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Album is a compressed folder (.zip file) and all songs are in Mp3 format.
Songs on this album
To download this album you must first agree with the terms and conditions below.
Album is a compressed folder (.zip file) and all songs are in Mp3 format.
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Songs on this album
To download this album you must first agree with the terms and conditions below.
Album is a compressed folder (.zip file) and all songs are in Mp3 format.
Songs on this album:
To download this album you must first agree with the terms and conditions below.
Album is a compressed folder (.zip file approx. 1.4 GB ) and all songs are in HD 32-Bit .WAV format and in high-bitrate Mp3 format.
Megama (a Hebrew word meaning "direction") Is it two-man musical and spiritual powerhouse.
The aim of "Megama" the group and "Megama" the album is to spread the Jewish biblical message through music. Taking the mystical saying "Music is the pen of the heart" as their personal motto, Megama have successfully fused their rock / blues / jazz / country musical roots and spiritual message, creating a modern yet sensitive expression of Jewish thought. This, peppered with their off-beat humor and sardonic comments on contemporary Jewish life, makes for compelling listening for all, regardless of nationality or religious background.
Meeting "Megama" for the first time one senses that something unusual is a foot. Moshe Yess (guitarist and lead singer) appears in jeans, cowboy boots and a Russian cap both on and off stage. Moshe spent the major part of his adult life in Hollywood and performed in clubs, bars and well-known hotels throughout the western states of the USA. Along the endless trails of gigs he played with David Crosby and Jose Feliciano and appeared on network TV and CBS radio. "I was one of the alienated youth, searching my roots", he says. "I finally found myself in the Hasidic community". Hoping to find greater appreciation for his new religion-oriented music Moshe decided to emigrate to Israel in 1978.
Shalom Levine (viola and vocals), who dresses in a long black frock (his regular garb), was born in the American Midwest but spent most of his life in Puerto Rico where he studied under Pablo Casals. Before moving into the mainstream of Judaism he played in a band which backed, amongst others, Tony Bennett and Sammy Davis Jr.
As "Megama", Moshe and Shalom have been reaching ever growing and more appreciative audiences. They have made three British tours and have broadcast several times on BBC radio. America has also welcomed them warmly and, apart from TV and concert appearances, "My Zaide" - The hit track off the album - Is regularly broadcast on WFMU Radio, New York. In Israel they are, of course, firm favorites and their credits include 10 TV appearances and performances in all major Israeli concert halls, as well as regular appearances at Kibbutzim and army bases all over the country.
"Megama" is an experience which is new, refreshing, educational and above all entertaining. - enjoy.
Songs on this album:
To download this album you must first agree with the terms and conditions below.
Album is a compressed folder (.zip file of about 1.43 GB). All songs are in High Definition .WAV format and high-bitrate Mp3 format.
Megama (a Hebrew word meaning "direction") Is it two-man musical and spiritual powerhouse.
The aim of "Megama" the group and "Megama" the album is to spread the Jewish biblical message through music. Taking the mystical saying "Music is the pen of the heart" as their personal motto, Megama have successfully fused their rock / blues / jazz / country musical roots and spiritual message, creating a modern yet sensitive expression of Jewish thought. This, peppered with their off-beat humor and sardonic comments on contemporary Jewish life, makes for compelling listening for all, regardless of nationality or religious background.
Meeting "Megama" for the first time one senses that something unusual is a foot. Moshe Yess (guitarist and lead singer) appears in jeans, cowboy boots and a Russian cap both on and off stage. Moshe spent the major part of his adult life in Hollywood and performed in clubs, bars and well-known hotels throughout the western states of the USA. Along the endless trails of gigs he played with David Crosby and Jose Feliciano and appeared on network TV and CBS radio. "I was one of the alienated youth, searching my roots", he says. "I finally found myself in the Hasidic community". Hoping to find greater appreciation for his new religion-oriented music Moshe decided to emigrate to Israel in 1978.
Shalom Levine (viola and vocals), who dresses in a long black frock (his regular garb), was born in the American Midwest but spent most of his life in Puerto Rico where he studied under Pablo Casals. Before moving into the mainstream of Judaism he played in a band which backed, amongst others, Tony Bennett and Sammy Davis Jr.
As "Megama", Moshe and Shalom have been reaching ever growing and more appreciative audiences. They have made three British tours and have broadcast several times on BBC radio. America has also welcomed them warmly and, apart from TV and concert appearances, "My Zaide" - The hit track off the album - Is regularly broadcast on WFMU Radio, New York. In Israel they are, of course, firm favorites and their credits include 10 TV appearances and performances in all major Israeli concert halls, as well as regular appearances at Kibbutzim and army bases all over the country.
"Megama" is an experience which is new, refreshing, educational and above all entertaining. - enjoy.
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Moshe Aaron (Morris Arthur) Yess (1945–January 8, 2011) O.B.M. was a world renowned Orthodox Jewish musician, composer and entertainer from Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. A longtime member of the Chabad community in Montreal, Yess was a regular concert performer at Chabad House events and shows, together with international Jewish music festivals, Chabad Telethons and the annual A Time for Music concert.
