New Release: Eli Marcus: Dovid Hamelech: Video

It’s fresh, it’s fun and it’s totally fabulous. What is it? The long awaited debut album from Eli Marcus, the youngest member of the Marcus family. The album, entitled Dovid Hamelech, features the compositions of Yossi Green, with contributions from Yitzy Waldner and Elie Schwab. On board for the arrangements is world renowned musical director and producer, Shai Bachar. Marcus’ name is familiar to many within the Jewish music scene. An in demand wedding singer and performer, Eli has been working on the wedding scene for over six years. On his new album, Marcus offers a vibrant spin on classical Jewish music, imbuing the songs with his innate creativity and his unique sense of style. “He has a youthful, fresh energetic sound as well as a classy mature side to him,” added Avraham Fried, who describes himself as a proud uncle. “You get the impression that Eli is a seasoned performer when really this is only his first CD.” Every composition on David Hamelech was hand-picked. “This project is literally a dream come true,” said Marcus. “The opportunity to work with Yossi Green, a major childhood musical influence and hero, is just unbelievable beyond words.” The album has a unique feel thanks to the production, done by Eli and Bachar. “This album was made with musicians who are like a family and have been working together for 15 years" Said Bachar. “Eli's vast musical talents are astounding,” said brother Bentzy Marcus of 8th Day. “He can play, sing, compose, arrange, all with an amazing sense of style and ‘hartz.’ It's a real gift to Jewish music fans to have an artist like this come on to the scene.” Cousin Benny Friedman admits to being very excited for Marcus’ album debut. “Eli is that perfect blend of high energy, great musical talent and superb vocal chops,” said Friedman. “He's the real deal and he is getting ready to blow your socks off!”

Jewish Music Video: Yossi Green Presents: Tzudik

Don't miss this video of behind the scenes footage of a new album being released that is presented by Yossi Green entitled " Tzudik". I really want to get my hands on this recording when it is released as it sounds like a home run! Be sure to keep an eye out for this release.

Jewish Composer Workshop Photo

You may have seen this photo as it is not recent but I just came across it. Evidently there was a workshop given by Yossi Green for composers. This photo features: Joel Lowy, Motty Ilowitz, Beri Schapira, Elimelech Blumstein , Naftuly Weill, Chaim Elya Hartman and Yitzy Spinner. Photo by Sruly Meyer.

OHAD & Yossi Green Video: In Memory of Rabbi Gavrial and Rivka Holtzberg

A beautiful new song composed by Yossi Green special for the Chabad Shluchim in memory of Rabbi Gavrial and Rivka Holtzberg HY"D.

Jewish Music Video Exclusive! Shloime Tosig

It looks like A Jewish Music Insider has exclusive video footage of Shloime Tosig recording for his new album. Shloime Tosig's album is arranged by Naftoli Yosef Mendlowitz and Shua Fried. Songs composed by Yossi Green, Yoily Polatseck, Motti Illowitz, Shragi Gestetner, Dudi Kalish, Meshulem Greenberger, Avrumi Berkow and the very talented Yoel Hersh Fuchs (who did the choir too) . Lipa Schmeltzer (wrote lyrics for the bonus track) and Dovid Kaufman. Produced by Gershy Moskowitz the GREAT! GM productions. Shloime started singing at weddings and kumzitsis 6 years ago. Since then he has traveled abroad to perform around the world. His voice might sound familiar because he has been singing as a guest soloist on albums and s'fira albums in the past such as Shehashloim Shelo by L'chaim and Chazak. Click here for the video.

Jewish Music Review: The 8th Note

The 8th Note Review is finally here!

This album features songs by Yossi Green and is Produced by Yossi Tyberg.

1) Layehudim

The opening song for the album is a pretty catchy disco type tune . The intro starts with piano by Shai Bachar and guitars by Ilya Lishinsky (programmed?). I enjoyed the arrangement especially the overall vibe which is more jazz oriented. Yossi Green uses his classic doubled over vocals which work well with this song. At 1:58 he starts to break the vocals into a third part with harmonies that works as a bridge into the beginning of the tune. Yossi throws in some sephardic vocal overdubs from Rabbi Shlomo Karo which adds an interesting element.

