MattiCaspi's importance in contemporary Israeli music is remarkable in every way.
He is a musician, a composer, a singer, a multi-instrumentalist, an arranger,
a producer. He is also known as a comedian. As far as I know he has written
lyrics to only a couple of songs. He "touched" me in 1979 when I was in
Israel and heard his music for the first time. Ever since he has been one
of the greatest, not only among the Israelis, but all over the world. I
don't know his background and facts about him , but I tell you how I feel
about his music. He has his own unique style, which is recognizable and 
can't be compared to anyone else's music. It is impossible to put him into
categories. His music is a mixture of all kinds of music, but the final
output sounds always like -- Matti Caspi. He has something for everyone
who enjoys good music. Rhythmically he has sometimes a little taste of
South-American music, like bossa nova, even reggae. I love to follow his
train of thoughts in his melodies. You really want to see where he's leading
you. Some of his ballads are real masterpieces, the melodies are extremely
beautiful, beyond compare in any field of music anytime anywhere. The way
he uses the chords and builds up an arrangement , he creates a special
atmosphere, peculiar to his way, with a rich harmony. As a singer he has
a wide range of voice and a sound that comes so close to you it's inside
of you. It caresses your soul. His voice has been the best medicine and
comfort when I have felt "homesick" for Israel. His music speaks for itself.
You don't have to understand Hebrew to enjoy. Anyway, through his songs
I've learned a great deal of Hebrew  -- I've just had to find out 
what he was singing about!



FACT FILE

Born 30.11 1949 at Kibbutz Hanita

Studied piano at the Nahariya Conservatory
In 1976 represented Israel in the the Eurovision Song Contest 
as a conductor and a composer of the song 'EMOR SHALOM' (lyrics by Ehud Manor).
It was performed by the girlgroup 'CHOCOLAD MENTA MASTIK'. It took the 6th place.


THE ALBUMS  that I have

(if there are more, let me know, so I can add them to a shopping list of
a friend who goes to Israel next)

Solo:

MATTI CASPI    1974 CBS

MATTI CASPI    1976 CBS

SIDE A SIDE B  1978  CBS

TWILIGHT       1981  CBS

MATTI CASPI    1984  CBS

SIDE 3 SIDE 4    1987  HED-ARZI

ONE TO ONE    1988 HED ARZI

SONGS IN TOMATOSAUCE    1989 HED-ARZI

MATTI                1993  HED-ARZI

LIVE IN ARAD    1997  NMC


Together with others:

Sasha Argov

MATTI CASPI SINGS SASHA ARGOV   1982  CBS

MATTITYAHU & ALEXANDER              
1984  CBS

With the Parvarim:

A DISTANT LOVESONG      1983  CBS

-Songs from South America

- Musically very high quality

- Ehud Manor made the Hebrew language suite for South American tunes

Duet with Shlomo Gronich:

BEYOND THE SOUNDS              
1984  CBS

A TROPICAL EVENING

With musicians from Brazil

For Children:

BUBA MATTI                     
1992

Also available on video

The video has, in my opinion a warm and a humorous touch. It has it all: 
parts that are exciting, funny, educational, emotional, imaginative, realistic,
even a little rebellious if you look at it from the parents' point of view.
It's on the children's side! My son has watched it since he was 3 years
old. He enjoys it every time and he doesn't understand even one word in
Hebrew! It's great to have music with high quality musically, for children.
This video is not underestimating children.


The songbooks:

BRITH OLAM, Includes the songs from the first three albums.

YALDUTI HA'SHNIA, Includes the songs from the next three albums

Songbooks were published by Joseph Srebek Ltd. Publishing House Tel Aviv

Matti Caspi has also written music and worked as a producer and 'musical
advisor' for many Israeli artists. The touch of his hand has also influenced such artists
as:

RIKI GAL        1987 CBS

MC wrote the music, played the drums in all the songs and many other instruments
in many other songs. This album was a real breakthrough for Riki Gal.

My discography is not complete. This is what I have. Help me make it complete.

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