Track Listings (12) - Disc #1| All Artists: Festival of Light, Various Artists Title: Vol. 2 - Festival of Light Members Wishing: 0 Total Copies: 0 Label: Six Degrees Original Release Date: 9/14/1999 Release Date: 9/14/1999 Genres: Folk, International Music, Jazz, Special Interest, New Age, Pop, R&B, Classical Styles: Jewish & Yiddish, Avant Garde & Free Jazz, Jazz Fusion, Smooth Jazz, Holiday & Wedding, Adult Contemporary, Adult Alternative, Funk, Opera & Classical Vocal Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC: 657036101821 |
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 | Festival of Light, Various Artists Vol. 2 - Festival of Light Genres: Folk, International Music, Jazz, Special Interest, New Age, Pop, R&B, Classical
While the first Festival of Light compilation focused on putting an eclectic and young spin on music for Hanukkah, this follow-up is slightly more mellow (but no less diverse). Danny Heines's "Singing Flames" gives his mes... more » |
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Amazon.com While the first Festival of Light compilation focused on putting an eclectic and young spin on music for Hanukkah, this follow-up is slightly more mellow (but no less diverse). Danny Heines's "Singing Flames" gives his mesmerizing guitar work a hint of Middle Eastern rhythms; Dave Koz's "Memories of a Winter's Night" features the musician's smooth saxophone work; and the Klezmatics--joined by Israeli vocalist Chava Alberstein--perform the soulful klezmer number "I'm Going to Take Off My Shoes." There's a ton of great, genre-blurring music here, but the real gems come from jazz trumpeter Frank London. His big band composition "Oh Hanukkah Groove" is spiritual yet swinging, while his atmospheric "Song of Praise"--featuring London, keyboardist Wayne Horvitz, and oud player Michael Kashou--is simply mesmerizing. --Jason Verlinde Similarly Requested CDs
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CD ReviewsHoliday Inspiration jennifer levy | Elizabeth, NJ | 11/28/1999 (4 out of 5 stars) "As a Jew who grew up with the song, " Dreidel Dreidel Dreidel I made out of clay" as the only song to Chanukah this CD opened up a whole new world of holiday music to me with a combination of music from around the continent. Also, it has a nice variety of up and coming musicians as well the regulars in the Jewish music industry. I especially was touched by the song Haneros Hallelu by Le'eyla. His voice is so soulful that I did not want the song to end. After you light the candles this Chanukah try to remember to say Haneros Hallelu after. It might be more inspirational." Inspiring Chanukah Melodies for the Holiday Timothy J. Slivinski | 12/15/2000 (5 out of 5 stars) "Many seem to feel that this second volume in the Festival of Light series is not as good as the first. I do not agree, and in some ways I think it is actually stronger. Le'Eyla's opening track, "Haneros Halallu," is all I need to play to put me in the mood for Chanukah. A beautiful melody for this traditional prayer, I find myself playing it over and over. Neshama Carlebach's "A Love Trancsending" is another beautiful tune, haunting and moving. They Might Be Giants, an always quirky and offbeat group, give their take on the holiday with the wry "Feast of Lights," and it always makes me smile. Israeli vocalist Chava Alberstein is a standout with the Klezmatics on the Yiddish "I'm Going to Take Off My Shoes." As with the first CD in the series, the musical styles presented are varied, but they are all interesting and fun. Again, this is a great CD for getting into a Chanukah mood or frame of mind. As a bonus, it may expose the listener to some new or unfamiliar artists on the Jewish music scene." A Little Light Music Jodester | Long Island, NY | 12/05/1999 (5 out of 5 stars) "Aha! A Hanukkah CD that's fresh, eclectic, and not too folksy-sappy. This is an enchanting, original combination of music styles to enhance the Festival of Light. In particular, "La Mujer de Terah," a Sephardic selection, was astoundingly beautiful. My only regret is that some of the songs don't have a more obvious connection to Hanukkah."
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