NEW CD's available on Mostlymusic (Including MBD!)

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MBD is available now for pre order at the special sale price of $13.99

http://www.mostlymusic.com/kulamahuvimpreorderonly-p-4283.html

The CD will be back at regular price when it arrives in stores this coming Wednesday Im Yirtze Hashem. The download will be available Wednesday as well.

Mordechai Ben David's newest CD will blow you away and once again prove why this legend of Chassidic song is truly the King of Jewish Music. The album, Kulam Ahuvim, produced by Yeedle features 10 incredible tracks composed by MBD, Aaron Razel, Yossi Green, Ami Cohen and Harav Shlomo & Dudi Kalish. The songs are arranged by Aaron Razel, Moshe Laufer, Moshe (Mona) Rosenblum, Dudi Kalish, Rabbi Suki Berry and features a Yiddish track with lyrics by Lipa Schmeltzer.

KULOM AHUVIM
U’VYERUSHALAYIM
IM EYN ANI LI
ES ACHAI
LOY IRO RO
KI ELOKIM
B'INYAN HA'SIMCHA
MOIDIM
OMAR R' AKIVA
IM YIHYEH
(Via Mostlymusic.com)

Two colleagues, or actually two friends, have started a new path. Each morning, the two friends study together, however, with time; Aaron Razel has discovered that his companion has composed many songs for the Shabbat. Yerachmiel Zeigler who is better known to his friends as 'Rocky' has played for Aaron a few songs ¬'Songs of the Shabbat' from the recent time, and the two have decided to take on a way towards a new album. However, as time has passed, an absolute musical fact became clear: two are better than one. 'Rocky' has brought the music, Razel composed, designed and added a few pieces of music of his own, and the duets have accumulated into a full length album. There are fifteen songs planned for the album, 'Raza De Shabbat' and in English 'Secrets of the Shabbos'. As an opening to parts of the songs, the couple has added pensive thoughts regarding the songs of the Shabbat.

Yerachmiel is a young (26) and talented composer who grew up in Munck in New York City, where he also had studied in various yeshivas. He came to Israel on his own because of his love of the land of Israel. For him, it's not his first attempt in music ¬two of his previous solo albums have received accolades. Today he performs with his band and they play Jewish rock on happy event and occasions. At the rest of the time, he accompanies the best of the Jewish music artists in Israel in singing and playing the guitar.The music is varied as well as the composition. Razel has adjusted the composition to the charming character of Yerachmiel Zeigler. Aaron Razel celebrates in these 'days a decade to his first album 'The Burning Bush. (Via Design Central)

Since 1980, the Chabad L'Chaim-To-Life! Telethon has supported a network of 200 community centers and nonsectarian social services that educate, comfort and provide hope to those in need.

This CD and DVD is a record of last years 2008 Telethon. Featured on this show are Avraham Fried, Mordechai Ben David, Keith David, M Generation, Ethan Bodnick, Ray Chew Boys Choir of Harlem with Ki Vo Moed, 8th Day, Mike Burstyn, Leo Chelyapov and the Lior Kaminetsky Ensemble. Also included are the comedy routines from Elon Gold and other many entertaining treats.

Also enjoy this free track from the CD, MBD - Rosh Hashana Medley, from the 2008 Telethon
Available on CD/DVD or Digital Download.

http://www.mostlymusic.com/the2008chabadtelethon-p-4284.html

Make sure to tune into this years Chabad Telethon September 13th. For more information go to http://www.tolife.com

Show Open
Oseh Shalom (M Generation)
Od Yishoma (Mordechai Ben David)
Mediteranean Klezmer (Lior Kaminetsky Ensemble)
Matana (Pini Cohen)
Bo Yavo (Mordechai Ben David)
G-d Bless America (Avraham Fried, Keith David)
Ethan & Elon
High Holiday Medley (Mordechai Ben David)
Klezmer (Leop Chelyapov)
Tracht Gut (8th Day)
Shabbat Medley (Avraham Fried)
Niggun Neshama (MBD, Avraham Fried)
Hold On
Ki Va Moed (Ray Chew Boys Choir of Harlem)
Forever One (Avraham Fried)
Romania (Mike Burstyn)
English Medley (Mordechai Ben David)
Try Again (M Generation)
Moshiach (Mordechai Ben David)

