Travel Tracks: Israel
Two months ago I picked France’s Eurovision Song Contest entry for Travel Tracks. Today’s song “TOY” by Netta Barzilai will represent Israel in the same competition. After hearing both tracks, you would think they were from different planets, although both focus on current affairs.
Netta is bringing down the house with a fascinating mix of beats and quirky noises. After all, who doesn’t need some chicken clucking in their prescribed dose of tunes? Her vocal trickery reminds me of an unlikely mustachioed star from the ’90s: Scatman John. Do you remember his “Ski Ba Bop Ba Dop Bop?”
Shuffle Surprise
Buhos are a rock band from Catalonia, Spain. I only recently discovered them when I was doing research for Travel Tracks. “The Owls” consist of seven members, which allows them to produce a full, almost “big-bandish” sound.
Calafell, the town that Buhos call their home, is located on the northern end of Spain’s “Golden Coast.” An area that is very popular with British beachgoers. The Dutch would traditionally seek out the Costa Brava, the “Rugged Coast,” for their summer sunshine.
Top Photo Credit: Yair Aronshtam
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