Ancient Echoes - Music from the time of Jesus and Jerusalem's Second Temple

Track Listings

1. Ashir shirim (I Will Sing Songs to God) - Wedding Song

2. Rannanu (Sing with Joy) - Chant from the Dead Sea Scrolls

3. Abwoon (O Father-Mother of the Cosmos) - The Aramaic Lord's Prayer

4. Arabian Dance - Instrumental

5. Song of Seikilos - 1st Century Greek song

6. Tubwayhun l'ahbvday sh'lama (Blessed are the Peacemakers)

7. Sounding of the Shofar & Shema Israel (Hear, O Israel)

8. Bircath Cohenim (The Priestly Blessing)

9. Wa y'daber Elohim (And God Spoke) - The Ten Commandments

10. Tubwayhun layleyn d'khafnin w'tseyn (Blessed Are Those Who Hunger & Thirst)

11. Ze Eli meode (This Is My Supreme God) - Wedding Song

12. Tubwayhun l'miskeneh'eh b'ruh (Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit)

13. Psalm 114: B'tseth Israel (When Israel Went Forth From Egypt)

14. Tubwayhun l'bwileh (Blessed Are They That Mourn)

15. Abwoon - Spoken Prayer

16. Bircath Cohenim – Reprise

Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
The San Antonio Vocal Arts Ensemble (SAVAE) is a renowned choral and instrumental group dedicated to exploring the origins of ancient music. They have appeared on National Public Radio's Performance Today several times between their numerous U.S. tours. Their previous recordings of Aztec and Nahua music have received rave reviews, including Guadalupe: Virgen de los Indios, featured on National Public Radio's Weekend Edition.

Product Description
The San Antonio Vocal Arts Ensemble (SAVAE) invites people from different faiths to celebrate their various religious roots with the gift of song. The Ancient Echoes CD features recreations of music from the time of Jesus and Jerusalem's Second Temple, which makes it the perfect gift for people of all denominations. Composed after years of intense study, Ancient Echoes draws from Jewish and Christian sources and Islamic influences to create a collection of spiritual and emotive choral and instrumental pieces.

SAVAE takes a landmark step toward recreating ancient music of the Holy Land - including original prayers of Jesus, sung in his native Aramaic language, sacred Levitical music from Jerusalem's Second Temple, and Essene chant from the Dead Sea Scrolls. A vibrant culture that was enriched by contact with distant lands connected along caravan routes is recaptured here, as SAVAE's voices ring out above the driving pulse of Middle Eastern rhythms to harmonize with ancient instruments. In this musical remembrance, Judaic and Christian scripture offer the listener renewed inspiration.

Ancient Echoes - Music from the time of Jesus and Jerusalem's Second Temple,San Antonio Vocal Arts Ensemble,SAVAE

Ancient Echoes - Music from the time of Jesus and Jerusalem's Second Temple

Average customer rating:

A Rare Find!

Ancient Echoes - Music from the time of Jesus and Jerusalem's Second Temple

Interesting

Hauntingly beautiful - Joyously inspiring - Amazingly authentic

YUCK! if you're looking for REAL Jewish music this is NOT it.

Ancient Echoes - Music from the time of Jesus and Jerusalem's Second Temple
San Antonio Vocal Arts Ensemble , and SAVAE
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | New Age | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B00006SKPY
Release Date: 2002-11-05

Tracks:

Ashir shirim (I Will Sing Songs to God) - Wedding Song
Rannanu (Sing with Joy) - Chant from the Dead Sea Scrolls
Abwoon (O Father-Mother of the Cosmos) - The Aramaic Lord's Prayer
Arabian Dance - Instrumental
Song of Seikilos - 1st Century Greek song
Tubwayhun l'ahbvday sh'lama (Blessed are the Peacemakers)
Sounding of the Shofar & Shema Israel (Hear, O Israel)
Bircath Cohenim (The Priestly Blessing)
Wa y'daber Elohim (And God Spoke) - The Ten Commandments
Tubwayhun layleyn d'khafnin w'tseyn (Blessed Are Those Who Hunger & Thirst)
Ze Eli meode (This Is My Supreme God) - Wedding Song
Tubwayhun l'miskeneh'eh b'ruh (Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit)
Psalm 114: B'tseth Israel (When Israel Went Forth From Egypt)
Tubwayhun l'bwileh (Blessed Are They That Mourn)
Abwoon - Spoken Prayer
Bircath Cohenim Reprise

Album Description

The San Antonio Vocal Arts Ensemble (SAVAE) invites people from different faiths to celebrate their various religious roots with the gift of song. The Ancient Echoes CD features recreations of music from the time of Jesus and Jerusalem's Second Temple, which makes it the perfect gift for people of all denominations. Composed after years of intense study, Ancient Echoes draws from Jewish and Christian sources and Islamic influences to create a collection of spiritual and emotive choral and instrumental pieces.

Customer Reviews:

A Rare Find!.......2007-05-07

I have searched all over (even in the Holy Land) for a rendition of ancient Middle Eastern music, and I think I have finally found exactly what I was looking for. The melodies are haunting and inspiring and seem to be authentic. I plan to use this music for personal reflection time as well as for presentations about the Bible - both Old and New Testaments. I heartily recommend this CD.

Ancient Echoes - Music from the time of Jesus and Jerusalem's Second Temple.......2007-01-22

I decided I don't enjoy this type of music.

Interesting.......2006-11-10

Although it may lack authenticity on some levels, yet I have to say I enjoy the music, and my 5th/6th music history class REALLY enjoyed it. It does give them a taste of music from another time, and help them realize that 21st century praise and worship music is not all there is.

Hauntingly beautiful - Joyously inspiring - Amazingly authentic.......2006-03-12

I've been doing research on life in Biblical times, particularly the time of Christ, and came across a review of this CD on the web. I was skeptical that it could live up to the praise in the review, but ordered anyway. As a musician, I was impressed with the authentic use of period instruments and how well the music captures the culture and time. As a writer, I was inspired to continue researching the men and women who spoke these languages and heard this music. And finally, I was amazed at the beauty of the music and how well the composers have captured the text. If you love scripture, world music, or Jewish history you will love SAVAE's Ancient Echoes.

Lisa Van Allen, PhD
Author, Teacher, Worship Leader

YUCK! if you're looking for REAL Jewish music this is NOT it........2006-03-11

This is a vocal arts ensemble's interpretation of Jewish traditional music. It is NOT the traditional music of the the time of Jesus or Jerusalem's temple. It doesn't sound authentic or real at all so if that is what you were looking for, like I was, you will be disappointed.

The male singers do a better job of using traditional vocal styles to sing but the female singers just cannot seem to shed their operatic voices and it completely ruins the effect of the song. Jewish singers use a certain style of voice that gives the music that unique sound. You simply cannot sing it in operatic or choral style and have it sound at all good.

It isn't Jewish music but if you want to listen to some amazing ethnic music try Savina Yannatou's Mediterranea for some traditional mediterranean music that is so good it will give you goosebumps.

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