Nissan Weber Releases Medley of 'Yedid Nefesh' Melodies
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
Singer Nissan Weber has released a new medley of melodies for the "Yedid Nefesh" piyut, featuring popular Chassidic tunes. The collection aims to capture the deep emotions and spiritual connection expressed in the piyut's words. It includes compositions from prominent artists like Yossi Green, the late Rabbi Moshe Goldman, and Pinky Weber. The project was produced by Abie Longe and designed by David Weber.
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- Singer Nissan Weber released a new medley of "Yedid Nefesh" melodies.
- The medley features beloved tunes that have shaped the Jewish Sabbath table.
- It aims to convey the deep emotions and spiritual connection of the piyut.
- The collection includes works by Yossi Green, Rabbi Moshe Goldman, and Pinky Weber.
- David Weber designed the cover, and Abie Longe handled production.
Singer Nissan Weber has released a new medley of melodies for the "Yedid Nefesh" piyut (liturgical poem), gathering beloved tunes that have shaped the Jewish Sabbath table. This release follows a successful series of Sabbath songs Weber launched in recent weeks.
"I am excited to share this medley with you," Weber stated, expressing hope that it will convey the true feeling of the words through the connection of music and heart. He noted that while many recite "Yedid Nefesh" weekly out of habit, its words reveal a powerful, deep, and moving prayer expressing the profound connection and longing for God.
The new medley aims to evoke these exact emotions through music and performance. It incorporates masterpieces by prominent composers and performers in Chassidic music. Among the included melodies are "Yedid Nefesh" by Yossi Green, "Dor Na'eh" (originally "Ani Ma'amin") by the late Rabbi Moshe Goldman and Yiddish lyrics by Rabbi Shlomo Binet, "Nefesh" by Pinky Weber and Levi Falkowitz, "Vatik" by Pinky Weber and Sruli Adler, and "Higale Na" by Reb Pinchas Breuer and Sruli Vardiger.
The project features Nissan Weber on vocals, with musical production and mixing by Abie Longe, cover design by David Weber, and PR and communications by Moti Media and Music World.