Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Siman Tov by Shauly Waldner (Official Music Video)

  

Shauly Waldner presents his all new music video, Siman Tov, from the debut album Tov Hashem. This original music video brings out Simcha in a unique and fresh way.




Wednesday, August 08, 2012

Yoel Weiss - Esa Einai in stores

It’s not often an album is released featuring eleven songs, all composed by someone who isn’t even old enough to vote, but Esa Einai, due to be released shortly by Aderet Music, isn’t your typical album.

Featuring the vocals and compositions of fifteen year old Los Angeles yeshiva student Yoel Weiss, Esa Einai has been two and a half years in the making. It features a variety of musical styles, some more upbeat, some more heartfelt, but all written in Yoel’s unique trademark style.

Yoel displays an uncanny maturity as his songs run the gamut, ranging from the upbeat Mi Haish, originally written in part as a lullabye for Yoel’s baby sister, to the tranquil Asher Bara, composed in honor of an aunt’s wedding to No Goodbye, originally written as a tribute to Yoel’s grandparents who were making Aliyah at age ninety and then rededicated to the Holocaust generation.



The album, produced by Naftali Schnitzler, with arrangements by both Schnitzler and Ruli Ezrahi, began originally as a keepsake when Yoel recorded his first composition, V’Haya, a catchy tune that has become a family favorite. As Yoel continued composing, he continued recording his songs and in time, Yoel and his parents decided to put the songs together into an album.

In another unique twist, Sruly Meyer’s outstanding artwork was done with Chroma Depth technology, adding an extra exciting dimension to the graphics when viewed with the Chroma Depth 3D glasses that are included with the album.

“We tied the name of the album, Esa Einai, in with the unique artwork,” explained Yoel’s mother, Chani Weiss, who wrote the lyrics for the three English songs on the album. “When you put on the glasses, it takes 3D to a whole new level and the graphics are an activity on their own.”

Rounding out the album is choir work by Moishei Krausz and Shloime Kaufman with orchestration by some of Jewish music’s best including Yaron Gershovsky, Gal Gershovsky, Avi Avidani, Nachman Dryer, Larry Gee, Moishie Fried, Yossi Farkas and Shloime Cohen.

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Motzei Shabbos Nachamu A Walk Down Memory Lane with MBD


man-o-man productions presents A Walk Down MEMORY LANE with Mordechai Ben David
& The Freilach Band featuring the Shira Choir Motzei Shabbos Nachamu – August 4th, 2012 – 10:30pm at the Impreial Ballroom in the Raleigh Hotel 243 Heiden Rd, South Fallsburg, 
NY Tickets: $54, $36, $25 SEPARATE SEATING Online www.JewishTickets.com
 info & Group Rates (347) 598-1204

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Taussig Releases Vocal Version of Lashem Haaretz Umloah for the 3 Weeks!

Shoime Taussig, fresh off the release of his all new CD, has released a vocal version of the hit song, Lashem Haaretz Umloah. Choir & Mix By Moishe Kraus. Download it for free here. You can buy the new CD or Download at MostlyMusic.com

Nochi Krohn Releases A Capella Version of Banai

Almost a year ago the Nochi Krohn Band released the long awaited follow up to the critically acclaimed debut album “Ananim”. The new album entitled “Banai” was a robust album filled with life and raw emotion. ALL of the songs and arrangements are very musical and diverse. The album connected with people in more than just an entertaining way. The title track “Banai” featured special guest, R’ Yosef Karduner. This song was so special with a positive message that we needed Reb Yosef to convey it to the listener. Now as Tisha Bav approaches, is the perfect time to re-release the song as an A Capella single. The song speaks about Hashem talking to us telling us that every mitzvah and action counts, no matter how small. The new Bonai Vocal Version is available as a FREE download

Concert on the Lawn Featuring Weber, Lowy & Gestetner



This summer Wednesday August 15th the Heller Learning Center will be presenting the Ninth Annual Tom and Judy Raski nConcert on the Lawn.

