The World of Klezmer

Disc: 1

1. Chosn Kalle Mazzeltov

2. Mazzel

3. Joseph! Joseph!

4. Leena from Palesteena

5. Sharad

6. Der Rebbe Elimelech

7. Tayere Mai Kele

8. And the Angels Sing

9. Doina & Dance

10. Vos du Vilst

See all 16 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Salotants

2. Sheyn VI Di Levone

3. Tumbalalayka

4. Chadesh Yamenu

5. Tsena Tsena

6. Mayim

7. Di Grine Kuzine

8. Broyges Bulgar

9. Bay Chassidim

10. Zia Gezunt

See all 16 tracks on this disc

The World of Klezmer,Various Artists,Rainbow,Int'l & World Music,Jewish: Trad. & Klezmer,Pop,World Beat Collections

Average customer rating: open your ears winning combo Awesome CD! beautiful Woody would be dancing the hora!!

Wonder Wheel The Klezmatics Manufacturer: Jmg / Jewish Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Jewish & Yiddish Music | Folk | Styles | Music Klezmer | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Woody Guthrie's Happy Joyous Hanukkah Jews With Horns Rhythm & Jews Brother Moses Smote the Water The Devil You Know ASIN: B000G6BLLA Release Date: 2006-07-25

Tracks:

1. Come When I Call You
2. Mermaid's Avenue
3. Headdy Down
4. Gonna Get Through This World
5. Pass Away
6. Holy Ground
7. Goin' Away To Sea
8. From Here On In
9. Wheel Of Life
10. Condorbird
11. Orange Blossom Ring
12. Heaven

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At first glance, the wedding of newly discovered lyrics by Okie folk legend Woody Guthrie to melodies by the Klezmatics--a band that blends the sounds and images of Yiddish culture with world music and American traditions--seems incongruous, at best. But there is method in the madness of executive producer and Woody's daughter, Nora Guthrie. In the 1940s, the Guthries family lived in the heavily Jewish borough of Brooklyn, where their visitors included not only such activist pals as Pete Seeger, but Yiddish poet Aliza Greenblatt--Guthrie's mother-in-law--who shared his devotion to message and idealism. The troubadour's dusted-off words, particularly on "Mermaid Avenue," show his constant awareness and appreciation of Jewish culture, as well as his predictable fixation with the fleetingness of life in a time of war ("Pass Away," "Goin' Away to Sea"). Yet there is a new gentleness and renewed love of poetry in many of these pieces, especially in the closing song, "Heaven," which reflects Guthrie's continuing social consciousness, i.e., labor struggles and the homeless. The Klezmatics, on their first English-language album, push Woody's folkie form into the 21st century, with melodies built around Middle Eastern or Slavic frameworks--put to best use on the delicate lullaby "Heddy Down" and the affirming "Wheel of Life." --Alanna Nash

Album Description

The story of Wonder Wheel is a glorious tale of happenstance and discovery, populated by luminaries from different worlds and different eras.

In the pantheon: American folk icon Woody Guthrie and world music superstars the Klezmatics, Woody's daughter, Nora Guthrie, maestro Itzhak Perlman—whose chance meeting with Nora helped plant the seed for the project, Celtic vocalist Susan McKeown, and producers GoodandEvil (Sex Mob, Elysian Fields, Felix Da Housecat).

These Coney Island-wrought lyrics add a less-known urban dimension to a man seen as the avatar of dust- bowl ballads. But, like thousands of his songs, they were left unrecorded, their music forgotten.

The result, seven years in the making, is Wonder Wheel—a record Nora describes as "Just as my father would have wanted." The album reflects Woody's political stance and social agenda into a larger, global mirror, and brings a 20th century American figurehead to a 21st-century audience. Woody's lyrics—set to music that's filled with Eastern European, klezmer, Latin, Celtic, Afro-Caribbean and folk flavors—take on a universal life of their own. As GoodandEvil's Danny Blume notes, the music is "an intense combination of the familiar and the exotic. But above all, it's completely natural, all-encompassing, and intensely human."

Customer Reviews:

open your ears.......2007-04-01

Interesting blend of Klezmer and a country approach.
I feel Woody would be very happy.

winning combo.......2007-03-26

The combination of Woody Guthrie's words and the Klezmatics' music makes for a cd that is being heard over and over again in our house.

Awesome CD!.......2007-03-23

We love this CD! We bought one from Lisa Gutkin, one of the members of the Klezmatics, at a local gig, and then proceeded to buy a bunch more on Amazon to give as gifts to our friends. The album is *genius* and just won a Grammy! Congratulations to the Klezmatics and to Nora Guthrie for enabling this project to happen!

beautiful.......2007-01-15

This album is absolutely incredible... it takes you on an amazing journey, and covers the range of human emotion. Plus, nominated for a grammy!

