Kabbalah Music: Songs of the Jewish Mystics
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Performer: Laura WetzlerEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2002-04-21
Music Label: CDBY
Soundtracks:
- Wa-eda Ma
- Kol Haneshama Meditiation
- Narrow Bridge
- Im Ninalu
- Bar Yochai
- Respondemos
- Klezmer Hechalot
- Jacob Wakes Up
- L'cha Dodi
- Shechina Blessing
- Yom Zeh L'Yisrael
- Dudele
- Tkhine of Sarah Bas Toivim
- Ya Ribon Olam
- Shalom Alechem
Music reviews of Kabbalah Music: Songs of the Jewish Mystics
Music Review: Mystical magic in many styles
Rating: 5 Stars
This collection of meditations, devotions and ecstacies from around the globe, mostly sung in Hebrew and English, also contains songs in Ladino, Lugandan, Yiddish and Aramaic. Wetzler was assisted by an outstanding group of musicians to create an impressive and varied album. It opens with the intense Wa-eda Ma, one of the oldest notated pieces of synagogue music discovered yet, composed by Ovadia Ha-Ger in the 12th century. The Kol Haneshama meditation with its hypnotic percussive texture draws on Psalm 150, Isaiah 6:3 and the work of two mystics from Spain.
Narrow Bridge is a Hassidic song with a jazzy feel and is followed by Laura's interpetation of Im Nin'alu, the song that made Ofra Haza famous many years ago. This version is more earthy and traditional but equally appealing. Sung entirely in Hebrew, the enchanting Bar Yochai reflect the ten Sephirot on the Tree of Life in its stanzas. The melodious music is a seamless fusion of East and West. With its buoyant percussion and engrossing textures, it has an uplifting effect on the spirit.
The words of the uptempo Klezmer Hechalot date from about 1700 years ago and it is a rhythmic number with a most joyous feel, whilst Jacob Wakes Up, an event from Genesis 28, is a tender slow song with lovely guitar. A definite highlight of the album is L'cha Dodi, where Laura is joined by Gershom Sizomu and JJ Keki of the Abayudaya community of Uganda. Sung in Lugandan-Hebrew, this is a most charming blend of African and Hebrew music with a catchy tune. As a stirring devotional to the Sabbath and the Shechina it gracefully carries the words of Salomon Alkabetz on a lilting rhythm.
The Hassidic composition Dudele is sung in a blend of Yiddish and Hebrew; it has a complex arrangement and frequent tempo changes. Ya Ribom Alam is an exuberant Aramaic praise song with an appealing melody and impressive instrumental flourishes. The album concludes with the tender and comforting Shalom Alechem, a moving prayer for protection and blessing.
The attractive CD booklet contains an introduction by Weitzler, the lyrics in Hebrew and English plus information on the writers and composers. There is also a note on the background and tradition of every song. This inspiring music has a salutary effect on the soul and is a wonderful showcase of the wealth of mystical Jewish music from different eras and areas. I also recommend The Sacred Names by Anjani Thomas for those who love mystical music in the Judeo-Christian tradition.
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