Kabbalah Dream Orchestra "Ancient of Days"
Electronic - Experimental
Sitar Shofar Chillout? Jewish Flamenco Dub House? Electronic Bossa-Niggun? The recipe for these musical anomalies: When Jazz pianist turned chassidic Rabbi Shalom Pasternak started studying the eoteric discipline, his musical fire found a new, sacred form: Niggunim. Composed by Tzaddikim (holy men), these melodies have the power to bring the light of the infinite directly into our hearts. Mix these melodies with the stylings of Daniel Fries, whose lifelong thirst for new musical direction led him through projects of diverse styles including Flamenco, Jazz, Funk, Indian, Afgan, Arabic, Persian, and African, performances in America, Europe, India and China, and co-authorship of several Italian dance and pop hits. Shalom's heartfelt, sacred vocal melodies, and Daniel's worldly, cutting edge production have combined to produce "the hottest record in the Jewish music world today."
Tracks
1.
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Plays:18
Song DescriptionA traditional Jewish "niggun" mixed with a verse from the torah, set to a hip-hop beat.
Song Length
3:30
Genres
R & B - Religious, World - Middle Eastern
Tempo / Feel
Medium Slow (91 - 110)
Lead Vocal
Male Vocal
Moods
Exultant, Restless
Subject Matter
Spirituality, Religion
Language
Other
Era
2000 and later
| Lyric Credits |
Hashem |
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| Music Credits |
Dan Fries, Shalom Pasternak |
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| Producer Credits |
Dan Fries |
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2.
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Plays:151
Song DescriptionAramaic Chill. turkish saz, flamenco guitar, argentine accordion, King David meets Astor Piazolla
Song Length
6:44
Genres
World - Middle Eastern, Electronic - Downbeat
Tempo / Feel
Slow (71 - 90)
Lead Vocal
Male Vocal
Moods
Composed, Cool
Subject Matter
Infinity, Spirituality
Similar Artist
Dead Can Dance
Language
Other
Era
2000 and later
| Lyric Credits |
Shalom Pasternak |
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| Music Credits |
Dan Fries |
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| Producer Credits |
Dan Fries |
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3.
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Plays:23
Song DescriptionMeditative, Prayerful, Traditional Kabballist's melody for uplifting the spirit, set to electronic and acoustic instruments.
Song Length
6:14
Genres
World - Middle Eastern, New Age - Meditative
Tempo / Feel
Slow (71 - 90)
Lead Vocal
Male Vocal
Moods
Tranquil, Blissful
Subject Matter
Existence, Spirituality
Similar Artist
Dead Can Dance
Language
Other
Era
2000 and later
| Lyric Credits |
Shalom Pasternak |
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| Music Credits |
Dan Fries |
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| Producer Credits |
Dan Fries |
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4.
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Plays:238
Song DescriptionTraditional hebrew melody meets house dub jazz flamenco reggae a la Matisyahu times 2.
Lyrics
His majesty, His majesty, I regret to inform thee, I have misuesd and abused the funds of the royal treasury, I'm on hand and knee, please don't execute me cause I put the key straight to the enemy. I stand before he who shows abounding mercy...
You thought you were in secrecy wheen you committed your misdeed, but do you knkow what your life means to me my son? Our fate is one, now claim your royalty...
Song Length
6:05
Genres
World - General, Electronic - Downbeat
Tempo / Feel
Medium Slow (91 - 110)
Lead Vocal
Male Vocal
Moods
Exultant, Joyful
Subject Matter
Judgement, Joy
Language
Multi-Language
Era
2000 and later
| Lyric Credits |
Shalom Pasternak |
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| Music Credits |
Dan Fries |
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| Producer Credits |
Dan Fries |
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5.
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Plays:28
Song DescriptionUplifting, upbeat song. Joyful guitar, electronic beat, english verses, "chorus" is a traditional uplifting Kabbalistic melody, sung without words.
Lyrics
I live on a holy mountain,
and I see all the holy men, standing in the valley.
You know they lived a thousand years ago
and I can still hear their voices calling..
Ay ay ay...
We're living in stone houses,
and we abide by the letter of the law.
We speak of the redemption.
You can hear us say to one and other:
Ay ay ay...
We look to God for inspiration
and in return he fills our cup.
We are the watchmen of our generation,
this is the prayer we offer up:
Diddy ay ay ay...
So welcome to the prize of His creation,
only please remove your shoes before you enter.
Because we're staning upon holy ground.
You can hear it whisper if you listen:
Ay ay ay....
...I live on a holy mountain,
and I see all the holy men, standing in the valley.
You know they lived a thousand years ago
and I can still hear their voices calling..
Song Length
4:08
Genres
Electronic - Dance, World - World Beat
Tempo / Feel
Medium (111 - 130)
Lead Vocal
Male Vocal
Moods
Exultant, Delighted
Subject Matter
Existence, Joy
Language
English
Era
2000 and later
| Lyric Credits |
Shalom Pasternak |
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| Music Credits |
Daniel Fries, Shalom Pasternak |
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| Producer Credits |
Daniel Fries |
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6.
