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Off his latest album Bonim Atem comes Baruch Levine with a new music video for his hit song Kum Hithalech. The heart stirring song talks about how Hashem tells Avraham Avinu to go walk the land for soon it will be his. For a song discussing Eretz Yisrael Baruch wanted to team up with an Israeli singer who could put deep and heartfelt emotion to his composition and its accompanying words. He found that in the multi-talented Yonatan Razel. The blend of their combined voices will be sure to leave you uplifted and inspired!
Album: Bonim Atem
Artist: Baruch Levine
Featuring: Yonatan Razel
Producer: Yochi Briskman
Video by: Neumann Media
Composed by: Baruch Levine
Arranged by: Yochi Briskman & Yitzy Spinner
Violinist: Joe Deninzon
Pianos supplied by: Craftsman Piano, Eastchester NY
Gershy Schwarcz presents to us the 2nd single by the world famous star Meilech Kohn who is know for his previous single Venoihapoichu that was released last year on Purim 2015.
The new song Ein Trop Vaser – איין טראפ וואסער is available here for free download and also on youtube:
Composed by: Meilech Kohn
Produced by: Gershy Schwarcz
Edgware Studio (Rimon Studio Jerusalem)
Music Arrangements: Shloimy Salzman
Piano/EP: Shloimy Salzman
Guitars: B. Rosenberg, Heshy Kezalnik
Bass: Ari Weiss
Background vocals: Gershy Schwarcz
הסינגל החדש של מיילך קאהן
Ein Trop Vaser – איין טראפ וואסער
לחן: מיילך קאהן
הפקה ומגיש: גרשי שוורץ
אולפני רימון
י-ם
עיבוד מוזיקה: שלומי זלצמאן
גיטרות: ב. רוזנברג
הערשי קעזאלניק
בס: ארי ווייס
קולות: גרשי שוורץ
Lyrics:
אין דבר העומד לפני הרצון,
נישט דא קיין זאך וואס די קענסט נישט טון,
מאך עס היינט אין שוין,
ביסט א חלק אלקי ממעל אין די טראגסט זיין קרוין,
אין דבר העומד לפני הרצון,
איין טראפ וואסער,
נאך א טראפ וואסער,
נאך א טראפ וואסער,
נאך א טראפ וואסער,
מאכט א לאך אין א שטיין,
מאכט א לאך אין א שטיין,
מען לערנט אביסל ווייטער,
נאך אביסל ווייטער,
מען חזר’ת איבער ווייטער,
אין נאך אביסל ווייטער,
אזוי גייט עס אריין,
אזוי קען מען פארשטיין,
שבע יפול יפול צדיק צדיק וקם,
Just because you fell before,
Doesn’t mean that he won,
You gotta get up and go out,
Let the past be done,
שבע יפול יפול צדיק וקום קום וקם,
מען ארבעט אויף זיך ווייטער,
אין נאך אביסל ווייטער,
נאך אביסל ווייטער,
אין מער ווייטער אין זיינע וועיגן טיט מען גיין,
אין זיינע וועיגן טיט מען גיין,
מעזאגט מעגלייבט ווייטער,
אין מגלייבט נאך ווייטער,
מגלייבט נאך ווייטער,
מעזאגט מגלייבט ווייטער
Dear Friends,
It’s east to notice the difficulties. Cry about the tragedies. Ponder the uncertain future.
But … the miracles are everywhere. If we’ve failed to see them perhaps we’re distracted by the relentless challenges we face. Maybe we’ve just forgotten, we are one. Every time they try to wipe us out, we rise again, reaching even higher.
How can one describe any Jew, anywhere in the world today, anything but a miracle?
My dear mother was born in a DP camp, to an amazingly strong woman who against all odds survived the brutal attempt of her death. One, among millions!
So look around and recognize the Nissim all of them. All then together we will witness the next big one!
Because, We are a miracle!
– Yaakov
The last few months have certainly been a whirlwind for the British performer, Eitan Freilich. Between performing and singing at various events in the United Kingdom, Eitan flew back and forth to the States to work on his debut album brought to you by the industry’s finest producer, Avi Newmark. Eitan is a talented, charismatic and versatile singer, popular for bringing his unique energy and personal touch to each performance.
The album was arranged by Ian Freitor and Avremi G with compositions from established and new composers alike, such as Yitzy Waldner, Ari Goldwag, Elimelech Blumstein, Eli Shwarb, Avi Kula and Zevi Kaufman.
Why purchase this album? “It’s a total package”, says Avi Newmark. “There is something here for everyone, and Eitan delivers right on point.”
