What are you listening to? - Hebrew edition

So who was that born on your birthday, Bat-El?

Hi again Batel,

I think one thing that Liron might have against him is that he is older. I haven't followed this year's "Kochav Nolad" as closely as I use to, but the other contestants are young and cute, whereas Liron is a "gever". I have a hunch that those who are most eager to vote on Saturday are the younger watchers, and their vote will probably go to David or Hagit. I also lika Hagit a lot, so I will put her in second place. As for David....well, I can't really see what is so special about him...

Eva

Originally Posted by feuersteve

So who was that born on your birthday, Bat-El?

April 20 .....look it up Steve

Originally Posted by evaba

Hi again Batel,

I think one thing that Liron might have against him is that he is older. I haven't followed this year's "Kochav Nolad" as closely as I use to, but the other contestants are young and cute, whereas Liron is a "gever". I have a hunch that those who are most eager to vote on Saturday are the younger watchers, and their vote will probably go to David or Hagit. I also lika Hagit a lot, so I will put her in second place. As for David....well, I can't really see what is so special about him...

Eva

One of the main considerations in every reality show is the NARRATIVE.
A good voice is no longer sufficient...they're looking for a story.
David's story is of a boy who defied his parents' up bringing....he is Chozer Be'she'la.
He stopped being religious.
The unusual thing about it is that they've embraced his choice and became characters much like Noy Danan's father who looks like a thug but is portrayed as a soft and sensitive to his kid's needs.
Davis is also easy to mold...he's young and inexperienced.
Finally, the camera likes blue eyed boys...espcially with so many ___ people in the media.

A reality show has very strict conventions.
It lends itself to different topics such as music or cooking but never abandons its obligation to the format.

I hope you now understand what's so "special" about Mr. Lavi.

I like David because he has a very soft voice and a simple style. Is he frightening? xD About Liron, I think there is no way to compare him to David. They are completely different but both good!

And Hagit too.
[udRHGuf62ns]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udRHGuf62ns[/video]

So somebody has to win, and it could be anyone. Doesn't matter

Originally Posted by Pattmoreira

I like David because he has a very soft voice and a simple style. Is he frightening? xD About Liron, I think there is no way to compare him to David. They are completely different but both good!

And Hagit too.
[udRHGuf62ns]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udRHGuf62ns[/video]

So somebody has to win, and it could be anyone. Doesn't matter

I agree with you

prince lidor :-)
[wd0QzJ--mcY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wd0QzJ--mcY[/video]

Noy is great
[LF_GVgPtR7I]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LF_GVgPtR7I[/video]

[wNFNSes1biw]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNFNSes1biw[/video]


Ester - Eti Ankri (Eti is short for Ester [Esther] )

You called me Ester
When I wanted to forget
And I found joy
In the place I wanted to run to
You called me Ester
And your eyes (are) silent
We both studied
In the same wilderness

You said to me Ester
I stopped galloping
And the distance
Can't go back
In that place you knew
There were deep pits
I've grown wings
And I have no face

Ahhhh

You told me "Ester
Don't look at me like that
We both know
So let's forget
Keep walking
God is with you
I'm falling asleep over here
He's forgotten about me"

Ahhhh


Sing Ester for me
Sing
Sing for the children
Before they touch
Before they go
Sing Ester to the world
I'm falling asleep

[5zbihxqkni4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zbihxqkni4&feature=related[/video]

Micha'el - Eti Ankri


They say Micha'el is a boy's name
So they call me MIcha'ela
And the neighbor's boy laughs with them
He says that she thinks that

I don't like it when (they) change my name
I don't like the neighbor's boy too

And one girl, she's called Daniel
And (they) don't call her Daniela
Only my name is hard to get used to
So they call me Micha'ela

And mom says that people are like that
When it's difficult for them to finish they drag the endings
And Micha'el is a pretty name
So instead of calling her from the start
They add the la la la la la la

I don't like it when (they) change my name
I don't like the neighbor's boy too

and at night when everyone went to sleep
the cat and hare too
Micha'el suddenly came out of the clock
My name spoke like a child

He doesn't care that he's being changed
He doesn't care about the neighbor's son too


