Born in Manchester, Israel Portnoy is a singer-songwriter who delivers with a heavy heart, in a strong and most thought-provoking piece, with his new single Seed of Abraham. Besides being a melody, it's an anthem of history, persistence, and cultural identity.
Drawing deep musical influences from such legends as Phil Collins, Eric Clapton, Leonard Cohen, and Bob Dylan, Portnoy brings a timeless yet evocative sound to this powerful composition. Seed of Abraham is a celebration of the ancestral and indigenous connection of the Jewish people to Israel. The founder of the SOA Project, to promote historical truth and bridge current and past narratives, this project has emerged under the guidance of singer and philanthropist Bob Stark, with creative guidance from the Jewish Music veteran Yehudah Katz.
Portnoy's poignant and expressive vocals carry the weight of history with the sincerity and conviction that each lyric demands. The feature by Moshe Reuven, a Billboard-charting artist, who has a great spoken-word rap segment, adds vibrance to the track by incorporating traditional storytelling styles with an added edge of modernity into the music. Seed of Abraham was recorded in New York City with a stark, raw, and real human-made music production style. Real instruments played by an eclectic mix of session musicians and combined give an organic and authentic feel to the composition. From the driving rhythms to the emotive guitar work, every single element is meticulously arranged to produce an engaging composition.
By counterpoising historical truths with the artistic authenticity found throughout, Seed of Abraham is indeed a bold statement in this era of historical challenges and rewrites. Portnoy himself drives this point home by quoting simply, "A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to get its pants on". It uses the unbreakable bond between the Jewish people and their homeland of Israel to cover up the misinformation being spread. This is not one that you play in the background. It's for those who savor music with depth, integrity, and meaning.
A captivating journey awaits, alive with strains of history and intricate instrumentation that reach deep into the heart and soul. With Seed of Abraham, Israel Portnoy establishes himself as a voice of great strength in contemporary music, blending tradition with innovation in a way that is really meaningful and musically and magically compelling. In this sense, Seed of Abraham is a must-listen for all those out there searching for music beyond the pale of the surface.
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