Woody would be dancing the hora!!.......2007-01-11

The Klezmatics have made a superb record here. I highly recommend this CD to anyone with an interest in Woody Guthrie's Jewish connections and inspirations. Fans of the Klezmatics will love it as well...

Average customer rating: Jewish Joni Mitchell Debbie Friedman fans need this CD

Songs of the Spirit: The Debbie Friedman Anthology Debbie Friedman Manufacturer: Jmg / Jewish Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Jewish & Yiddish Music | Folk | Styles | Music Klezmer | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: One People Shaarei Shabbat: Songs & Blessings For Your Jewish Home Live at Carnegie Hall- Double Album It's You Light These Lights ASIN: B000BO0LOK Release Date: 2005-11-15

Tracks:

1. LCha Dodi
2. Shma
3. VAhavta
4. Sing Unto G-d
5. Not by Might, Not By Power
6. Im Tirtzu
7. Laugh At All My Dreams
8. LDor Vador
9. Arise My Love
10. VShamRu
11. Ahavat Olam
12. Ani-Ma-Amin
13. Shir Hama-A lot
14. Kumi Lach
15. Oseh Shalom
16. And The Youth Shall See Visions
17. Hodu
18. Mi Chamocha
19. Miriams Song
20. LChi Lach
21. V Sham Ru
22. Mi Shebeirach
23. T Filat Hederech

Tracks:

1. The World of your Dreams
2. Birchot Havdallah
3. Modim
4. The Angels Blessing
5. Al Tastier (Dont Hide your face)
6. 23rd Psalm
7. You are the One
8. Asher Yatzar
9. Plant a Tree for Tu BShevat
10. The 613 Commandments
11. Halluyah
12. Kadish DRabanan
13. Build This World Together
14. Its You
15. Save A Life
16. Seasons Of The Moon
17. Alef Bet Song
18. The Water In The Well
19. Devorahs Song
20. The Latke Song
21. The Dreidel Song
22. Light These Lights

Album Description

The biggest traditional Jewish artist of all time is back! For those who know Debbie?s music, it has become a treasured part of their lives. Debbie has recorded over 19 albums, sold over 250,000 units and was originally influenced by the music of the 1960?s and 70?s- Peter Paul And Mary, Judy Collins and Joni Mitchell. Hallmark greeting cards designed and marketed over 12 holiday cards using Debbie?s inspired lyrics. Debbie?s 1996 Carnegie Hall performance celebrated the 25th anniversary of her distinguished career. Debbie has performed concerts in hundreds of cities throughout the USA, Canada, Europe and Israel.

Customer Reviews:

Jewish Joni Mitchell.......2007-05-27

I belong to the same Temple as Debbie, so maybe I'm biased but...my tastes run Beck/Radiohead/Tori Amos and ironically, she fits into that combination perfectly. This is a religious CD made for those of the Jewish persuasion, to be sure. It's perfect for either private time background music or as thoughtful meditations. Thank G-d Debbie is a Jew and chooses to use her gift to create soundtracks for us. She's a gift from G-d, to be sure. Yeah, ok, some of it is kinda MOR but it's only a few songs. `Miriam's Song' is the bestest, my favorite. Much love to ya, Debbie...

Debbie Friedman fans need this CD.......2006-10-09

I am waiting for Debbie Friedman's new CD to come out this month, but until then... I love this CD because it has all of your Debbie Friedman favorites and a few songs that you may not have known about, but will come to love. This anthology is great and very complete. Now... that new album, which is coming out has got to be Debbie's best. Did you go to the listen page for it? Awesome.

Average customer rating: Fasicnating but not PC Yiddish vaudeville Nothing Offensive Here! Great Collection

Jewface Various Artists Manufacturer: Reboot Stereophonic ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Jewish & Yiddish Music | Folk | Styles | Music Klezmer | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Stardust Lost: The Triumph, Tragedy, and Mishugas of the Yiddish Theater in America Lost Sounds: Blacks and the Birth of the Recording Industry 1891-1922 Actionable Offenses: Indecent Phonograph Recordings from the 1890s From Avenue A to Great White Way 1914-1950 Good For What Ails You: Music of the Medicine Shows 1926-1937 ASIN: B000J3Q0Y8 Release Date: 2006-11-14

Tracks:

1. Pittsburgh, PA.
2. My Yiddisha Mammy
3. Cohen Owes Me 97 Dollars
4. My Friends, Morris And Max
5. Marry A Yiddisher Boy
6. I'm A Yiddish Cowboy
7. Under The Matzos Tree
8. When Mose With His Nose Leads The Band
9. No Hot Water Way Up In The Bronx
10. Becky Is Back In Ballet
11. That's Yiddish Love
12. Nat'an
13. The Original Cohans
14. Becky The Spanish Dancer
15. The Yiddisha Professor
16. Then I'd Be Satisfied With Life

