(Art Rock, World Music) Panic Ensemble - A Differet Story - 2012, MP3, 128 kbps

Fusing the strains of the centuries-old traditions, modern and the experimental, the Israeli collective Panic Ensemble creates an intensely dramatic, cabaret-infused sound and an appealing theatrical atmosphere. Playing a wide range of instruments, such as viola, accordion, contrabass, keyboards and percussion, the eight musicians of Panic Ensemble mingle expressive Klezmer melodies with massive rock energy and jazz influences.
For the past years Panic Ensemble has been drawing great attention in Israel. Blending rock with Jewish, classical and folk elements, Panic invites its audience into a novel and wondrous world of magic and excitement, for numerous fans who are enchanted and moved by the dazzling and moving songs. Performing in numerous and varied venues, Panic Ensemble appeals to many and various audiences. They have appeared in key rock clubs, dance concerts, as well as numerous festivals.
The releases of their two albums have been met with extremely positive responses in Israel from critics, with much radio airplay nationwide.
Panic’s texts talk about relationships, fears, alienation and more.

Roy Yarkoni – Piano, Laptop
Yael Kraus – Vocals
Galia Hai- Viola, voices
Noam Elron - Double Bass, Bass
Omer Hershman – Guitar, Vocals
Dirk Kunesch – Trumpet, Vocals
Ran jacobovitz- Drums, Percussion
Karen Alkalay Gut - Lyrics