The concert, will be hosted on the beautiful lawn of the home of Jeff and Sharona Weinberg at 960 Browers Point Branch in Woodmere. The evening will feature a special music performance by the Even Al Orchestra. There will be plenty of food and good spirit with a delectable Grand Buffet BBQ presented by Scott Fagan of Oasis Caterers.

Tuesday, July 03, 2012

Believers Official Music Video - By Moshe Hecht


Singer-songwriter Moshe Hecht just released his first music video, featuring the hit song “Believers” from his debut album “Heart is Alive.”
 
The video, directed by New York/Miami based filmmaker Ferrel Goldsmith of Yeoville Productions, features a young woman who is trying to return a lost item and ends up finding herself. “This video is all about the idea that faith is an inheritance passed down from generation to generation,” says Hecht. The video features the heartbeat of Moshe’s firstborn son while he was still in the womb, and is, in his words, “A reminder of our pure source.”

Moshe says he chose “Believers” for his first music video because, “It’s the one song that truly defines what I hope to convey through all of my music.”

Moshe is currently in his early stages of working on his follow-up album and, as always is on the lookout for some great inspiration. 




Monday, June 18, 2012

Relive the 11th Siyum Hashas!

An exciting and moving presentation, capturing the awe-inspiring moments of the 11th Siyum HaShas that emanated from Madison Square Garden, Continental Airlines Arena, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Toronto, Canada on March1, 2005/20 Adar I, 5765. This production, captured by more than 15 broadcast-quality cameras, and enhanced by musical and visual effects, was premiered at Agudath Israel's 83rd Anniversary Dinner at the New York Hilton, and has been made available due to popular demand. Available on a 5 CD-ROM SET or you can purchase the DVD featuring highlights from the event.



New York Boys Choir Releases Single: Kids of Courage By Yitzy Bald

New York Boys Choir, one of the freshest sounds on the Jewish music scene, under the guidance of renowned producer Yitzy Bald, join forces with Kids of Courage, the famed volunteer organization that turns the dreams of children with serious medical conditions into reality by providing them with medically supervised trips, weekends and other events.

The song, Kids of Courage, is an all new composition written by Yitzy Bald for this project and depicts the solidarity between the boys of NYBC with the amazing youngsters that are the Kids of Courage.  

“There are no words that could possibly express the importance of what this organization does,” said Yitzy Bald.  “New York Boys Choir is thrilled to play even a small part in helping Kids of Courage, by letting the world know the amazing things this organization does for these kids, giving them hope and helping them recapture the essence of what it means to be a kid .  We hope that our fans will join us and do whatever they can to help Kids of Courage in their all important work.”

Monday, June 11, 2012

Lipa "Hang Up The Phone" (Official Music Video)

In a futuristic take on his hit song Hang Up The Phone from his blockbuster album Leap of Faith, superstar Lipa Schmeltzer teams up with producer and director Danny Finkelman to tackle our generation's ever growing infatuation with gadgets head on, in a music video that is equal parts science fiction and practical advice for today's technologically obsessed society. In an almost other worldly dream, Lipa becomes one of a group of newly delivered high tech robots that come to life after hours at the Boro Park branch of the The Buzz, an appliance and housewares superstore. The robots' fascination with electronics is evident as they test out gadgets, both large and small, and dance their way through the store. Hang Up The Phone is an original Lipa composition and the sixth track on the newly released Leap of Faith album, with hard hitting lyrics in both English and Yiddish, written by Lipa. At just over six minutes long, the video offers a light hearted look at what we become when we spend more time interacting with our electronics than with our families and the people around us. A SparksNext Production, Finkelman and cinematographer Mauricio Arenas breathe life into Hang Up The Phone, creating a presentation that will inspire viewers to strike the necessary balance, enabling them to take advantage of today's technology in a responsible manner.