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Where popular music is concerned, most immigrant populations begin by looking back toward their homelands before developing styles that reflect their own take on the slow, arduous process of assimilation. Eastern European Jewish musicians had especially rich traditions to draw upon, although in the old country, professional players were often treated like social pariahs. But this began to change in the New World; many vaudeville and big band tunes evolved from klezmer tunes and owe as much to long-ago shtetl weddings as Tin Pan Alley. The cover says it all: "Jewface" is a wry reference to "blackface," yet another form of ethnic minstrelsy that is presently regarded as unspeakably un-PC. Recorded as early as 1905 and rescued from fragile wax cylinders and 78-rpm recordings, the tunes collected here are chock-full of Yiddish-inflected dialect pieces (comedian Jackie Mason is a modern descendant). They are often crudely, raucously funny, if one can get past the now-repugnant stereotypes. These ditties, which must have cheered up thousands of lonely newcomers, are heard in understandably antique yet remarkably clear sound. All are well worth the price of admission but Irving Kaufman's "My Yiddisha Mammy," which probably inspired Al Jolson, and "Becky Is Back in the Ballet," recorded by Fanny Brice in 1922, are both falling-on-the-floor, boffo numbers--in more ways than one! --Christina Roden

Album Description

What did the dawn of American pop music sound like? The answer can be found on the new Reboot Stereophonic release Jewface, consisting of Jewish minstrel songs that took vaudeville stages by storm at the turn of the twentieth century. Composed by legendary tunesmiths like Irving Berlin and Gus Kahn, many of these songs made use of authentically Jewish musical motifs, fusing them with every Jewish stereotype under the sun. From "Under the Matzos Tree" to "I'm a Yiddish Cowboy," exploring the Jewface recordings reveals one of the dirty little secrets of American culture: some of the very first hit records were fiendishly catchy Jewish musical creations! All of these songs have been re mastered from cylinder recordings to create one of the most remarkable, and perhaps offensive, albums ever.

Customer Reviews:

Fasicnating but not PC.......2007-05-07

These classic performances might offend a few people, but they are a wonderful souvenir of an earlier time in America when ethic material of this type was commonplace.
And many of the performances are terrific.

Yiddish vaudeville.......2007-02-22

This album is exactly what it advertises itself to be: a compendium of songs and comedy routines featuring the stereotypical Jewish immigrant parodies popular in vaudeville before the 1930's. PC it ain't, but a necessary piece of theatre history it is. To listen to Fanny Brice singing "Becky Is Back In The Ballet" is worth the price.

Nothing Offensive Here!.......2007-01-28

Anyone who would be offended by Jewface is probably not Jewish at all! We have always had the ability to laugh at ourselves and this CD is nothing less than pure gold to the grand tradition of angst.

Enjoy

Ivan Joseph Goldberg
Miracle Mastering Studios L.L.C.
P.S. - The mastering from these old wax gems is a job well done!

Great Collection.......2007-01-16

This is a very entertaining collection of quirky old Jewish vaudeville-type songs. Yes, they sound scratchy, because a number of them were taken from really old (wax cylinders, even) recordings, but we like old radio stuff, so this didn't bother us. These were all pieces that we had never heard before, and we love them. Uncensored, self-effacing American Jewish humor. Cultural history in a jewelcase. What's not to like?

Average customer rating: Superb!

Haran Pharaoh's Daughter Manufacturer: Oyhoo Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Jewish & Yiddish Music | Folk | Styles | Music Klezmer | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Middle East | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Queen's Dominion Daddy's Pockets Out of the Reeds The Idan Raichel Project Falling Man: A Novel ASIN: B000PTYP1G Release Date: 2007-05-15

Tracks:

1. By Way Of Haran
2. Ka Ribon
3. Samai
4. Hagar
5. Enpesare
6. Ven Hermosa
7. Yona
8. Lev Tahor
9. Hashomer
10. Askinu

Album Description

"A gilt-edged masterpiece." -- Jewish Week

"Best Middle East Peace Plan." -- Village Voice

"I want more of this band, much more." -- Global Rhythm

"A sound both hypnotic and charged." -- Washington Post

"Fuses Middle Eastern and Jewish sounds with a dark, indie pop sensibility." -- All Music Guide

Following Matisyahu's dramatic crossover from the Jewish market into the secular world, the most popular female New York Jewish musical artist is ready to break out! Haran features catchy songs that blend a Middle Eastern sound with contemporary hooks and a folk/pop mentality. Easy to dance to, it works for all audiences. Blending a psychedelic sensibility and a pan-Mediterranean sensuality, Basya Schechter leads her band through swirling Hasidic chants, Mizrachi and Sephardi folk-rock, and spiritual stylings filtered through percussion, flute, strings, and electronica. Her sound has been cultivated by her Hasidic music background and a series of trips to the Middle East, Africa, Israel, Egypt, Central Africa, Turkey, Kurdistan, and Greece. She has recorded four albums: three with Pharaoh's Daughter and one instrumental exploration with Persian santur player Alan Kushan. Over the past two years, Schechter was the recipient of numerous compositional and project grants from the New York State Council of the Arts, American Composers Forum, and American Music Center.

