Inbal Perlmuter
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| Background information | |
| Native name | ענבל פרלמוטר |
| Born | January 15, 1971 Rehovot, Israel |
| Died | October 1, 1997 (aged 26) |
| Years active | 1992–1997 |
| Associated acts | Dana Berger |
Inbal Perlmuter (Hebrew: ענבל פרלמוטר, January 15, 1971 – October 1, 1997) was an Israeli composer, musician, singer and lyricist, and a founding member of the band Ha-Mechashefot ("The Witches").
Perlmuter's music was influential to the Israeli music of the 1990s. She began her musical career in 1992 when she founded, along with Ifat Netz and Yael Cohen, the band Ha-Mechashefot. She continued producing solo works and numerous collaborations, both in Israel and abroad.
Perlmuter died in a car accident at the age of 26.
The band began to perform in clubs around Israel, and got public notice on a TV show called "Songs of the Sea of Galilee", hosted by Naomi Shemer. Ha-Mechashefot performed a sensual version of Shemer's song Kesem 'Al Yam Kinneret ("Magic on the Sea of Galilee") which astounded both the audience and the host. This version was recorded in April 1993, and was released as a DJ record with cover art by Perlmuter. Shemer was delighted, exclaiming: "Can an Ethiopian change his skin? He certainly can, gentlemen!" (A Biblical allusion to Jeremiah 13:23 used to express the impossibility of changing one's true essence).
In early 1994, the band released its first album, Ad Ha-Oneg Ha-Ba (Till the Next Pleasure). Perlmuter wrote the lyrics and composed nearly all the songs. Thanks to Corinne Allal's arrangement and production, the band succeeded in creating an energetic guitar rock album which gained immense popularity and was certified gold. Following the album's release, the band had dozens of concerts. Some of them were held on Friday the 13th under the title "The Night of the Witches", and featured guest singers Corinne Alal and Dana Berger.
In March/April 1995, Ha-Mechashefot released its second album, Zmanim Muzarim (Strange Times). This time they arranged and produced the entire album themselves. Again, Perlmuter wrote all the lyrics and composed all but one song. The album was less popular than their first.
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