Dovid Gabay Announces the Release of the All New DovidGabay.com
Off the recent release of his hit brand new album “Hakol Letova”, available in stores now, Dovid Gabay has now unveiled a brand new, updated website for all Dovid Gabay content.
You can now view upcoming shows and events, hear samples and from and purchase his albums, view photos from live events, and of course watch vintage Gabay music videos.
For anyone that wants everything Gabay, this is the address: DovidGabay.com
As in past years, Aaron Razel releases a special song in honor of Purim. This year the words are not classic Purim words…you can enjoy it now and beyond!
מילים:
פעם אחת הלכתי בסמטה קטנה בצפת
עצר אותי אדם שאל אם יש לי מנגינה ל”מזמור לתודה”,
הרי כתוב בהלכה שאת מזמור לתודה “צריך לאומרו בנגינה”
אולי תמצא לה מנגינה וכך יוכלו בכל תפילה לשיר אותה
אז הנה מנגינה קטנה, פשוטה
תוכלו ללמוד אותה
וגם לשיר איתי
מזמור לתודה, שכל השירות עתידות ליבטל, חוץ ממזמור לתודה
It has only been a month since the album from Nemuel and Danny Avidani was released, and it already has been talked about as a tremendous success. Now the two are releasing a special music video for the song Niggun Lerav Shalom Charitonov.
Watch a classic Chassidic story told with a modern twist In “The Maggid” – the single off of Rogers Park’s debut album with the same title. With a driving backbeat and electrifying vocals, Yosef Peysin and Mordy Kurtz are storming the Jewish music scene with creativity and soul in this hilarious video.
Rabbi Hillel of Paritch wanted to spend Shabbos with his Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Lubavitch. A young chossid offered to make the trip on condition that Reb Hillel would not take too much time with his tefillos. Reb Hillel agreed and they immediately embarked on their journey.
Morning came and the young chossid went to collect Reb Hillel and saw him pouring out his heart before his Creator. Hours went by before Reb Hillel finished. Understandably, the young chossid was quite upset.
“I though you wanted to spend Shabbos with the Rebbe and you promised to rush your prayers. Now there is no way that we can get to Lubavitch on time!” exclaimed the young chossid.
“Let’s say you wanted to you wished to journey to the fair in Leipzig to purchase some rare merchandise only available there,” replied Reb Hillel. “If a merchant came on the way and offered you the same merchandise for the same price certainly you purchase it right there. Only a fool would insist to continue on to Leipzig!”
“The reason we go to the Rebbe is to find our path to attain love and fear of G-d in our prayer. So, if on my way to the Rebbe my praying goes well should I drop it and insist on running to Leipzig?”
Rogers Park is “America’s ONLY Chassidic Folk Band”.
“The Maggid” is available on iTunes and MostlyMusic.com
What will make YOU dance this Purim?
This isn’t your parents dance album. Put aside EVERYTHING you know about dance albums, collections and such and prepare for a revolution. Gershy Moskowitz presents, Dance365 with not only one of the best core bands in JM for the last 10 years the Freilach band, but the new voice of the future, Akiva Gelb.
Now Akiva’s name might sound familiar because he recently came out with a beautiful single titled “V’ezkeh” as well as he is the lead singer of the newly formed Nefesh Kumzits Band. Akiva as he is affectionately known, is quickly becoming really popular on the band stand, as he has both the range/control and energy to thrill guests at any simcha. After a recent job with Freilach, the idea for this new album begun. To create not a Purim album, but rather a album one can dance to the ENTIRE year (hence the name Dance 365).
This entire album spanning 30 of the biggest hits was arranged by Freilach’s very own Nachman Dreyer, who is sure to become one of JM hottest new arrangers on the market. Dance 365 is a Gershy Moskowitz production and Produced By Moshe Yehuda distributed by Nigun Music.
Available in stores everywhere and online at:
Nigun Music – http://bit.ly/1LascLv
Mostly Music – http://bit.ly/1W3H1zU
iTunes – https://itun.es/us/J_Aabb
Preview for Mulei Simcha 2 by Naftali Schnitzler
Featuring Shimmy Engel, R’ Shloime Taussig, Tzaly Gold, Yoely Klein, Yesoschor Guttman, Arele Samet and Meir Adler!
Now released and available for purchase!
https://mostlymusic.com/products/yaakov-shwekey-we-are-a-miracle
http://www.nigunmusic.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=433
Enjoy the audio preview!