(via Mostlymusic.com)

NEW album - Tantz & Dance Rock Besimcha

MRM Music presents this great collection of your favorite hit ROCK style. What makes this album different is that it goes back to some real great hits like Yehuda!'s Modim, Efraim Mendelson's Rak El Ovinu, Dedi's V'kovei Hasham to Mendy Wald's Koach. Featured vocalists are; Yechiel Fligman, Chaim, Blumenfeld, Yoel Dovid Goldstein, Yeshaya Asoh, Yaakov Eliezer Gerad, Yuda Asher Roth, Yaakov Elimelech Fasten, Moishy Kraus, Yoel Polatseck, Elimelech Frank. Arrangements by Yossi Bloomenberg and Naftali Schnitzler (Beri Weber) with Choir by Moishy Kraus.

My YBC4 "Sh'moy Shel Melech" Review

Yeshiva Boys Choir 4 – Sh’moy Shel Melech (The Brady Bunch)

I know KolIsha already put out a fantastic review of YBC4 already, which can be seen HERE, but it's always good to have a second opinion and that's what I'm here for!

When I first saw the album art a couple months back, I was cracking up. It brought back memories of “The Brady Bunch”. A TV show I used to watch as a kid (TV? Nu, what’s a TV!?) Google it to find out why it reminds me of it. Otherwise, the album art is actually pretty cool.

This fourth album was delayed a couple of months for monetary reasons, as reported by Eli Gerstner. They felt it would be better to release it now when children are getting back from summer camp. So you can thank Gerstner for having your children run up to you yelling “Mommy! Mommy! There’s a new Yeshiva Boys Choir in stores! Let go buy it now!” But hey, it’s better for them to spend their time and your money on kosher music than with action figures or baseball cards (Though, they will probably ask for those too!). Don’t worry, the album was worth the wait. It is a solid album and will be playing on your iPod/CD player for the next month or so.

For those of you who follow my blog (jmderech.blogspot.com) you’d know that I just recently got married. So, I’d like to thank my wife for allowing me to write this review in the car on the way to my parents on a Friday afternoon instead of making conversation. Although, music can be a great conversation starter!

Note: I added a HOT, MILD & COLD meter for each song, which will tell you what I think of it in short. Enjoy! :)

Sh’moy - (HOT) No better way for YBC to start off their long awaited fourth album then with an electric solo in the beginning; “Shpitz Gerstner”. Tani Martin is the star of this song, as he is with almost any song he sings. His voice is in my opinion, the best all-around voice in the choir. Gerstner promised this song to be the next “Kol Hamispalel, V’ohafta, Shabichi” and he delivered. This song definitely out does V’ohafta and Shabichi. Kol Hamispalel is a little hard to beat. The only downside to the song is the ending. It’s a bit to abrupt for my taste.

Hamalach - (HOT) First off, I can’t possibly rave enough about this song. It’s for sure not your typical song with a “Yiddishe taam”, but it is a gorgeous composition, and in my opinion a masterpiece. I love how the song convinces you that it will be a slow song throughout but then switches to a faster tempo halfway through. Don’t try going to sleep to this Hamalach, it’s too good and will keep you awake for a long time after you turn it off! You’ll be laying in bed humming it while your wife asks you to “be quiet!” for the umpteenth time.

Atah Kidashta – (HOT) This is quite the catchy tune. The low part is similar to “Malachim” from YBC 1. You’ve got to love how the drums stop and go to the tempo of the lyrics in the beginning, which is followed by a beautiful duet. The choir harmony behind new soloist Aron Kogan (who has a terrific voice) is fantastic. The “Na na” solo brings me back to memories of Yehuda Leib Saks. It sounds very similar to the way he sang. All in all, this songs can be defined as a success.

