Somewhere is Here!, by Isra-Alien

Somewhere is Here!

by Isra-Alien

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Powered by the masterful technique and close friendship of jazz guitarist Oren Neiman and rock guitarist Gilad Ben-Zvi, the duo’s acoustic music moves effortlessly from rootsy to refined on their second album, Somewhere is Here! They find wry, Gitano-esque twists on blazing dances (“Horah Alien”) and turn klezmer songs into sensuous feats of guitar nimbleness, inspired by everything from Astor Piazzolla to the Greek bouzouki.

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1.	Schuna 04:22	info	buy track
2.	Reah Tapuach 02:47	info	buy track
3.	Eishes Chayil 04:40	info	buy track
4.	Valentine 05:19	info	buy track
5.	Tavas Hazahav 02:13	info	buy track
6.	Pney Hayam 08:32	info	buy track
7.	Horah-Alien 02:44	info	buy track
8.	Brogez Sholem 06:58	info	buy track
9.	Isra-Freilach 04:45	info	buy track

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High-energy Balkan beats and mid-century Israeli hits. Russian lyricism and flamenco flourishes. Nylon and steel.

With two guitars and a second-nature connection, Isra-Alien finds the deep ties that bind rock and jazz, Israeli music and global sounds. Powered by the masterful technique and close friendship of jazz guitarist Oren Neiman and rock guitarist Gilad Ben-Zvi, the duo’s acoustic music moves effortlessly from rootsy to refined on their second album, Somewhere is Here! (release: November 2, 2012). They find wry, Gitano-esque twists on blazing dances (“Horah Alien”) and turn klezmer songs into sensuous feats of guitar nimbleness, inspired by everything from Astor Piazzolla to the Greek bouzouki.

Meeting on a remote base during military service and then reuniting years later in New York, Ben-Zvi and Neiman found an unexpected common ground in music that grew from the complexities of their shared heritage. By finding new sounds and settings for old forms and melodies, they hint at the diverse facets of Israeli music.

“For us, it felt like a natural synthesis,” explains Gilad. “It was in music we grew up with. It was a really organic thing.”

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released November 2, 2012

Album Title: Somewhere is Here
Produced and arranged by: Isra-Alien
Songs #1,4 and 9 written by Gilad Ben-Zvi (Giladen Music / ASCAP)
Songs #6,7 and 8 written by Oren Neiman(Noyman Music / ASCAP)
Song #2 written by Nachum Heyman (ACUM)
Song #3 written by Joseph Rumshinsky and Isadore Lillian Song #5 written by Shem Tov Levy (ACUM)
Oren Neiman: Nylon String Guitar Gilad Ben Zvi: Steel String Guitar
Recorded and mixed at Mix-O-Lydian Studio, Lafayette, NJ (March 10, 11- 2012) by: Don Sternecker.
Mastered at G&J Audio, Union City, NJ (June 20-2012) by: Gene Paul.
Photographs: Robert Curtis (www.robertcurtisphoto.com)
Art and cover design: Inbal Stark (www.inbal-stark.com)
Design consultant: Richard Pfeiffer

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Isra-Alien is a high-energy acoustic guitar duo with innovative compositions and imaginative arrangements - deeply rooted in Israel's diverse musical traditions.

Gilad Ben Zvi, and Oren Neiman are both Israeli guitar players who moved to New York eight years ago and made it their musical home. They met originally during their mandatory service in the Israeli army. ... more

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