Customer Reviews:

Superb! .......2007-05-18

This highly anticipated release lives every bit up to expectations, and then some. With help from producer Fred Rubens, the album showcases the band's signature innovative Middle Eastern sound with modern-day grit and attitude. To be sure, the force of this album rests firmly on the foundation of Shechter's exquisite compositions. Still, it is the incredible musicianship of the band that makes this nothing short of a masterpiece. In addition to the earnest vocals of leader Basya Schechter and her oud and saz playing, the album features stellar performances by core band members playing violin, bass, organ, recorders, accordian, drums, and percussion. Topping it all off are exciting guest performances including Alan Kushan on santur, Adam Levy (of Norah Jones' band) on guitar, and others. This music is exquisite but edgy, authentic but contemporary, and absolutely infectious. This is World Music at its best--intricate and nuanced, but utterly accessible, blending swirling, syncopated seas of polyrhythm with beautiful, singable melodies. Pharaoh's Daughter's scope may be compared to that of Béla Fleck, who also draws from a wide array of musical traditions and sounds. However, while Fleck's combinations can sometimes sound forced, these always seem to work perfectly. Highlights include a Celtic-infused "Kah Ribon" with santur, Jason Lindner's psychedelic organ over Schecter's oud on "By Way of Haran," Levy's haunting guitar on the gripping "Hagar," and the rich, sensuous violin of Meg Okura on "Samai."

Average customer rating: A great collection of klezmer favorites! Best Klezmer album This was a fun C.D.

Itzhak Perlman - Live in the Fiddler's House Itzhak Perlman , Klezmatics , Andy Statman , Klezmer Conservatory Band , and Brave Old World Manufacturer: Angel Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Israel | Middle East | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: In the Fiddler's House Jews With Horns Rhythm & Jews The King of the Klezmer Clarinet Yiddish-American Klezmer Music 1925-1956 ASIN: B000002SMI Release Date: 1996-11-12

Tracks:

1. Bukovina 212
2. Lekho Neraneno
3. Doina Naftule
4. A Hora mit Branfn
5. Healthy Baby Girl Hora
6. Golem Tants
7. Honga Encore
8. Nigh
9. Bulgars-The Kiss
10. Meron Nign-In the Sukke
11. Sholom Aleykhem
12. Khaiterma
13. Andy's Ride
14. A Heymisher Bulga-Wedding Dance
15. Kale Bazetsn (Seating the Bride)-Khusidl (Khasidic Dance)
16. Fun Tashlikh
17. A Yingele fun Poyln (A Young Man from Poland)-Di Mame iz Gegangen in Mark Arayan (Mother went to the
18. Processional/Klezmer Suite-Ale Brider (We Are All Brothers)

Customer Reviews:

A great collection of klezmer favorites!.......2006-09-30

Premiere violinist Itzhak Perlman is joined live in concert by four premiere klezmer groups: Brave Old World, The Klezmatics, Andy Statman, and the Klezmer Conservatory Band. Vibrant, poignant and distinctly old-world, klezmer is the musical style that developed among Eastern European Jews. Featuring the soulful fire of violin, clarinet, accordion, mandolin and vocal leads, accompanied by cimbalom (a hammered-dulcimer), piano, drums. There are a few soulful slow tunes mixed in amongst the fiery dances, but most of the selections on "Live in the Fiddler's House" are fun and up tempo, full of the instrumental virtuosity one would expect both of this genre, and of a concert violinist of Itzhak Perlman caliber. Klezmer is some of the world's best good-time music, right up there with Irish jigs, Cajun two-steps and country banjo pickin'. But it's not all sweetness and light; inherent in the mournful, minor mode of this traditional music is blend of opposites--both the sorrow of persecution and defiant sense of fun-in-the-moment inherent of a culture displaced, trying to maintain its identity in an ever-changing and often hostile world. And therein lies klezmer's appeal to the soul. For more great Jewish music, try any of the separate releases by Brave Old World, The Klezmatics, Andy Statman and his band, and the Klezmer Conservatory Band. You might also enjoy "The Hidden Gate: Jewish Music Around the World," the traditional Sephardic music of the group Voice of the Turtle, and the unplugged world fusion of Basya Schechter and Pharoah's Daughter in "Out of the Reeds."

Best Klezmer album.......2004-11-16

To me, this is the best klezmer album I've ever listened to (and I have quite a few). And it's a live album. Although it's a kind of live version of "In the Fiddler's House", the repertoire is not the same (they only share one or two songs). The bands accompanying Itzhak Perlman are at their best (they are the best klezmer performers!). I prefer, personally, Andy Statman's clarinet and mandolin (Andy's Ride and Meron Nign/In the Sukke are my favorites); then there are great moments with Brave Old World (Doina Naftule and A Hora mit Branfn are beautiful pieces) and the Klezmatics, of course. The 12 minute finale is an absolute well crafted medley, under Klezmer Conservatory Band's leader, Hankus Netsky. I did'n want it to end.
I don't like at all the women voices of Klezmer Conservatory Band, although the instrumental pieces (like Khosidl) are amazing.
There is not a second in this album which is not top klezmer.

