🎙️ From Silence to Sound: The Transformative Journey of Benar (Ido Ben Artzi) 🎶🕊️What happens when a talented young musician decides to step away from it all - the applause, the expectations, the noise - and lives as a monk for an entire year?In this powerful and soul-stirring episode of KohPhanCast, we sit down with Benar Ido Ben Artzi, a deeply gifted multi-instrumentalist, composer, and performer, who has walked the rare path of blending spirituality with musical mastery. From picking up instruments at the age of five to performing in front of 600 people, Benar’s story is one of evolution, humility, and creative courage.🔥 In this episode, we explore:The surreal moment of going from playing for 50 people to 600 overnight 🎤His personal struggles with validation, performance pressure, and self-worth 🎭Why he left behind the event scene and embraced a spiritual retreat into silence 🧘‍♂️How that silence birthed his true sound - one that connects with audiences on a soul level 💓The importance of staying aligned with your purpose in a world that pulls you in every direction 🌍Benar’s journey is a radiant reminder that true artistry begins when we stop performing and start listening — not to the crowd, but to our own inner rhythm. This episode is a celebration of the process, the stillness, and the breakthroughs that come when we trust our inner voice.✨ Whether you're an artist, a dreamer, or someone searching for deeper meaning in your life, this conversation will resonate on every level. It’s about reclaiming your energy, expressing your truth, and living from a place of heart-centered intention.👇 Be part of this movement: 🌟 Like this video if you believe in authentic expression💬 Drop a comment and share your own journey🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring stories from creatives around the worldLet’s walk this path together – one beat, one breath, one story at a time.00:00:00 - Teaser00:00:37 - Welcome to KohPhanCast00:01:25 - Guest Introduction: Benar00:02:28 - Musical Journey00:05:44 - Musical Instruments and Multitasking00:08:24 - Impact of Music on Life00:10:27 - Early Stage Experiences00:12:12 - Classical Music and Personal Growth00:13:30 - Early Career and Challenges00:15:38 - Decision to Pursue Music00:16:28 - Music Career and Family Support00:17:29 - Success and Self-Reflection00:18:43 - Shift in Music Direction00:20:56 - First Show and Audience Reaction00:23:47 - Journey in Israel and Move to the Island00:25:46 - Reflection on the Island Life00:26:30 - Experience at the Merkaba Retreat00:29:51 - Inspiration and Creativity00:31:09 - Struggle with Self-Doubt and Creativity00:32:04 - Approach to Music Creation and Performance00:34:13 - Reflection on Trusting the Process00:34:33 - Transition to Koh phangan and Musical Evolution00:36:27 - Approach to Live Sets and Musical Diversity00:38:18 - Continuous Reinvention in Music00:40:22 - Personal Interests and Hobbies00:42:06 - Connection Between Musical and Spiritual Journey00:43:50 - Discovery of Spirituality00:44:24 - Transformation Through Spirituality00:47:00 - Reflection on Self-Appreciation00:47:53 - Journey of Self-Isolation00:48:26 - Perspective on Self-Reliance00:49:44 - Thoughts on Self-Love in Relationships00:51:12 - Struggle with Ego and Creativity00:51:27 - Experience with People-Pleasing00:54:49 - Approach to Music Creation01:00:36 - Reflection on Acceptance and Presence