Alan Goldberg
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Chag Purim Chag Purim
A traditional song to celebrate the festival of Purim. Chag Purim is played on the 30-string Lyre.
Lechah Dodi Lechah Dodi
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 Sumerian Moon
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
Niggun of Devequt Niggun of Devequt
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.
Eliyahu Hanavi Eliyahu Hanavi
Eliyahu Hanavi (Elijah the Prophet) is traditionally sung at the Passover Seder, and at the conclusion of the Sabbath. Played on the 30 string lyre.
Ki Haym Chayenu Ki Haym Chayenu
This is a lyre piece that ise on the new CD "Chasing Stray Flames" released November, 2005.
Tel Dan Tel Dan
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.
Niggun Menuha Niggun Menuha
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.
Lyre Kavanah - Running and Returning Lyre Kavanah - Running and Returning
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.
Lyre Kavanah 'Ken Yehi Ratzon' Lyre Kavanah 'Ken Yehi Ratzon'
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).
Lyre Kavanah "31 Strings" Lyre Kavanah "31 Strings"
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.
Music Box Niggun Music Box Niggun
Music Box Niggun is played on the 30-string Lyre. I wanted to conjure up the image of a music box, complete with "slowing down" in the middle.
Havdalah Havdalah
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.
Light Niggun Light Niggun
A niggun is a wordless melody (most often) sung from the soul. Light Niggun is played on the 30-string Lyre.
Ghosts of Schedrin Ghosts of Schedrin
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.
Neve Shalom (Oasis of Peace) Neve Shalom (Oasis of Peace)
Dedicated to the memory of those that died in the bombing of the Neve Shalom (Oasis of Peace) Synagogue in November, 2003. Played on 30-string lyre.
Magen Avot (Shield of Our Fathers) Magen Avot (Shield of Our Fathers)
Magen Avot is a part of the Seven-faceted Blessing of the Amidah (daily prayers). I played this on a 30-string lyre, with harmony.
Tiferet Tiferet
A light, jazzy song with a bit of Latin feel, I wanted to make a light and happy song to reflect the Sefirah of (Tiferet) beauty.
The Shortest Seder The Shortest Seder
On March 27, 2002, Twenty-nine people were killed and 140 injured - 20 seriously - in a suicide bombing in the Park Hotel in the coastal city of Netanya, Israel in the midst of the Passover holiday seder with 250 guests.
Butterfly Wings Butterfly Wings
If a butterfly flaps its wings across the world, what effect does it have on you?
