…my brother Bentzy.

Bentzy is unique in the fact that he not only produces and arranges songs, plays guitar and bass, sings, composes, produces videos and live shows, and leads the band, but he also has the ability to get the right sound out of the singer. In our case, Bentzy squeezes the best lyrics out of me. Take for example our song ‘Akiva.’ I originally envisioned it as a fast, funny song, and wrote the lyrics. Bentzy said, ‘No, this is a slow song with just piano. You need great lyrics, and then this song will have real meat.’ So whatever music project you’re planning, I would suggest you get a coach who will bring the best out of you and take the results up to the next level.”

—Shmueli Marcus, 8th Day

(Originally featured in Mishpacha, Issue 733)