What's on your 3 weeks acapella iTunes playlist? Click on the picture to enlarge it and see what I'm listening to. For those of you who can't see it, my top 5 are:
Ari Goldwag - Ribono Six13 - Ki Liolam Chasdo Shloime Kaufman & A.K.A. Pela - Sunshine in the Rain Ari Goldwag - Ad Ana Bechiya A.K.A. Pela - Nar Hayisi
Download this free track of “Little David” from Gershon Veroba. Formerly titled "The Fight In The Man," it was, originally performed by The Megama Duo in 1982 on the album, G-D IS ALIVE AND WELL IN JERUSALEM.
No instruments were instrumental & no halachas were harmed in the making of this song.
Song Credits- A Town 6 Entertainment Production Performed by: Gershon Veroba Recorded at: Town 6 Studios, Far Rockaway, NY
Composed by Levine, Yess and Gotlieb @1982 CBS Records, LTD, Tel Aviv, Israel
Personally, I love Berry Weber's voice. Usually the chassidishe pronunciation of the words in the song bother me, but Weber has a fantastic (almost Yehuda! like) voice. Another amazing chassidishe talent to check out is Shloime Taussig who also recently released his debut album.
Download this free track of "Aheim" originally recorded on the debut album "Bezras Hashem Yisbarach" from Beri Weber.
This song contains no musical instruments and is intended for use during Sefirah and the 3 weeks. (Or the rest of the year!)
Berry Weber's debut album "Biezras Hashem Yisbarach" was a smash hit in my opinion. From the top notch to arrangements to the onslaught of fantastic composers to the gadlus of his "Goldwag" with a chassidshe twist of a voice. This album delivers on all levels. I didn't enjoy every song on this album, but unlike the majority of albums in the Jewish music industry, Weber gave me 14 songs to choose from. So many songs, such little time! This album is a must buy.
Shloime Kaufman's Avodas Tzedaka is crammed packed with sweet delight! This 11 track album has a song to fit the needs of any Jewish music listener (and then some...). Not only that, but guest starring with Kaufman are some of the top artists in the industry. Baruch Levine, Pruz, Abie, A.K.A. Pella & Dovid Gabay. And finally, the A T.I.M.E. organization which provides relief for infertility in the Jewish community receives the proceeds of thus album. It's a great feeling to get an amazing album for your buck and provide charity at the same time.
Yosef Chaim (Shwekey) has a solid voice. My only problem is, I keep comparing him to his brother Yaakov, which is unfair, but probably being done by most of the world. I compared this album to Shwekey's first album "Shomatti" and there's no comparison. Yaakov Shwekey has better compositions. It's not that Yosef Chaim's voice is bad, chas v'shalom. He has a terrific voice and I would love to hear him any day, but to me, the songs selection he chose for his debut album were not up to par with his brother's. I keep trying to not compare, but fail to do so. However, in no way am I saying you shouldn't buy this album. You may enjoy the compositions and music on this album and may enjoy Yosef Chaim's powerful voice as well. So give it a listen and decide for yourself! :)