WE ARE A MIRACLE
Produced by Yaakov Shwekey & Yitzy Waldner
Arrangeds: Amit Harel, Ravid Kashti, Udi Damari, PlayMasters, Yoeli Dikman
Mastering: Ron Tichon
Album Design: KZ Creative
Video Preview: MediaPRO
Mordechai Shapiro, 26, has just finished recording his debut album, Kol Haderech, due in stores March 14th, 2016. The album featuring 10 original songs has been in production for the last year. Growing up in Monsey, NY, and a former member of the Miami Boys Choir (‘97-’03), Mordechai has long been passionate about music. Mordechai was also featured in a famous duet singing Racheim with Yaakov Shwekey at Miami 25, which has over 2 million views on youtube.
After getting married, Mordechai moved to Eretz Yisroel and lived there for 3 years. He started by singing at Simchas occasionally, but ultimately decided to pursue a more active role in the industry. After moving back to New York, Mordechai quickly became a well known name on the wedding scene, singing with many of the popular orchestras in Jewish Music.
As Mordechai built up his name for two years, several members of the wedding industry reached out to Avraham Zamist and Sruly Meyer, producers, to consider working with Mordechai on his album.
“I had just finished Kol Haneshama Sheli, Benny Friedman’s latest Album, and in the middle of Dovid Gabay’s new album. I didn’t really consider working with Mordechai at first,” says Sruly Meyer. It wasn’t until Avraham Zamist suggested working with Mordechai as well that they sat down to discuss a plan of action. “We had a series of long conversations about music, past, present and future; it became clear that Mordechai was looking to do something big”, and that is what they did.
After a long process of sitting with composers, the three picked 10 songs that they felt spoke most to Mordechai as an artist and then sent them into production. They selected four songs from Yitzy Waldner, who calls Mordechai “a breath of fresh air”, and says “he can do things with his voice that no one else in the business can do!” Waldner’s four compositions included, “Mi KaHashem, Ivdu, Hayom and the title track, Kol Haderech.
The title track Kol Haderech features original words by Miriam Israeli (who also wrote Yesh Tikvah). The song speaks about the bond between the Yidden and Hashem. No matter what troubles we’ve been through as a nation or as an individual, we never forgot about Hashem. We hope and pray that he too will always watch over and protect us.
The album features two striking ballads from Baruch Levine, including Ki Malachov and Shir Hamaalos. The idea of Shir Hamaalos was inspired from a letter written after two terrible tragedies took two young fathers from their families. In the song’s lyrics “Hayinu Kecholmim” we look forward to the day when Moshiach will arrive, that we will wake up from the “dream” of this long Golus.
Elie Schwab, another composer known for smart lyrics with great messages, contributed Schar Mitzvah, (with music by Ian Freitor) and Chizku (with music by Udi Damari), to the album. Chizku, say’s Elie Schwab “was inspired by Bibi Netanyahu’s citation of this posuk from Parshas Devarim in front of the U.S. Congress. The Jewish nation is about enter Eretz Yisroel, and they look to Moshe to lead them there. “Lo Uchal Od Latzet v’lavoh, Moshe says, I can no longer be your leader as my time has come. Don’t fear, it was Hashem who has carried you until now, and He who will continue to carry you. Be strong! Chizku Ve’imtzu!”
The album was completed by additional songs from Boruch Sholom Blesofsky (Umeloch, with music by Ian Freitor) and a song composed by Mordechai, Lo Alecha, with music arranged by producer, Avraham Zamist. This isn’t Mordechai’s first song, you can find his hit Ani Maamin on youtube, which has over 160,000 hits.
The album features arrangements by Ian Freitor, Udi Damari, Tzvi Blumenfeld, Avrumi Berko, Yoni Eliav, Eli Lishinsky and Avraham Zamist. Kol Haderech will be in stores Monday, March 14th, 2016, and will be available online through MostlyMusic.com, iTunes, Amazon and Google Play. It’s distributed by Aderet Music, and in Israel by Shankys.
You can pre-order here: https://mostlymusic.com/products/mordechai-shapiro-kol-haderech
Achim Freund joyfully release a Purim Medley wishing Klal Yisroel a freilichen Chodesh Adar, and L’CHAYIM!!!
Talented brothers Yitzchok & Yoey Freund bound not only in brotherhood, but in their love for song and the ability to infuse contemporary music with chasidishe warmth.
There’s so much more to the Freund Brothers than just this Purim Medley. Watch how they radiate happiness through song, connect in a meaningful way to audiences they entertain, and come up with unique ideas for modern music.
