By COLlive reporter
Better times at the boardwalk.
Choni Goldman, winner of the title Jewish Star of 2012, has released his first music video which was filmed in the oceanside Brooklyn neighborhood of Brighton Beach.
Produced by Danny Finkelman, the clip shows Goldman bringing a hopeful message to an area still recovering from the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy not long ago.
With the Atlantic Ocean in the background, Goldman sings “Nisbiah,” the song composed especially for him by musical talent Eli Gerstner as part of his prize for winning the international singing competition.
Choni’s quick rise on the public stage comes on the heels of youthful endeavours, among them singing as an 11-year-old with Mordechai Ben David at a concert in his native city of Johannesburg, South Africa.
A seasoned chazzan as well, fans say his honey golden voice, free flowing style and comfortable stage presence, produces a refreshing synergy that pulsates through his performances.
Stay tuned for the opening of season four of A Jewish Star.
i have been struggling with my inner battles for a long time. as a lubavitch youth i was attracted to the goyish non jewish music therfore my hero was 1 of them. i could not stop thinking about my latest hero TILL IT REACHED A POINT WHERE…… I REALIZED that as a frum chassidishe girl what was i doing with all this disgusting schmutz and that’s when choni came around he showed me the path to JEWISH music he showed me how amazing it is he showed me you can make a song make it livly entertaining chassidish and cool.… Read more »
nice song rerally well done
f you look for it than you will find it genious
Is this song being sold anywhere? I’d like to download it on iTunes
Yes, you are right 88. South Africans are very proud of their Yiddishkeit, their country, their community and their talent.
way to go! the voice of the future!
Go South Africans! Proud of your stock!
You truly are a star Chon – we are so proud of you!
on chassidic house party band playing with you on Motzoei shabbos. will def be there
It’s a mad mad world,I don’t know where to turn
I need to feel safe and warm
It’s been so so long and you don’t know how much I yearn
Please won’t you bring me home
2,000 years of the worlds rejection
Never, never have no peace
It’s so good to be back with your protection
Finally the prison release?
it’s a mad mad world…..
Proud of our Choni from Sydenham,South Africa. Keep it up my friend and make the whole world sing with you.
Keep singing Choni. Add more conservative songs
AMAZING PIANIST OUT THERE!)!)!)!)
I love your enthusiasm and that you have so much joy in singing and of course your voice. I would however love to see your OWN compositions. This was nice, but it seemed like you were holding back. I think if you put together something yourself, that connection to it would be much stronger (not to compare, but like 8th day). You have your own style and a great range. Looking forward to more be”H. (ps agree with letting your tzitzis swing for my sons out there).
I loved the song, and Choni topped it off with some awesome singing.Keep it coming!
Mazeltov Choni G! what a great video. We are really proud of you! Next one must be filmed in Sunny South Africa. Nachi, Adi and Kay family (Jhb South Africa)
Lekke song! As it goes, “local’s always lekke!” you proved it’s true! Keep up all this ‘lekke’ work!
I love it Chon – amazing!!! Well done – we are so proud of you!!!!!
kodoish koddddoish kodoish heicholecha nisbia nisbia nisbia betuv beisecho oh oh oh oh
wa wa wa wa wa wa ehay ehhay ehe eh hay eh eh eh hay
you clearly haven’t seen that many beaches.
Nice one Chony Danny Mioshy. My only complaint is that you filmed outside my front door and you didn’t come in and say hello!?!?
go chony your gr8 from your cuzins
I agree with comment 50. The techno trimmings take away from your voice. Let your voice stand out alone–in its beauty and rawness.
HOW DO U KNOW WHAT GANGUM STYLE IS??NIT A YIDISHE NIGUN!!!!!:)
MOSHIACH NOW!!!!
beautiful place, the best beach by far! i love the boardwalk there!
that was interesting. I agree with # 50 about the African music but not what he says. I think you would be better at some African tribe festival rather that jewish music
Choni u rock!!
im ur #1 fan!!
Choni boet,
I know your voice, it’s amazing. Problem is we can’t hear it in this production! There’s way too much techno, auto-tune. I hope you read this, we want your voice, plain and raw.
That was awesome (although I didn’t really like the techno or the song, but ur voice is great!!!)!!!!! Choni, dumb articles don’t get so many comments in such a short amount of time! I was sort of upset before I watched this but now I’m feelin better! Thanx, future world famous singer!
very unique!!!!!
You da Man man!
this is a comment page not a music review/ drosho page.
omg no way! IM his biggest fan!!!
