There is a really nice version of this on Velvel Pasternak's cd of Lubavitcher Hassidism's melodies. It seems it was a favourite of the Rebbe Schneerson. This, although it is nice, sounds very 80s israeli and detracts fom the ethereal timeless beauty of the'original'
Oh no, I didn't write this. It's a traditional melody. I don't know the origin of the piyyut itself, but someone on the internet has undoubtedly written something about where this liturgy came from. There are many melodies for it, some grandiose. I grew up with a setting by Max Janowski, who usually leans toward grandiose. But his is rather restrained and nearly heartbreaking in its beauty.
@irwinkeller This piyut is the immediate introduction to the Confessional, ashamnu and al chet. It is based on a theme found in the Midrash, Shir Hashirim Rabbah, which sets forth most of the parallel relationships between the Deity and the people Israel. All these relationships are based on references in Tanakh. The 1st 12 stiches refer to Israel's closeness to God. The final 4 stiches present a contrast: (to be continued)
@irwinkeller We, the people of Israel, are inadequate and sinful, whereas the Deity is infinitely merciful and compassionate -- and so we confess our shortcomings and sins and beseech forgiveness. (excerpted and adapted from Art Scroll Machzor)
Reb Keller, can you please tell us where the words came from originally? At Peninsula Temple Sholom we sing a grandiose version all in English for HHD. Is it Hebrew originally? I assume you wrote this melody. Again, love your voice. Love my cantor too, Barry Reich.
There is a really nice version of this on Velvel Pasternak's cd of Lubavitcher Hassidism's melodies. It seems it was a favourite of the Rebbe Schneerson. This, although it is nice, sounds very 80s israeli and detracts fom the ethereal timeless beauty of the'original'
timHU15 10 months ago
Oh no, I didn't write this. It's a traditional melody. I don't know the origin of the piyyut itself, but someone on the internet has undoubtedly written something about where this liturgy came from. There are many melodies for it, some grandiose. I grew up with a setting by Max Janowski, who usually leans toward grandiose. But his is rather restrained and nearly heartbreaking in its beauty.
irwinkeller 1 year ago
@irwinkeller This piyut is the immediate introduction to the Confessional, ashamnu and al chet. It is based on a theme found in the Midrash, Shir Hashirim Rabbah, which sets forth most of the parallel relationships between the Deity and the people Israel. All these relationships are based on references in Tanakh. The 1st 12 stiches refer to Israel's closeness to God. The final 4 stiches present a contrast: (to be continued)
Berger788 1 year ago
@irwinkeller We, the people of Israel, are inadequate and sinful, whereas the Deity is infinitely merciful and compassionate -- and so we confess our shortcomings and sins and beseech forgiveness. (excerpted and adapted from Art Scroll Machzor)
Berger788 1 year ago
Reb Keller, can you please tell us where the words came from originally? At Peninsula Temple Sholom we sing a grandiose version all in English for HHD. Is it Hebrew originally? I assume you wrote this melody. Again, love your voice. Love my cantor too, Barry Reich.
amyandharveyrose 1 year ago
nice,
what are the chords?
love
alfteck 2 years ago