Rating: 8.5/10

2) Anovim Anovim

This song was written a while back for MBD and performed in concert but never recorded. This song is arranged by Daniel Frieberg who arranged MBD's "Let My People Go" album and hasn't been heard of much since then. Daniel mixes some old with the new: The use of strings with new age style percussion. Together it makes for a very beautiful haunting melody and certainly a tune you could walk down the chupa too or even sing during the dinner set. MBD although perhaps not in his vocal prime his performance on this song is right on. I liked Yossi's vocals better on the high than the low part here. At 4:16 MBD hits some higher notes and it really brings out a very emotional feel as it fades away with his falsetto, it closes as well as it opened.

Rating: 9.5/10

3) Sefor

Lev Tahor guest stars on this song and it's a shame because I wasn't a big fan of this tune.
One of the problems is there are too many words and when Eli sings them it sounds like he's pushing the phrase to fit the melody.

Rating: 6/10

4) Beshivtecho

Starring Shloime Gertner in this nice disco/shuffle. I like the idea of taking the style of learning in Yiddish and incorporating it into this tune. Reminds me of how they taught me Yiddish in the younger grades. This song has a lot of appeal and it grew on me the more I listened to it. Mo Kiss did a nice job recording the child choir. At about 4:03 Yossi goes for another vocal bridge incorporating the Yiddish into the song along with the children.

Rating: 8/10

5) Ve'oz Yihyu

This song features the usual suspects in the rythm section: Gutfried, Singolda, Volinetz, Vered.
Haim Yisrael sings very nicely in this slow ballad but he's a bit too nasal for my taste. It's a very pleasant song but it's not the most memorable and I'm not sure it will be a big hit. I did like Yossi's vocals and backup on this tune.

Rating: 7/10

6) Al Todin

This authentic reggae song is brought by way of a flute intro by Itai Kriss. Vocal guests are Moti Pshemish (?) and Shalom Zohar. If you are into reggae you are certain to enjoy this song. If you are wondering why some of the vocals sound so authentically reggae that's because they are. I was told real reggae singers were employed to sing the background vocals to give it that real reggae flavor. Even though this is not my favorite style musically I found myself connecting to it and it's message-never judge a brother until you have been in his place....

Rating: 8.5/10

7) Lama

This intro reminds me of some old television show style arrangements, which I actually like.
I have never heard Mo Kiss perform so this was my first time hearing his vocals. He sounds very clean but he does remind me of Yehuda! and you be hard pressed to tell them apart. I enjoyed the arrangement by Lishinsky but the song was missing a good hook.

Rating: 6.5/10

8) Kanei

Starring the famous Cantor Helfgot and arranged by Leib Yakov Rigler with strings by the Israeli Philharmonic. When I hear this song I think of Avraham Fried and it would be interesting to have heard him sing it. This song is a bit more sophisticated than Anovim vocally and has a very wide range which works well for Helfgot. It's more of a listening piece than something one would perform.

Rating: 8/10


9)Yossel

As soon as this song starts, you start to smile as you hear Lipa Schmeltzer talking about his buddy Yossi Green and the songs he's written. I really got a kick out of this big band tune arranged by Shai Bachar as I'm sure you will. There is a nice "Johnny be good" guitar solo too.

Rating: 8.5/10

10) Hesech Hadas

Intro is classic Mona and a throw back to the arrangements you have heard before. Avraham Fried stars in this catchy disco that will get you up and dancing in no time flat. I would have preferred a different arrangement but Fried sounds great on this tune and I like the distorted guitars as well as the moving bass line. Yossi lends his vocals and serves as a bridge between Fried's singing. At 2:20 Yossi again goes with a third part" vocal bridge" deal , which I like as well.There is a nice use of organ and overall this is a song they could add to the wedding scene.

Rating: 8.75/10

11) Naseh Venishma

This intro reminds of something that might be typical of Gershon Veroba. Yossi integrates some yiddish into this tunes and it has some nice Brass hits. The song is however is not all that remarkable and it is also missing a good hook as well.

Rating: 6/10

12) The 8th Note

New age intro with synth starts with Yossi's vocals. I think someone else should have introduced this song but A.K.A. Pella does nice job taking over part B and are reminiscent of a boy band sound. I found the lyrics to be a bit better than the corny ones you typically hear.

Rating: 8/10

13) Mi Mi Adir

This song is introduced to you by what sounds like the pouring champaign. I think that Yossi Green was drinking too much of that bubbely when he wrote this tune and I think we could have done with out it . Perhaps he was thinking what would happen if he took some mexican styled brass and put these words to it? Strange is the only word to describe this tune.

Rating: 4/10


14) Hato Shemini

Here is the hebrew version of The 8th note song brought to you in part by Ohad Moskowitz. Singing hebrew in ivrit is when Ohad sounds his best and this is no exception. A.K.A Pella backs him up but less prominently than the previous version as Ohad is the star here.

