Singer Elia Peretz Releases Song Based on Late David Hass's Lyrics
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Singer and songwriter Elia Peretz has released a new song, "Silhouette of a Night," set to the lyrics of the late David Hass as part of a project to honor his memory. The song explores themes of inner journey and the meaning of life, accompanied by a sand animation clip. The project involved several musicians and vocalists, with Peretz expressing gratitude for the opportunity to bring Hass's words to life.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Elia Peretz released a new song, "Silhouette of a Night," using lyrics by the late David Hass.
- The song is part of a special project to commemorate David Hass's memory.
- The lyrics delve into the human search for meaning and authentic living.
- A sand animation clip created by Racheli Bender accompanies the song.
- The musical production involved multiple artists and instruments.
Singer and songwriter Elia Peretz has released a new song titled "Silhouette of a Night," which sets to music the lyrics left behind by the late David Hass. The song is part of a special project dedicated to commemorating Hass's memory.
The lyrics explore the human inner journey, the desire to shed fears and external pretenses to rediscover the soul and the aspiration for a full and authentic life. Peretz described the encounter with Hass's words as a special privilege, stating, "David Hass, a lofty soul whom I was privileged to know through his words and give them a covering and a garment of melody to his heart's desires that seek the lost originality."
The song's central theme is the question of life's meaning, as articulated in Hass's words: "And I know that a person's origin is from dust, and his end is also, but what about the middle? I ask." Peretz elaborated on the creative process, explaining, "Every soul needs a garment to emerge into the world's space. And there are moments when one seeks to undress, to peel, to return to the self-originality that is not defined by its garments, and to acquire anew a garment that will peacefully and truly align with the soul seeking its own peace."
A moving sand animation clip, created by Racheli Bender, accompanies the song. The clip is inspired by David Hass's personality and his intense passion for life, symbolized by the four elements: fire, wind, water, and earth. The sand paintings express longing for divine closeness and the pursuit of a life of freedom and meaning, alongside complexity and pain.
The musical production was handled by Aviel Sultan, who also played guitar, piano, and bass. Elia Peretz played the kemenche, Nir Motzari played the Bansuri flute, and Assaf Zamir played percussion and drums. Aviel Sultan, Avraham Hass, Ez Rap, and Elia Peretz provided vocals. Eran Klein was responsible for the mixing and mastering.
Peretz concluded by saying, "We gathered for a special project in his memory that will bring his good abundance, that will illuminate our souls with new, whole, and fitting garments. Thanks to David and his family for the privilege. May the Lord bless His people with peace."