This was a fun C.D........1999-01-16

For people who are into Klezmer music this is the finest C.D.! For Klezmer music lovers, this is a masterpiece.

Average customer rating: Best of the Katz CDs the funniest album SUPPER Great Parodies of Famous Songs Non replaceable Mickey Katz

Greatest Shticks Mickey Katz Manufacturer: Koch Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Jewish & Yiddish Music | Folk | Styles | Music Klezmer | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Novelty Music | Comedic Music | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Comedic Music | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Borscht Riders in the Sky Simcha Time: Mickey Katz Plays Music for Weddings, Bar Mitzvahs and Brisses Now that Sounds Kosher The Barry Sisters - Their Greatest Yiddish Hits Music From The Yiddish Radio Project ASIN: B00004NKBX Release Date: 2000-04-11

Tracks:

1. Duvid Crockett
2. Knish Doctor
3. I'm A Schlemiel Of Fortune
4. Borscht Riders In The Sky
5. Old Black Smidgick
6. She'll Be Coming 'Round The Katzkills
7. Barber Of Schlemiel
8. Yiddish Mule Train
9. (How Much Is) That Pickle In The Window
10. Sixteen Tons
11. It's A Michaye In Hawaiye
12. Sound Off
13. Where Is My Pants?
14. Bagel Call Rag
15. The Poiple Kishke Eater
16. Geshray Of DeVilde Kotchke

Customer Reviews:

Best of the Katz CDs.......2007-07-08

I liked this CD the best since it had all the old timers from the LPs. Good sound and worth having.

the funniest album.......2007-05-12

every song is a masterpiece - and funny, funny, funny! the amazing thng is that the music is really good just by itself.

SUPPER.......2007-04-20

JA ... WORLD KLASS MUSICIANS... SUPPER JAZZ MUSICIAN---REAL JEWISH SOUND , NO PTIMITIVE KLEZ

Great Parodies of Famous Songs.......2005-08-26

If you have enjoyed the song parodies by others such as Homer and Jethro, Spike Jones, and Allan Sherman, and appreciate ethnic in-group humor, you'll certainly find the parodies by Mickey Katz a real delight. It's great that these songs from the days of vinyl have been reissued.

Non replaceable Mickey Katz.......2004-12-19

From my childhood on, I have reveled in the music of Mickey Katz. Originally issued as yiddish comedy records, the records, originally on 78's went into oblivion with the number of yiddish speakers. A few survived, and the best of them are on this release. Even if you have to listen with a yiddish english phrase book, or dictionary, it is worth the effort not to let this wonderful humor disappear.

Average customer rating: Most wonderful CD! Peaceful and soothing Jewish babies need to hear this

Lilah Tov (Good Night): Jewish Lullabies Various Artists Manufacturer: Jmg / Jewish Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Jewish & Yiddish Music | Folk | Styles | Music Klezmer | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Styles | Music Similar Items: Good Morning, Good Night: Jewish Children's Songs For Daytime & Bedtime From Generation To Generation: A Legacy Of Lullabies Amazing Songs for Amazing Jewish Kids Shalom Yeladim/Hello Children Shabbat Shalom! Jewish Children's Songs For Sabbath At Home ASIN: B000H30BWC Release Date: 2006-09-05

Tracks:

1. Mi Yimalel (Who Will Retell the Story)
2. Ein K'elokeinu (There is None Like Our G-d)
3. Ma'oz Tsur (Rock of Ages)
4. My Yiddishe Mama
5. Al Hanisim (Because of the Miracles)
6. Chad Gadya (A Small Goat)
7. Chag Yafe (Chanukah, Chanukah)
8. Eliyahu Hanavi (Elijah the Prophet)
9. Hinei Ma Tov (Here is What is Good)
10. Ma Nishtana (What is Different on this Night)
11. Oseh Shalom (Make Peace)
12. Donna Donna
13. Lilah Tov (Good Night)
14. Ma Nishtana - Reprise

Album Description

This collection of lullabies based on traditional Jewish music is truly a gem. It is filled with the spirit and beauty of these familiar songs, and yet transformed into a soothing contemporary journey into the land of dreams. Both listeners who know these songs and those who have never heard them before will be moved by the gentle simplicity of the instrumentation. Even more important, the CD is perfectly suited for playing at bedtime - peaceful and relaxing to a child's ears. The pleasingly hypnotic arrangements are a testament to producer Tor Hyams' eclectic background. He has succeeded in bringing the modern influences of pop music together with stately chamber music flourishes in a way that honors the traditional melodies of these timeless songs and prayers.

