The Original J-Town Diaries Theme Song

The J-Town Diaries is a (currently) six episode web series about Noam and Avi, two guys from Toronto who wind up living, traveling and working in Israel for 6 months.

The fan-favourite has always been episode 2 (see below for an embed), but before any episodes were ever shot, there was an idea for an original theme song to introduce each instalment. This never materialized, but after more than two and a half-years, I've found the original notebook in which it was scribbled, and for the first time ever, I wish to introduce the lyrics to the aborted song. You'll have to imagine the beat and tempo yourself. Good luck. Here goes:

Two dudes - from Toronto

Done school - wanted a change of scene.

Went down to the airport -

got some tickets to Tel Aviv.

Worked on their Hebrew skills-

Lived on a kibbutz like slobs.

Bounced over to Jerusalem -

Landed themselves some crazy jobs.

(insane acoustic guitar riffs. Notes say 'G-F-C' for lead-in)

Noam works at a Museum-

thinks that he's Indiana Jones.

Walks around wearing a funny hat-

He gets excited when he finds old bones.

Avi's job is in a research center-

and that's all he can really say.

If he told you what he does,

he'd have to kill you. (1-2-1-2-3 time drum beat two times)

(Chorus:)

J! Town! Diaries!

J! Town! Diaries!

These two guys from Toronto

live near the West Bank.

One of their closest friends, commands an Israeli tank.

AND... Did we mention that they share their building with a math slash bellydance teacher?

Well, they share

their building with a math slash bellydance teacher.

They also live with an Aussies, some French and some folks from the USA.

Everyone wants to party,

but they've all got work the next day.

So if you've never been to the neighbourhood,

or are just looking for another round.

Be sure to make a visit,

to a place called J-Town!

(Chorus:)

J! Town! Diaries!

J! Town! Diaries!

J-Town Diaries: Episode 6

It has been two years since the last J-Town Diary was posted, so here is volume 6. Click here and scroll down to see the rest of them.

J-Town Diaries: Episode 1

*** Updated:
Due to the sensitive nature of my internship, I have decided to delete the first episode of 'J-Town Diaries' from YouTube. Sorry for the inconvenience.

- Avi

This is the first entry in what I hope will be an ongoing series co-produced by Noam and myself. Please subscribe on YouTube.

J-Town Diaries: Episode 2

Here is the exclusive premiere of episode 2. It's a musical. It's called Field of Dreams, not to be confused with the Kevin Costner movie of the same name. Enjoy!

J-Town Diaries: Episode 4

Here's episode 4, brought to you by our affiliate, Shul of Rock News. We're a franchise, baby!

J-Town Diaries: Episode 5

Noam and Avi cause havoc in a sculpture garden. Includes the internet premiere of the hit single 'The Fart Song'.

Teaser: The Real J-Town

Imagine a reality show, but without the reality.
It would just be a show, wouldn't it?
Yeah. That's what it would be.

J-Town Diaries: Episode 3

In the third episode of the series, Noam and Avi have a deja vu moment. This episode is exclusively for people familiar with the city of Toronto. Anyone else will likely not appreciate it... or understand it.

Sorry! - But don't worry. Episode 4 is for everyone!

Iran arrests "satanic" youth rockers

This was reported by AP on J-Post:

A witness said police raided the concert as it was going to end late Wednesday night near the town of Karaj, some 50 kilometers west of the capital.

"Police detained the young people who had gathered to enjoy music in a private orchard," said the witness, who requested anonymity for fear of government retaliation.

Calls to authorities were not immediately returned on Sunday, but the public prosecutor in Karaj, Ali Farhadi, said Saturday that about 230 people were arrested during the underground concert, which he described as "satanic."

(the original article can be found here.)