Rating: 8.5/10


Bottom Line: This is a more sophisticated album than perhaps people are typically used to.
The album has some really good tunes as well as fun and interesting arrangements and takes time to be digested properly. It certainly is not stale like many of the past releases and perhaps is signaling a change in Yossi's attitude about where Jewish Music will or should be going.

Jewish Music Insider: The 8th Note Video

The 8th note will be out in stores shortly and it's website is already up and running. The website has a nice clean look and was designed by Sameach's chief designer, Sruly Meyer. Feel free to view the video promo for the 8th note: a Yossi Green creation and and a Yossi Tyberg production.

Jewish Music Insider: The 8th Note: Free Music Sampler

The 8th note, a Yossi Green production will be in stores in about 2 weeks via Sameach Music. To here a sample click below.

Dovid Gabay: Omar Dovid Review

Avi Newmark really hit this album out of the park. Dovid Gabay's latest release, Omar Dovid is fantastic and truly eclipses his first. Songs are arranged by Danny Flam, Yaakov Leib Rigler, Yontan Razel, Yisroel Lamm, Avrumi G. and even Gabay himself. Songs are written by Yossi Green, Yitzi Waldner, Danny Flam, Elimelech Blumenstien and Gabay.

Hagomel by Yossi Green:

The song intro is a techno of sorts and goes into a disco/hora feel.In an attempt to make it sound a bit more edgy they added a strong synth.This is certainly a catchy song and can get you up dancing fast. I really enjoyed the back up vocals which are simple but very well placed. You can really hear the rythm guitar ( by Avi Singolda) and it's mixed very well.

Rating 9/10

V'koreiv By Baruch Levine

This follow up song is a straight up disco.I was not blown away with Yisroel Lamm here, the tune lacks a bit of punch and creativity. Lamm attempts to spruce things up by throwing in some breaks.

Rating 7/10

Birchos Avicha By Elimelech Blumenstien

My hats off to Elimelech! This is a true gem of a ballad and should be the next big hit at weddings. I love the guitars on this song: so tasteful and creative. The violins and the child solist (Yosef Schick) along with Danny Flam's brass arrangements help frame this song into a true masterpiece.Yontan Razel also did a heck of job arranging this.

Rating 10/10

Yimloch By Elimelech Blumenstien

This Middle Eastern Hora is catchy but not quite groundbreaking. It has a nice break in the middle which really makes the song.

Rating 7/10

Omar Dovid By Elimelech Blumenstien

This song was branded as a modern day Tanya. These songs are not easy to write and this song falls a bit short of Tanya but still has many redeeming qualities. Gabay's voice sounds a bit thin for this chazzan style niggun but he sings it nicely especially on the high notes. The song transitions into a hora/disco and back into the cantorial style piece. Gabay sounds more at home with the faster part of this song.

Rating 8/10

Don Don By Elimelech Blumenstien

I really enjoy this intro which starts with a great rock beat with electric guitars and gives way to sax and horns with some violin for good measure.This song is very well produced. This song has a really solid rythm section and they truly play "in the pocket" here. There is a nice violin solo which is a bit different and adds a nice dimension.I'm not sure if this is the next "chazak" but it's a really great tune.

Rating 9/10

Rachem By Avi Kula

Another ballad which is not the most memorable but pleasant enough and probably too long.

Rating 6/10

Zaroh By Yitzy Waldner

I enjoyed this intro very much:it starts off with horns but moves to guitars and organ.The song starts with the shira chadasha boys choir which works well with the meaning of the song and they sound great. This disco/hora has has some really good organ licks and Lieb Yaakov Rigler did a fantastic job on this arrangement.

Rating 9/10

The Letter By Yitzy Waldner (lyrics by Ida Appel)

The tune is certainly nice but the lyrics are certainly typical of Jewish music (a bit corny?). Certainly the girls will be singing this at camps and such and perhaps that's the demographic they were looking for.Rigler does another good job on the arrangements.

Rating 7/10

Tana By Elimelech Blumenstien

I really enjoyed this hip techno tune and it caught on real fast for me. Ian Frietor did a nice job sequencing this song and it's not over the top which I really appreciate. Gabay sings more freely and explores things vocally which I enjoyed.

Rating 9/10

Nagilah By Danny Flam, Yitzy Waldner, Dovid Gabay.

