Monday, January 28, 2013

Michoel Shnitzler Plays Piano: Video

Featuring Michoel Shnitzler on Keys With Isaac Honig "at a time" Shabaton Melava Malke.



Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Eli Shwebel w/ Ari Boiangiu Im Eshocheich

Eli Schwebel singing Lev Tahor's Im Eshckocheich with Ari Boiangiu on guitar.

Nicely done!

HT  TheCoolJew.com




Thursday, December 20, 2012

8th Day Jewish Music Video: Give it all you got

This is hands down one of the most impressive arrangements. Very tight orchestra and it will be sure to get you up and dancing!


Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Simcha Leiner- Jewish Music Video

Check out Simcha Leiner's Free single music video!

Song Composed & Arranged by Simcha Leiner
Recorded & Mixed at SL Studios and Roar Media
Music Performed by Simcha Leiner and Aryeh Kunstler
Directed & Produced by Yehuda Boltshauser & Co.
Filmed & Edited by DAStudio for Kuvien Cinematics
simchaleiner.com | kuvien.com | Photo Gallery: bit.ly/R8iAFe
Photography by Yehuda Boltshauser & Chaim Schvarcz / Kuvien
This song was composed during Operation Pillar of Defense - November 2012


 

Sunday, December 16, 2012

Guest Post on Yossele Rosenblatt

Guest post from Milken Music Archives:

Yossele Rosenblatt


 It's impossible to discuss the Golden Age of cantorial music without mentioning Yossele Rosenblatt, the great chazzan of the early 20th century. Rosenblatt not only inspired audiences throughout the world during his career as one of the foremost tenors of his day but his style, compositions and dominance of the era's Jewish liturgy continue to influence performers and interpretations of Jewish music until today. Recently Yossele Rosenblatt 's contribution to the world of Jewish music was featured in the Milken Music Archives, an organization created by Jewish philanthropist Lowell Milken which documents the American Jewish experience through the development of American Jewish music. Yossele Rosenblatt arrived in America in 1912, having already built up a reputation for his cantorial style in the Ukraine, Hungary, Germany and other centers of Eastern European Jewry. His immigration coincided with period in which millions of European Jews were fleeing persecution in their countries of origin and making new homes in the United States. Rosenblatt, strictly Orthodox, brought with him the familiar Ashkanazi liturgy and style of worship that the new Jewish immigrants remembered from their home countries. That, together with Rosenblatt's incredible voice, made him a sought-after performer for both synagogue services and hazzanut performances. Rosenblatt was a true performer who would allow his voice to break in the middle of an arrangement to convey the emotion of the experience. His techniques included cantillation in which he hit incredibly high notes at remarkably high speeds. His admirers were in awe of his structured, metered style and that style continues to greatly influenced the cantorial world to this day. Rosenblatt received offers to perform in the world's best opera houses but he refused because it would compromise his commitment to his Jewish principles. Rosenblatt said, on more than one occasion, that his voice was a gift from God and he would use it only in His service.

Friday, December 14, 2012

Maccabeats Performing Live on CBS

Hafachta Video: Rob Rosenberg Jam!

Edon Pinchot: YU Concert Video!

EDON Pinchot sings Miracle by Matisyahu at the 2012 Yeshiva University Chanukah concert . Edon was a semi-finalist on this season of America's Got Talent and though the video quality isn't great, the new arrangement of the song in what's become Edon's signature style is. (The sideways view is fixed after several seconds).
I think the sound quality overall is quite good and who knew Edon is the newest member of the Neshoma
orchestra? :)




Thursday, October 6, 2011

Yisroel Amar: Debut Single


YISROEL AMAR’s Single "Gam Zu LeTova” Available Starting Wednesday October 5th.
Electronic Pop Meets Rabbi’s Son with 12-year-old Singer-YISROEL AMAR
FLORIDA, (OCT 5) – YISROEL AMAR is due to release his highly anticipated debut Single Album on October 5th, 2011. After winning the Junior Jewish Star international singing competition earlier this year, 12 year-old, YISROEL AMAR spent the last few weeks recording "Gam Zu LeTova” in Ian Freitor’s Studio, The Playground NY. The debut single album features YISROEL’s vocals to an electronic pop track, composed by Yitzi Waldner and arranged by Ian Freitor, both award-winning singer-songwriter , composers and music producers.
The single and title track from the upcoming full album will be available for download on mostlymusic.com andwww.YisroelAmar.com. Free Samples of YISROEL’s single are also going to be distributed at select locations including Judaica outlets, around the country.
The full album will feature all new songs composed by Yitzy Waldner and Baruch Levine with arrangements by Ian Freitor . The full CD will be available in time for the Chanukah season. The CD will be distributed by Aderet Music and will be available for purchase on CD and Digital Download on MostlyMusic.com

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Avraham Fried and Lipa go to South America


Pearl Productions, NY - October 4th, 2011


Coming off of a fun filled summer season of spectacular Jewish music concerts all over the world, we are ready to open up the winter season! Here comes an electrifying tour with two of the undisputed legends of Jewish Music, Avraham Fried & Lipa Schmeltzer.


