Teapacks
Encyclopedia
Teapacks was an Israel
i band
that formed in 1988 in the southern Israel
i city of Sderot
. Originally the band was named after the correction fluid
Tipp-Ex
, but the name was then changed so as not to infringe on the well-known brand.
Each member of the band has a diverse background, and as a whole the band had Tunisian, Moroccan, Romanian, Syrian, Polish, Russian, and Yemenite heritage. Teapacks gained popularity by bringing forward traditional Israeli-oriental music combined with light humorous hints. The band leader, Kobi Oz
, is well known within Israel for his eccentric looks and style. The band has released seven albums plus a greatest hits collection, which collectively have sold over 300,000 copies. Teapacks has been chosen “Band of the Year” numerous times by Israeli radio stations.
in southern Israel. They began playing songs written by Kobi and eventually were joined by current members from the southern city of Sderot and surrounding kibbutzim.
On January 7, 2007, Teapacks was internally selected by IBA
's Eurovision Committee to represent Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest
held in Helsinki
, Finland
. On February 27, 2007, Teapacks performed four songs in a TV special, and the song "Push The Button" was chosen as the Israeli entry for the 2007 Eurovision Contest
by popular vote. The other three candidates
were:
Salam Salami http://www.shiron.net/songView.aspx?song_id=18364&singer_id=429&song_title=23b4a7, 12 Points http://www.shiron.net/songView.aspx?song_id=18365&singer_id=429&song_title=23b4a7, and Voulez Vous http://www.shiron.net/songView.aspx?song_id=18366&singer_id=429&song_title=23b4a7.
The band performed the song at the Eurovision Semi Finals on May 10, 2007, but it failed to qualify for the finals. "Push the Button (Teapacks song)" was controversial because of references to Iran
and nuclear war
.
Teapacks officially disbanded on January 1, 2009.
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
i band
Band (music)
In music, a musical ensemble or band is a group of musicians that works together to perform music. The following articles concern types of musical bands:* All-female band* Big band* Boy band* Christian band* Church band* Concert band* Cover band...
that formed in 1988 in the southern Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
i city of Sderot
Sderot
Sderot is a western Negev city in the Southern District of Israel. According to the Israel Central Bureau of Statistics , at the end of 2009 the city had a total population of 20,700. The city has been an ongoing target of Qassam rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip...
. Originally the band was named after the correction fluid
Correction fluid
A correction fluid is an opaque, white fluid applied to paper to mask errors in text. Once dried, it can be written over. It is typically packaged in small bottles, and the lid has an attached brush which dips into the bottle...
Tipp-Ex
Tipp-Ex
Tipp-Ex is a brand of correction fluid and other related products that is popular throughout Europe. It was also the name of the German company that produced the products in the Tipp-Ex line. Tipp-Ex is a trademark for correction products...
, but the name was then changed so as not to infringe on the well-known brand.
Each member of the band has a diverse background, and as a whole the band had Tunisian, Moroccan, Romanian, Syrian, Polish, Russian, and Yemenite heritage. Teapacks gained popularity by bringing forward traditional Israeli-oriental music combined with light humorous hints. The band leader, Kobi Oz
Kobi Oz
Kobi Oz is the lead singer of Israeli group Teapacks.-Biography:Yaakov Oz was born in Sderot to Tunisian Jewish parents. He began playing music and composing at the age of 15...
, is well known within Israel for his eccentric looks and style. The band has released seven albums plus a greatest hits collection, which collectively have sold over 300,000 copies. Teapacks has been chosen “Band of the Year” numerous times by Israeli radio stations.
History
Teapacks began in 1988 when two current members, Gal Peremen and Kobi Oz met at a kibbutzKibbutz
A kibbutz is a collective community in Israel that was traditionally based on agriculture. Today, farming has been partly supplanted by other economic branches, including industrial plants and high-tech enterprises. Kibbutzim began as utopian communities, a combination of socialism and Zionism...
in southern Israel. They began playing songs written by Kobi and eventually were joined by current members from the southern city of Sderot and surrounding kibbutzim.
On January 7, 2007, Teapacks was internally selected by IBA
Israel Broadcasting Authority
Israel Broadcasting Authority is Israel's state broadcasting network.It grew out of the radio station Kol Yisrael, which made its first broadcast as an independent station on . The name of the organisation operating Kol Yisrael was changed to Israel Broadcasting Service in 1951...
's Eurovision Committee to represent Israel in the Eurovision Song Contest
Eurovision Song Contest
The Eurovision Song Contest is an annual competition held among active member countries of the European Broadcasting Union .Each member country submits a song to be performed on live television and then casts votes for the other countries' songs to determine the most popular song in the competition...
held in Helsinki
Helsinki
Helsinki is the capital and largest city in Finland. It is in the region of Uusimaa, located in southern Finland, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, an arm of the Baltic Sea. The population of the city of Helsinki is , making it by far the most populous municipality in Finland. Helsinki is...
, Finland
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
. On February 27, 2007, Teapacks performed four songs in a TV special, and the song "Push The Button" was chosen as the Israeli entry for the 2007 Eurovision Contest
Eurovision Song Contest 2007
The Eurovision Song Contest 2007 was the 52nd edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It was won by first-time appearance as an independent country Serbia and was held at the Hartwall Areena in Helsinki, Finland from 10 May to 12 May. The host broadcaster was YLE.Finland earned the right to host...
by popular vote. The other three candidates
were:
Salam Salami http://www.shiron.net/songView.aspx?song_id=18364&singer_id=429&song_title=23b4a7, 12 Points http://www.shiron.net/songView.aspx?song_id=18365&singer_id=429&song_title=23b4a7, and Voulez Vous http://www.shiron.net/songView.aspx?song_id=18366&singer_id=429&song_title=23b4a7.
The band performed the song at the Eurovision Semi Finals on May 10, 2007, but it failed to qualify for the finals. "Push the Button (Teapacks song)" was controversial because of references to Iran
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
and nuclear war
Nuclear warfare
Nuclear warfare, or atomic warfare, is a military conflict or political strategy in which nuclear weaponry is detonated on an opponent. Compared to conventional warfare, nuclear warfare can be vastly more destructive in range and extent of damage...
.
Teapacks officially disbanded on January 1, 2009.
Discography
Albums- Shvil Klipot Hagarinim (The Path of Sunflower Seeds) - 1992
- Ha'acharon Ba'asiron Hatachton (The Last of the Lower Class) - 1993
- Hachaim Shelcha Be'laffa (Your Life in a Laffa) - 1995
- Klavim Lo Novchim Beyarok (Dogs Do Not Bark When There Is Green Light) - 1996 (Motion Picture Soundtrack)
- Neshika Ladod (A Kiss to the Uncle) - 1997
- Disco Menayak (Pigs Disco) - 1999
- Yoshvim Beveit Caffe (Sitting in a Coffee Shop) - 2001
- Kol Halehitim (Hit Collection) - 2003
- Radio Musica Ivrit (Radio Hebrew Music) - 2006
- Push the Button - 2007
- Haosef Haromanti (Romantic Collection) - 2010