Performed by Achim Freund
Keys: Yanky Briskman
Sax: Shmaya Karpen
Clarinet: Yonesen Yozef
Guitar: Pinny Mandel
Video: Motty Engel
Credits: Wine on 59 – 421 NY-59 Airmont, NY 10952 – 845-368-3463
The Jewish megastar Yaakov Shwekey in a new international album of new variety of songs in the styles of Pop, Dance, Hasidic and Middle Eastern, produced in partnership with Yitzy Waldner and the best of the best of the music industries in Israel and the U.S.A.
The album opens with a song “MA’AMIN BENISIM”- a Waldner’s tune to the lyrics of Miriam Israeli, a rhythmic, stirring song, replete with faith and hope, dedicated to Rabbi Shalom Rubashkin; “MO OHAVTI” – an emotional Hasidic song, with tune by Eli Laufer, “MARAN SHELI” – a moving ballad, filled with fond memories and longing for the late Rabbi Ovadia Yossef, “CHAIM SHEL SHALOM” – the next wedding hit, lyrics by former Chief Rabbi Shlomo Moshe Amar – the Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem.
Yaakov Shwekey: “The fact that the Jewish nation still exists at all, is of course nothing but a sheer miracle. I am privileged to travel and meet my brothers and sisters all over the world, in communities where Jewish life should be logically impossible. The incredible growth of my fellow Jews around the world is miraculous they are not only existing but thriving as well, that’s the inspiration for WE ARE A MIRACLE.”
At present Yaakov Shwekey is on a round the world concert tour to promote the new album, and will participate in a Jewish Music festival with the Philharmonic Orchestra in Switzerland as well as in other events in the City of Lights -Paris, Antwerp in Belgium, South America and the USA.
The album is available online in iTunes and in all good music stores around the world.
Production: Shwekey Music
Design: KZ Creative
Photo: Michael Yair
PR: MediaPRO
The album available online:
http://bit.ly/WeMiracleiTunes
http://bit.ly/WeMiracleGoogle
http://bit.ly/WeMiracleAmazon
http://bit.ly/WeMiracleSpotify
http://bit.ly/WeMiracleRhapsody
http://bit.ly/WeMiracleEmusic
http://bit.ly/WeMiracleQobuz
http://bit.ly/WeMiracleDeezer
In the ancient times of the Beit Hamikdash (the Holy Temple in Jerusalem,) was considered a year of “Hakhel” (“gathering/unity”) and the entire Jewish nation would gather together to hear the Torah read by the king of Israel on the Temple Mount. It was a time to reconnect and recommit to G-d and the Torah and was therefore a commandment for all, “men, women and children.” Young and old alike.
The Chabad Rebbe encouraged all to participate in the special year of “Hakhel” although we don’t have the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. Any type of event or opportunity to gather together in Jewish unity, large or small.
And through this year of “Hakhel” may we merit to have the rebuilding of the Beit Hamikdash with the coming of Moshiach speedily in our days!!
Available to preview and purchase:
Torah Treasures’ Chaim Hershkowitz tells about his latest project, a DVD of Niggunim for children starring popular Jewish music stars.
Catching up with Torah Treasure’s Chaim Hershkowitz:
It’s been a few months since Torah Treasure released a DVD. However producer Chaim Hershkowitz is hard at work developing a new video aimed at Chabad children of all ages.
So what’s this we keep hearing about a children’s video of Chabad nigunim?
Over the years, a lot of people have requested videos made for Chabad kids. I usually answer that I’ve been busy with Mitzvah Blvd, Bella Brocha, and Wonders of Hashem.
But I also didn’t have an idea that I felt was good enough. One day, I saw a video that Bentzi Avtzon produced for Chabad of Philadelphia. It featured the Rebbe’s nigunim, and I realized that this is something that I can do for kids.
How does an idea like that go from idea to production?
It’s a long process. In general, there are a lot of ways to approach any topic; rather than to commit to the first thing that comes into my mind, I write down lots of random thoughts; then I review them hundreds of times. I eliminate a lot of ideas because they could take too long or cost too much or produce. Once I’ve found the strongest idea, I start developing a script. In the case of the Rebbe’s nigunim, the hardest part has been integrating the music.
You’ve used music on your other DVDs, why has this video been so challenging?
In most videos, the music does a couple of things. It serves as a backdrop. It helps reinforce the content. It also helps move the story along. The Rebbe’s nigunim are a lot different! Each stands on its own and is associated with very personal feelings about the Rebbe, about how the melodies and words affect you, things like that. So we had to do it right.
What does doing it right mean?
Good question. A keyboard, for example, can reproduce the sound. But to get all the emotion and energy, you need to work with musicians who relate on a personal level.
We hear you’re using some pretty talented people. Who will be in the video?
