Drawing on the Niggunim they sang in Yeshivah and Yiddish songs on Mivtzoyim, Rogers Park is announcing the upcoming release of their new album “Petersburg” to be released in early 2018.
“We see that there is a void in Niggunim and Yiddish songs with a fresh modern sound, yet staying true to the Niggun itself,” says Mordy Kurtz of Rogers Park Band. “When you search youtube or google for Niggunim it’s hard to find something that sounds fresh.”
The musical duo started this project almost a year ago with the release of “Harninu“, and are now excited to release their second song off the album in time for Yom Kippur. “We understand this Tefillah to be closely tied in with Bitachon that Hashem shapes every detail of our lives for the good,” sad Yosef Peysin of the band.
Video: Ki Hinei Kachomer
Ki Hinei Kachomer
A song with a musical charm all its own. It is usually sung without words. But the Chassid Reb Aharon Charitonov, a slaughterer in Nikolayev, Ukraine, one of the famous composers of Chabad melodies, would sing this tune to the words of this poem recited in the Yom Kippur evening prayers.
Concept and Directed by: Yosef Peysin and Mordy Kurtz
Filmed and edited by: Atara Wolf
Additional Cinematography: Berry Cohen
Cellist: Laura Melnicoff
Produced by: Matt Dougherty – Side Door Studios
Recorded at: Command Space Audio – Chicago, IL
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Lyrics:
Transliteration:
Ki Hinei Kachomer Beyad Hayotzeir, Birtzoso Marchiv Uvirtzoso Mekatzer, Kein Anachnu Beyodcho Chessed Notzeir, Labris Habet Veal Teifen Layeitzer.
Ki Hinei Koeven Beyad Hamesates, Birtzoso Ochez Uvirtzoso Mechates, Kein Anachnu Beyodcho Mechayeh Umemoseis, Labris Habet Veal Teifen Layeitzer.
Translation:
Indeed, as the clay in the hand of the potter, who, when he wishes expands it and when he wishes contracts it; so are we in Your hand, O You who remembers deeds of the loving kindness; Look to the covenant and do not regard our evil inclination.
Indeed, as the stone in the hand of the mason, who, when he wishes retains it and when he wishes smashes it; so are we in Your hand, O You who gives life and brings death; Look to the covenant and do not regard our evil inclination.
“In order to make this project happen, and for these Niggunim to reach as many people as possible, we are launching a crowdfunding campaign so you can simply preorder the album and help bring this vision into the world.
If you’d like our interpretation of the Niggunim and you’d like to see more quality Lubavitcher music, preorder the album here https://igg.me/at/rogersparkalbum and add to or share this project.”
Rogers Park Band has always been one of my favourite singers, this is why!
WOW we hope you come back very soon !
The gentlemen recorded in Chicago and the young lady recorded in Crown Heights, is 4 states not a big enough mechitzah for you? Maybe in the future you should judge favorably and keep your opinions to yourself….pity:(((
Thank-you so much for a beautiful inspiration. So well done!! How can I buy it to have on my phone to replay?
this is on replay all day!!! its perfectly adds to the mood of aseres yimay teshuva
What a most beautiful and very emotional rendition of this unique tefilla!
I think the implication was that there aren’t “fresh arrangements” that stay true to the actual niggun. There are a lot of variations out there, but their rendition sounds just like the niggun itself. A groise yasher Koach. It’s beautiful. Gmar chasima tova
More niggunim sounding like this pls! Some classics together with the amazing and talented cellist!
Just WOW!
If you know anything about music, the vocals are never recorded with the music. Obviously the cellist recorded separately.
YouTube is FULL of artists posting their renditions of Niggunim, in a variety of styles from Bluegrass to Ska, and from Death Metal to Jazz, and many more.
It is pure distortion of fact to say that there is a lack of fresh arrangements for these delicate ancient melodies.
This reminds me of the chazzan at our shul who used to sing this every single year when I was younger
I believe ur right…they should not be performing together….pity:(((
Really really incredible. What soul!
Not only was the niggun performed in the most beautiful manner, the niggun selected is my favorite from YK davening!
Every time I listen to this I cry my eyes out!!
but seriously doesn’t tradition have it that men and women do not perform together ? pls can someone confirm ,i’m seriously confused !
Very emotional. You guys are talented!
Just in time! Kol Hakavod!
The arrangements, the harmonies, the “hartz”—it’s all there! Most beautiful rendition I’ve ever heard of my favorite niggun!!!
I don’t think any other Jewish singer gave their fans an opportunity to dedicate a song on their CD!
That is Laura Melnicoff
I was singing along… who is the talented young lady playing the cello?
Thank you to Rogers Park Band for putting this out. I keep watching it over and over and over again!
This is very moving…
CHILLS!!!! So beautiful, keep it up RPB!
Beautiful production
Love this!!! Keep em coming!!
Rogers Park does it again. Amazing rendition of a heartfelt niggun. Thank you for bringing new flavor to niggunim. Concert down south soon?
Thank you! this stuff is so real, l really enjoy their work and talent
There is a lot of talent that is coming out of Lubavitch these days… I hope they will have a concert in Crown Heights soon
After they have realsed the two niggunim Harninu and Ki Hinei Kachomer, this is going to be the album I am most excited for in this coming year..
Are they making more niggunim? I’ve always wanted to find niggunim that were recorded and arranged in a more beautiful way
How special! These boys are incredibly talented
There is SO much talent in this video. Between the video, the music, the voices every detail has been attended to..
Wow Wow Wow!
Seriously blew me away. What a powerful rendition.