The People
Two Artists. One Voice.
Guitar
Chai
Chai is the melodic heartbeat of Mataora. His guitar work weaves between classical fingerpicking, folk strumming, and jazz-inflected improvisation — never predictable, always human. Born with an ear for space as much as sound, Chai treats silence as an instrument in its own right. His compositions unfold slowly, like sunlight through water, rewarding those who settle in and truly listen.
Based between Zurich and Tel Aviv, Chai has performed across Europe and the Middle East, bringing a multicultural musical vocabulary that defies easy categorisation. He studied classical guitar before his path led him toward live improvisation and the emotional depths of ambient performance.
Handpan
Haim
Haim discovered the handpan relatively late in his musical journey — and promptly devoted himself to it entirely. The instrument, forged from steel and shaped into a celestial drum, produces harmonics that seem to exist between notes. In Haim's hands, it becomes a meditation bell, a storm, a breath — sometimes all within a single phrase.
Originally trained as a percussionist, Haim brings rhythmic intelligence to the handpan that most players don't. He doesn't just play notes — he conducts atmospheres. His technique blends traditional handpan technique with freely invented patterns that lock into Chai's guitar in a way that feels ancient and utterly new.
Their Philosophy
"We don't perform at an audience. We invite them into a space where the music already lives."
— Mataora
Watch & Listen
Live Performances
See why Mataora is one of the most sought-after live acts in the silent concert world.
Living Ocean — Live Session
Chai and Haim perform their signature piece live in an intimate session, showcasing the full interplay of guitar and handpan.
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Golden Hour — Rooftop Performance
Shot at dusk above the city rooftops, this performance captures exactly the atmosphere that Goldenstunde is built around.
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Healectronic — Studio Flow
An unedited studio recording that demonstrates how naturally Chai and Haim navigate silence, groove, and melody together.
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Full Discography
Every record is a snapshot of a particular light, place, and feeling.
Living Ocean
The debut full-length record that established Mataora's sound — wide, patient, and full of light. Recorded over three sessions in Tel Aviv and Zurich.
Tracks
- 01Ocean Floor
- 02Chai at Dusk
- 03The Māori Sun
- 04Living Current
- 05Stillwater
- 06Return
Goldenstunde Sessions
A four-track EP recorded live at sunset locations across Switzerland and Israel. Captures the magic of the golden hour with unedited performances.
Healectronic Vol. I
Mataora's most ambitious project — a meditation on technology, nature, and presence. The handpan leads, the guitar follows, and somewhere between them, you find yourself.
Tracks
- 01Signal
- 02Frequency
- 03Body Memory
- 04The Space Between Notes
- 05Resonance
- 06Ground
- 07Dissolve
- 08Home