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Here are a few song excerpts, recorded at our concert in June 2002. (MP3 format. Apologies for the sound quality and background noise!)
Ma Nishtana
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Words: Pesach Haggada
Music: Alicia AmbroseHow is this night different from all other nights? Because you've probably never heard Ma Nishtana sung like this before!
Ilu Finu
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Words: Nishmat (Shabbat morning service)
Music: Miriam Margles"Ilu finu malei shira kayam" - "Were our mouths as full of song as the sea..."
Ka Echsof
(310kb)Words: Shabbat Zemer by R. Aharon of Karlin
Music: Miki GrahameThe chorus translates as "God, I yearn for the pleasantness of Shabbat, which is twinned and unified with your treasured people!"
Eli Eli
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Words: Hannah Senesh
Arrangement: Alicia AmbroseThis piece asks God for the unchangings of the world to never cease: the sand and the sea, the washing of the water, the thunder of the heavens - and the prayer of man.
Uvney Puzzle Canon
(280kb)Words: Grace after meals
Music: MozartA classical tribute to our admired Ashkenazi Mozart.
Shomer Yisrael
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Words: Weekday services (Tachanun)
Music: Miki GrahameIn this lively piece, we ask God to protect the unique and holy people of Israel.
Shuva
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Words: Motzei Shabbat verses of redemption (Isaiah 44:22-23)
Music: Miki GrahameIn this song the heavens and earth are commanded to break forth in song, as God has redeemed us.