--David Scharff

Customer Reviews:

Most wonderful CD!.......2007-07-20

My family loves this CD! The traditional melodies are such a pleasure for us to listen to. My fourteen month old daughter also seems to adore it. I highly recommend this collection for anyone looking for Jewish music the whole family will enjoy.

Peaceful and soothing.......2006-11-14

My daughter (only half Jewish) is listening to this every night now. She loves it and is actually getting to sleep faster than ever. I don't know if that's because of the CD or not, but for the sake of this review, let's say it is. Either way, it is very calming and nice to the ears. Highly recommended.

Jewish babies need to hear this.......2006-09-26

Why not have you children mellow out to Jewish tunes? Early cultural imprinting? Inspiration for harried working parents... I can tell you... this beautiful CD works for me.

Average customer rating: Souful and beautiful. In the Fiddler's House Wow! Filled With Sprit! I love it!

In the Fiddler's House Itzhak Perlman Manufacturer: Angel Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music Jewish & Yiddish Music | Folk | Styles | Music Klezmer | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Israel | Middle East | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Itzhak Perlman - Live in the Fiddler's House Jews With Horns Songs of Our Fathers Rhythm & Jews Tradition: Itzhak Perlman Plays Popular Jewish Melodies ASIN: B000002SLV Release Date: 1995-11-21

Tracks:

1. Reb Itzik's Nign
2. Simkhes Toyre Time
3. Flatbush Waltz
4. Wedding Medley
5. Dybbuk Shers
6. Basarabye
7. Firn Di Mekhutornim Aheym
8. Tati Un Mama Tants
9. Fisherlid
10. Der Alter Bulgar
11. Ale Brider
12. Honga
13. Doyna & Skotshna
14. Der Heyser Bulgar
15. Di Gayster

Amazon.com

In his introductory note to this CD, Itzhak Perlman informs us that, more than anything else he has recorded, this is truly his own music--"what you might hear if you came to my house and I decided to jam with some friends." And jam he does--with some very talented friends indeed. Klezmer music, which combines the folk and religious music of Yiddish-speaking cultures with various musical traditions of countries such as Russia, Turkey, and Greece, is unusual territory for a major label and a superstar artist, but here the combination works perfectly. Perlman, who normally is the star of his recordings, just blends into the whole celebration. The playing of violin, accordion, mandolin, clarinet, and other instruments is stylish, infectious, and at times virtuosic. Strangely, the sound lacks openness, inhibiting the characteristically vibrant timbres of these instruments. --David Vernier

Customer Reviews:

Souful and beautiful........2007-03-26

I love Jewish klezmer music, which I forgot to mention in another review of ethnic music, and this one is masterful. I love Itzhak Perlman's violin, both classical, and not. On this one though, he is matched equally with some of the greatest Jewish instrumentalists, and vocalists. Again, like with Greek music, I don't know the language, but that doesn't change my love of this incredibly, soulful, and exciting music. I recommend it as one of my favorites. R. Duane Gibson.

In the Fiddler's House.......2007-01-17

Perlman at his best. If you want to buy just one CD with Perlman performing, this is it.

Wow!.......2002-09-27

I recently rediscovered this CD (my mom had purchased about three years ago) and put it into my stereo just to see what it would be like. Little did I know that I was in for a huge - and pleasant - surprise!

"In the Fiddler's House" is what you might hear if you went to a Jewish person's house. It has that intimate, personal feeling. All the songs are great: some are fast, some are slow, some are a little in between. Overall it's a fantastic CD that can be enjoyed whether you're Jewish or not.

I would have to say that undoubtedly track 4 "Wedding Medley" is the best track on the CD (I'm listening to it as I write this). The combination of songs is not only seamless, but gives the song a feeling of surprise. The voices and instruments on this track are very, very lively and fun.

Buy this CD (or at least listen to some of the audio samples) and you'll discover the hidden surprises of Itzhak Perlman's "In the Fiddler's House"!

Filled With Sprit!.......2002-06-24

I love this Itzhak Perlman CD...from the first time I listened to it, I was enchanted! I had never really known about klezmer (Jewish) music before, and this CD was a wonderful introduction to it. Klezmer is very emotional music, and Itzhak and his "friends" certainly bring that into the music. The violin and the other instruments are very mournful and soulful on some pieces-making them sound very haunting and "East European"-almost Persian. Other songs are party or celebration songs, played with wild abandon and zaniness-they really make you want to dance the hora! The instrumental side of "In the Fiddler's House" isn't the only great thing-the singing really adds to the CD. The vocals are in Yiddish (a very neat-sounding language) and go even further to make this CD a real "Jewish experience." The best thing about this CD? You absolutely do not have to be Jewish to enjoy it! I'm not, and I still can't get enough of this unique and soulful music...you'll be hooked once you hear it, too!

