Description
Yiddish Songs – Les Pieśni Jidysz / Chansons Yiddish / Jiddische Lieder / ייִדישע לידער
Product Details
- Artist: André Ochodlo
- Album Title: Yiddish Songs
- Release Year: 2002
- Format: CD, Album (Compilation)
- Label: Sound-Pol in association with Baierle Records
- Catalogue/ID: [Album4213507]
- Genres/Styles:
- Yiddish songs (Pieśni Jidysz, Chansons Yiddish, Jiddische Lieder, ייִדישע לידער)
- The album presents traditional and modern interpretations drawn from Yiddish musical heritage
Overview
English
Immerse yourself in the soulful world of Yiddish music with Yiddish Songs by André Ochodlo. Released in 2002, this compilation celebrates the rich cultural tapestry of Yiddish song—with its stirring melodies and poignant lyrics—by presenting a diverse array of traditional tunes and arrangements. The album brings together classic themes in Yiddish theatre, folk, and art song traditions, reflecting centuries of Jewish cultural expression. Each track is a window into the heart of Yiddish music, enhanced by translations of the titles and subtle modern touches in arrangement. Whether you are a long-time enthusiast of Yiddish culture or exploring it for the first time, this record offers an authentic and enchanting musical experience.
[Optional: Translation – Polish]
Pozwól się zanurzyć w nastrojowym świecie jidysz z albumem Yiddish Songs autorstwa André Ochodlo. Wydany w 2002 roku, ten kompilacyjny dysk celebruje bogatą kulturową mozaikę jidysz, prezentując różnorodne tradycyjne melodie i aranżacje. Album łączy klasyczne motywy związane z jidyszowskim teatrem, muzyką ludową i pieśnią artystyczną, odzwierciedlając wieki żydowskiej ekspresji kulturowej. Każdy utwór to okno na serce jidyszowskiej muzyki, wzbogacone o tłumaczenia tytułów i nowoczesne, subtelne aranżacje. Niezależnie od tego, czy jesteś wieloletnim miłośnikiem kultury jidysz, czy dopiero ją odkrywasz, ta płyta zapewnia autentyczne i czarujące muzyczne doświadczenie.
Track Listing
- A Glejzele Maschke / A Little Glass of Schnaps – M. Gordon
- Roshinkalech Mit Mandlen / Raisins and Almonds – A. Goldfaden (3:24)
- A Lid Fun Scholem / A Song of Peace –
Text: Kotliar, Music: trad. (8:15) - Wilne Vilnius –
Text: L. Wolfson, Music: A. Olshansky (Instrumental, trad.) - Oj, Dortn, Dortn / Away Out Yonder – Traditional
- Schpilt Mir, Klezmorim / Play, Musicians – M. Gebirtig
- Unter Di Pojlische Grininke Bejmelech / Under The Little Green Polish Trees –
Text: J. Papiernikow, Music: 1. Alter (3:15) - Tumbalalajka – (Trad.) (1:50)
- Rumania – A. Lebedeff (3:14)
- Ojfn Weg By The Road –
Text: 1. Manger, Music: trad. (5:00) - Tsigajner Gypsy – (Trad.) (2:30)
- Kinder-Jorn / Childhood Years – M. Gebirtig (2:13)
- Rebbe Elimelach – (Trad.) (2:18)
- Papirósn Cigarettes –
Text: H. Jablokoff, Music: trad. (3:40, also available in an alternate version: 3:15) - Awreml – M. Gebirtig
- Amol Iz Gewen / A Majse / Once Upon A Time – (Trad.)
- Un Az Der Rebbe / And When The Rabbi – (Trad.) (4:08)
- Mamele / Mother – (Trad.) (3:40)
- [Instrumental] – (Trad.) (2:02)
- Bels –
Text: J. Jaakobs, Music: A. Olshinetski (4:57)
(Track durations provided where available.)
Interesting Facts
- Cultural Heritage:
This album encapsulates the enduring spirit of Yiddish musical traditions that span from the days of Yiddish theatre and folk songs to art songs echoing the influence of German Lied and French mélodie. - Authenticity and Tradition:
The recordings are rooted in traditional tunes as denoted by the “trad.” markings, while some tracks incorporate contributions by renowned composers and lyricists from the Yiddish culture. - Multilingual Presentation:
With track titles presented in both Yiddish and translated into English (and sometimes other languages like Polish), the album makes this rich musical heritage accessible to a global audience while preserving the original linguistic flavor. - Production and Label:
The record is issued by Sound-Pol and Baierle Records, prominent in promoting ethnic and world music from Poland, ensuring high-quality production and faithful representation of the musical material.
Publishers
Manufactured and distributed by SOUND-POL in Warsaw, Poland. All rights of the phonographic work and the recorded compositions are reserved by the respective copyright owners.
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