The groundbreaking music video of Yoni Z’s debut hit single ODEH is here.
After releasing the ODEH audio track this past Tuesday as a free gift to all, ODEH has accumulated tens of thousands of downloads in just a few short days and received rave reviews from fans and critics alike.
We sat down with Yoni to speak about his journey; performing across the globe prior to releasing his own material, the inspiration behind ODEH, and what influenced the 23 year old artist to create the most unique and cinematic Jewish music video to date.
“There have definitely been some very well executed music videos in recent years for Jewish music,” says Yoni. “But we wanted to create something that has never been done before; to write a song with an undeniable energy, power and emotion, with a musical arrangement that translates on the screen into a dramatic experience with a moving message that touches each viewer deeply and personally.”
ODEH was produced by Yanky Katina, recorded and arranged by Playmasters studios and composed by Yoni himself. The music video was shot over four days in Los Angeles, California by acclaimed Hollywood directors and producers along with a selected crew of 32 industry professionals.
While traveling the world performing for the last eight years and personally experiencing the remarkable impression music can make, Yoni’s intentions for his debut song and video became clear: “To create a platform for Jewish music to move, entertain and empower. ”
Based on the ODEH mantra, Yoni adds, “We should never need Hashem to test us to appreciate our day to day lives. If we would just take a moment to think about and contemplate our blessings, we would be full of gratitude and never stop thanking Hakadosh Boruch Hu for His never ending kindness.
That in its essence is the message of ODEH.”
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I would’ve expected a more “bright” video for the message intended… Production level is way up there…
Wonderful video filled with lots of passion!
Your number 1 fans at 100 Overlook:))
BTW you just like your dad!!
got all emotional….but this is not for kids….!
B”H
I was very pleasantly surprised to see such a well produced music video done by religious people. A powerful song with a simple and clear message.
Albeit the whole “I had a near death experience, so now I’ll become frum” thing is a bit cheesy, but when I saw the tehillim that was thoughtfully put there by his mother I realized that that is the real reason he returned to yiddishkeit.
Bravo Yoni Z and all of the people who helped make this video! May you be blessed to make many more of the same caliber!
My family have been affected!
BH there is always hope and prayer
When the father was scared that he would be ch’v that love comes to the fore. Let’s love our children for who they are. Ours, Jewish, and G-dly!
Wow! I got all choked up……… OMG.
Just please write ” not for kids” , thought was going to be happy and all, had to stop 30 sec in, my kids were scared and crying. In any case, good luck!
super powerful,brought me to tears
But now I love it. :’)
Just amazing! there really are no words
There might be less drug and alcohol abuse for “otd community” if they have a better support system from friends and family and are actually able to explore other sects of Judaism without feeling like they have been excommunicated. Especially in the more stricter sects where they are not given the tools to survive outside the community most turn to drugs. Remember drugs is an everyone problem and most addictions stem from trying to fill the love not provided earlier in life. Accept and love your children for the lives they choose to live. Judaism comes in all shapes and… Read more »
We agree that this is a very well made film. As far as the message, it’s not stereotyping. It’s a video about a particular story (true or fictitious).
Either way, it was very well made and a very nice song.
I hope all such children should come back home to their parents and families and to yiddishkeit! Amena
It was a powerfull and painful video ..I couldnt stop crying To all moms out there with a kid who is off the derech May Hashem help them come back in a healthy way…..yoni this was a hit…..
An AMAZING view on life! Such a song and an INCREDIBLE music video. The best one I’ve EVER seen. No words
That is extremely powerful!!!
Hits home!
Ur voice has “NO FLAWS!!”. You do have what to thank Hashem for!!
Video is too intense for kids….
great voice!
What a hit!
best release in 20 years what a voice, what a sound, what a video
AWSOME !!!!
there is a stereotype that all who go OTD end up in alcohol/drugs and wasting away their lives. This is false-there are those who leave for thought out reasons, who simply join the secular world and pursue its goals–they do not take drugs or alcohol, and would not likely end up as this video shows, yet they are just as much in need of outreach, and certainly the parents are in just as much pain
Great job Yoni!
I like the song better than the music video but I’m still a big fan of Yoni!
What an original sound!
What a beautiful voice!
What a creative and moving video!
WHAT AN INCREDIBLE MESSAGE!
There is no doubt that this is a super hit.
Best wishes for complete success.
Quality is here to stay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Got cold shivers throughout! Best jewish video i have ever seen!!
I recognize that house it’s filmed in…:)
That was incredible! Well worth the wait! Keep it up my man
Never seen anything like it!
JEWISH ENTERTAINMENT TO BE PROUD OF!!!!!
That was awesome! Feels like we have another Lubavitch music superstar on our hands 🙂
beautiful! great song
been waiting for this ever since i heard Yoni 5 years ago