If you are looking for a very authentic sephardic hora to dance to, you found it right here folks. Danny Flam was very instrumental in giving this song it's real sephardic taste and it couldn't have been done any better. When was the last time you heard an authentic darbuka recorded? Another big hit for the wedding scene!

Rating 10/10

Bottom Line: This is one of the better albums to hit the Jewish Music scene in a long time and it doesn't dissapoint. It is mixed and produced very well and has a bunch of great songs that potentially can be big hits. Certainly this album will push Gabay into the front and center of the Jewish Music scene and perhaps he will take the number one spot very shortly. Gabay is showing how he has grown vocally and certainly took more chances than previously recorded. The album is already in a second printing phase and looks to be one of the best selling album in quite a while.

Dovid Gabay, The 8th Note and Yossi Green

As I mentioned earlier, Dovid Gabay has a new release on the way: Omar Dovid. One of the songs on this new release is entitled "hagomel" and is composed by Yossi Green. Yossi Green is also releasing his own creation namely "the 8th note" and both albums are reported to be available in stores within 3-4 weeks. If you haven't heard the sneak peek of Gabay's new hit song "hagomel" or the 8th note's "Layudim" you can download it here on the Sameach Music Podcast. I liked hagomel a lot, although I didn't like the mix on the synth they used: it sounded a bit brash (distortion) but perhaps that's the vibe they were looking for. Yossi Green has shown that with both Hagomel and even more so perhaps with Layihudim he is looking to move his songwriting in a different direction and reinvent himself. This may offend some of the very yeshivish types who will most likely say it's too "goyish" but something has to be done here. Jewish music can't forever stay in the 70's and 80's. Kudos to Yossi Green.

Jewish Music Insider: The 8th Note

Sameach Music gives you the inside scoop on this mega-star album release: The 8th Note.

Make sure to tune into tomorrows Podcast to hear the world exclusive premiere of Yossi Green's "The 8th Note."

This album will feature 13 brand new songs from the most popular composer in Jewish music. This production will redefine the standards for Jewish music. The CD was produced by the incomparable Yossi Tyberg (MBD's EF'SHAR LETAKEN, SHLOIME GERTNER.)

There will be 13 tracks on the CD, featuring many of the most popular Jewish artists of our generation. Avraham Fried, MBD, Lipa singing a brand new Yiddish song with music composed by Yossi Green and lyrics written by Lipa Schmeltzer. Also on the album will be one of the hottest singers in Israel, Chaim Yisroel.

AKA Pella will be singing the title track "The 8th Note" an English song composed by Yossi. This song will feature AKA Pella and Yossi singing an unforgettable duet. Shloime Gertner, Ohad, Cantor Yitzchok Meir Helfgot, Lev Tahor and Mo Kiss are all also singing one song each on this album.

This CD will be out very soon. Stay tuned to Sameach Music website for further details including the debut of the album cover and an official demo sampler. Make sure to come back here on Wednesday to download the Sameach Music Podcast to hear the debut of one of the songs from this album.

Sameach Music: Releasing Star Studded Album

As Chaim points out Sameach Music is getting ready to release an All-Star Album entitled "The 8th Note":

"Coming soon from Yossi Green and Yossi Tyberg. A brand new CD featuring all new songs composed by Yossi Green. This CD titled "The 8th Note" will include some of the biggest names in Jewish music singing all new songs composed by one of the most successful composers in Jewish Music. Each song will feature a different singer, the line up of stars includes:

Avraham Fried, Mordechai Ben David, Cantor Yitzchok Meir Helfgot, Lipa Schmeltzer, Shloime Gertner, Ohad, Lev Tahor, Chaim Yisroel, AKA Pella (with music!) and a few more surprises. The CD will be in stores very soon. Stay tuned to Sameach Music's website for updates, the debut of the cover, and audio samples ... "

Maybe they should just call it Yossi & Yossi? The idea for this CD is fantastic but I would have preferred to see more than one composer on this album. I love Y. Green's compositions and he's truly gifted but as of late he doesn't put out as many blockbusters as he used to.

NEW Jewish Music Review: Shloime Gertner: Nisim

As I mentioned there is a new comer to the Jewish Music scene and he brings some Yiddish with him. The vocalist is namely Shloime Gertner. Here is my review of his debut album:

Nisim

Composed by: Yossi Green

The intro starts with a new age feel and moves into a disco with a lot of wah wah guitar.This is the title song and it usually means they think it’s the best song on the album.The tune is not bad but it doesn’t really bring anything new. The exception is the yiddish rap by Yossi Green which I don’t really care for. It’s missing an excitement element and perhaps live would sound better jazzed up.

