It is an album that continues where Sheves Achim left off. (Look out for Sheves Achim volume 2 in the future!) The album features six child vocalists - Moshe Bell, Yair Frohlich, Moshe Dov Goldwag, Shlomo Lipman, Zev and Baruch Sheff. It contains twelve songs, two in English. It is the culmination of a production that stretched for over a year. I composed 11 out of the 12 songs, with the twelfth song being a classic Shlomo Carlebach song. It is my hope that you will find inspiration in the music, and that it will bring you to heightened levels of closeness to Hashem. Biezras Hashem, the album should be in stores before Chanukah.
THIS IS THE ONE! A STAGE, DANCE AND LIGHTING PHENOMENON! Yerachmiel Begun brings us the DVD of the ALL-NEW MIAMI EXPERIENCE - MIAMI YAVOH. Coming off the very popular YAVOH album, this DVD is easily the BEST MIAMI DVD EVER, and possibly, the best concert DVD ever on the Jewish market. Shot in HD with a 10 camera team, it beautifully captures the amazing new MIAMI performance that has become the talk of Jewish music. MIAMI roams the stage with their new technological advance microphone system. MIAMI'S superior vocals, performance and ground breaking choreography and dance are second to none. Enhanced by a startling Lighting show, MIAMI YAVOH is an exhilarating visual experience; a DVD that will take your breath away. The DVD also includes 4 amazing bonus features; including 2 new music videos, an interview with choir members, and for the first time, a full length commentary on the entire dvd. Running time 2 1/2 hours.
This will be the DVD that will set the bar for other Music show DVD's. Order your copy now - THIS IS THE ONE! For Chanukah and Beyond.
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HASC is proud to present the 22nd Annual A Time for Music music celebration available on Double CD and DVD. This is a professional recording of last years amazing sold out show. Starring Yaakov Shwekey, Yehuda Green, Dovid Gabay, Baruch Levine and Chazzan Yitzhok Meir Helfgot. This concert also featured a special appearance by Abie Rotenberg with a brand new song. Mi Keamcha Yisroel. This CD/DVD will be in stores in the next 2 weeks.
I've got to say, they are pretty impressive. I'm not usually a fan of alternative Jewish music, but these guys have amazing vocals and harmonies. Like secular music, the songs are shorter, which is nice because I often think Jewish songs go on forever. Give it a listen, I am.
Yaakov Chesed is back with their new album "The Passage." Fans of the bands previous album, "Rise Above," will most certainly enjoy many of the tracks on the new CD, especially songs "All I Ask" and "Tzamah," which display a similar rock spirituality to the bands huge hit, "Shema Yisroel." Not wishing to diverge from their sound too much, the band certainly keeps to their musical style but also adds new depths on "The Passage." All band members were involved with the vocals, and this album features some choir arrangements - a first from Yaakov Chesed. There are also more strings than on "Rise Above," no horns, and some tracks were given more of a pop twist- the catchy track "Now I Know" sounds like something Avril Lavigne and Netasha Bedingfield might make if they were frum Jews. There are also some soft and soothing ballads such as "Mi Bon Siach" and the sweeping "Eishes Chayil." "The Passage" is a huge leap forward for Yaakov Chesed and the CD will become a must-have for anyone who enjoys Jewish rock.
Be Heimish is a song that was recorded to raise funds for Chai Lifeline. Feel free to Download and please Donate (Suggested Donation $18 but every dollar counts). Thank You and Enjoy!!
I know it is on everyone else's blogs, but he deserves to be. What he did, flying to Mumbai to sing in memorial of those who were lost was a great chessed.
Here are some photos and video of Benny singing at a memorial at the Knesset Eliyahu Synagogue in Mumbai. Benny will be singing tomorrow morning at 9 AM at the Nariman House where the Chabad center was at the time of the terrible attacks one year ago. Go to Chabad.org/Mumbai to watch tomorrow events webcast live online.
Most of us yidden don't have the money to go to a bunch of concerts so we have to choose wisely. Baruch Hashem, there's an obvious choice on which concert to attend. You want superstars that are more than just good performers, that are actually good singers? What I am saying is, music is about the sound. If you, chas v'shalom couldn't see and could only hear, you go to the concert with the best voices and that is most pleasant on the ears. For that reason, I choose the Shwekey concert. Shwekey, Baruch Levine and Abie? What could go wrong with that? Yes, I know the MBD concert looks promising, however it's on a motzei shabbos. Many of us go away to relatives, in-laws, or whatever for shabbos Chanukah. We may be in hicktown (because everyone's spouse is from a hicktown!) while the show is in NY. There's no way we're rushing back home for a concert at 8:30PM. Too much driving in Brooklyn traffic and then waiting in line and then driving some more and then having MBD's Kulam Ahuvim stuck in your head while you're trying to fall asleep in bed. Not gonna happen! I'd rather come home on Sunday from my relatives, this way I can spend quality family bonding time with them motzei shabbos, and be back for an amazing Shwekey concert! Now if only I could get the Shwekey people to pay me for advertising for them... Just kidding! Seriously, think about it, this concert is going to rock! Nu Nu Nu Nu!
