John Ondrasik Discusses New Moving Superman | Political News
John Ondrasik, the songwriter and pianist recognized for mixing pop-rock with emotional storytelling, has launched a new model of his hit single “Superman (It’s Not Easy)” to attract consideration to Israeli hostages nonetheless held by Hamas because the October seventh terrorist assaults.
The brand-new release is a collaboration with present hostage Alon Ohel’s mom, Idit, and his brother, Ronen, together with further household and buddies.
This model adjustments a lyric within the licensed Gold music to “Find a way to Fly – To a home I will soon see.”
In doing so, “Superman” transforms from a song about a hero experiencing human struggles to one of hope for the men and women still in captivity, achieving their own heroism by surviving unspeakable conditions and returning home soon.
I am Honored to collaborate with current hostage Alon Ohel’s mother Idit, brother Ronen, family and friends with this new version of “Superman” to support Alon, all the hostages, and their families.
May they all “Find a way to Fly – To a home I will soon see” 🎗️🧡 🇺🇸🇮🇱… pic.twitter.com/MymL79U3ZG
— John Ondrasik (@johnondrasik) April 14, 2025
Ondrasik spoke with RedState about the collaboration, explaining what inspired him to reimagine “Superman” specifically for Ohel and the Israeli hostages still held in Gaza.
Ohel is a 24-year-old Israeli pianist and musician, abducted by Hamas from the Nova music festival on October 7th and is currently being held in dire conditions in Gaza. He is facing severe accidents and hunger.
The music connection, together with one specific image of a younger Ohel dressed as Superman, helped encourage the Grammy-nominated star.
“Alon’s mom, Idit, and her team reached out to me looking to do a musical collaboration to support her son and the hostages,” Ondrasik explains. “I was honored to do so and it became very clear that ‘Superman’ should be the song as I had played the song in Hostage Square last year on Alon’s piano.”
“When we saw a picture of Alon in his Superman jammies, I think we all went to another level of heartbreak.”
That image of a six-year-old Ohel dressed as Clark Kent ripping his swimsuit open to reveal the enduring ‘S’ image could be seen within the above video on the conclusion of the music.
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Ondrasik, who has been an unapologetic supporter of Israel and the hostages, carried out in Tel Aviv’s Hostage Square in April of 2024. The efficiency helped open his eyes to the plight of these struggling in horrific situations for much too long.
“When I went to Israel, part of our mission was to meet with hostage families. I brought my son and spoke with many families who had children his age in captivity,” he stated. “I stored imagining myself of their place and considering of the insufferable burden they endure each day.
“The spiritual strength and resilience of the hostage families is truly superhuman, and I was honored to hug them and perform for them that night at hostage square.”
Reality shortly struck with that efficiency, as simply hours later, Iran launched missiles and drones into Israeli airspace, placing the nation on high alert.
“A few hours later, Iran attacked, and I experienced the fear and trauma of what Jews face daily,” Ondrasik recalled. “Thank goodness for that iron dome.”
I’d wish to see Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen — these proud New Jersey rockers— do a music for Edan Alexander, the 20 yr previous from Tenafly, NJ who has been held hostage by Hamas for a yr and a half. Why is it solely John Ondrasik that’s standing up?
— Benvenuto Cellini (@ciaobenvenuto) April 16, 2025
Shortly thereafter, Ondrosik launched the music “OK,” a poignant protest ballad that condemns the ethical relativism and antisemitism following Hamas’s assault on Israel and blasts protesters in America supporting the terrorist group.
The official video for “OK,” seen beneath, comprises a warning relating to delicate content material, which we reiterate for our readers.
Ondrasik stated the expertise of collaborating with Ohel’s household has solely strengthened his resolve in supporting hostages nonetheless remarkably being held by Hamas to this present day.
“It only deepens my commitment to support the hostages, their families, and Jewish people around the world,” he stated. “It is an outrage of humanity that there are still 59 hostages held in Gaza on day 557.”
“I know we all hope and pray they will be home soon.”
Idit Ohel is herself a image of that hope.
“Alon is coming home alive. I will say it a thousand times. Alon is coming home alive, and I just have to make sure of it. I have to do everything to make sure he comes back as soon as possible,” she lately informed JNS.
Alon is already Superman for what he is endured. As is Idit.
It’s time he and the remaining hostages are introduced home.
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