Rating 7/10

Kodesh

Composed by: Yossi Green and Shloime Gertner

This pretty ballad is dedicated to Shloime Gertner’s daughter who was born with disability challenges. There are some nice chord changes and some nice piano playing Yaron Gutfried.

Rating 8/10

Im Ein Ani Li

Composed by: Yossi Green

This is techno style tune. The low part is really nice but the high part doesn’t really have a great hook or dynamic to continue the song. The low part seems to be the focus.

Rating 6/10

Shmeichel

Composed by: Menachum Krauss

A fast swing intro with some echo guitar introduces this very cute yiddish song. Might remind you a bit of the intro to inspector gadget.The yiddish song moves into some english lyrics as well.

Rating 8 ½ /10

Rachel

Composed by: Yossi Gurwitz

Another ballad not really all that memorable and nothing new here.

Rating 5/10

Rak Rak

Composed by: Sheya & Avrumi Berko

This is middle eastern meets new age techno. It’ an interesting concept with some digital vocals. It then goes into a straight ahead sephardic feel hora.

Rating 7/10

Hashem Tivneh

Composed by: Pinky Weber

Intro makes you think it’s a ballad but goes into a moderate oompah frielach. Shloime sounds really good here but the song lacks some excitement.

Rating 7/10

Mehairah

Composed by: Yossi Green

This moderately was arranged by the guitar player Avi Singolda and sounds more contemporary. To be honest it sounds like a couple of songs combined into one.


Rating 6 ½ /10

Yishoma

Composed by: Yossi Green

Another techno arrangement by Ilya Lishinsky. The song introduces some digitized vocals for Shloime that sound solid. The chord changes are a bit strange in my opinion.

Rating 6/10

Hoshivo

Composed by: Pinky Weber

A ballad faturing a mens choir arranged by Dudi Kalish. Nothing particular to note here.

Rating 5/10

Lefichach

Composed by: Eli Laufer

Eli brings some fresh sound to this song rock frielach he composed.The dynamic however is not the best and it doesn’t really have a great hook.

Rating 7 ½ / 10

Yehallelu

Composed by: Pinky Weber

This moderate frielach is introduced with Singolda signature sound guitar.The song is going the route of shiru lamelech. It’s a nice tune and perhaps would grow on you after a while.

Rating 7/10

Shma Bni

Composed by: Yossi Gurwitz

A very contemporary intro with guitar and sax. It starts with a child soloist Chaim Stern.This song has a nice feel and when he sings with the child soloist they have some really nice harmonies. This hands down one of my favorite songs on the album.

Rating 9/10

Synopsis: Shloime played his vocals a bit safe and he has 13 songs when some should have been cut and leave in the better songs . The album ends on a very solid note but he would have benefited from some more memorable tunes.

New Jewish Music Available This Week: Shloime Gertner

As I mentioned previously about a new comer to the Jewish Music scene namely Shloime Gertner. Sameach Music says his album is being released this week and they have a 7 minute clip available for download. Songs are composed by Yossi Green, Pinky Webber, Yossi Gurwitz, Sheya and Avrumi Berko & Eli Laufer. Arrangements are done by Ilya Lishinsky, Moshe Laufer, Leib Yaacov Rigler, Shay Bachar, Dudi Kalish, Eli Laufer & Heshy Ginsburg. If nothing else this album sounds very polished and the songs sound pretty solid and I think if any song will pushed it will be the title song. The many different composers and arrangers is an attempt to insure that the songs don't all sound the same.

Jewish Music Review: OHAD 2 An In-Depth Review

I finally got my copy of Ohad Moskowitz's latest release and I can officially give you my two cents on this album:




Kol Ziman

Composed and Arranged by Moshe Laufer

Vocal Arrangements: Eli Laufer


Intro: The intro has 2 parts: Starts off with a strings and vocals and electric wailing guitar and goes into a more traditional horn arrangement which is disco/frielcach.
This song is pretty solid and I like the horn arrangements with the strong thick guitar rhythm on the low part. It gives a bit of rock feel but over done.

Rating:8

Gedola Shirah

Composed by:Yossi Green:

Arranged by: Groovemates

Vocal Arrangements: Yossi Green

This song is basically a techno tune. They take a lot of real techno ideas by using a real deep vocals ( at about 1:45) some parts feature some real strange ideas almost rap like. It’s a bit interesting but not much I’m afraid.