He's everywhere. From Chicago to New York to Brazil!! in a matter of days, to HASC the following month. Not to mention he was in Freid mit Lipa and The Event this past year. Watch, he probably has a new album coming out soon as well. Whether or not you enjoy Lipa's style, looks like you're going to be hearing a lot of him.
For questions or to send all entries, email jmderech@gmail.com Entries due by the last night of Chanukah - December 19th.
NOTE for Beginners: Download the Audacity program here and import the Window In Heaven music into audacity and start recording your voice over it!
Lyrics: Early days of younger years, Full of childrens' joys and fears, Whether school or home, always felt alone, In a way, what's a child to do?
Days and months went rushing by, Bar Mitzvah in a suit and tie, And my loss still there, much too deep to share, In a way, what's a child to do?
But I know, you were there the whole time, Looking down, from a window in heaven, And your touch, like the gentlest breeze, Saying, I will remember you son
Even though you could not shake my hand, You looked down from a window in heaven, And your touch, like the whisper of wings, Saying, I will be there for you son, in a way
Milestones of life flew by, Couldn't help but wonder why, You had to go away, I never heard you say, "oh my son", What's a child to do?
At the Chupa we stood as one, Being watched by everyone, And the tears that flow, both joy and sorrow, For the One, who's not here with me now
But I know, you were there the whole time, Through each step you were guiding me forward, And your touch, like a breath of fresh air, Saying, I'll always love you my son
Even though you could not walk me down, I could tell you were standing beside me, And your touch, like the wisdom of old, Saying, I am so proud of you son, in a way
Now I hold him tenderly, My baby son, for all to see, I am overcome, by my actions done, today What's a child to do?
My son will bear your name with pride, Holding Zeide's torch inside, And the part of me, which was so empty, Is now full, as I reach out to you
And I know you were there the whole time, Looking down, from your place in Shomayim, And your touch, like a magical spell, Is embracing me tightly right now
Even though he was not on your knees, You were here, on a visit from heaven, And your touch, like the sweetest of wine; saying There'll always be, a part of me, in you my son
Designed it myself :) What do you guys think? I did a road in the background. Makes more sense with the name Derech. And a little 3d guitar. If anyone needs video editing or graphics made, let me know. I'm looking for more work :)
Baruch Hashem, I have been working hard to complete the new music album that I have produced, entitled Sheves Chaverim. It is an album that continues where Sheves Achim left off. (Look out for Sheves Achim volume 2 in the future!) The album features six child vocalists - Moshe Bell, Yair Frohlich, Moshe Dov Goldwag, Shlomo Lipman, Zev and Baruch Sheff. It contains twelve songs, two in English. It is the culmination of a production that stretched for over a year. I composed 11 out of the 12 songs, with the twelfth song being a classic Shlomo Carlebach song. It is my hope that you will find inspiration in the music, and that it will bring you to heightened levels of closeness to Hashem. Be'H, the album should be in stores before Chanukah. The CD will be available through Aderet Music and will be available for download (with full PDF)through MostlyMusic.com
The vocals are clearer and it's a bit different than the previous recording. I composed this song for my chassunah and sang it to my wife during the reception.
P.S. If anyone wants to help me get some real professional music recorded in a studio, let me know ;)
Are you or someone you know getting married? Need help finding the perfect orchestra for the right price? I'll be glad to help, just email me at jmderech@gmail.com. B'H, I know lots of orchestras and have the contacts, let me be your middle man and make your simcha easier :)
December 12th: In New York featuring the Yitzy Bald Boys Choir, Shloime Dachs & Yehuda Green December 14th: In Chicago Featuring Lipa, Shea Rubenstein & Shua Kessin
I was skimming through facebook and found that Ari Goldwag posted something on his blog Geulah Perspectives about Sheves Chaveirim. Lo and behold! It's a sampler for the new album! Looks like one of the songs he has the kids singing is "Finally Here" a song he previously recorded with his vocals. The sampler sounds great and I'll preview the album art as soon as it's released, b'h!
Here's an excerpt from his blog.
So, you may have noticed that I have been somewhat absent over the last few weeks. Baruch Hashem, I have been working hard to complete the new music album that I have produced, entitled Sheves Chaverim. It is an album that continues where Sheves Achim left off. (Look out for Sheves Achim volume 2 in the future!) The album features six child vocalists - Moshe Bell, Yair Frohlich, Moshe Dov Goldwag, Shlomo Lipman, Zev and Baruch Sheff. It contains twelve songs, two in English. It is the culmination of a production that stretched for over a year. I composed 11 out of the 12 songs, with the twelfth song being a classic Shlomo Carlebach song. It is my hope that you will find inspiration in the music, and that it will bring you to heightened levels of closeness to Hashem. Be'H, the album should be in stores before Chanukah.
Click on the above banner to get it! This album is beyond good. I had a chance to listen to it once through and I'm very impressed. Review coming out soon G-d willing!
