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Rhythm & Jews by: The Klezmatics List Price: $17.98 Price: $10.68 You Save: $7.30 (41%)Prices subject to change. |
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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0018964059125 Label: Flying Fish Records Manufacturer: Flying Fish Records Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Flying Fish Records Release Date: May 10, 1993 Studio: Flying Fish Records Sales Rank: 304485 Disc 1:
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Editorial Review: Amazon.com: One of the hallmarks of a great klezmer band is its ability to make a tune that's been played countless times still sound improvised. This spirit of free-wheeling improvisation runs rampant through the New York-based Klezmatics' first album, which borrows freely from the repertoire of Naftule Brandwein, the 1920s American klezmer legend noted for a rambunctious and intoxicated style of clarinet playing. "NY Psycho Freylekh" and "Araber Tants" in particular add a psychedelic tinge to music that's plenty wild to begin with. Singer Lorin Sklamberg's gay activism manifests itself in his Yiddish adaptation of the "Song of Songs" verses that ask, "Who is that coming out of the desert? Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth." Mostly, however, the band rocks out with clarinet-, trumpet-, and violin-led jams that blend East European wedding music and a New York free-jazz vibe into something joyous, celebratory, and way more hep than the sum of its parts. --Richard Gehr Customer Reviews
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 Rating:  - Exactly what I was waiting for!When I was a little girl I had the chance to hear Klezmer for the first time. I didn't know what it was, but I always loved it. I learned to understand and appreciate this music, butit was hard to find. I love this music! It's very jazzy and rich in sound! Everyone should buy several copies of this album! Rating:  - Energetic and Pure KlezmerWhile not necessarily the Klezmatics best work, this CD is fast, upbeat and thoroughly enjoyable. A DJ could play this CD at a wedding and have the crowd up and dancing the whole time! Most of the tracks are songs directly from the old Klezmer masters with new Klezmatic-style arrangements. Seems like the Klezmatics cover very little new ground, though the old ground is certainly a lot of fun. This CD doesn't take the risks that are characteristic of the Klezmatics other work. If you want classic Klezmer in the modern Klezmatic style, this is the CD for you. Rating: - The only thing better, is seeing them perform live.Rhythm & Jews, The Klezmatics stunning cd from 1992, has been one of the most frequently played discs in my collection since I picked it up a few years ago. Last night, I finally got to see them perform live at The IMAC Theatre in Huntington, NY. As great as they are on cd, they are a must see "joy" in concert. Rating: - just greatTotally agree with Daniel Sanders. This music ROCKS Rating: - One of the highlights of my CD collectionWonderfull CD. I had to get used to it (for I haven't heared Klezmer before), but after a while my family complained whether my CD-Player can't eject the CD so I can hear something different :-) |
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