In the 1960s, Yess shared stages with David Crosby, Jefferson Airplane & The Association. As a solo performer he played Las Vegas, Reno, and other hot spots. In 1978 he moved from Hollywood, California to Jerusalem, Israel, where he enrolled in D'var Yerushalayim Yeshiva. There he met Rabbi Shalom Levine, who became his mentor in Halacha and his musical partner in Megama. They spoke about harnessing American-style music to communicate the beauty and values of Judaism. Thus was Megama (Hebrew for "direction") born forever changing the sound of Jewish music.
This album featured Moshe Yess's iconic #1 hit song "My Zaidy" that you can find in just about any Chabad Bentcher booklet. This song is such a staple that it has become as common at a Shabbos table as Gefilte fish. My Zaidy was covered countless times either by live concerts or on a record by many artists including but not limited to Avraham Fried, Mordechai Ben David, Dudu Fisher, Ari Goldwag, Shulem Lemmer, Rabbi Sholomo Katz, Tali Yess and many more, too numerous to name. Many other tracks on Megama Volume 1 were fan favorite songs. This album includes other hits such as "I'm a Jew", "Coming Home, "Dollar Bill", "Prayer Book Blues", "That's My Boy", to name a few.
Another highly popular, catchy and meaningful hit song from this album is called "Jewish Child" and it spoke to generations of Jews trying to find their way and their place to fit within the Jewish people. This song was appreciated by many and covered by several mainstream Jewish artists including Baruch Levine (Off The Record produced by Doni Gross), Moshe Yess's son Tali Yess (produced by NY Productions), and most recently, a collaboration between Yaakov Shwekey, 8th Day, and Tali Yess on Yaakov Shwekey's latest EP titled Dor Tzame L'Or (Produced by Bentzi Marcus of 8th Day).
Titled "G-d Is Alive and Well in Jerusalem" followed in the same steps as their first album with songs thouched the hearts and souls of Jews of all types and from all backgrounds. This album included many popular songs such as "Up To Jerusalem", "The Fight In The Man / AKA Little David", "Pushka Pushka Pushka", "Succos in Jerusalem". It would also be a big mistake not to mention another hit from this album; the highly popular "Beggar Woman". This song was covered by several mainstream Jewish artists such as 8th Day, Rogers Park, and others.
The Megama duo eventually split up and Moshe Yess who wrote the songs and music for Megama continued his music career as a solo artist. He released many albums, participated in numerous highly-celebrated collaborations and even produced and co-produced Jewish children's educational series of music albums, musical story tapes, and animated video series. Some names that may ring a bell are The Marvelous Middos Machine, The Amazing Torah Bike, Roburg and several others afterwards.
One of Yess's biggest hit songs was "My Zaidy," in which the speaker remembers his grandfather, who was his last link to Judaism. "My Zaidy" -- "zaidy" is the Yiddish word for grandpa -- touched several generations of American and Canadian Jews. Other hits by Megama included "Ain't Gonna Work on Saturday" and "Not Ashamed," and one of their successful children's shows was called "Judeo Rodeo."
Yess collaborated with Abie Rotenberg to produce the children's audio series called The Marvelous Midos Machine composed of three volumes, with all original material. He also had inspired Abie to write his own English Jewish music and had features on the first 3 volumes of Abie's iconic Journeys albums.
In the 1990s, Yess started a rock band called Burnt Offering with the blessing of The Lubavitcher Rebbe. The band's mission was to spread the message to the world to engage in acts of goodness and kindness.
Yess continued to be active in music and religious education until his health declined. He passed away on January 8, 2011, in Tucson, Arizona, leaving behind a legacy in both the Jewish and broader music communities. Although Moshe Yess died of cancer on January 8, 2011, in Cottonwood, Arizona at the age of 65 years old, his work continues to influence and inspire, with his son Tali Yess actively continuing his musical legacy. Most recently, Moshe Yess had an entire track in tribute to him as well as an adaptation of one of his lesser known songs "Ain't No Bishul" performed by Abie Rotenberg and Moshe's son Tali Yess on the 5th volume of the iconic Journeys albums.
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Just six short weeks ago Jewish people everywhere were re-introduced to the lyrical genius and musical talent that was Moshe Yess with the release of the Yess Legacy double album. The album, 30 stunning tracks in all features some of the best and brightest singers, arrangers and musicians in the business from across the globe. The Yess Legacy was produced by the mega talented duo Gershon Veroba (USA) and Yerachmiel Ziegler (Israel).
In order for music fans to enjoy some Moshe Yess during sefira producer Yerachmiel Ziegler is now releasing this a capella single of the song “G-d Is My Strength and My Song”. The song is produced, arranged and performed by Yerachmiel himself with the help of this friend and Jewish star alum Aaron Holder (who is also a featured artist on the Yess Legacy) and recorded by Yerachmiel and Ovadia Tank. The song is available for download for just $0.99 on CDbaby.com.
Gershon Veroba also has an a capella single Little David (The Fight In The Man) a Moshe Yess song off the Yess Legacy which was released two years ago. Little David is available as a FREE download on Veroba.net.
The Yess Legacy is available for purchase/download on JewishJukebox.com