New Song 'New Day Will Rise' Emerges From October 7th Pain
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
A new song, 'New Day Will Rise,' has been released approximately two years after the October 7th attacks, aiming to offer hope and remembrance. Written by Keren Peles and produced by David Ikhilovich, the song highlights the courage shown during the events and honors those who were lost. It joins other recent musical works inspired by the period, reflecting a trend of Jewish music expressing deep emotions and a message of faith in the future.
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- A new song, 'New Day Will Rise,' has been released about two years after the October 7th attacks.
- The song was created by Keren Peles, with music production by David Ikhilovich.
- It aims to convey a message of hope and faith in a better future.
- The song honors the memory of those lost on October 7th.
- It joins other recent musical works inspired by the events.
- The creators expressed a desire to bring light after dark times.
A new song titled 'New Day Will Rise' has been released, born from the pain and hope following the October 7th attacks. The creators stated that the song emerged from the "unfathomable darkness" of that day, highlighting the extraordinary courage and heroism displayed by soldiers, rescue personnel, and civilians who risked their lives to save others. The song aims to convey a message of faith in a better future while honoring the memory of those lost.
Keren Peles wrote the lyrics and composed the music for 'New Day Will Rise.' The production and musical arrangement were handled by David Ikhilovich, who also played keyboards, bass, and drums, and performed the programming. Idan Shaniour played the guitars, and Ronen Hillel managed the mix and mastering.
The creators expressed their hope that the song would bring light even after the darkest days, serving as a reminder of the fallen and the heroes, and fostering continued prayer and belief in better times ahead. They noted that Jewish and Hasidic music has evolved to express the deepest emotions of the Jewish people, moving beyond just soundtracks for celebrations.
'New Day Will Rise' joins a growing number of musical works inspired by the period, reflecting unique messages of hope and remembrance. Recent releases include the song 'Dodi Yard LeGano,' dedicated to the memory of the victims, and Elazar Yifrach's single 'Abi Natan,' which addresses personal and national struggles.