Lost Song of Arik Einstein Unveiled 12 Years After His Death

Historic Reveal of a Long-Lost Track

In a touching tribute on the 12th anniversary of his passing, a previously unreleased song by legendary Israeli singer Arik Einstein has finally come to light. The track, whose lyrics were penned by the renowned poet Yehonatan Gefen and composed by a then-16-year-old Guy Maroz, is set to be unveiled to the public for the first time.

Background of the Song

The roots of this song trace back to 1976, at the original Triton Studios located at Kikar Hamedina in Tel Aviv. In that iconic year, a legendary group of musicians gathered in the studio, including drummer Ahar'le Kaminski and guitarists Shlomo Yidov and Haim Karyo, under the musical direction of Yoni Rechter, shortly after his time with the band Kaveret. Among these musical giants was Guy Maroz, a young high school student who felt privileged to collaborate with Einstein, thanks to a connection through his family friend Shalom Hanoch. However, the song was ultimately shelved and never released, with Maroz searching for the recording for nearly five decades.

Discovery and Restoration

In a serendipitous turn of events, Maroz was contacted by journalist Yoav Kutner, who informed him that a recording of the song had been discovered in an old archive at the radio station Galgalatz. With the approval of Einstein's family, cutting-edge technology was used to restore the song to good quality, enabling its release today, exactly 12 years after Einstein's death due to an aortic aneurysm.

Reactions from Collaborators

Maroz expressed his overwhelming excitement: "It's hard to describe the joy I felt when Kutner found the song, and an equal thrill when Yoni Rechter agreed to produce it anew. For many years, I shared my story from when I was 16, and not many believed me. Now, this song-the first I ever composed-can finally be heard." He noted that during the recording, Einstein was at the peak of his artistic career, pointing out that everystart longs for the return of his timeless vostart.

Rechter echoed these sentiments, highlighting Einstein's unique vocal wisdom. He noted the importance of preserving the '70s sound while incorporating contemporary musical elements. The production led by Rechter and Alad Adr aimed to honor the original essence of the song while refreshing it for today's audience.

Family's Emotional Response

Amir Einstein, Arik Einstein's son, shared the family's relief and excitement over the song's discovery. "We always knew there was a recording of this song. For years, we only had a low-quality version that wasn't usable. A few months ago, I received a call from Guy Maroz, revealing that a new high-quality recording had been found. Yoni Rechter's new arrangement created a profound emotional response in our family."

The new song serves not only as a reminder of Einstein's enduring legacy in Israeli music but also as a heartfelt connection to fans who continue to celebrate his remarkable contributions to the cultural landscape.

This long-awaited release marks a significant moment for music lovers and Arik Einstein fans alike, celebrating a career that left an indelible mark on Israeli entertainment.