I see him, since then, everywhere
And they say that I only think that
And he makes me laugh, especially
When he calls me Micha'eli

And mom says that people are like that
When it's difficult for them to finish they drag the endings
And Micha'el is a pretty name
So instead of calling her from the start
They add the la la la la la la

I don't care that (they) change my name anymore
and I also don't care about the neighbor's boy

[egK1ObMYIhE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egK1ObMYIhE&playnext=1&list=PL983B202ADE3A 01F8[/video]

Lolita - Eti Ankri (live with David Daor)

Lolita you're a pretty girl
And you got potential
It's not about brains
It's only about the butt
The eyes aren't so bad too
Yes you got a little lucky
If you get the "principle"
It'll always be easy for you



First act in front of the mirror
Later in front of an audience
And don't eat cheese cakes
It's not good for the weight
Listen to what I'm telling you:
La li la li la li …..why would you ….
La li la li la li .....I'm like a brother..I am
Oh Lolita


Lolita, how beautiful you are
It's a crazy world out there
Time has given the cue
And you need to run
Run on stages
(wearing) mini and cleavage
And if you're better
We'll drive from coast to coast

Leave theater aside
And complicated brains
Lolita you're a pretty girl
That's your luck
Listen to what I'm telling you:
La li la li la li …..why would you….
La li la li la li .....I'm like a brother..I am
Oh Lolita


Lolita, how beautiful you are
My heart is breaking
Hours in a studio for actors
You're time is running out
And the years will pass you by
You wouldn't understand how
Pay little attention (listen) to the man
Who "likes" you

so first act in front of me
And then in front of an audience
And don't tell anyone
It's not good for luck
Listen to what I'm telling you:
What is he saying?
La li la li la li …..why would you ….
La li la li la li .....I'm like a brother….I am
Oh Lolita


Brilliant brilliant brilliant lyricist !!!

Love this one

[RUL1B6Ugunk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUL1B6Ugunk[/video]

Bat El: אתה שוכח את המילים של עברית

[VS4KogdXb9o]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VS4KogdXb9o[/video]

[QD8pkh2tVd4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QD8pkh2tVd4[/video]

Originally Posted by feuersteve

Bat El: אתה שוכח את המילים של עברית

Steve , I only do it upon request. What song do you want transliterated?

Originally Posted by rose4576

[VS4KogdXb9o]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VS4KogdXb9o[/video]

[QD8pkh2tVd4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QD8pkh2tVd4[/video]

I was on Benzin camp ...

Originally Posted by algebra

Love this one

[RUL1B6Ugunk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUL1B6Ugunk[/video]

wonderful lyrics ....

Slichot


* A poem by Leah Goldberg that's turned into a song
* Slichot is plural of Slicha=forgiveness,
* also a phrase that depicts a period of time between month Eloul and month Tishrai
(August -September ) in which according to Jewish tradition people are required to pray and ask for forgiveness

You came to me, to open my eyes
And your body for me (is) a view and a window and a mirror
You came like the night that comes to an Eagle-owl
To show it all the things in the darkness

And I've learned: a name for each eye lash and nail
And each hair on the bare flesh
And childhood smell, a scent of glue and pine
Is the scent of the body's night


If there were torments- they've sailed to you
My white sail to your blackness
Let me go, oh let me go
To kneel on the shore of forgiveness


And I've learned: a name for each eye lash and nail
And each hair on the bare flesh
And childhood smell, a scent of glue and pine
Is the scent of the body's night

Batel, you reminded me of one of the few liturgical Hebrew songs that I know, the Sephardi/Mizrahi "Adon ha-selichot". I love this melody, and fortunately there are loads of videos on youtube. So here are a few hazzanim (though I don't know if Yaniv Ben Mashiach is a hazzan!) performing this tune:

Here is hazzan Isak Macoro of Istanbul, singing in the classic Ottoman style (Ottoman makamat):

[sRhMOqxqW0I]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRhMOqxqW0I&feature=related[/video]

Lior Elmalich:

[5hazyucWHPA]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hazyucWHPA&feature=related[/video]

I'll put the other links without video so they won't take up so much space.

