TAMOUZ started
its first steps in 1975. It was collaboration between Shalom Hanoch
(vocals, songwriting) and Ariel Zilber (vocals, keyboards). Other band
members are: Yehuda Adar (guitar), Meyir Israel (drums) and Eitan Gidron
(bass). In 1976 the band produces "The End Of Orange Season" album. It
was the only album the band ever produced. This album is considered a
corner stone for Israeli Prog/Rock. The song "What is deep is blue"
lasted 6 minutes and included arrangements never seen before in Israeli
pop. In the beginning of 1976, shortly after issuing the album, Tamouz
started a serious of live concerts. What made these unique was a new
approach to production, sound and lighting. In fact sound equipment was
imported from Europe. In overall, the idea was to bring British/US
influence to Israeli rock audiences. Israeli entertainment media
accepted the band with great enthusiasm. Despite the fact that all shows
were sold out, production was very expensive which lead to financial
losses. That caused tensions between band members. In the middle of
1976, Ariel Zilber leaves the band after other members refuse to record
his song "Rutzi Shmulik". It was not so easy to end the band. Because of
its financial obligations, the band was forced to continue
performances.TAMOUZ performed for the last time on July 10th, 1976 in
kibbutz Ayelet Hashahar. All band members became major music figures in
Israeli music. Shalom Hanoch and Ariel Zilber both enjoyed great solo
careers and popularity. The band played again in 1983 and for the last
time in 2000 for one performance. TAMOUZ was not commercially successful
rock band, but most definitely it was the most influential Israeli rock
band in 70's until today. Line-up / Musicians Shalom Hanoch/guitar,vocals Ariel Silber/vocals,piano,Hammond,synthesizer Meir Israel/drums,percussion,vocals Eitan Gidron/bass,vocals Yehuda Eder/guitar,vocals Discography The Orange Season Is Over 1976
1.The Deeper The Bluer 2.Streetlight 3.I Don't Know How To Tell You 4.Loafer 5.The Orange Season Is Over 6.Quiet Love 7.Can't Fall Asleep 8.You Wanted Me That Way
