姓名： AmitErez 英文名：- 性别：- 国籍：欧美 出生地：- 语言：- 生日：- 星座：- 身高：- 体重：-
In his native Israel Amit Erez is recognized as an outstandingand respected musician where he performs both as a contemporarysinger/songwriter and as the guitarist of theeclectic-rock band Eatliz as well (www.sonicbids.com/eatliz). Born in 1980, Amit began playing guitar at the age of 10 and spenthis early years listening to Metal and progressive rock. Heavily influenced by the likes of Metallica, Yes and Robert Wyatt,Amit developed an early knack for composition which helpedcarve out his identifiable style and sound. As Amit moved on he discovered the music of those who were tobecome his musical mentors - Elliott Smith, Nick Drake and Joni Mitchell. After his mandatory army stint Amit formed a band and beganpreforming for the first time focusing on the songs he wroteduring his service. In 2003 Amit self-released his CD entitled Wish I Could Make It A Storywhich was actually recorded on a mini-disc in his parents' homeof just him accompanying himself on guitar.While the disc was distributed in an underground fashion it causeda great stir in the small but active indie scene in Israel. Off to Rotterdam, Amit spent a year studying at the RotterdamConservatory where he focused on composition. Batteries charged, Amit returned to Israel ready to put togethera band in order to record his first full CD.On arrival Amit joined the eclectic prog band Eatliz as rhythm guitarist. While putting together his band for the recording sessionsAmit recorded the single Come Get Your Love with Ran Jurgenson,drummer of Amit's band as producer.Using Electrical instruments for the first time and releasing thesingle under an assumed name of Trickstar Waterfall, the singlereceived tremendous airplay positioning Amit as a rising star.The songs' sound was clearly influenced by Minimal Compact, Jesus andMary Chain and Joy Division.At that point Amit continued his work with Eatliz and devoted mostof his energies to preparing his original material to be recorded. In 2006, a year and a half after the release of his single, Amit releasedthe EP Black Light through Earsay Records which featured five songsrecorded in a home-studio but intimate style.The EP received multiple spins on Israeli radio.In 2007 Amit played a mini tour in Germany for which he receiveda lot of local media coverage.Currently Amit appears throughout Israel and is actively involvedin several musical projects both as a musician, arrangerand singer as well. In August Amit signed with AnovA Music of Tel Aviv and in December,the new album "Amit Erez" was released.A few months later, Amit has won the IMA Vox Populi Poll of the 7th annual IMA awards 2008, with his song "Postcard".
