Koby Israelite is a multi-instrumentalist composer, producer, and songwriter. Isralite is a talented musician and has mastered the art of mixing a variation of musical genres including Rock, Classical Jazz, World Music, and his love for eastern European roots.
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Israelite plays the accordion, drums, percussion, guitar, electric bass, banjo, mandolin, bouzouki, clarinet, soprano & sopranino sax, piano, keyboards, and flute. All of these instruments play a vital part in his musical creativity and genius.
The accordion and drums are the two prominent instruments that are clearly and easily picked up on from the upbeat tempo.
BluesFromElsewhere. Is Isralite’s fifth album and embodies the collaboration of all the different genres he is passionate about. Though the combination of instruments may seem comical and capricious it opens your eyes and ears to unconventional music harmony.
About his music Isralite told Something Else Review, ““I don’t want to bore people to death,” declares Koby Israelite. “My music has always got some edge, and it needs to have a groove.” SomethingElseReview.
Israelite brings Classic Rock songs on this album that showcase no genre is challenging for him to master. His interpretation of “Subterranean Homesick Blues” by Bob Dylan and “Kashmir” by Led Zeppelin is unique with the blend of the different instruments.
“Subterranean Homesick Blue” features Annique on the vocals. The accordion and drums are prominent throughout the entire song, and the sound of the guitar pieces it together to bring the authentic Rock n’ Roll beat.
“Kashmir” is a bonus track and the last track on the album. This song stood out to me from the rest because it was interesting how he combined the iconic sound with his twist of instruments, especially the use of the accordion.
BluesFromElsewhere. is an entrancing instrumental album that will make you grow and appreciation for the accordion and the experimental of musical genres.