Monday, August 31, 2015
Friday, August 28, 2015
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Yosi Piamenta Z"L
Jewish rock guitarist Yosi Piamenta passed away this week.
Here's the first of a series of videos of a great show he played at Wetlands in the mid 90's
Yosi Piamenta live at "Rock for Shabbos" at the Wetlands 10 24 94 part 1
Here's some writing about him at Tablet and the Forward...
Rocker Yosi Piamenta, Who Wowed Crowds with His Soulful Electric Licks for Four Decades, Dies at 64
Yosi Piamenta, a Virtuoso Guitarist Who Reshaped Jewish Music
Here's the first of a series of videos of a great show he played at Wetlands in the mid 90's
Yosi Piamenta live at "Rock for Shabbos" at the Wetlands 10 24 94 part 1
Here's some writing about him at Tablet and the Forward...
Rocker Yosi Piamenta, Who Wowed Crowds with His Soulful Electric Licks for Four Decades, Dies at 64
Yosi Piamenta, a Virtuoso Guitarist Who Reshaped Jewish Music
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Aaron Alexander's Klez Messengers
Check it out! Nicely done, boys!
Aaron Alexander, Michael Winograd & Patrick Farrell | Aaron Alexander & the Klez Messengers
Aaron Alexander, Michael Winograd & Patrick Farrell | Aaron Alexander & the Klez Messengers
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Oy, Jewschool!
Meanwhile, over at Jewschool, Daniel Sieradski posts an anti-Matisyahu screed, "Thoughts on Matisyahu and BDS." Personally, I think Sieradski ought to have mentioned that he had a close relationship with Matisyahu, including designing websites for him when Matisyahu was starting out. That would also be the time that Matisyahu was performing in "Unity sessions" with anti-Israel Palestinian rappers.
At the very least, it'd have been intellectually honest for Sieradski disclose this in his piece. Update: Check the comments too. Even Jewschoolers ain't buying Sieradski's nonsense.
At the very least, it'd have been intellectually honest for Sieradski disclose this in his piece. Update: Check the comments too. Even Jewschoolers ain't buying Sieradski's nonsense.
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Sunday, August 16, 2015
Thursday, August 13, 2015
Monday, August 10, 2015
Thursday, August 06, 2015
More on Lipa
Vos Iz Neias: Israeli Radio Station Bans Lipa New Song “Bueh, Bueh”
This quote could easily be applied to this project. "Schmeltzer noted that while Jews tend to be trailblazers in many fields, they tend to settle for second best when it comes to the arts."
This quote could easily be applied to this project. "Schmeltzer noted that while Jews tend to be trailblazers in many fields, they tend to settle for second best when it comes to the arts."
More Lipa Controversy
Life in Israel: Lipa pushes the envelope, possibly scoffing at Rav Chaim Kanievsky.
Seems manufactured to me. At any rate, now having heard several tracks off the new album, I'm definitely not a fan of this stuff. I can appreciate good EDM, but this isn't it. It's formulaic, no interesting timbres, solos, or arrangements. A shame, because if Lipa wanted to do the EDM thing right, he could've hired top EDM producers easily enough.
Seems manufactured to me. At any rate, now having heard several tracks off the new album, I'm definitely not a fan of this stuff. I can appreciate good EDM, but this isn't it. It's formulaic, no interesting timbres, solos, or arrangements. A shame, because if Lipa wanted to do the EDM thing right, he could've hired top EDM producers easily enough.
Wednesday, August 05, 2015
Tuesday, August 04, 2015
We Love Lipa, But...
... his current musical direction is not compelling. See for yourself here: Lipa’s New CD Set For Release – New Single