Hilight Tribe’s destiny is to unleash their message of peace and unity between all cultures. Their 100% Live performances have converted the fiercest skeptics into dancing and singing as one with the rest of the crowd. Throughout their epic journeys from San Paolo to Bombay and Tokyo, their values align with the tribes and ancient civilisations they look up to and reinterpret throughout their albums and live shows. On top of their 8 albums and more than 700 shows, their recent collaborations with Armin Van Buuren and Vini Vici (Free Tibet Rmx, Great Spirit, Moyoni) have expanded the Tribe’s visibility on a wider scale world wide yet creating more momentum for the Tribe to pass their message to a greater audience.
They call their musical genre “Natural Trance” which by definition is entirely interpreted by musicians and finds it’s source as much in the avant garde electronica style than traditional world music. The bassdrumset combo becomes a platform of expression for the guitar, vocals, multiple percussions and a wide range of ethnic instruments such as sitar, didgeridoo or native American drums. Some instruments and vocals are connected to effects and triggers which open the doors to experimental and psychedelic sounds.
Thanks to their sound engineer, light designer and stage manager, each concert becomes a sensorial experience. The light show is synchronised with the music played on stage, the musicians are connected to the dancefloor and daily routine dissolves while positive vibes and timelessness take over.
Having shared their vision with several generations of dancers, travellers and free thinkers, the six members of Hilight Tribe and their crew continue their World Trek on the trance path, each stop contributing to the writing of yet another chapter of the Tribe’s legend.
Guitar, bass, vocals, djembe, didgeridoo, jew’s harp, sitar, No gwani, berimbao, drums.
Djembe, bougarabou, vocals, percussions, tablas, shruti Box, tibetan trump (dum, dungkar)
Bass, Dun Dun, Vocals,
percussion.
FX (delay, flanger, gates, etc.),
Filter Sherman…
Mix
Congas, Bongos,
Djembe,
Drums, percussion,
FX
Morad Bensaoud, a highly skilled mixing engineer and music producer, brings over 20 years of expertise to the creation of authentic and timeless records. With roots in Belgium and Morocco, Morad’s career is a testament to his ability to blend diverse influences and produce music that resonates across generations. Since 2008, he has been the trusted audio mixer and arranger for Hilight Tribe, a band renowned as the pioneers of Natural Trance. His touch is evident throughout the four albums produced with the band including iconic tracks such as Didgedelik, Shankara, Esperanza, and Africa Folika, where his production signature elevates each song’s essence.
Though Morad works with the material recorded by the band in collaboration with sound engineer Mathias Duroy, he transforms elaborate compositions into polished sonic masterpieces. Without altering the band’s lineup or core sound, he enhances every detail, unlocking the full potential of each track before it’s mastered and released. An “audio sculptor,” as he is often described, Morad chisels and adorns each piece with precision and creativity. His behind-the-scenes contributions have been instrumental in Hilight Tribe’s success, shaping the band’s distinctive sound and timeless legacy.