Yossi & Yerachmiel is a singer-songwriting duo who draws their roots from musicians such as RShlomo Carlebach, Moshe Yess, and Simon and Garfunkel. These two young guitarists tastefully mix traditional and contemporary Jewish music to create a sweet vocal harmony that is at once captivating and inspiring. Having spent time playing music in both Israel and America they are able to capture the sound of the heart of Jewish music while appealing to the American ear. Yossi and Yerachmiel first met as children in the Tzil VZemer Boys choir at the age of eight years old. They lost contact during their teenage years as each traveled his own journey of self-discovery. At the age of twenty one they reunited as chavrusos in Yeshivah Ohr Sameach. A relationship initiated by Torah study blossomed into one of musical accompaniment as their individual musical talent quickly reunited and merged forming a single melodic soulful sound. They begen performing as a group and after a couple of years spent perfecting this sound, they have created melodies complimented by harmonies that soar with a love for Judaism, Torah, and Eretz Yisroel. Simple, soulful, stirring, soothing always exciting and energetic their original compositions have a way of making immediate contact with a listeners heart. If youd like to feel the vibrations of todays Jewish musicthen simply give a listen to the youthful and hopeful sounds of Yossi & Yerachmiel.
Influences
Simon and Garfunkel, Moshe Yess, Moshav Band,Blue Fringe, Pey Dalid,Soulfarm,Sinai Tor,Aaron Razel,Reva L'sheva,Matisyahu,Shlomo Carlebach,U2,hair bands,shivi,yosef karduner,piamenta,dov shurin,ourselves :)
YOSSI & YERACHMIEL
BIOS
Yerachmiel Ziegler
Known all over the world as an artist that dedicates his life and work to G-d. His spiritual melodies and uplifting tunes bring faith and belief into peoples lives. His work is held in the highest regard when it comes to the art of music.
Yerachmiels young appearance may throw some people off, but in reality he is wise beyond his years. His talents range from playing various musical instruments to singing various styles. He has traveled to many different countries and has preformed all over the world. But when asked about it, he just shrugs and says: "Little by little, one travels far"
Yerachmiel's music stems from the deepest roots of tradition while touching all realms of modern culture. With a repertoire ranging across folk, rock, a cappella, world, pop, metal, klezmer, and bluegrass, he attracts an eclectic audience all around the globe.
Growing up in New York, Yerachmiel began performing at an early age and then went on to entertain in venues such as Central Park and Greenwich Village. His experience performing with great talents such as Shlomo Carlebach, Matisyahu, MBD, and Avraham Fried, as well as newer artists such Moshav Band, Blue Fringe, Pey Dalid, and Aaron Razel, has further enabled him to deliver a captivating performance time and time again.
Yerachmiel's on-stage presence creates the perfect balance between soul-searching and entertainment. Currently, he is living in Israel where he creates excellent shows for welcoming crowds. Come with an open mind and leave with a full spirit!
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Yossi Rotbard
Debuting at his parents Shabbos table at the tender age of three, Yossi would entertain a constant flow guests from far and wide coming to witness this child-prodigy perform his very own improvisations of the Alef-Beis.
When not shopping or eating Unchicken-Nachos a Caravan of Dreams, Yossi can be found within the walls of the beis medrash tearing apart a piece of brisker-torah (JB that is) or pimpin in a convertible BMW-a rental. His greatest moment was when Paul Simon asked him to come on stage and fill in for Arty, but due to an unnatural obsession with U2, Yossi was unable to perform with anyone but Bono. Unfortunately, before Bono could present his proposal, his alarm clock rang. When asked why he chose to become a rock star. Well, he wisely explains, it was better than the alternative being a cashier at Pathmark.
Although Yossis childhood years remain a mystery, rumor has it he was born on a collapsing high riser backstage during the Amsterdam guitar Trios rendition of Vivaldis Spring II Largo in E minor.
March 27th, 2007
The Perfect Pesach Playlist
Posted by Sruly in Music
I’m trying to make a list of the best Pesach songs. Surprisingly enough there aren’t very many Pesach specific songs. Here is what I have gathered so far, please add more in the comments section. This list is not in any particular order.
Let My People Go from MBD’s Let My People Go
Galus Metzrayim from MBD’s Let My People Go
The Pesach Blues from Journeys III (A great Moshe Yess song.)
Chop Em Down from Matisyahu’s Shake Off the Dust … Arise.
Dayeinu from Shmuel Kunda’s Boruch Learns About Pesach
Dayeinu from Miami Boys Choir’s Miami Experience 4: Shiru Lo
Avadim from Miami Boys Choir’s Miami Experience 4: Shiru Lo
Pharoh in Pajama’s (Not sure where it’s from)
Chasal Seder Pesach from Lev V’Nefesh 1 (Abie Rotenberg)
Ma Nishtana from Yossi and Yerachmiel’s Time and Place.
Seder Too from Shlock Rock III
The Four Questionables from Shlock Rock Greatest Hits.
Into The Sea from Sgt Shlockers Magical History Tour.
Here are 2 full length songs available for download from Sameach. Yossi and Yerachmiel's Ma Nishtana and a brand new song from Yerachmiel Ziegler called "Yom Shekulo" with keyboard and synths by Gavrial Sacks. It's all available for free from sameach's podcast site.
Hi yossi & yerachmiel,
I just wanted to stop in and say hello...
and let you know I've added a live recording of "Hello Again" from my last concert. Please let me know what you think...
CJF
Yerachmiel "Rocky" Ziegler and Ely Jaffe perform live in the studio and discuss their various bands You N Tea, Yossi & Yerachmiel, the Hamsa Boys, Gideon's Sword and more. Plus tails of Yidstock, tremping through Judea and Samaria and Chanukah reggae at the Southern Wall.
If you think that a kiss is all in the lips
C'mon, you got it all wrong, man
And if you think that our dance was all in the hips
Oh well, then do the twist
If you think holding hands is all in the fingers
Grab hold of the soul where the memory lingers and
Make sure to never do it with a singer
Cause he'll tell everyone in the world
WHAT he was thinking about the girl
Ya, WHAT he's thinking about the girl, oh
A lot of people get confused and they bruise
Real easy when it comes to love
They start putting on their shoes and walking out
And singing "boy, I think I had enough"
Just because she makes a big rumpus
She don't mean to be mean or hurt you on purpose, boy
Take a tip and do yourself a little service
Take a mountain turn it into a mole
Just by playing a different role
Ya, by playing a different role, oh
The boat ya you know she's rockin' it
And the truth well ya know there's no stoppin' it
So what, somebody left you in a rut
And wants to be the one who's in control
But the feeling that you're under can really make you wonder
How the hell she can be so cold
So now you're LEFT, denying the truth
And it's HIDDEN in the wisdom in the back of your tooth
Ya need ta spit it out, in a telephone booth
While ya call everyone that you know, and ask 'em
Where do you think she goes
Oh ya, where d'ya suppose she goes, oh
The truth well you know there's no stoppin' it
And the boat well ya know she's still rockin' it
The boat ya you know she's still rockin' it
And the truth ya you know there's no stoppin' it
You recognize the effect and the wreck
That it's causing when she rocks the boat
WELL it's the cause hittin on the Cardinal Laws
'bout the proper place to hang her coat
So to you, the truth is still hidden
And the soul plays the role of a lost little kitten but
You should know that the doctors weren't kidding
She's been singing it all along
