It's been a while + Recent Releases

Life happens... Life does things that prevent you from doing the things you love and sometimes there's no excuse, sometimes I was just lazy. Whatever the reason is, I haven't posted in a while. I've been busy or lazy and I've mainly focused on writing reviews, one which will appear this week on JMR (Jewishmusicreport.com). Either way, I'm back! Not like I used to be, but I hope to get some more postings up.

In other news, here are the recent releases...

Shimon Craimer (Nashir Beyachad) -

This album sounds very different than the mainstream Jewish music album, which in my opinion is good. I plan to write a review on it, and to tell you the truth, I don't know if it's going to be me raving about how good it is, or my concerns with it (probably, because I haven't gotten the album yet).

Lipa Schmeltzer (Meimka DeLipa) -

I don't know what to think about this album, I've never been a huge fan of Lipa's music, mostly because of the language barrier (I can't speak or understand Yiddish), and subsequently, I can't sing these songs, because I can't get the words down. However, I can not deny Lipa's talent. He's like a bundle of energy and talent being released everywhere! 16 songs seems like too much and I've been told that it would have been better if they just cut out some songs and left you with 10-12 solid songs. I haven't bought this album yet, and I'm not sure if I will, but if someone wants to send me the album to review, by all means :). I will definitely give a real, unbiased review.

Aryeh Kunstler (Our Eyes Are On You) -

I actually bought this album and I can't get enough of it. Funny thing is, I'm not usually a fan of alternative Jewish music, but Kunstler's talent is undeniable. Look for my review coming soon on JMR. The album is due out May 31st, today!

Miami Boys Choir (Ultimate Miami) -

This is a good pickup for anyone who hasn't purchased the Miami albums over the years. I would have preferred Miami hits over the course of history, rather than Miami English songs. However, they still had some great English songs. I'm probably not going to buy this album, only because I already own the entire Miami Boys Choir collection, give or take a few. I can live without the digitally remastered versions.

There was also a chassidshe album by the Shira Choir (which includes Beri Weber), not exactly my genre, so I will likely not pick it up. Also, the Moshav Band released a new album, also not my genre, and I will not be picking it up. Sandy Shmuely released a new album as well, but it doesn't have enough songs on it for me for the $15 price. Also, it's not exactly to my taste as well. But I wanted to you to know that these albums are available and you may like them! Click on the links and have a listen.

See you later!

JMDerech.

New Lipa Song

I'm personally not a fan of Lipa, mostly because of the language barrier. I just don't understand yiddish. He is a great entertainer though! Here's a new song sung by him at a melava malka. It will be featured on his upcoming album.

On Motzei Shabbos during a Mekimi's Anual Volunteer Reunion event, Lipa Schmeltzer surprised the audience with a brand new song.
The song which is called "Ein Git Vort" will be on his upcoming album and was composed by Sholi Grossman from Monsey who has been a big help to Lipa throughout his previous albums.
The song in Yiddish, describes the power each and every one of us possess, the power of speech.
As people tend at times to forget or altogether underestimate the power of the tongue, we must be reminded the verbal power we each have. What one Git Vort can accomplish and Chulilia the harm one Shelcht Vort can do!
(via YouTube user Shiezoli & Gruntig!)

Got Lipa?

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.

Win two FREE tickets to a Motzei Shabbos Lipa Concert

Click the link below for more info!
(Via TheCoolJew)

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.

Hot Off The Press!

Straight off the JewishBroadcast Newsletter

Yaakov Shwekey

Yaakov Shwekey's 5th studio album is currently in the process, expect more details on this in our next newsletter.

Yossi Green's Shades of Green II

Yossi Green's Much Anticipated sequel to Shades of Green is now in production! As you know the first SOG had 24 songs presented in 12 different styles which besides expressing music in a new and very exciting way, was also a tremendous value.

Being that all the songs were composed by Yossi Green, the choices of songs on the CD were breathtaking! Here again on the new SOG INTENSIVE the songs will all be from the greatest hits of Jewish Music sung by the most successful performers through the years. This one will have an additional 26 songs of equal caliber as SOG I!!!

Songs that actually shaped our Chassidic Music culture and history. In addition there will be a new real contemporary English language BONUS song on the CD which will be done in the latest and most advanced way in the styles of The 8th Note, an album that won Yossi Green the award of Jewish Music ALBUM of the YEAR in 2008!!!

ALL NEW MBD!

Are you ready for a Return by the King of Jewish Music?? Mordechai Ben David will star in an all new studio album! More details to come in next newsletter.

The Event: The DVD

Expected by the end of the summer, the release of the biggest DVD of the biggest Jewish Music Concert in the history of Jewish Music. Lipa, MBD, Pirchei Boys Choir, DEDI, Rabbi Baruch Chait, Yisroel Williger, Acheinu, all star in THE EVENT: THE DVD.

A Brand new Podcast!

Get your mp3 players ready, a brand new show is about to be released! Dov Katz and Sruly Meyer will be starting up a brand new show titled, "The JMR Podcast", this will be the flagship show for The JewishMusicReport.com, and will be sponsored by MostlyMusic.com What's exciting about this new show is that it will feature music from ALL your favorite artists, including unsigned artists and songs from albums not yet in stores. You'll be able to expect concert information, contests to win cd's, interviews, news on projects still in the works and special segments from JewishMusicReport star reporter, Mendel Markel.

Click here to go to the Podcast page at JewishMusicReport.com. You can also email Dov and Sruly at dovandsruly@jewishmusicreport.com