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Plays:8
Song DescriptionA traditional "niggun" (jewish spiritual melody) sung to bossa-nova/chillout/electronica backup.
Lyrics
Lullaby in Paradise on shabbos day.
All the angels in the ballroom wearing their best wings.
The groom and bride are side by side on Shabbos day.
Now he's fishing in his pocket for the little golden ring.
He slips it on her finger, and she starts to quiver, shabbos kodesh.
All the angels, they begin to sing,
the forest and the birds chime in,
and everybody's swingin cause it's shabbos....
Song Length
6:32
Genres
Electronic - Downbeat, World - World Beat
Tempo / Feel
Medium Slow (91 - 110)
Lead Vocal
Male Vocal
Moods
Relaxed, Content
Subject Matter
Energy, Sensation
Language
English
Era
2000 and later
| Lyric Credits |
Shalom Pasternak |
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| Music Credits |
Daniel Fries, Shalom Pasternak |
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| Producer Credits |
Daniel Fries |
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7.
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Plays:11
Song DescriptionTraditional Yiddish song with funky beat, keys, guitar, sax, and turkish oud
Song Length
4:03
Genres
Unique - Unclassified, World - General
Tempo / Feel
Medium Slow (91 - 110)
Lead Vocal
Male Vocal
Moods
Relaxed, In High Spirits
Subject Matter
Baby, Children, Religion
Language
Other
Era
2000 and later
| Lyric Credits |
Shalom Pasternak |
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| Music Credits |
Dan Fries |
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| Producer Credits |
Dan Fries |
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8.
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Plays:22
Song DescriptionA joyful, exultant, celebratory kabbalistic melody set to electronic beats and synth sounds al la Miles. funky chill.
Lyrics
Diddy Ay, Diddy Ay.....etc...
Song Length
4:23
Genres
Electronic - Downbeat, World - World Beat
Lead Vocal
Male Vocal
Moods
Relaxed, Blissful
Subject Matter
Existence, Joy
Language
No Language
Era
2000 and later
| Lyric Credits |
Shalom Pasternak |
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| Music Credits |
Daniel Fries |
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| Producer Credits |
Daniel Fries |
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9.
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Plays:21
Song DescriptionTrancy, down-tempo, ancient kabbalistic melody with digeredoo, electronic elements and beats, synths, turkish saz, flute, darbukkah, and also english lyrics.
Lyrics
Open up your eyes, the future has dawned.
He's in disguise, but not for long.
Your hand contains the ancient manuscript.
You take it from the tattered vault, and open it.
Once wounded from the war, it heals his flesh.
A light begins to fill his mouth,
a fire fills his every breath.
He turns in fear, the gate's unlocked,
a wave of shock.
The letteres come before him from under every shady tree and every rock.
Close your eyes, the time has finally come.
The quiet revelation that your life has just begun.
What once was dark has now become light.
What once was light has now become the darkness of a thousand nights.
He takes your hand, leads you to the place
and you see each other face to face....
Song Length
9:23
Genres
Electronic - Downbeat, World - World Beat
Tempo / Feel
Slow (71 - 90)
Lead Vocal
Duet Male
Subject Matter
Spirituality
Similar Artists
Bjork, The Dust Brothers
Language
English
| Lyric Credits |
Shalom Pasternak |
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| Music Credits |
Daniel Fries, Shalom Pasternak |
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| Producer Credits |
Daniel Fries |
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10.
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Plays:39
Song DescriptionA very frantic 12/8 accapella. 5 voices create a frenzied mood.
Song Length
1:02
Genres
World - European, World - Middle Eastern
11.
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Plays:19
Song DescriptionThis is a sung kabbalistic melody, accompanied by violin, sax, and drone. It evokes feelings of spirituality in the listener.
Song Length
6:48
Genres
World - General, Folk - Religious
Tempo / Feel
Tempo Undefined
Lead Vocal
Male Vocal
Moods
Poignant, Ecstatic
Subject Matter
Existence, Spirituality
Language
No Language
Era
2000 and later
| Music Credits |
Dan Fries, Shalom Pasternak |
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| Producer Credits |
Dan Fries |
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12.
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Plays:20
Song DescriptionA traditional kabbalistic "niggun" or melody, played flamenco tremolo style on the solo guitar. In the mystical jewish tradition, this melody is the equvalent of pronouncing the name of god.
Song Length
20:51
Genres
World - Middle Eastern, World - European
Tempo / Feel
Very Slow (Under 70)
Lead Vocal
Instrumental
Moods
Serene, Poignant
Subject Matter
Peace, Air
Language
No Language
Era
2000 and later
| Music Credits |
Daniel Fries |
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| Producer Credits |
Dan Fries |
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