Produced by
Danny Finkelman

Directed by
Danny Finkelman
and Mauricio Arenas

Director of photography
Mauricio Arenas

Edited by
Michael Puro
Sean Sinderbrand

Choreography
Zvika Bornstein

Music production
Nir Graf and Baba Z. Buerger

Studio
Naftali Moshe Schnitzler

Special effects:
Filmdust studio -
Avrohom N. Kohn,
Tzvi Waldman

Simcha Squad Dancers: Menachem Stein Avi Warman Nathan Bell Mayer Singer Isaac Mizrachi Zevy Goldenberg Alex Weissman

Child actors / dancers: Dovid Moskovits Yechiel Jacobs Chezky Moskovits

Simon Luethi - AD
Lukas Bruchnik - Camera Operator
Tzvi Waldman - PA
Edimy Michel - PA
Eric Bejarano - Assistant Camera
Yosuke Hosoi - Gaffer
Gautam Kadian - Gaffer
Tony Voisin Set Photographer
Kelley Coleman - Make Up Artist
Shaun Gibson - Makeup Assistant:
Nicholas Behncke - Boom Operator
Alejandra Oyarce - Art Direction
Sandy Eller - Press release
Shea Kiss - Extra


Wednesday, June 06, 2012

בובה מייסעס - להקת הבובות היהודית Buba Myses - The jewish puppet band


Introducing the most exciting new Jewish rock puppet band "Buba Myses". The ensemble features four extremely gifted musicians who bring with them many years of collective stage performance experience. Although their music was energetic and powerful, the quartet felt that something special was missing; something that touched the heart, the mind and the neshama in one profound musical experience. After a long journey and endless searching they found the light and made teshuvah! "BUBA MYSES" has taken the rock music scene by storm, particularly the Jewish rock world, with its own unique interpretation and spirit. Their new album, combines original songs with new and incredible arrangements. You can see the "BUBA MYSES" performing in private and corporate events, spreading the joy inherent in their music and the unique message they bring to the world.

 Band members: Josh Friedman-singer (Vocals by Chanan Elias) Simon (Shimon) Shar'abi-guitar Yanky Board-keyboard Eli Cutz-drummer





Shloime Taussig 2: Full Audio Sampler



Three years after the release of his mega hit debut album Modim AnachnuShloime Taussig returns with his all-new “Taussig 2”, an album that delivers from the first track to the last, showcasing Taussig’s impressive vocal skills.
Taussig 2 includes twelve songs, with contributions from some of today’s best known composers including Yossi Green, Lipa Schmeltzer, Pinky Weber, Yitzy Waldner, Ruli Ezrachi, Eli Cohen and Motty Ilowitz. A bonus track, featuring all-new arrangements on Taussig’s extremely popular singleL’Hashem Haaretz Umloah composed by Yitzchok Fuchs, adds an extra shot of pizzazz to this long awaited album.
Produced by Yossi Tyberg and Gershy Moskovitz of TeeM Productions, the album features a wide array of musical styles and takes a very upbeat direction with a large selection of leibidig songs, including Sasson V’simcha, a fresh new chosson kallah song done in a samba style, Hecher, a pulsating, energetic Hebrew/Yiddish song; and S’iz Git, an uplifting Arabic/Yiddish hora.
Also on board for this exciting project are arrangers Ruvi Banet, Shua Fried, Mona Rosenblum, Ruli Ezrachi, Eli Lishinsky, Yitzy Berry and Eli Cohen. A childrens choir adds to the magic, as does choir work by Motty Ilowitz, Avrumi Berko, Chilu Pozen, the Yedidim and Mezamrim choirs, and several of the arrangers.
Shloime Taussig became a household name with the release of his debut album Modim Anachnu. While hit songs such as Mi Shemamin, Yehi Yehi and Hareini Mizamen made the album a success, it was the title track Modim Anachnu that literally propelled Taussig into the musical stratosphere. Already popular on the wedding scene, with the release of Modim Anachnu, Taussig instantly became a fixture on the broader Jewish music scene, appearing regularly at events and concerts, both locally and abroad.
The new album will iy”h hit stores by the end of this week and distributed by Aderet Music.