Rating: 4

Chavivin

Composed by:Ohad & Moshe Laufer

Arranged by: Moshe Laufer

Vocal Arrangements: Yossi Green

Intro starts with what sounds like Ohad and Yossi Green for a second with a twist on the Axel F theme, then features horns and bass guitar a very staccato feel and moves into a disco with a sax. The song starts with vocals by Yossi Green and switches to Ohad with background vocals by Yossi Green. A decent song but the arrangements don’t bring anything new to the table so it’s a bit dull.

Rating:6 ½


Eitz Chaim

Composed by:Ohad

Arranged by: Moshe Laufer

Vocal Arrangements: Yossi Green

This ballad is introduced by a nice piano and string section.
Ohad sings some really low notes on this song and shows off his
wide vocal capability. The song also shows Ohad’s vocal quality and is
nice to listen to and very relaxing.

Rating: 8

Sholom Aleichem

Composed by: Yossi Green

Arranged by: Yuval Stupel

Vocal Arrangements: Mona Rosenblum

Intro is sounds like soundtrack meets 2001 oddessy meets rock. It goes into vocals by Ohad introducing the song with some background vocals backing him. The song takes a quick turn to a Rock/Disco and then into a Hora/Disco. This song likes it would fantastic live would like to have heard Some jamming from the band on this song there is a lot you could with song.

Rating: 7 ½

Oidcho

Composed by: Yossi Green

Arranged by: Ron Tichon

Vocal Arrangements: Ron Tichon

Introduced with heavy guitars and goes into vocals by Ohad.The song has a really nice sound and is moving for a more techno/pop feel. It feels the mix on the high part could have been more clear. The song is very hitting and the background vocals have a lev tahor style. This song sounds great with Ohad those higher notes his sweet spot vocally.

Rating: 8 ½

Veyochon Am

Composed by: Ohad

Arranged by: Groovemates

Vocal Arrangements: Doron Eelimelech

Intro is 2 parts: First techno with Ohad’s vocal then into a sephardic hora feel.The song is a hora with vocals by Ohad and you can see in certain sections he is really pushing for a more Sephardic like style.

Rating: 7

Ekroeko
Composed by: Pinky Weber

Arranged by: Moshe Laufer

Vocal Arrangements: Yossi Green and Eli Laufer



The next ballad on this album featuring acoustic guitar and strings. Ohad is singing in the higher register of his voice. As the song builds he hits even higher notes as the choir does a nice job of backing him. This song might be played at a wedding…

Rating: 9

Oidcho

Composed by: Yossi Green

Arranged by: Ron Tichon

Vocal Arrangements: Ron Tichon

Introduced with heavy guitars and goes into vocals by Ohad.The song has a really nice sound and is moving for a more techno/pop feel. It feels the mix on the high part could have been more clear. The song is very hitting and the backgound vocals have a lev tahor
Style. This song sounds great with Ohad those higher notes his sweet spot vocally.

Rating: 8 ½

Veyochon Am

Composed by: Ohad

Arranged by: Groovemates

Vocal Arrangements: Doron Eelimelech

Intro is 2 parts: First techno with Ohad’s vocal then into a sephardic hora feel.The song is a hora with a vocals by Ohad and you can see in certain sections he is really pushing for a more sephardic style.

Rating: 7

Stop

Composed by: Yossi Green

Arranged by: Ron Tichon

Vocal Arrangements: Ron Tichon

It’s interesting to see Ohad do an english song when most singers are moving away from them as they generally aren’t good and just wasting space for another hit. The intro features clean electirc guitar and keyboard techno bass. This is a very american styled song and has a 70’s/early 80’s pop vibe. I was a bit surprised to hear something that perhaps was reserved for guys like Gershon Veroba. I like this arrangement the lyrics are simple nothing real deep or sophisticated. As the song progesses the background vocals get very sophisticated.

Rating: 8 ½

Neshomela

Lyrics:Yishai Lapidot

Composed by: Yossi Green

Arranged by: Yuval Stupel

Vocal Arrangements: Yuval Stupel

Another Ballad song in hebrew with lyrics from Yishai Lapidot. Ohad sounds better singing hebrew. The song is pleasant and has a very Isreali feel with Ohad singing in ivrit.
There are some interesting chord changes to keep from getting to dull.
Rating: 8

Synopsis: Ohad Moskowitz is one of the better vocalists on the Jewish Music scene. The songs could be a bit more exciting from an arrangement perspective. The songs are written pretty well and I have only heard this album a couple of times so take everything with a grain of salt.