Fortunately, a lot of good people were excited about the DVD. We were able to recruit 8th day, Benny Friedman, Eli Marcus and, of course, the legendary Chaim Fogelman. We also have lots of talented kids. I must say, it’s been exciting. On one hand, the video has that real Nichoach feeling. At the same time, it has all the energy of music today.
What will 8th day, Benny, Eli and Chaim be doing?
Doing what they do best! (laughs) We did a story that weaves seven out of the 14 nigunim that the Rebbe taught over the years. Just as importantly, we related message or story that the Rebbe told when he introduced that song! For example, Chaim Fogelman sings Anim Zimeros which involves a shammas finding someone singing this nigun in shul after the fast on Yom Kippur. Therefore, we filmed in the old shul in Beis Rivah with a shammas going around and cleaning up. The Rebbe said “Asader” is an old Ukrainian song, so Benny Friedman sings it both as in old Ukrainian and as he is today with some funny bits in between.
So the video is seven music videos?
It’s much more than that. The video begins with grandchildren visiting their Zaidy, who explains the meaning and story behind each nigun. There’s a clip of the Rebbe singing the related nigun. We also created drawings of the Rebbe teaching the nigun so the children will come away understanding the meaning behind each nigun, the history of each nigun, and how the Rebbe looked when he sang it.
Sounds like a perfect blend and something that children today need.
With all the attractions and distractions that are available for kids, I knew that it was time for something that reinforces who we are as chassidim. But I must tell you. I could not have imagined the positive effect it has had on my family. While I’ve been working on this project my 8-year old son has been walking around the house singing these nigunim! Similarly, I believe it will inflame the Chabad spark in many of our kids.
Shloime Daskal is set to release his new album “Not Shayach” very soon. This will be Shloime’s 10th album. The album presented by Yossi Rubin and produced by Yoeli Dickman and Daskal features over 50 hand picked wedding and Simcha favorites.
The album is arranged by Yoeli Dikman and features music by some of todays best musicians including, Avi Avidani, Gadi Seri, Yoeli Dikman, Avi Singolda, Aryeh Volnitz, Danny Flam, The Israeli Philharmonic, and many more! The music was performed by an orchestra of over 50 musicians. “Not Shayach” also features the Shir V’shevach Boys Choir, and the Daskal Kids choir.
For 17 years Shloime Daskal has been one of the most sought after singers at Weddings and other Simchas! Shloime has been honored within singing and being Sameach thousands of Chassonim and Kallahs around the world. With that in mind Shloime wanted to bring that same energy and level of Simcha you will commonly find on any given night to your home and your speakers, and be able to help spread this Simcha and joy to everyone.
Shloime Daskal’s Dance 2, “Not Shayach” will be available in stores and online for digital download everywhere very soon. The CD is distributed by Nigun Music, and an audio preview will be coming any day.
A product of unity itself, this fresh track is a new take on the words of the Megillah, and will be sure to transport you back through time to experience for yourself, the drama and hidden miracle of our salvation in the times of Mordechai and Esther. The music paints the image, let your ears take you there.
The song was composed by R’ Chaim Dov Stark Shlit”a, Mashgiach of Yeshivas Aderes HaTorah Yerushalayim, and was produced, arranged, & sung by his talmidim.
The story of Purim is the story of seeing Hashem’s hand even in the darkest periods of galus. Klal Yisroel had lost the Beis Hamikdash and had drifted to the extent that they partook in the iniquitous seuda of King Achashverosh. Hashem, in His infinite mercy, sent a “wake up call” to Klal Yisroel through Haman’s threat to destroy the Jewish People. Esther agrees to go in to Achashverosh and beseech him for the survival of her People. “Lech knos es kol hayehudim,” Esther makes one condition: that Klal Yisroel join together for three days of fasting and intense prayer and supplication. “Gather all of the Jews” is her plea, and it is a timeless plea for Jewish unity.
The salvation was soon to follow, best expressed by the words, “layehudim haysa ora ve’simcha ve’sason v’ykar,” the Jews had light and gladness, and joy and honor. May we all merit to experience the greatest simcha of all, the end of this bitter galus, with the coming of Mashiach Tzidkeinu, speedily in our days.
Listen here:
Credits:
Composed: R’ Chaim Dov Stark
Vocals: Moshe Tischler & Zevi Kaufman
Recorded, Engineered,Mixed & Mastered: Gershy Schwarcz
(Edgware Studios)
Produced: Zevi Kaufman Productions (ZKP) zevikay@gmail.com
Music Arranged & Piano/ Synthesizers: Shloimy Salzman
Guitar: Heshy Kizelnik
Violinist: Pesach Nestlebaum
Graphic Design: Sabina(Barbanel) Kaufman