Oz V’hadar – (MILD) This is the first time I’ve heard these lyrics to a song. Finally, a different part of Aishes Chayil used. In the words of my wife, “it’s a very calming and soothing song”. Towards the end of the song, the choir quickly switches off with a very cool sounding violin. And of course, the song ends with another “crazy high Gerstner key”.

Baruch Hashem – (COLD) My wife and I feel like this song could be a background to some video game. This song can be most compared to previous YBC songs like “Yiru & Milayim Ziv”. I’m not a fan of the song, but you may be! There’s just not much to the song besides crazy electric guitar.

Derech Sheker – (HOT) Adon Olam, Hadrichayni, Al Hakol. Why mention these? It’s another one of those relaxing Yossi Newman compositions that stands out on each album. The star of this song is Akiva Elbogen. I love it when they use him as a soloist instead of a crazy background harmony. However, there’s one down side to this song. The part of the song after Elbogen’s solo is completely pointless and has nothing to do with the song. However, it doesn’t ruin the song. And Yehuda Turner’s ending to the song is quite cute!

Torah Tziva – (COLD) Think Kel Hahodaos from YBC 3 when you hear this song, only not as good. It’s fast paced and has too many words crammed into one part. Usually they save this style song for the last one on the album. I call it the “flop of the album” on each YBC album. I was never a fan of any final song on the YBC albums, but if you read on, my view has changed with this album.

Min Hameitzar – (MILD) On every YBC album, Eli Gerstner is featured and this is his song of choice on this album and may I add, Eli Gerstner sounds great on this song. He doesn’t overdo his shtick and sounds as good as he did on his Henei album. This song has terrific arrangements and it’s done by none other than renown musician Yisroel Lamm. There’s a very somber tone to this song in the refrain, but in the chorus the tune switches to a more uplifting note.

Simcha - (MILD) Oh no! The creepy laughing song! Every time we reach the laughing part my wife makes me turn it off, so I have no idea what the rest of the song after that part sounds like. This song is about making you happy, but it doesn’t do that for us; it makes us scared! No, but jokes aside, it’s a fun song if you can ignore the laughing. It’s their new “Booraich/Koo Moo”. In other words, I can see the choir juggling and dressing up for this song. Just beware of the creepy laugh!!!

Kah Ribon – (HOT) This is by far the best “final song” among the 4 YBC albums. If you listen closely, it has similarities in common with Menucha Vesimcha from Menucha. The mix of soloists is perfect & how befitting for the star of the album, YM Gerstner to finish the album with a classic “Gerstner, belt it out” part.

Final Score

HOT = 5

MILD = 3

COLD = 2

Final Verdict

Overall, this album is way better than YBC 3 and I can’t wait to hear these new songs in concert. Stop by you local Judaica store and pick up a copy if you can, because the Judaica store by me was sold out!

Yossi Fraenkel - Shira Besimcha

Crown Heights-based singer Yossi Fraenkel has released his first album "Shira Besimcha." It was co-produced by Shloimy Zeiger and the singer. he presents a preview audio clip.

Jewish singer Yossi Fraenkel has recently released his first CD "Shira Besimcha."

The Crown Heights-based performer announced earlier this year that he will perform for Shluchim events during 2009 for free.

“Chabad Houses and other charities face so many obstacles in the current economic crisis, with more people in need, and fewer donations pouring in,” Yossi explained.

“I want to give back to the Rebbe whose bracha and dollar accompanies me at every show, as well as all those who give to others.”

His magnanimous offer extends to all charities and nonprofit organizations who seek to enhance their events with professional vocal entertainment.

Organizations seeking to accept his generous offer should contact Yossi Fraenkel by visiting his website, www.jewishsinger.com.
Alternately, he can be reached at 917-677-4545.

