Composer and Radio Editor Gilad Ben Shach Dies at 85
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- Composer and radio editor Gilad Ben Shach died at 85.
- He worked extensively for Kol Yisrael and Reshet Gimel.
- Ben Shach began his music career in the 1960s.
- He edited many popular radio shows and special broadcasts.
- He was part of the Israel Prize judging committee in 1998.
Composer and radio program editor Gilad Ben Shach passed away on Thursday at the age of 85. His funeral is scheduled for Friday at 11:30 AM at the Gdera cemetery.
Born in Gdera in 1941, Ben Shach began his musical career in the 1960s, composing and translating songs for various artists, including the duo "Ilan Ve'Ilanaite." In 1969, he joined the "Kol Yisrael" (Voice of Israel) radio network, working at "Gal HaKlay." He served as the first music editor for the current affairs program "BaHaitz Hayom" (Midday) and edited other shows such as "Keshet Ve'Afarkeset" and "Oti Ze Matzkhik."
Upon the establishment of Reshet Gimel in June 1976, he was appointed director of the station's entertainment department. Throughout his extensive career in radio, he edited numerous programs and broadcasts, including "Al Betuach," "Zemer She'Kakhah," "Agadat Deshe," "Metuk Me'az," and "Yalid Ha'aretz." He was also responsible for editing special broadcasts like "Mitz'ad Ha'mitz'adim" (Parade of Parades) and marathons dedicated to the comedy trio "HaGashash HaChiver."
In 1998, Ben Shach was selected to serve on the judging committee for the Israel Prize in the field of Hebrew song. The article also notes the recent passing of international affairs writer Gideon Kotz at 78 and Kol Yisrael personality Moshe Timor at 89.
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