Choni you are talented,
and, you chose a place that holds a warm place in my heart.
you are very gifted and so comfortable in public! Please keep in mind that our childrens’ sensitivity to dance moves and aidelkeit is greatly impacted by all of our public figures- singers, stars, role models. it makes such a difference when effort is put into dance moves to have them come across refined. thanks for bringing a great new voice to the Jewish world of music!
thanx for posting (i’m not the person that asked but i wanted to know)!
Great voice, great singing, great song! We wish you continued Hatzlocha!
Fay Flood and family
@Constructive Critisism- Thank you for saying what we were all thinking but were too afraid to say.
Choni you are now becoming a fast role model for all those young boys out there with great voices who can only dream of this. You are inspiring them in ways that you are not even aware of. I love your funky style and I look forward to so much more from you. One request, show us your tzistzis!!!
Choni, you have an amazing voice! Would love to see you go acoustic next time, the techno took away from how great of a singer you are!
Well done Choni. You make South Africa proud. What a great talent. Waiting for your CD.
May it be the start of great things to come!
Steven
If Choni will read these comments I would like to give my personal opinion as someone who isnt family, smitten with him, and quite frankly never heard of him. You do have potential I think the best part of you is your spunk and youthfulness (and great wardrobe choices). I think you would do great making concerts and getting the crowd up and excited i.e. when you jump everyone wants to be up there with you. I think the techno stuff was awful-dont ruin a song with it. Your vocals could have used a better range. I couldnt understand the… Read more »
Who ever’s idea it was to put moshe okunov in this music video GREAT idea!!!!
Every time i see hi in action he blows my mind!
Your biggest fan!!!
What a pride and joy! Beautiful
your fans
Solarsh Fam
Very proud! Great voice, great talent! Keep up the awesome singing.
Mandi Silberhaft
well done for making your dream come true; you really are a star, ons is trots op jou , geluk , vriende van suid afrika
but goldman rocks it!
Your friends in Pretoria salut you !!!!
Choni we are all very proud of you.. You have a great shlichus ahead of you and generations of amazing people behind you. Dr. Ruth Benjamin. Johannesburg
please can someone post the english lyrics, love it and wanna learn it- super job!!!
Choni you Rock!!
Your Fans on High Road!
It has such a potential for a great song!!!! Why ruin it with the techno stuff?
keep on rockin the states!
Go Chonnie go from Yisroel & Chani
Lekke job Chon!
Keep it up!
This is from kapital samech hey (psalm 65) in tehillim. Verse 5
Fortunate is (the nation)whom You choose and draw near to dwell in Your courtyards; may we be (nisbia )sated with the goodness of Your House with the holiness of Your Sanctuary
Touched my soul – great song, beautiful lyrics, fantastic voice ! Continued Hatzlocha !
Choni, you were wonderful. SA produces the best musicians!!
Winnie G
tell u the truth
I HAVE NO IDEA
I AGREE WITH U………..CHONI U ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CUSUNS FROM SOUTH OF JAPAN
AMAZING Chons! We love u man, love the dance moves! Very rich diversity there! Wooohooo!
hot stuff
not nisbea.
but its a bautiful song witha an amazing singer!!!!!!!!!!
the video is a little random and vocals could be much better, but good song, fun arrangement. good job!
CHONY!!!!
No ur not!
I am his biggest fan!
Let the hit parade begin. Go Choni!
Okunov is the number one keyboard player around.
RABBI OKUNUV, THE MOST INCREDIBLE SHLIACH
A wonderful song to listen to. Indeed, Choni is a talented man.
Elimelech Levy
Sydney, Australia
Moshe Okunov is the best musician out there! Great to see you!
Choni, you did an awesome job! You guys seem to work great together
very impressed
Choni, I’m so proud of you. That’s one fantastic video. Congrats and keep it up!
Eli Gerstner and Choni G, why not put out a CD?
That would be a great hit!
Beautiful so fresh and inspiring
Good job choni !!!
Beauyiful Voice! Lovin the Gangam style
Go, Choni!
this guy is really a polished professional. he’s so relaxed, cool, and he SMILES! all you nervous start-ups, please learn from that.
Wow, amazing song!!
Eli gerstner and choni goldman, great job!
From now on when posting music videos, I think it would be beneficial if you would post the words, in English and Hebrew.
Now can someone tell me what Nisbia means?
Fabulous!!!!!!!!!! Rock Star Choni Home South African grown
chony you look great.
your second cousin from china
Well done!!Love it and pg many more to come!!
love it
Well done! Really enjoyed that! Look forward to hearing more from you!
Beautiful message. Beautiful voice.
Go Choni!! GREAT song! We’re your biggest fans!
Yup… That’s him– keeping it funky fresh!!
CHONI G– singing with chassidic house party this sat nyt @ rubashkins….. Can’t wait :))