Daniel Salomon
Encyclopedia
Daniel Salomon is an Israeli pop rock
singer and musician
. He was born and raised in Haifa
. Salomon has been playing the piano
since the age of six and began writing music at age 12. He studied composition and orchestral arrangements with Prof. Isaac Sadai.
At the age of 25, he started his professional career with Israeli rocker, Aviv Geffen
, serving as Geffen's piano player and as the orchestral arranger on Geffen's albums. Later on, he joined Blackfield
, led by Geffen and Steven Willson. In 2002 he released his first solo album (the self titled "Daniel Salomon") which produced several Israeli radio hits ("Better", "coming from pain") Salomon won the "Composer of the year" award from the Israeli Composers' Society.
In 2005, Salomon released his second solo album, "So Many Ways". Notable songs from this album include "Love" and the titular "So Many Ways", a duet with then-girlfriend Dana Adini. The album achieved gold status. Salomon's third solo album - "Haifa 87" was released on August 2007 and generated a hit single, "Could It Be".
Salomon has composed music for the theater, including for Israel's National Theatre as well as for The Stage theatre (London). He also wrote the score and songs for the film "The Secrets" (a French / Israeli co-production; directed by Avi Nesher). In 2007, Salomon worked on "Shfuyim" (Sane) by Shlomo Artzi
. He joined the production of a Leonard Cohen tribute as musical director; the concert was first played at the Israel Festival
in Jerusalem.
Shlomo Artzi - "Shfoiim"
Sheila Ferber - Matok Shahor
Aviv Geffen - white nights, memento mori, jouerny diary, with time
Pop rock
Pop rock is a music genre which mixes a catchy pop style and light lyrics in its guitar-based rock songs. There are varying definitions of the term, ranging from a slower and mellower form of rock music to a subgenre of pop music...
singer and musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
. He was born and raised in Haifa
Haifa
Haifa is the largest city in northern Israel, and the third-largest city in the country, with a population of over 268,000. Another 300,000 people live in towns directly adjacent to the city including the cities of the Krayot, as well as, Tirat Carmel, Daliyat al-Karmel and Nesher...
. Salomon has been playing the piano
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
since the age of six and began writing music at age 12. He studied composition and orchestral arrangements with Prof. Isaac Sadai.
At the age of 25, he started his professional career with Israeli rocker, Aviv Geffen
Aviv Geffen
Aviv Geffen is an Israeli rock musician, singer, songwriter, producer, keyboardist and guitarist. He is the son of writer and poet Yehonatan Geffen and Nurit Makover, brother of actress Shira Geffen, and an alumnus of Rimon School of Jazz and Contemporary Music.Geffen was and is extremely popular...
, serving as Geffen's piano player and as the orchestral arranger on Geffen's albums. Later on, he joined Blackfield
Blackfield
Blackfield is a collaboratory musical group between Porcupine Tree founder and lead singer Steven Wilson and Israeli rock singer Aviv Geffen.-Formation, self-titled debut :...
, led by Geffen and Steven Willson. In 2002 he released his first solo album (the self titled "Daniel Salomon") which produced several Israeli radio hits ("Better", "coming from pain") Salomon won the "Composer of the year" award from the Israeli Composers' Society.
In 2005, Salomon released his second solo album, "So Many Ways". Notable songs from this album include "Love" and the titular "So Many Ways", a duet with then-girlfriend Dana Adini. The album achieved gold status. Salomon's third solo album - "Haifa 87" was released on August 2007 and generated a hit single, "Could It Be".
Salomon has composed music for the theater, including for Israel's National Theatre as well as for The Stage theatre (London). He also wrote the score and songs for the film "The Secrets" (a French / Israeli co-production; directed by Avi Nesher). In 2007, Salomon worked on "Shfuyim" (Sane) by Shlomo Artzi
Shlomo Artzi
Shlomo Artzi is an Israeli folk rock singer-songwriter, and composer.He was born on November 26, 1949, in Moshav Alonei Abba. In the course of his career, he has sold over 1.5 million albums, making him one of Israel's most successful male singers....
. He joined the production of a Leonard Cohen tribute as musical director; the concert was first played at the Israel Festival
Israel Festival
The Israel Festival is a multidisciplinary arts festival held every spring in Israel. Its center is Jerusalem.The Israel Festival started in 1961 as a summer festival for classical music in the ancient Roman theater in Caesarea...
in Jerusalem.
Discography
- Daniel Salomon (2002)
- Rabot Hadrachim (There are many ways) (2005)
- Haifa 87 (2007)
- Geut (2010)
With Other Artists
- Blackfield (2004)
- Blackfield IIBlackfield II-Reception:Q: "... an album of mournful, one-paced rock, Geffen's infatuation with Radiohead very evident in the melancholy synth-string washes...
(2007)
Shlomo Artzi - "Shfoiim"
Sheila Ferber - Matok Shahor
Aviv Geffen - white nights, memento mori, jouerny diary, with time