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.

Here's what to expect!

Lag Baomer is here and here's what to expect in the coming weeks/months!

Miami Ultimate (English collection) is due out.

Aryeh Kunstler - Our Eyes or Are On You - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zmr6An1W-e4

Shimon Craimer 2

Lipa's new album

Don't miss the concerts scattered around the U.S. today! I will... I have a wedding to attend. But there's gonna be music there!

Have fun!

Can we achieve the same?

Lag Baomer is almost here. Sunday for those of you who are out of touch. I have been doing a lot of listening to acapella over the course of s'fira so far and let me tell you, it gave me a real opportunity to listen to certain songs, mostly because the song selection isn't so huge for acapella. There's one song that really struck a chord and is beyond better than the average song out there in the JM industry.

That song is Sunshine in the Rain by Shloime Kauffman & A.K.A. Pella.

From the beginning until the end, this song sends tingles throughout your chest, warming you heart to its core. The harmonies; the "music"; the vocals; the everything; it just beats every acapella song out there and very possibly, every English song in JM. I know Journeys lovers will disagree, but this song has such emotion that I've never had any other song bring out before.

If you haven't picked up Shloime Kauffman's debut album yet, you're slightly drunk and definitely missing out. That and A.K.A. Pella Platinum are unbelievable. Both feature Sunshine in the Rain.

A.K.A. Pella Platinum

Shloime Kauffman - Avodas Tzedaka (Music)

Albums Coming Soon...

Shades of Green II - Yossi Green is back with another mix of his hit songs and possibly some new ones. (Summer Time)

Our Eyes Are On You - Aryeh Kunstler is finally here with a follow up album to his hit debut album. (Lag B'aomer Time)

Shimon Craimer - His 2nd album is almost here and it looks promising! Can't wait to hear what he has in store for us! (Lag B'aomer Time)

Journal Entry 3: Absence

I do apologize to my readers for my lack of posts, but let's face it... there's nothing to post about right now. Sure, I can post random videos and pictures like other blogs or sites, but why should you have to see them here too?

I want new material!

I don't want another picture of some random singer or a video of a chassunah filmed with a cheapy camera! Can you hear that? I want some news... Sadly, there's not much news happening.

I'm going to post 2 more free acapella songs soon, so look forward to that. Other than that, I'll be here scratching my sefira beard and playing A.K.A. Pella Platinum...

sigh...

2 Acapella songs from Ari Goldwag

Ari Goldwag has released on Aderet's website, mostlymusic.com, 2 songs for a dollar each.

The first song is the hit song Ogil from Sheves Achim, with the original vocals, with some backup acapella by Goldwag as a substitute for the music.

The second song is Goldwag and his son Moshe Dov singing Aleinu, a song from his Lishuascha Kivinu album.

Check em out!

Acapella Playlist Returns

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I had to revamp my playlist with updated songs from last years playlist. I want to know what you have on your playlist. Leave it in a message in the comments section. :)