In 1966, Einstein joined The High Windows with Shmulik Kraus and Josie Katz.
Their first album went on sale in April 1967, six weeks before the Six-Day War, signaling a new direction in Israeli rock and pop.
The album achieved considerable commercial success and its popularity was felt even in parts of Western Europe, primarily France.
After a few concerts in Europe Einstein left the group after one year in the wake of a professional disagreement with Kraus.
At the heart of things, Einstein felt uncomfortable creating music for a European audience who cannot truly appreciate the richness of the lyrics after it went through translation to French.
He believed that the Hebrew language was intrinsic to his music.
When interviewed many years later and asked about that period in Europe Einstein stated "Performing in a different language?
It's bullshit.
We are Hebrew artists, why should we pretend otherwise?"
Nevertheless, Einstein and Kraus remained close friends and would collaborate again in the future.
In 1966, Einstein joined The High Windows with Shmulik Kraus and Josie Katz. Their first album went on sale in April 1967, six weeks before the Six-Day War, signaling a new direction in Israeli rock and pop. The album achieved considerable commercial success and its popularity was felt even in parts of Western Europe, primarily France. After a few concerts in Europe Einstein left the group after one year in the wake of a professional disagreement with Kraus. At the heart of things, Einstein felt uncomfortable creating music for a European audience who cannot truly appreciate the richness of the lyrics after it went through translation to French. He believed that the Hebrew language was intrinsic to his music. When interviewed many years later and asked about that period in Europe Einstein stated "Performing in a different language? It's bullshit. We are Hebrew artists, why should we pretend otherwise?" Nevertheless, Einstein and Kraus remained close friends and would collaborate again in the future.
Arik Einstein