Both residing in NYC, they will be hitting up the shores of South America, accompanied by the extraordinary "Freilach Band" of NYC.


This will be a historic tour featuring two biggest names in Jewish music!  "We've been preparing for this for months now. We are extremely excited to put into place many of the exciting plans that will ensure the highest caliber concert during this tour."  says Yaron Levy, of Pearl Productions NY, producer of the concert. 


They will be performing a number shows around South America, for dates and locations stay tuned to your favorite Jewish music or news website.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

New MBD Album- Kisufim: Next Week!

For all the MBD fans there is a reason to celebrate.....next week!





Succos Concert: MBC, Yumi Lowy & Ari B!

Here is the advertisement for the latest big Succos Concert. I found it interesting that they are now promoting Ari Boiangiu. I guess names like Steve Bill or Yochi Briskman have gone stale and the new faces of great Jewish musicians that are popular are the ones you see on the latest youtube videos? Even more interesting is the dig to YBC that MBC only uses live performances and not pre-recorded vocals. It's an interesting way to set yourself apart from the pack.  Lastly is the venue of the concert. Are there budget constraints or are all the major concert halls taken? The Palace is certainly not the best place for a concert. It's a wedding hall or party room.  The acoustics will make things a bit tricky for the sound people as there is a decent amount of echo. Perhaps having a large crowd will absorb some of it but it will make listening from a far a bit interesting.



For the first time ever! A Simchas Yom Tov with Miami! Yerachmiel Begun and the Miami Boys Choir performing amazing new songs and dances from their latest smash album, Me Lashem Ailai, and other Miami Classics. 

Miami is the only authentic choir that continues to sing live in concert, with no pre-recorded choir vocals the audience hearing. And, you know you will be treated to a performance you can be sure will inspire and entertain you and your family with true torah values. 

Also starring singing sensation, Yumi Lowy, singing from hit hit debut album. 
And featuring great guitarist Ari Boiangiu with the Shirainu Orchestra.
Chol Hamoed Succos Tues. October 18, 2pm Separate Seating only.


Friday, September 23, 2011

Jewish Music Video: Ki Anu Amkekha


New single from PITOM with vocals by Yoshie Fruchter and the band (a departure from their previously all instrumental music). Text comes from high holiday liturgy and the arrangement is based on a hassidic version of the prayer.


The video intersperses live footage of the band with clips from early stop-motion animation genius Ladislaw Starewicz's films. The prayer "Ki Anu Amekha" deals with the human struggle with mortality and subservience to a greater power. Starewicz's creations, in parallel, seem to come alive with human emotion on film but cease to move without the magic of the camera.



Recorded and mixed by Jason LaFarge at Seizure's Palace


Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Midat Harachamim: Jewish Music Video

Just in time for Rosh Hashanah


Gafni - Midat Harachamim
Arranged  by the Moshe Laufer

Friday, September 2, 2011

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Abish Bordt at a wedding

From Regesh fame: Abish Brodt sings a wedding.

Friday, May 27, 2011

Monday, February 28, 2011

Eli & Avromi Schwebel singing "Memories"


Eli & Avromi Schwebel singing the song "memories". Awesome!



Friday, February 25, 2011

Dovid Gabay and Shlomo Simcha

Dovid Gabay and Shlomo Simcha, joined by the Achdus Choir & The Nafshenu Orchestra to sing at 5th Annual DANI Gala and Community Celebration. The show will take place at the Richmond HIll Centre for the Performing Arts. Celebrating our volunteer and DANI Young Adults. March 28th, 2011 at 8:00 PM

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

New Release: Purim: Michoel Pruzansky 3 !


It has been three and a half years since the release of Michoel Pruzansky’s hit album Pruzbul  and at long last, his long awaited third album is due to hit store shelves in time for Purim.  Appropriately titled MP3, the album contains ten songs by some of the best composers in the Jewish music world including Yitzy Waldner, Yochanan Shapiro, Elie Schwab and a joint composition by Baruch Levine and Yitzy Bald.  Also on board are arrangers Yanky Briskman, Elie Laufer, Ilya Lishinsky, Ian Frietor, Ruli Ezrahi and Leib Yacov Rigler. Featuring a wide range of musical styles including discos and another moving English song, this album is sure to be a crowd pleaser.  Stay tuned for more details on this exciting album!