In a message dated 3/4/2003 6:46:02 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Unless someone wants to set it to music, of course.
You must remember this:
A bris is still a bris,
So don't give a geshrai...
The halacha will still apply
Though time's gone by
And when some yidn meet,
Ouch--sorry. That was not supposed to be a public posting. My apologies--please delete.
Lori
In a message dated 1/7/2003 3:59:10 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Lori, except for the studio part and for the transcriber's time, I don't see where it would cost all that much to print them yourselves and either get a binding machine for spiral bound books, which stay open
PS from Lori (and then I will SHUT UP, I promise!)--
The generous review of our new CD by Seth also should bring kovod to fellow listserv member Lorele Cahan-Simon, who co-authored our liner notes, contributing much excellent and informative research.
I hope this list continues to always be a
At the risk of making a very long thread even longer, I wish to mention that I wrote my comment on this subject without seeing that Lorele's original posting had to do with a public concert which was not under Orthodox sponsorship. I need to ammend my last note accordingly.
There is no question
In a message dated 2/21/2003 11:40:14 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
It seems to me that if a meal is part of the even, especially if the simcha involves a seudat mitzvah ("mitzvah meal") the early departure solution typically creates the following problem:
Presence through
In a message dated 2/21/2003 2:07:29 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Fred, that's an argument for the wrong side of the debate.
Yes, Miriam's singing was clearly only for the women. Exodus 15:20-21.
Debbie Friedman's song makes a nice female celebration out of it:
And the
Binyumen ("Ben") Schaechter
performs each of the next 4 Sundays
and you and your loved ones
are cordially invited.
1) Sunday evening, 3/16, near Chicago.
Schaechter performs solo show, in Yiddish and English.
2) Sunday afternoon, 3/23, Merkin Concert Hall, NYC.
Schaechter performs a few of
My synagogue band, Heavy Shtetl, is busy coming up with silly things to sing tomorrow. Here's our entry (with apologies to ELP): "Oh, What a Wicked Man He Was" (about Haman). Lyrics on request.
Here is a title for Weighwatchers about the perils of eating Hamentaschen:
How High the Mun!
Any
Just to clarify, since it came up privately--
For the record, I am not sure if I transcribed my version of Shpil di Fidl, Shpil (including "vi azoy ich fiel") from a version of a Picon performance, or made it up.
I am not trying to (A) take credit for making it up if I transcribed it, nor (B)
In a message dated 6/16/2003 5:58:13 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Also accupuncture and what is called sacro crainal massage. Both of these are useful. Especially someone who has dealt with sports injuries, because musician injuries can have similar symptomology as sports
My tuba player just canceled on me for our July 4th parades. If anyone knows of a professional tuba player in the Chicago area who has played klezmer, please contact me privately. Thanks to the list for being bothered with this personal request.
Lori @ MAX
Oh, dang, I didn't see it was going to the listwell, happy pesach to ALL of you!
Love and no knishes,
Lori @ MAX
In a message dated 4/15/2003 7:20:34 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I didn't get around to this before Purim (we already had our song list
fixed anyway). But I'd really be interested in these lyrics for next
year.
Hmm...If you come, will I write it?
Please do check with me
In a message dated 4/23/2003 1:34:10 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Is anyone besides me sick of passover food yet?
Now, is THAT a musical question??
Here are some ideas to make it go by quickly:
~Avoid matzo whenever possible.
~Use quinoa (a grain that the Rabbis approve
Hello, all!
I received this question from a young (16-year-old) klezmer drummer. I would be curious as to how you (plural--"you-all") would direct him.
As I understand, he is trying to figure out if he can do a presentation on klezmer when the topic is Middle Eastern music. The first thing that
Remember:
If you are over 50, Klezmer means simcha music and recognizable songs in Yiddish.
If you are under 30 and on the east coast, it means experimental instrumental music involving the minor mode.
Beyond this, it's anyone's guess...
Lori @ MAX
I provided a set of lyrics and a translation to this person, but I thought that I'd throw it out to the group in case someone has something to add of particular interest (to the listserv as a whole, not just the gentleman in question).
Lori @ MAX
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Dear Maxwell Street Band
I just read this review and thought it would be of general interest. (Lori @ MAX)
SONGS SAVED FROM THE FIRE
SONGS NEVER SILENCED by Velvel Pasternak, with translations by Lawrence Berson, based upon Lider Fun Di Ghettos Un Lagern, by Shmerke Kaczerginsky, Tara Publications. Owings Mills. MD.
Does anyone on the list know of an Israeli song called "Slichot?" And how to get it?
(This is a message passed on from my clarinetist).
Thanks!
Lori
In a message dated 8/16/2003 9:14:44 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Arabic
lyrics by Salman Natour.
OK, does anyone have these? What an oddity!
Lori @ MAX
Well, it's not exactly off-topic:
My email address has been spammed all over the globe for the past three days, carrying the latest virus (Sobig-F) to people I've never heard of. Unfortunately, today I see it was sent to someone on our list, which makes me think that one of our compatriots was
In a message dated 8/28/2003 5:32:51 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
When one plays "di mazinke oysgegebn" - does one play ONLY for the mother
of the kale? My customer wants to include her father.
We always include the father--assuming he's alive at the time. I haven't seen
In defense of Wendy's original posting:
I believe that she meant that notes between individuals such as "Where should I send the money for that CD?" etc. should be sent between individuals and not posted to the list. We all have a limited workday/weekend/lifespan, and so if the note is not really
I am passing on this note (with the author's permission) to the list at large, in case other bandpersons would like to add their two cents to round out her research.
Lori @ MAX
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I am a Music Education student and cellist at Virginia
In a message dated 9/2/2003 10:32:11 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Thanks for that summation of string vibrato protocol. As a trumpet player
in a community concert wind band, I'm always aware of the need to
practically eliminate my vibrato, even for the occasional solo --
This concerns the Polish messianic site mentioned by Dick, but only by subject: that is, playing for messianic "Jews" (or not playing for them).
Maxwell Street has been booked by messianic Jews twice in 20 years. Of course, the fact was well-hidden by the clients. In one case (a bar mitzvah), we
hello again Lori-
I just wanted to thank you for posting my inquiry on the Jewsih
music listserv board. I have heard from SEVERAL people already and
have really been enlightened by their knowledge and views. All are so
very passionate about Klezmer music as well. Thank you again for your
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