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SHALOM HANOCH ~ A MAN WITHIN HIMSELF (EXPANDED EDITION) NMC (ISRAEL) 20962 (Barcode: 7294276209622) ~ ISRAEL ~ Classic Rock Recorded: 1977 Released: 2010 This is the 2nd album by the Godfather of Israeli Rock, Shalom HanochFind albums by this artist, and one of the best Israeli Rock albums ever recorded. Following years of cooperation with another Israeli legendary Pop / Rock figure, the singer Arik EinsteinFind albums by this artist, which resulted in a series of early Israeli classic Rock albums, Hanoch tried to establish a solo career in Britain, where his debut album "ShalomFind albums with this title" (sung in English) was released in 1971 and later moved to the US. Upon his return to Israel in 1973, Hanoch continued his cooperation with other Israeli musicians, which led to the formation of TamouzFind albums by this artist, the most important Israeli Rock group of the 1970s. After Tamouz disbanded in 1976, Hanoch embarked on a solo career, which opened with the recording of this superb classic album. Surrounded by the elite of Israeli Rock and Jazz musicians, which included keyboardist Alona TurelFind albums by this artist, guitarist Haim KarioFind albums by this artist, bassist Ehud IngerFind albums by this artist and drummer Alon HillelFind albums by this artist, Hanoch recorded seven brilliant new songs, which were meticulously arranged and exquisitely performed by all participants. All the tracks on this album clock at around 7 minutes each, which proves that the album was an ambitious attempt to create serious and intelligent music, full of Prog and Jazz references, with extended instrumental passages and artistic freedom guiding the entire creative process. In retrospect this album presents a milestone of Israeli Rock, which stands the test of time with ease. The new expanded edition includes bonus tracks and a DVD documenting a live TV recording of the entire album and more. An absolute classic!

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TAMOUZ ~ THE ORANGE SEASON IS OVER NMC (ISRAEL) 81095 ~ ISRAEL ~ Progressive Rock The only album by this group from 1976. Although basically a forcefull rock group, they were strongly influenced by Prog and psychedelics. This group included two of the most famous Israeli rockers and great composers: Shalom Hanoch and Ariel Zilber. Full of energy and dynamics, this is one of the best Israeli rock albums of all times. Hebrew vocals.

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TAMOUZ ~ THE ORANGE SEASON IS OVER (30TH ANNIVERSARY EXPANDED EDITION) NMC (ISRAEL) 81095 (Barcode: 7290010932719) ~ ISRAEL ~ Progressive Rock Recorded: 1975 - 1976 Released: 2006 Only album by the legendary group TamouzFind albums by this artist. Although basically a forcefull rock group, they were strongly influenced by Prog and psychedelics. This group included two of the most famous Israeli rockers and great composers: Shalom HanochFind albums by this artist and Ariel ZilberFind albums by this artist. Full of energy and dynamics, this is one of the best Israeli rock albums of all times. Hebrew vocals. The new edition includes a superb live concert recording from 1975 where the group stretches the album songs with long instrumental improvisations. A piece of history!

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