Modern-style with Yaniv Ben Mashiach:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftD6yZT5YLA

And David Assraf:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKcl2...eature=related

Eva

Originally Posted by evaba

Batel, you reminded me of one of the few liturgical Hebrew songs that I know, the Sephardi/Mizrahi "Adon ha-selichot". I love this melody, and fortunately there are loads of videos one youtube. So here are a few hazzanim (though I don't know if Yaniv Ben Mashiach is a hazzan!) performing this tune:

Here is hazzan Isak Macoro of Istanbul, singing in the classic Ottoman style (Ottoman makamat):

[sRhMOqxqW0I]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRhMOqxqW0I&feature=related[/video]

Lior Elmalich:

[5hazyucWHPA]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hazyucWHPA&feature=related[/video]

I'll put the other links without video so they won't take up so much space.

Modern-style with Yaniv Ben Mashiach:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftD6yZT5YLA

And David Assraf:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKcl2...eature=related

Eva

Hi Eva

Someone should read these posts in the Israeli embassy in Sweden
and treat you to an all included vacation here.
Trust me you know more than many Israelis about their culture.

As for cantors, they are not professional singers...
At least not in the past and certainly not in Yemenite culture.
Any man who is leading the prayer (does the solo bits) is a cantor.
Naturally the more talented vocalists (like my late father)
were asked to do the chanting on holy days like Yom Kippur.
A good cantor adds to the prestige of the synagogue.

When I was a kid all boys went to the MORI (something like Sunday school or Heder {room} in European culture)
where they learned to read in the Torah.

I was wondering about you not mentioning the Andalusian Orchestra, another long over due piece of cultural and social justice that's finally been done.
Funny thing is that Yehoram Gaon who was one of the most vociferous spokesmen of the demand to form that orchestra, is the one who spoke against Mizrachi music. He did more damage to our cause than his previous contribution.

I really struggle to understand the need for labeling music and putting into categories like good and bad.
We vote with our feet and our money.

Eyal Golan said "They (the media) finally realized...."

Well I guess not all of them.

Thank you for the videos....

I'm attaching a video from Temana festival that's taken every Sukkoth (holiday in September) in my hometown Rosh Ha'ayin to celebrate Yemenite culture. This is a dance that's been free styled by young people...I just love what they did with the original steps and that they expressed themselves by recreating it . I see elements of Cwalk dance in their version to Yemenite dance.
The girls on the left doing the line dance are dancing Da'asa.
Next Temana I'll go and take some videos of all the different arts presented there.

[U8FEDev08uo]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8FEDev08uo&feature=related[/video]

Another lovely religious song....as well as a Ladino love song!

[3V36ZcSY0qk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3V36ZcSY0qk&playnext=1&list=PL9366849A7557 DFB9[/video]

And the Greek version performed by a cyber acquiantance of mine, Grigoris Maninakos from New York:

[V9eiyiG-POo]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9eiyiG-POo[/video]

I think the story behind this song is that the composer Stavros Koujoumtzis, who was from Thessaloniki, had heard the "Tzur mi-shelo" sung by his Jewish neighbours and liked it so much that he asked Manos Eleutheriou to write new lyrics to the melody. The song was recorded by Dalaras and rest is history, of course...I imagine that he sings this song every time he performs in Israel!

Eva

Originally Posted by evaba

Another lovely religious song....as well as a Ladino love song!

[3V36ZcSY0qk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3V36ZcSY0qk&playnext=1&list=PL9366849A7557 DFB9[/video]

And the Greek version performed by a cyber acquiantance of mine, Grigoris Maninakos from New York:

[V9eiyiG-POo]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9eiyiG-POo[/video]

I think the story behind this song is that the composer Stavros Koujoumtzis, who was from Thessaloniki, had heard the "Tzur mi-shelo" sung by his Jewish neighbours and liked it so much that he asked Manos Eleutheriou to write new lyrics to the melody. The song was recorded by Dalaras and rest is history, of course...I imagine that he sings this song every time he performs in Israel!

Eva

Yes he does...and it's one of the few times he smiles through out the show...his facial expression is usually very stern and concentrated but when he does that song...he lets go and really has fun listening to the crowd singing with him.