Friday, May 18, 2012

8th Day - All you got

8th Day is back! with The follow up to their smash hit Chasing Prophecy featuring Ya’alili is almost here. Their upcoming album is titled All You Got and will feature brand new tracks

The album has song titles like Didan and Mazel Tov as well as such titles as The Money Room and “Bounce”.


Thursday, May 17, 2012

Moshe Hecht to Perform at CitiFeild and Parade to Celebrate Israel with New Yorkers


Just seven months after the release of his debut album "Heart is Alive," Chassidic singer-songwriter Moshe Hecht will be performing in two New York events celebrating the Holy Land. 

When the New York Mets host "Celebrate Israel Night" on May 30th, Hecht and his band will be performing for scores of fans and Israel supporters in a pre-game jam. Then, on Sunday June 3rd, Hecht and his band will perform on the main float (hosted by event organizers JCRC - NY) at the Israeli Day Parade. 

"I'm humbled," says Hecht about being chosen to perform at these large-scale New York events,"Not only do we get to perform at CitiField and on a float of all things, we get to help our city celebrate and support Israel by simply doing what we love."

To purchase tickets to the game, go to Mets.com/Israel.
To sit together with friends and fans of Moshe email tickets@moshehecht.com

Eytan - Shir Lama’alot (Single Release)


Every so often a new name emerges onto the Jewish Music scene. Some hang around for a bit, while others make their way into a successful career.

There’s no doubt that Eytan will be amongst the latter.

 In just a short time, Eytan has already attracted the attention of some of Jewish Music’s greatest personalities, and now with the release of his brand new single “Shir Lama’alot” he’s sure to make waves the world over. After his huge success on Israeli radio with his hit duet song with Gad Elbaz "The Truth", Eytan went back into the studio to start working on his debut album. The album doesn't yet have an official release date, but he brings us another taste of what to anticipate. 

 The composition is a ballad, and brings out the emotion & clarity in this young talented artists’ voice. Eytan brings to us in this song his sense of original style that has rarely been touched in Jewish Music.

Friday, May 11, 2012

VIN: World Premiere Preview of Lipa’s Leap of Faith


Rockland County, NY - With the release of chasidic superstar/entertainer Lipa Schmeltzer’s new album just days away, Lipa is giving fans a small taste of what to expect when his new album, titled Leap of Faith, hits the stores in just over a week.

“This is just a short video preview,” Lipa told VIN News.  “But I wanted to give people a chance to hear a little bit of what I am hoping will be an unbelievable album.”

Continuing to blaze new trails in the Jewish music business, Lipa is turning Leap of Faith not only into a collector’s item but also into a giant raffle ticket.  Each copy of the CD will be personally autographed and hand numbered by Lipa.  The numbers on the album will be used for a raffle to be held several

weeks after the album release, with two winners being chosen:  one will win a guest appearance by Lipa at an upcoming simcha, while the other will receive one of Lipa’s trademark bekeshes, worn by the singer at several shows.

Lipa’s signature will appear not on the actual disc, which has yet to be printed, but on the accompanying booklet that will be in the CD case.

“I literally spend hours every night signing these albums,” Lipa told VIN News.  “I wanted people to think ‘How did Lipa have time to do this?’  I want people to know that the amount of time it took me to sign these albums seems endless, but it still doesn’t come close to the amount of time it takes for an artist to produce an album.”

Lipa admitted that he has devoted a considerable amount of time every night, not in the recording studio, but in his home signing albums as a way of giving something back to his fans.
“I think my hand is about to fall off,” admitted Lipa.  “But I wanted to show my appreciation to every single person who supports Jewish music and have an even more personal connection with my listeners.”

Lipa’s decision to personally autograph each album is just another innovative idea from the entertainer who is as well known for his out of the box thinking as he is for his colorful attire and ever changing glasses.

