The Solomon Brothers
Meet the band behind the legendary Dance for Kindness 2018 FlashMob Song, Unity!
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About The Solomon Brothers
Nachman (Lead Vocal, Guitar), Yosef (Bass Guitar, Vocals) and Sruli (Mandolin, Vocals) Solomon have been playing music together since they started walking and talking. They are the three youngest brothers of seven children in the multi-instrumentalist, highly talented Solomon family. Music was a central and ever present force in the family, an intrinsic part of their childhood that inspired a deep joy which continues to be reflected throughout their lives today.
Father, Ben Tzion Solomn grew up in the United States and attended the highly acclaimed Berkeley School of Music. He achieved his Masters in Music and continues to grow his musical repertoire until today. As a Professional – Multi Instrumentalist and Songwriter he performed in various Bluegrass bands in California and then, after moving to Israel, started the first Jewish Rock n Roll band called the Diaspora Yeshiva band. Releasing 10 albums, they had several hit records like ‘Live in King David’s Tomb’ and ‘The Land of Fathers’. Ben Tzion had always wanted to play music with his sons so he started ‘The Ben Tzion Solomon and Sons Band’ with the eldest few. When the younger brothers started gaining in talent and experience, it was time for them to join in the fun. Nachman was just 12 when he started playing keyboards while Yosef was already a seasoned musician at 18 singing and playing percussion, and Sruli age 13 was playing guitar. At one point all 7 brothers performed in the Ben Tzion Solomon and Sons Band, touring together, releasing records and receiving wide acclaim and a loyal fan base.
In 2013, Nachman returned from a tour when a friend casually suggested he enter ‘The Voice Israel.’ He did so and was immediately accepted to perform. However, he reviewed the contract with his lawyer and decided it was too onerous for an already professional musician and politely declined. The production company respected his decision and Nachman thought that was the end of the story. However, The Voice were creating ‘Mishpacha Hofa’ah’ (translated from Hebrew as Family Gig) and remembered Nachman playing with his brothers and asked him if he would enter. Nachman bounced it off his brothers and they agreed to give it a go. They breezed through the audition and The Solomon Brothers Band was born.
Just under 1 year later, after 26 episodes and 150 bands the Solomon Brother Band reached the competition finale. After making countless TV appearances, judging panels and audience votes, they really felt bonded into a solid band with a unique sound which the audience appreciated. The combination of their dynamic musical influences include the folk of Bob Dylan, Neil Young & Mumford & Sons, as well as Reggae and Israeli Folk. They weave these together to create their own brand of Bluegrass and Spiritually infused Folk-Rock.
As Nachman says “The pure joy of this project is fantastic – to share the stage with my brothers, write together and share our music which comes as a result of our deep understanding of each others as Brothers”
Q&A with the Solomon Brothers
My life motto is that you should treat others how you want to be treated. Kindness should be part of who you are and something you exercise daily. It comes in so many different forms and can be something as simple as holding the door for someone else and saying please and thank you. I truly think that we can create a kinder society if we all just remember to take a second before we act and think “is this how I would like to be treated if the tables were turned.
Life is so short so remember to enjoy every minute of it, even the bad times because there’s always a lesson to learn and you’ll grow from every experience. Earth is such a beautiful planet and we are fortunate to share it, so take care of it and each other. We’re in this together.
Music has been part of my life for as long as I can remember and I was about six years old when I performed live for the first time. It was at a summer festival in the small town in Sweden that I was living in and I sang a Swedish folk song. To be honest I don’t remember much except being extremely nervous going up on stage and then feeling this amazing adrenaline rush as I was singing. When the song was over I just wanted to keep singing and I think that’s when I knew that music and performing was something I wanted to continue doing.
This is such a hard question. I listen to so music music and I constantly discover new songs that I love. One song I don’t think I could ever get tired of though is “Man In The Mirror” by Michael Jackson. The melody is absolutely beautiful and there’s so much emotion in his voice when he’s singing. Even though the song was written about 30 years ago the lyrics are still so relevant today and I don’t think we can ever be reminded enough that change starts within ourselves.
Unity
Performed by: The Solomon Brothers
Verse 1
Give us hope we will stand and fight the obstacles
Live your life to the full and you will not regret
Every fall that we take is a lesson for the future
Believe in us and you will see there is nothing we can’t do
Pre Chorus
There’s a shining light in every one of us
There’s a beating heart that keeps us moving
Chorus
Ooo ooo let’s unite together
Ooo ooo join as one forever
We only have this earth we live on…yea
So let’s unite ‘cause we are, we are one
Verse 2
Every person in this world is a diamond in the rough
Don’t be afraid display your art. Make this world a better place
From the dark a light will shine upon our nations
Spread our hands joined as one nation together
Pre Chorus
There’s a shining light in every one of us
There’s a beating heart that keeps us moving
Chorus
Ooo ooo let’s unite together
Ooo ooo join as one forever
We only have this earth we live on…yea
So let’s unite ‘cause we are, we are one
Bridge
One Soul. One Goal. One Love. Unity. (repeat)
One Soul. One Goal. One Love. Unity. (repeat)
Chorus (2x)
Ooo ooo let’s unite together
Ooo ooo join as one forever
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