Simon and Garfunkel haven't been smart enough to make teshuva, but even if they do, they'll have to take a back seat to a dynamic new duo that the Beams is proud to introduce to you. These two very unique and inspirational musicians - my special friends Eliezer Kosoy and Yonason Hill - form the musical duet "Elyon," having recently released their first album together with the same title, under the Sameach Music record label. Elyon is Eliezer Kosoy's third original album; Yonason Hill (son of actor Steven Hill) has been featured as a backup vocalist and guitarist on over 20 albums. The two currently live in Israel where they learn Torah most of the day, and they bring a wealth of life experience and spiritual vision to their music.
They originally met many years ago at Yeshivas Ohr Somayach in Jerusalem and discovered their musical connection while singingzemiros together at Yonason's Shabbos table. After recording a demo CD together 2 years ago, they began performing for kiruv groups and yeshivas throughout Israel. The response to their music was excellent, and groups were simultaneously inspired as well as entertained. These two are my type of musicians - extremely talented, modest, and true servants of Hashem. Their mellow and distinctive style resonates with inner beauty and and truth. It just makes you happy to listen to their music.
Elyon, which combines the beginnings of their first names, is also a Hebrew word that means high and exalted. True to its title, the album takes its listeners to a high and exalted place, with 13 inspirational and unforgettable tracks. My favorite is "Eye on the Light", which you're welcome to hear at the bottom of this post. The vision of Elyon is to create a unique brand of Jewish music that will inspire, strengthen and arouse the hearts of Jews to come closer to Hashem. The music is strongly influenced by ideas from the Chassidic and Mussar movements, and takes from classical American folk. In an article written for Jemagazine entitled "If Simon and Garfunkel werefrum" they were accurately compared to that legendary duo--the sweet voices of Elyon blend together in an unmistakable harmony. Elyon is planning a music tour from december 15 to 25 and if anyone is interested in booking them (you'[ll be happy that you did), they can contact them at 972-2-5324867 or 972-57-114867 or atelyonsong@gmail.com.
May Hashem bless Eliezer and Yonason with smashing success, and may their music continue to all inspire those who listen to it, amen.
