Nine Lives.
Tells the story of a brave musical journey that was born out of suffering,
injury, pain and loss, but mainly from the will to heal the soul and strive
forth.
The journey started four years ago in the "Hope for Heroism" foundation.
It brought together nine people, with nine different stories that could only
come out of the unique reality of Israel.
Through their love for music, the project members found the strength to
begin their healing process. Together they've created a unique and
original concept show, telling their stories through their words, their
songs and video art.
In the last two years they have joined forces with Gil Smetana (Ehud
Banai and the Refugees) as their musical producer. They have recorded
their first album which is due to be out at the end of this year.
Nine Lives are:
Shai Ben Shushan(Drums) – Served in the Duvdevan Elite unit that
operates in the west bank and the Gaza Strip. He was injured in Jenin
during an operation in 2004. For several years he has been working with
special needs children using music as a healing tool.
Netanel Reuven (Percussions): Served as a combat medic in "Moran"
unit. He suffered an injury when he was part of a rescue team in "Oferet
Yetzuka" operation in the Gaza Strip. Netanel works as an art therapist,
and has recently concluded his master's degree in as a therapist.
Shlomi Gvilli(Bass, Vocals): Served as a combat medic in the Giva'ati
Brigade. He was mortally injured in the Gaza Strip in 2004. Shlomi is the
Chief Sound Engineer of Ha'ogen recording studios in Israel and is an
Economy Graduate.
Matan Benayahu (Vocals): Served in the Paratroopers. He sustained 14
bullets hits. Nevertheless, he survived and today he is works as an
Attorney in Tel- Aviv.
Dekel Darhani (Vocals): Served in the Golani Brigade, suffered an injury
during his service in Lebanon in the late 90's. Today Dekel is the Social
Director in Hope for Heroism.
Raz Hajaj (Guitar, Vocals): Served as a combat medic in the Giva'ati
Brigade. He suffered an injury during 2000 while he was stationed in the
Bufor outpost in South Lebanon. Today Raz is a lawyer.
Yariv Peled (Guitar, Vocals): Served in an undercover unit during the
early 90's and suffered an injury in Hebron. He has a Degree in
Musicology and is currently working on additional music projects.
Ofer Hai Meyer (Guitar, Vocals): Served as a combat medic in the
Paratroopers. He was injured in the Second Lebanon War while on
reserve. He is an English Literature and Psychology graduate and is
currently a Three Principles Rehabilitation Practitioner in Hope for
Heroism.
Amit Brakin(Video): Served in the Armored Corps. His tank sustained
direct missile hits in the Second Lebanon War when he was on reserve
duty. Today Amit is a programmer and an animator.
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