Lechah Dodi is a song to welcome the Sabbath composed by Shlomo HaLevi Alkabetz in the 16th Century. Lechah Dodi means 'Come my Beloved'. Alkabetz was a leading figure in the Safed group of scholars associated with mystical practices and Kabbalah.
Sumerian Moon was played using the harmonic notes from the Lyre of Ur. I constructed a GigaStudio instrument out of samples sent from the Lyre of Ur project in England in order to be able to 'play' the lyre. I wanted to create an authentic feel, us
This Hasidic niggun is at least 150 years old. It is sung by several Hasidic communities, but may have originated with the Blozhov Hasidim. Devequt means 'cleave to' or 'attachment' to the divine, during prayer, and throughout life.
This is a short Lyre and Flute piece. The flute was played by Israeli guide Yuval in the Tel Dan nature reserve in Israel at the headwaters of the Jordan River. I added the lyre after returning to United States from Israel.
Menuha is a Hebrew word usually translated as "rest", but it means much more - tranquility, serenity, peace, repose. It is the essence of the Sabbath. Niggun Menuha is a niggun to prepare for that serenity.
Kavanah means devotion, intent, or concentration. Running and Returning (Ratzo Vashov)has many aspects (see Story). This song played on the 30-string Lyre is the third one of a series.
Kavanah means devotion, intent, or concentration. 'Ken Yehi Ratzon' means 'So may it be G-d's Will'. This song played on the 30-string Lyre is the second of a series (see story).
Kavanah means devotion, intent, or concentration. This song played on the 30-string Lyre is the first one of a series (see story). The 31st string is myself, which I am constantly working to tune.
Havdalah means "separation" in Hebrew. It is a song played on the Lyre with an "embedded Niggun" that I hope musically illustrates the separation of the sacred from the profrane.
Schedrin was a town, a Jewish Shtetl in ByeloRussia. This song is a snapshot of a muddy mainstreet in Schedrin on a winter’s day as people shop at the market, and then they disappear. It is played on the 30-string Lyre.
