Jewish Music (New CDs, hock, and opinions)

[yungermanchik]

One note: the version I have is from the CD that comes along with the book. It only has two tracks - side one and side two, and it has a sound that indicates when to turn the page. The songs are not split into individual tracks.

I have this one. It's also only 2 tracks but no page turning sound:

https://mostlymusic.com/products/songs-for-chumash-bereishis-613-torah-avenue-cd?variant=835219285

If you purchase the album (with the rights that come along with it), I will be more than happy to upload my digital files to Google Drive and send you the link.

My rov (and every other rov I spoke with) holds that it is assur to copy albums, or to help others get the digital music when they didn't buy the album. So I'm only willing to send it if you own the rights.

I am willing to do this too with mine.

[YitzyS]

On a side note, I bought the book on Shemos and I found the CD not very enjoyable. There was something about it that made it hard to listen to. I finally realized that when it had been converted to digital format, it was sped up somewhat, and all the conversations were taking place too fast for kids to enjoy them. So I used an audio editing program to slow down the pace, changing the album from 38 minutes to 45 minutes, and it's a whole different album!

I'm willing to share that clip as well, but only to people who own the original.

[yitzgar]

On a side note, I bought the book on Shemos and I found the CD not very enjoyable. There was something about it that made it hard to listen to. I finally realized that when it had been converted to digital format, it was sped up somewhat, and all the conversations were taking place too fast for kids to enjoy them. So I used an audio editing program to slow down the pace, changing the album from 38 minutes to 45 minutes, and it's a whole different album!

I'm willing to share that clip as well, but only to people who own the original.

I have the CD and the pace seems fine. Maybe they redid the CD that comes with the books?

[yungermanchik]

I also used this program to make a separate track for the "days of creation" song.
And to isolate the "It's Shabbos Soon" song from the Golden Crown for my Erev Shabbos playlist.

If you own either of these albums and would like me to share, please PM.

[YitzyS]

I have the CD and the pace seems fine. Maybe they redid the CD that comes with the books?

Perhaps. Is yours 38 minutes or 45 minutes?

[yitzgar]

Perhaps. Is yours 38 minutes or 45 minutes?

Have to check

[Baruch]

ושלמו
Great choice, but in my house it was never forgotten or underrated. This Hillel Palay classic is still played quiet often. Though it has been a while since I heard it elsewhere...

I think the arrangements were terrible (especially the percussion, and the off beat guitar on the low part - the first time around), and that's why it never made it, but I absolutely love the song. I wish someone would redo it with good arrangements.

[Baruch]

אם יהיה
It's a great song, but, as was many songs on that album, the style was a little too eccentric IMO to sustain a mainstream spot.

Try singing this song with a few people that know how to sing, report back, it's a thrilling experience

[YitzyS]

I think the arrangements were terrible (especially the percussion, and the off beat guitar on the low part - the first time around), and that's why it never made it, but I absolutely love the song. I wish someone would redo it with good arrangements.

It also appears on the first set on this album, but only briefly, and the singing/music/arrangements leave a lot to be desired...

[yungermanchik]

Perhaps. Is yours 38 minutes or 45 minutes?

Mine did not come with a book and is also 38 min.
I've had a hard time making out all the words in the songs but I never thought about why before but I just started listening again. and you're right the whole CD does sound a bit sped up.

[aygart]

On a side note, I bought the book on Shemos and I found the CD not very enjoyable. There was something about it that made it hard to listen to. I finally realized that when it had been converted to digital format, it was sped up somewhat, and all the conversations were taking place too fast for kids to enjoy them. So I used an audio editing program to slow down the pace, changing the album from 38 minutes to 45 minutes, and it's a whole different album!

I'm willing to share that clip as well, but only to people who own the original.

Years ago I converted some records to mp3

[Euclid]

Years ago I converted some records to mp3

Which ones?

I'm always interested in this. (Especially the jackets/inserts.)

[Yehuda57]

Does anyone know why We Are Ready is the one album not on Avraham Fried's website, and not on any streaming service (to my knowledge)? It might be his best album!

[YitzyS]

Does anyone know why We Are Ready is the one album not on Avraham Fried's website, and not on any streaming service (to my knowledge)? It might be his best album!

It's on Jewish Music FM

https://jewishmusic.fm/album/we-are-ready/

[YitzyS]

It might be his best album!

From that era, my fave is https://jewishmusic.fm/album/aderaba/

ETA: On second thought, https://jewishmusic.fm/album/brocho-vehatzlocho/

ETA: Never mind. Parents don't have a favorite child...

[Yehuda57]

It's on Jewish Music FM

https://jewishmusic.fm/album/we-are-ready/

Right, but not spotify, YT music, etc.

[Yehuda57]

From that era, my fave is https://jewishmusic.fm/album/aderaba/

ETA: On second thought, https://jewishmusic.fm/album/brocho-vehatzlocho/

ETA: Never mind. Parents don't have a favorite child...

https://twitter.com/Squilled/status/1136810057088360448

Which album has 4 songs as strong as Shavas Aniyim, Yedid Nefesh, Tanya, and Emes?

[YitzyS]

Which album has 4 songs as strong as Shavas Aniyim, Yedid Nefesh, Tanya, and Emes?

The one that has Nisht Gedaaget, Aderaba, Ki Hamitzva, and Kol Yisroel.

[AsherO]

Here's a thread I started a while back where I randomly drop songs I feel are forgotten or underrated:
https://twitter.com/Squilled/status/1354443046428012551

Feel free to reply with your own

I feel like Tzlil v’zemer (likely mentioned unthread) and Dedi’s V’Ahavta album are underrated.

[aygart]

From that era,

lol