The Moshe Hecht Band is an American Hasidic folk rock band based in Brooklyn, New York. Formed in 2010 by eponymous frontman Moshe Hecht, the band also consists of several local musicians and has toured throughout New York. In 2011, they released their debut album, Heart Is Alive.
History
In 2010, Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Moshe Hecht gathered together several local musicians to form the Moshe Hecht Band. Since forming, the band has played at venues throughout New York such as the Knitting Factory and the Canal Room, as well as events like the 2012 Celebrate Israel Parade and a Shemspeed showcase at the CMJ Music Marathon.
Their debut album, Heart Is Alive, was recorded in Seattle and New York City with producers Steven Ray Allen, Alon Cohen, and Jake Antelis, and was released through Aderet Music on October 18, 2011.
Musical style
The Moshe Hecht Band's music is primarily derived from rock, folk, and reggae, as well as traditional Hasidic melodies. Hecht himself has expressed his affinity for secular artists such as Bob Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel, and Bob Marley, as well as Jewish musicians such as Shlomo Carlebach and Isaac Bitton. Lyrically, Hecht's songwriting tends to be overtly religious, with Heart Is Alive mixing traditional Hebrew prayers with English lyrics about the life of the soul and man's relationship with God. Despite this, he has stated that he feels his music to be universal: "Any person of faith will find power and inspiration in my music."
Members
Moshe Hecht — lead vocals
Schneur Menaker – guitar, keyboards
Evgheni Goncear – bass guitar
Bryan Hershkowitz – drums
Paul Alpert — percussion
Josh Henderson – violin
Discography
Albums
Heart Is Alive (October 18, 2011)
Singles
"Believers" (June 15, 2011; music video)
References
External links
Folk rock groups from New York (state) Indie rock musical groups from New York (state) Musical groups from Brooklyn Musical groups established in 2010 Hasidic music Reggae rock groups 2010 establishments in New York City