I love it!.......2000-03-08

Like I said, I love it. I borrowed it from a friend, never having heard Itzhak Perlman before. It is absolutely magical. My favorite track is number 5. It sounds so enchanting and mystical. This is definately a must-have!

Average customer rating: Who can improve upon perfection? a pleasant surprise One of my favorites! A comment Maramaros IS Hungarian

Maramaros: The Lost Jewish Music of Transylvania Muzsikás Manufacturer: Hannibal ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music Jewish & Yiddish Music | Folk | Styles | Music Klezmer | Folk | Styles | Music Hungary | Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music Gypsy | Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Hannibal Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Bartók Album Csardas Hungarian Gypsy Music Morning Star Gypsy Music from Hungary & Romania May I Kiss Your Hand: Hungarian & Gypsy Fiddle Music & Songs ASIN: B000000625 Release Date: 1993-05-04

Tracks:

1. Khosid Wedding Dances
2. The Rooster Is Crowing
3. Dance From Maramaros
4. Lamenting Song
5. Ane Maamin
6. I Have Just Come From Gyula
7. Farewell To Shabbat
8. Jewish Dance From Szaszregen
9. Hat A Jid A Wejbele
10. Jewish Csardas Series From Szek
11. Khosid Dance
12. The Greeting Of The Bride
13. Haneros Halelu
14. Farewell To The Guests

Customer Reviews:

Who can improve upon perfection?.......2007-04-14

I refer mainly to the technique and musicality of the players. The atonality, the nuances, the striking of the bows stay with me.I feel a sense of place and close to the music through this impeccable recording. I look forward to sending this CD to some of my friends . One small change I would have made though, I would have concluded it on a livelier note. Actually not... I agree, bitter sweet.

a pleasant surprise.......2006-02-04

Little I can add the the excellent reviews already offered here below. One thing, There are two vocal performances. I have the lyrics to Rooster Is Crowing, but the other I do not. Although it is apparently in Hebrew, the pronunciation is so idiosyncratic I can't make out the words, nor can any of my Jewish friends, including one who is Israeli. The problem could be Ms. Sebestye'n but I doubt it. Her teacher is perhaps not Jewish, or else this is correctly pronounced but in a very distinctive and strong Transylvanian accent. In any case I need help. If the text is taken from a prayer, you could simply refer me as I read Hebrew just fine. Otherwise I would appreciate any help. The performance is so wonderful I really would like to know what she is singing. By the way I can certainly show my appreciation in like fashion. I have lyrics to all Muzsikas recordings in Hungarian and to most in English as well and would be glad to share.

One of my favorites!.......2006-02-02

This is one of my favorite Jewish music albums! I'd absolutely recommend it, I think the price I paid for it at Amazon was great too!

As far as some of the reviews concerned ("Red granite", "Tziganul") about whether this music has some Hungarian or Romanian influence I have something to say from my personal experience. I've lived with a Jewish family for 2 years (I was a Nanny) in England and got to like Jewish music a lot, that's why I bought this album and it brings back good memories too.

The Family (from the Mothers side) came from Transylvania and speak Hungarian. I also have relatives living in M?ramaros who are Hungarians. Also, Transylvania belonged to Hungarians (Magyarok) from 895. ...and even before, from 380(Huns). So I just cannot imagine not to have any Hungarian influence on this music.

On the other hand, along the years many people of different nationalites settled down in Hungary (therefore to Transylvania too). Of course, before Hungarians and the Huns settled in todays Hungary, territories were rarely populated (and back then weren't countries only tribes and tribes did move around). Again, Slavic people say that it is not true because Slavic people largely populated that territory. Then, Romanians say that they were living at that territory as the descendants of the Romans. We, Hungarians say that they didn't, Romanians used to live elswhere.

As far as who Transylvania belonged to on the first place and who the minority and majority (Hungarians vs. Romanians) when after WWII Transylvania has been taken from Hungary and was given to Romania are hard telling now. We, Hungarians say Romanians were the minority and Hungarians the majority and we have evidence of it. Of course Romanians say it the other way around.. But who knows the truth? We cannot go back in time and detect the truth, unfortutely...but this is another subject already which seams like a never ending controversy.
In my humble opinion, the best solution would be if Transylvania wouldn't belong to anybody. It'd have autonomy.

So that's said, We all know there are so many nationalites that have lived (many of them assimilated already or fluorished) or still living in Transylvania; cultures being so close to one another are going to have an impact on each other in music and in many other ways too.

A comment.......2005-05-08

Both of the previous reviewers have said some true and some false statements.

Regarding what Cinkapanna said: Yes, the word "Maramaros" is Hungarian, but not the region which it designates, which is, and was inhabited by Romanians. Although under Hungarian military and political rule until WW1, Maramures (NW part of Transylvania), was inhabited by Romanians for the most part. Nowadays there are some 72% Romanians and 20% Hungarians in Maramures. The figures were largely similar immediately after WW1, according to censuses of that time.
Being said that, it is no wonder that there _are_ undeniable Romanian music influences here.
And no, the music does not have Hungarian roots, it has of course Jewish roots, and Romanian influences. I can't tell, however, if it also contains some Hungarian elements.

