Higayon B’Kinor – Jewish Music to Heal the Soul
These Jewish improvisations, or "meditations," are intended to have a therapeutic effect on the soul and the body, whether to accompany holistic treatments or simply to relax by.
Ranenu Tzaddikim – Songs of the Chassidic Masters
The foundation of the Chassidic movement is the concept of the Tzaddik, the leader of each particular group who elevates and inspires his followers to higher spiritual levels. Some were also great composers.
FREE Demo EP Download
To celebrate our simultaneous release of three albums, we’ve put together a demo EP containing tracks from each of the albums, as well as two bonus tracks and medleys from each album, for a...
Old Jewish Melodies of Russia & Ukraine
In this album, I've tried to reveal the timeless beauty of these creations, in a way that’s free of condescension and kitsch. I'm more interested in the feel of the melody than “historical accuracy,” but the style is hardly “modern.”
"The Jewish musical tradition is one of the greatest hidden treasures in the world"
Music you can believe in!
FREE Demo EP Download
To celebrate our simultaneous release of three albums, we’ve put together a demo EP containing tracks from each of the albums, as well as two bonus tracks and medleys from each album, for a total of 8 tracks. It’s all free, so just hop over to the download and get it now.
Old Jewish Melodies of Russia & Ukraine
Reb Shaya Demo – Old Jewish Songs of Russia & Ukraine by Reb Shaya
This is a reissue of a CD I released a few years ago as “A Taste of the Old Country.” The video demo has received to date almost 400,000 views and many positive comments (see below under “Reviews” tab). I polished it up and, although retaining much of the raw, rustic feel of the original, it’s technically a little more up to date.
Higayon B’Kinor – Jewish Music to Heal the Soul
Reb Shaya Higayon Album Demo by Reb Shaya
There is little question today of music’s healing qualities, and its direct effect on the health of living things. However you choose to interpret it, considerable research has been done on the effect of different types of music on the growth of plants, confirming that plants flourish when exposed to beautiful, calm music
Ranenu Tzaddikim – Songs of the Chassidic Masters
Reb Shaya Tzaddikim Album Demo by Reb Shaya
The foundation of the Chassidic movement is the concept of the Tzaddik, the leader of each particular group who elevates and inspires his followers to higher spiritual levels. Chassidus is also unique in its emphasis on music as a means of serving G-d.
What Is Jewish Music?
Since this is such a basic question, and it comes up in articles and interviews from time to time, I feel it’s important to write something about it here, although it’s discussed in much greater depth in my upcoming book. Anyway, here’s a short discussion, and hopefully you’ll choose to dig in deeper by getting the book (due summer 2012, G-d willing).
Recently, I heard an interview where a musician drew form the writings of the ethno-musicologist Idelson to define Jewish sounding music
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