Chabad Classics - Andy Statman
Editorial Reviews Goldstein reached for the best players in Jewish music to execute his graceful arrangements. Befitting the content and mode of this album, the celebrated clarinetist and mandolin player Andy Statman, who recently appeared on the PBS Documentary 'Fiddler in the House' with Yitzhak Perlman and featured with David Grisman on the record-selling album 'Songs of our Fathers', was chosen to solo on the album. Combining the World talent of Klezmer-pro Andy Statman and the musical mastery of Zalman Goldstein, the release of Chabad Classics II promises to please music buffs everywhere. While the premiere edition of Chabad Classics was a success in its own right, this new edition is definitely a leap forward. Brilliantly produced and tastefully orchestrated, Chabad Classics II is sure to warm your heart. Other works by the same artist/band: Chabad Classics Vol.1 Outstanding arrangements cloak the rich and majestic musical legacy of the Chabad Chassidim with royal timbers. Each melody - a chosen gem. Combining the world talent of Klezmer-pro Andy Statman and the musical mastery of Zalman Goldstein, this release of Chabad Classics II will please Jewish music buffs everywhere. Brilliantly produced and tastefully orchestrated, Chabad Classics II is sure to warm your heart.
From the Label
Arranger/producer Zalman Goldstein, presents his second instrumental album, Chabad Classics II. In October of 94 Goldstein entranced the Jewish music scene with his premier edition of Chabad Classics, an easy-listening instrumental rendition of the best songs of the Chabad Chassidim. Now, a year later, he presents his sequel, Chabad Classics II, available on Cassette and CD wherever fine Jewish music is sold.
Chabad Classics Vol.3 Days of Moshiach - Children's Drama
About the Artist
Andy Statman: Appeared with Yitzhak Perlman on the PBS Documentary, Fiddler in the House and was featured with David Grisman on the top-selling album, Songs of our Fathers.
Album Description
Surround yourself with the serenity of Chabad Classics. A fresh volume of instrumental music that will warm your heart, touch your soul, and lift your spirits.
Chabad Classics - Andy Statman
Chabad Classics - Andy Statman, Music, Zalman Goldstein, Chabad Classics
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Chabad Classics - Vol. 4 (Spirit of the Holidays)
Rabbi Zalman Goldstein Manufacturer: Jewish Learning Group ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD  General
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| Styles
| Music
Jewish & Yiddish Music
| Folk
| Styles
| Music
General
| New Age
| Styles
| Music
General
| Folk
| Indie Music
| Stores
| Music
General
| New Age
| Indie Music
| Stores
| Music
ASIN: B00001XDTI Release Date: 1999-09-08 |
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Product Description
Instrumental journeys that will awaken and massage the most delicate threads of your soul! This volume is a complete instrumental journey through the year in Chabad Chassidic song and melody.Customer Reviews:
A very pleasant surprise!.......1999-12-10
To my surprise, this CD turned out to be a very pleasant listening experience. I say "surprise" because I have tended to avoid Chabad (Lubovitch) albums for two decades -- ever since that nerve-wracking series of tapes featuring a boy's choir whose director seemed to be confusing high-pitched nasal shouting with religious enthusiasm. To be honest, if this CD hadn't guest-starred Andy Statman, I probably would have passed it up. But I like Statman's style, so I decided to give it a try.
I'm very glad I did. Zalman Goldstein's soothing instrumental arrangements are both easy listening and inspiring. Yes, he did succumb once to the Lubovitch penchant for little kids singing, but at least it's in an appropriate place -- as the Four Questions, introducing the Passover section. The rest of the album is purely instrumental and a wonderful tour through the cycle of the Jewish calendar. Andy Statman's madolin and clarinet add just the right touches, too.
I especially like the Sukkot track, which will evoke joyful memories in anybody who had ever danced with the Lubovitcher Hasidim on Simchat Torah. Balancing this are some of the softer devekut nigunnim (contemplative tunes), such as the hauntingly beautiful "Kaili Atoh," also known as "The Alter Rebbe's Niggun," which is traditionally sung at the end of the Hallel at every Lubovitch Seder.
All in all, this is a wonderful album of Hasidic music and, if the other CDs in the Chabad Classics series are as good as this one, I plan to buy them, too!
Excellent instrumental for Chabad Music.......1999-08-20
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Chabad Classics - Vol. 2
Rabbi Zalman Goldstein , and Andy Statman Manufacturer: Jewish Learning Group ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Jewish & Yiddish Music
| Folk
| Styles
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ASIN: B000NVI0J4 Release Date: 1995-07-22 |
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Product Description
Instrumental journeys that will awaken and massage the most delicate threads of your Jewish soul! A soothing instrumental collection of Chabad/Chassidic favorites.
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Chabad Classics - Andy Statman
ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
| Folk
| Styles
| Music
General
| New Age
| Styles
| Music
General
| Folk
| Indie Music
| Stores
| Music
General
| New Age
| Indie Music
| Stores
| Music
ASIN: B00000IXE7 Release Date: 1995-11-16 |
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Album Description
Surround yourself with the serenity of Chabad Classics. A fresh volume of instrumental music that will warm your heart, touch your soul, and lift your spirits.Outstanding arrangements cloak the rich and majestic musical legacy of the Chabad Chassidim with royal timbers. Each melody - a chosen gem.
Combining the world talent of Klezmer-pro Andy Statman and the musical mastery of Zalman Goldstein, this release of Chabad Classics II will please Jewish music buffs everywhere.
Brilliantly produced and tastefully orchestrated, Chabad Classics II is sure to warm your heart.
Customer Reviews:
A very pleasant surprise!.......1999-12-10
To my surprise, this CD turned out to be a very pleasant listening experience. I say "surprise" because I have tended to avoid Chabad (Lubovitch) albums for two decades -- ever since that nerve-wracking series of tapes featuring a boy's choir whose director seemed to be confusing high-pitched nasal shouting with religious enthusiasm. To be honest, if this CD hadn't guest-starred Andy Statman, I probably would have passed it up. But I like Statman's style, so I decided to give it a try.
I'm very glad I did. Zalman Goldstein's soothing instrumental arrangements are both easy listening and inspiring. Yes, he did succumb once to the Lubovitch penchant for little kids singing, but at least it's in an appropriate place -- as the Four Questions, introducing the Passover section. The rest of the album is purely instrumental and a wonderful tour through the cycle of the Jewish calendar. Andy Statman's madolin and clarinet add just the right touches, too.
I especially like the Sukkot track, which will evoke joyful memories in anybody who had ever danced with the Lubovitcher Hasidim on Simchat Torah. Balancing this are some of the softer devekut nigunnim (contemplative tunes), such as the hauntingly beautiful "Kaili Atoh," also known as "The Alter Rebbe's Niggun," which is traditionally sung at the end of the Hallel at every Lubovitch Seder.
All in all, this is a wonderful album of Hasidic music and, if the other CDs in the Chabad Classics series are as good as this one, I plan to buy them, too!
Excellent instrumental for Chabad Music.......1999-08-20
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