A roundup of new Israeli songs released this week.
Some new Israeli songs we think you should know about as you head into the weekend. Shabbat shalom from MyIsraeliMusic.com!
1. Shlomo Artzi & Idan Amedi – Achim
Shlomo Artzi:
“Here is a simple and not cynical truth: we are brothers. The song ‘Brothers’, which is published today, was written in a time of pain, worry and fear of the rift that is opening up between us. Its intention is to symbolize the shared experience of Israeliness. We sing ‘Achim’ together out of great faith, my brother Idan Amadi and I, and Dodo Tassa, our talented brother who produced the song and plays the wonderful guitar solo in it.
Naomi Shemer, who is mentioned in the song several times, left this country many dreamy songs and these important words: She wrote, ‘Freedom begins at home, in the family. A family is a collection of freedoms. We don’t step on each other’s toes.’ So let’s just not forget that (don’t step on each other’s toes, anywhere) and remember that we knew we survived here thanks to the ability to perceive our lives as unique and democratic in the harsh space of the Middle East.
“Both Idan and I spoke…about the shared fate of all of us, and the desire to ask the elected officials to find a way to maintain the fabric of life that unites brothers who seem to be so different but somehow similar.
Optimistic? Yes, I’m still optimistic.”
“This morning the song ‘Brothers’ written by my teacher and rabbi Shlomo Artzi is released.
It comes in the days when the heart is full and sensitive and the stomach of the country turns over with worries.
I thought a lot about what to write this morning but for some reason the words refused to come. And when I can’t find words I try to go back to look for them at the starting point. at home.
My late grandfather was a construction worker and a man of words, and his love for Israel was immense. So much so that even after he retired, he worked at the military cemetery on Mount Herzl. He took care of the burial of IDF soldiers, the maintenance and construction of the tombstones of the dead. At the beginning of May 1991, the late pilot Moshe Leshem was killed while performing his duties. On Friday of that week the head of the cemetery asked my grandfather to finish Moshe’s tombstone by Sunday, the last day of shiva. My grandfather, who didn’t usually work on Fridays, came especially that day to finish preparing the tombstone.
The next day, Saturday night, my grandfather passed away and he did the last kindness in his life with a man he didn’t know, but I have no doubt that he saw him as a brother. I heard this story by chance a few years ago and since then it has been coming back to me in all kinds of places, and in the last few weeks it has been coming back to me a lot.
Maybe because I’ve become a bit worried and I’m asking us all to calm down, maybe because this song has come now so that we remember that we have one destiny, and these are our brothers who stand on both sides.
I recognize them better now than ever, the one from the street and the football, the synagogue and the cinema, my friends from the reserves.
And maybe I’m just missing some distant starry night.
Thank you Shlomo for inviting me to sing with you and for teaching me over the years, even without knowing it, to write about love and longing for the country and the people who live here, people who, with all their difficulties and scratches, I love with all my heart.”
2. Dudu Tassa & Shlomi Saranga – Savta Chana (Grandma Chana)
From Dudu Tassa’s new 51st studio album, “Shemesh V’anan”. Dudu: “There is one special song on the album, ‘Grandma Hana’, I wanted to bring a singer to this song who, as soon as you hear him, you immediately know it’s him, someone with a unique and deep voice, it was clear to me that it had to be Shlomi Saranga, He came and gave the song exactly what I was looking for.
3. Adi Bity – Disney
Adi Bity has a long history with Disney. Her voice can be heard in a number of Hebrew Disney movies, and she is featured in an international version of “A Whole New World” from “Aladdin”. But now, it appears like Adi is distancing herself from the famous mouse. “When I wrote the song, I wrote me, my life, my journey,” Adi Bity writes. “The time I disappeared on purpose. I did not want the defamation that I did not create, but unfortunately I was drawn into it every day. Years of self-searching, the decisions, growing up, what I didn’t go through. I turned from Cinderella to dirty, like in fairy tales, like in Disney…I learned to do everything on my own and took responsibility for my life. Today I am here, stronger than ever, surrounded by a strong team that believes in me, and my voice will be heard. I don’t trust you, I don’t trust them – I trust myself.”
4. Harel Skaat – Mazkir Lach Ktzat Oti
A new soul-searching ballad from Harel Ska’at. “Life takes a turn and sometimes changes direction, but the memory of the loves that accompanied us always remains and affects who we are and what we are,” Harel writes. “This song was written and dedicated to my first and old loves, who I broke their hearts and they mine. Working with Osher Cohen in the studio was overwhelming and exciting. Together we plunged into my teenage years, into the young and innocent loves, and to a large extent also into the musical worlds I grew up on. “
5. HaGiraffot & Netta Barzilai – Messiba Ra’ah (Bad Party)
Netta (and her nails) joins forces with The Giraffes for a fun new song about a party where anything can happen…but should be forgotten the morning after. Netta: “The song is an typical stream of consciousness in my head when I go out to a party, and let’s just day, I didn’t enjoy it. I move between feeling pathetic and enjoying being free and surrendering to the beat and the moment. There’s no better partner than The Giraffes to convey such a feeling to a song.” Party on.
6. Ella Lee – Ratziti She’ta’uf (I Wanted You To Fly)
For the first time, Ella Lee is getting involved with the creative process. She co-wrote the song with Guy V’yahel, a new hit leading up to the upcoming release of her debut album. She’s been a busy lady: in addition to starring in the kids’ series “Shumakom” – a role created just for her – she also is set to appear in the upcoming season of “Dancing With the Stars”. She’ll also appear as the female lead in the upcoming theatrical production of “Hair”…all while serving in the military band of the IDF.
“I am very excited that this song is finally coming out and reaching you,“ Ella Lee said. “It is a very personal song for me. I was involved in the entire process of its creation from beginning to end together with Guy and Yahel who went hand in hand with me and also produced the song exactly as I imagined….The song shows another side of me, another side that you didn’t know, it presents me in a different and more mature way than what you have heard from me so far, and I hope you like it too.”
Heard any other great new songs lately? Let us know in the comments!