New MBD Album - Kulam Ahuvim

MBD’s new CD will be out next week, in the meantime enjoy this clip featuring songs from his upcoming album. The CD features songs and arrangements by Yossi Green, MBD, Aaron Razel, Mona Rosenblum, Moshe Laufer and others. (Via JMR)

The ALL NEW Yochibriskman.com & Shwekey 5

Visit the ALL NEW yochibriskman.com by LevTec Media (Yitzchok Levine).
Also see some photos of Yochi Briskman's latest production (courtesy of LevTec Media). Yaakov Shwekey 5 - Ad Bli Dai. Available now from Mostlymusic.com

Two NEW albums! Shwekey 5 & YBC 4 - Audio Previews Included.

Sh’moy Shel Melech is guaranteed to keep The Yeshiva Boys Choir on the top of Jewish music charts as the world’s best. With all new compositions and music, this recording is nothing short of amazing! YBC 1 and 2 featured the Cleveland choir, YBC 3 featured the 5-Towns choir and YBC 4 features the Brooklyn choir. Every YBC album stepped it up a notch in sound and production and this one does the same. The song “Sh’moy” is the next “Kol Hamispalel”, “V’ohavta” & “Shabichi.” There’s also a new version of “Hamalach” on the album, which is definitely the runaway hit. (JewishJukeBox.com)

The CD will be available Monday!!

Pre-Order on MostlyMusic.com before Monday and save $2.

Shua Kessin Contest

Ever wanted to see a CD being recorded live? Well, next Monday, August 17th, you can! Shua Kessin is wrapping up his debut album and he wants you to come check it out. Here are the details.

Winner must be over 18, and be able to come next Monday evening to Williamsburgh where the CD is being recorded. We will also be having a photographer come and take pictures of that evening on the studio.

If you have any questions, or to enter in the contest, send us your name to contests@shuakessin.com.

Good luck and we hope to see you there!

http://www.shuakessin.com/?p=761

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Mi Adir - A JMDerech composition

I'm getting married and I'm so happy!

I composed this song for my kallah to be sung under the chuppah, which will hopefully be sung by my brothers.

I do all the vocals and it was recorded with GarageBand for mac and a cheap computer microphone. Nothing special, but I wanted to post it so everyone could share in the simcha with me!

(Special thanks to Moshe S. for his talented keyboard playing.)

Download them by clicking the Divshare logo on the music player.

Mi Adir

Mi Adir (Acapella)

Meydad Tasa & Aviad Gil - Vihee Sheomda (Acapella)

Aviad Gil & Meydad Tasa took ten minutes between recording vocals for Tasa's upcoming album, which will hit the shelves in the coming months, to record an acappela version of Yaakov Shwekey/Aaron Razel's "Vihee Sheomda"
(via Shlager)

Two NEW DVD's!! Journeys (Women only) & The Event

Zichron Shloime Refuah Fund proudly presents, JOURNEYS. A musical adventure for women and girls, based on the songs and music of Abie Rotenberg.

This incredible high quality production features songs like Pesach Blues, Yeshivisha Reid, Sfashkanaz, It Must Have Been a Miracle, It's Times to Say Good Shabbos, Yes, We've Got the Music, Ride the Train and MORE!!

This DVD is being distributed by Aderet Music and will be available at your local Judaica store or online at MostlyMusic.com later this week.


Sheya Mendlowitz and Aderet Music are proud to announce the upcoming release of "The Event."

This is a full recording of last years groundbreaking musical experience.

The concert features Lipa Schmeltzer, Surprise Guest MBD, Dedi, Abie Rotenberg, & Pirchei Choir by Eli Gerstner and Yossi Newman.

The Double CD and DVD also features special guest stars Acheinu (The Shapiro Brothers), Rabbi Baruch Chait, Sruly Willliger and Shloime Gertner.

The concert was orchestrated by Yisroel Lamm and was a musical tribute to Rabbi Eli Teitelbaum ZT"L.

Also featuring the entire all star cast in the video "The Life of a True Visionary" by Abie Rotenberg.

The Event on Double CD and DVD is available through Aderet Music and in Israel through Greentec.

Ari Goldwag's "Kah Riboin"

This song is so great, it deserves a place at every family's shabbos table. It's from Goldwag's Lishuascha Kivinu album which can be bought for a discounted price of $5.80 at Sameach Music's website.