Maramaros IS Hungarian.......2005-04-02

I hope any semi-informed individual will disregard the comment made by "tziganul" stating that the music on this CD does not have Hungarian roots. Maramaros WAS Hungarian until WWI with about 53,000 Hungarian speakers. Please, do some research before misguiding people.
The CD is great and has wonderfully haunting melodies!

Average customer rating: It is Wonderful Hanukkah in Santa Monica Just more schtick last track: What I Like About Jew

Now that Sounds Kosher Various Artists Manufacturer: Shout Factory ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Jewish & Yiddish Music | Folk | Styles | Music Klezmer | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Novelty Music | Comedic Music | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Comedic Music | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Greatest Shticks You Don't Have to Be Jewish/When You're in Love the Whole World Is Jewish Hidden Gate: Jewish Music Around the World Music From The Yiddish Radio Project Peter & The Commissar ASIN: B000771T24 Release Date: 2005-01-25

Tracks:

1. Duvid Crockett - Mickey Katz
2. Sir Greenbaums Madrigal - Allan Sherman
3. Yodel Dreidel - Rabbi Joe Black
4. Thank God Im A Jewish Boy - Allan Lieberman
5. Famous Jews - Seth Kurland
6. Be True To Your Shul - The Beach Boychiks
7. Dont Worry Keep Kosher - Guns & Charoses
8. Pretty Fly For A Rabbi - Weird Al Yankovic
9. Kosher As They Wanna Be - 2 Live Jews
10. They Aint Makin Jews Like Jesus Anymore - Kinky Friedman
11. The Inquisition - Mel Brooks
12. (Im Spending) Hanukkah In Santa Monica - Tom Lehrer
13. Youll Never Get The Party Started - Mrs. Pinkus
14. Man Of Constant Tsuris - The Soggy Matzoh Boys
15. Take A Walk On The Kosher Side - Yid Rock
16. Holy Days - Allan Lieberman
17. Learning To Dance The Hora - Shlock Rock
18. (Its Good To Be) A Jew At Christmas - What I Like About Jew

Album Description

18 hilarious tracks!

Not merely a novelty album, Now That Sounds Kosher! is a primer in the history of Jewish-American comedy. Alongside quirky acts like Guns and Charoses, Yid Rock and What I Like About Jew sit legends Allan Sherman and Mickey Katz, as well crossover favorites "Weird Al" Yankovic, Mel Brooks and Tom Lehrer. They're all part of a great tradition of daring and provocative humor. Now That Sounds Kosher! showcases some originators of Jewish musical humor, as well as today's comics who continue to give pop music a Yiddish spin.

Customer Reviews:

It is Wonderful.......2007-06-08

this is a great CD i love the music so much, i love remakes of actual songs into jewish songs its funny two. there are 2 songs that have that have the words SOB. but do not judge the CD based on those its still a fantastic CD and i wish there was more.

Hanukkah in Santa Monica.......2007-02-07

Tom Lehrer is the best. If you hear this cut...you will have it happily in your head.

And if you like Jewish comedy... go find the CD --- You Don't Have to be Jewish. It is a whole album of classics...

Enjoy!

Just more schtick.......2006-05-14

I'm getting kind of over the same old schtick all the time. WHy is it that Jews always self depricate? God knows, the Christians never do that. They're very proud all the time. Jews seem to come off "silly" and sophomoric. I suppose this compilation is pretty comprehensive as far as artists, but it sure would be nice if someone put an album together that had a little more heart to it.

last track: What I Like About Jew.......2006-04-11

For a more modern take on funny Jewish songs, check out What I Like About Jew's CD, titled Unorthodox , also for sale on Amazon. Sarcastic, hilarious, two very talented New York boys.

World Music:

1. Theater Theater: Best of [Import]
2. Travelogue: A Musical Journey Through India
3. Two Generations: Santoor Duet
4. U.D.S. l'Uomo Della Strada
5. Very Best of [Import]
6. Virus
7. Viva Mindelo
8. World Flavours: Impressions of North Africa [Import]
9. World: The Greatest Songs Ever
10. Y Va Tomber des Cordes

World Music

world music

World Music

The Best of Todd Rundgren Live [Live] [Original recording remastered]

Wagner: Tannhäuser und der Sängerkrieg auf Wartburg

Trumpet Concertos 9

Jazz Music: "REMOTE CONTROL"

World of Tomorrow [Import]

Wonderwall Music [Import]

Wheels Of The World

Wicked Game [Import]

With Their New Face on [Import] [Original recording remastered]

Willie Strings and the Players [Explicit Lyrics]

Whip It On

Welcome Home

Where I Wanna Be [CD-single]

Cuba! / Manuel Barrueco

Jazz Brakes, Vol. 4