“Lipa always brings something unique to the table,” said Sruly Meyer, director of marketing and design at Aderet Music, distributor of the album.  “People love to have something special from an artist that they can actually hold in their hands.  What could be better than this?”

Wednesday, May 09, 2012

Matisyahu - Sunshine (NEW SONG)


Matisyahu has announced the details of his fourth studio album Spark Seeker, which drops July 17 via his own label Fallen Sparks Records. Produced by Kool Kojak the album features 13 tracks recorded in Los Angeles, New York and Israel. You can check out the first single, “Sunshine,”

New FREE Single: Sruly Green - Odan Olam

 For the very first time the new talented Chassidic singer Sruly Green is here to release his single  “Adon Olam”. 
 This amazing pop funky song was composed by Sruly himself
 with music arrangements done by Chesky Breuer a new star in the music arrangement field. 
 the Recording, mix, and master was done by the one and only Ian Freitor at The Playground  Studios.in staten island NY.


This single is something fresh and new to the Jewish music world!

 Download it for FREE!  listen and enjoy!

Thursday, May 03, 2012

A.K.A. PELLA V HAS ARRIVED!!!


Well Fans! It’s FINALLY HERE! By this evening ALL STORES on the East Coast will have the new album A.K.A. Pella V. You want details? What more can we say that hasn’t already been said. They do their own version of the worldwide craze “Ya’alili” highlighting in hilarious and typical “cutting edge” A.K.A.Pella fashion some of the more well known and laugh out loud differences within the cultures of Ashkenaz and Sefard. It has been said that for this song alone it would be worth it to buy the CD… but there so much here to talk about it’s difficult to cram it all in to this tiny little paragraph. Five of the songs on this non stop, “somebody pinch me, I can’t believe this is acappella!” feature medleys (containing more than 1 song), each one with a unique chap or twist that tie all the song together. For example, for the TGIF Medley II,(all songs dedicated to different parts of Shabbos), A.K.A Pella uses 4 of the hottest songs out there today that will completely transfix you once you hear the first series of “drum” and insanely rhythmic “guitar” beats. This song sucks you in and is so positively catchy it is addicting and we guarantee you will be listening to the entire song (and especially the aishes chayil portion of the song) again and again and again and again. With each track arguably better than the next you will be hard pressed to choose a favorite. And to add to the craziness, they have done something unprecedented on a Jewish music CD… outtakes! As well some hilarious bonus material that didn’t quite make it onto the album but that they still included for you to enjoy. So run not walk to your nearest Judaica/Music store/Website and grab your copy today! 

Shir Soul - "Salaam" (a cappella) Music Video


A child of the New York suburbs, David Ross began to cultivate his musical talents at an early age. While a student at Ardsley High School, David was the lead singer and guitarist in the Saw Mill River Band, a rock group he formed with three childhood friends. The band went on to record an album, David’s first, and he was forever hooked on music.

Having reconnected with his Jewish roots as a teenager, David sought to incorporate the soul and passion of his musical youth into his Jewish faith. Nearly 10 years later, his first solo album, entitled “The Power To Be”, realized that goal. Originally featured on the all-star compilation album Voices for Israel, benefiting victims of terror, “The Power To Be” has since appeared on radio, in concert and on DVD.

A fusion of heart-pounding backbeats and driving rhythms with soulful vocals and evocative lyrics, David's music is an eclectic mix of rock, pop & soul. His powerful new sound captivates and energizes audiences, reaching deep into the Jewish soul.
The music is dynamic; the message is compelling.

Having inspired audiences all over the world, from major US cities like New York, Miami, Detroit, LA and Chicago, to international destinations and exotic locations such as London, Aruba, Melbourne, Cancun and Jerusalem, David decided to start Shir Soul orchestra & singers in 2005 in order to bring his sound and style to a wider audience.

After completing a rigorous audition and rehearsal process, David assembled the talent for Shir Soul orchestra & singers, and the group has been performing ever since.