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 the classic 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. 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 Allal 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. The band continued holding concerts frequently and was a warm-up act for Björk's show in Israel. In January 1996 Inbal and Israeli musician Ram Orion recorded in London the lo-fi album Inballance, which remained unreleased until 2016.[1] In April 1996, the band released its

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