Best-Loved Jewish Songs
Best-Loved Jewish Songs
Vocals and Violin Lisa Silver
Mosaic – Part 2
Music for Congregations and Choirs
Mosaic was just the beginning of Lisa’s reimagining of music for services and High Holy Days. Find her arrangements here for some of the most loved music that Congregation Micah has come to know as it’s own.
Yeish Kochavim
Lisa Silver / Michael Hunter Ochs
Behind the Song:
Lisa and Michael Hunter Ochs collaborated on this beautiful piece, and
Mah Tovu – The Complete Choir
Lisa Silver / Jerry Kimbrough
Behind the Song:
A few years ago I thought I would try my hand at a new choral arrangement. I had musical motif for
In the Image
Lisa Silver
Music by Clayton Ivey and Lisa Silver
Lyrics by Lisa Silver
Behind the Song:
Written for the Pride Spirituality service at Congregation Micah, the song is based on the Hebrew phrase “b’tzelem Elohim” – in the image of G-d. The image
Zochreinu
Lisa Silver
Behind the Song:
Typically, a solemn and heavy request to be inscribed in the Book of Life, Zochreinu is reimagined as a joyful prayer.
Amen May It Be So
Lisa Silver
Featuring John Mock, guitar
Behind the Song:
Lisa wrote this moving piece for Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year at Congregation Micah.
Modim We Thank You
Lisa Silver
Music by Clayton Ivey and Lisa Silver
If I’ve Touched Your Life
Lisa Silver & Teri Simon
Behind the Song:
Lisa wrote this moving song with Teri Simon, of blessed memory, some
Hannukah or Chanukah
Lisa Silver / Teri Simon / Victoria Shaw
Got Blues? – Micah Kids Choir
Fun and original songs written by Lisa Silver, Teri Simon and friends for children’s choirs and family services to brighten the celebrations of the Jewish year, released in 2003. The music has stayed as an integral part of Congregation Micah’s holiday celebrations for adults and children and as regular parts of children’s services. Many of the children’s voices on this CD are now adults – some with children of their own. At the time these songs were recorded, the Kids Choir members were between the ages of 3-10. Enjoy the Bonus Track as Lisa and some of Nashville’s professional studio musicians and sound engineers navigate working with these recording divas.
Writing for children is a complex process. These selections don’t make the mistake of speaking down to children. Musically they are sometimes more complex. Lyrically they embrace complex thoughts in simple ways that embrace a child’s view with humor, spirited and even dance-able rhythms. Discover part of what members call, “The Magic of Micah” in the Kids Choir.
From the links below, you can listen to a snippet of the song or purchase an mp3. Lisa also is offering the music ripped “From the Songbook”. The link will connect you directly with Lisa. There she can arrange to create handwritten sheet music for you. In it you will find not only the music notes and words, but also her directional notes as the choir director. Ripped from the songbook are both completely usable as sheet music or framable as art.
B’Ruchim Habayim
Teri Simon
The Micah Song
Wendy Spira / Lisa Silver / Teri Simon
The Rosh Hashanah Blessing
Lisa Silver / Teri Simon
Sing La Shanah Tova
Teri Simon
The Rosh Hashanah Boogie
Lisa Silver
Help Me Do It Right
Lisa Silver / Teri Simon
I’m Sorry
Self and Albrighten with additional lyric Lisa Silver
Toys R Us Blues
Teri Simon
Eight Chanukah Lights
Melody by Ross Bagdasarian, parody by Wendy Spria / Lisa Silver / Teri Simon
Why Why Why
Lisa Silver / Victoria Shaw
Unleavened Blues
Teri Simon
Hawaiian Hanukkah
Lisa Silver / Teri Simon
Bonus Track
Lisa Silver
Credits
Writers: Lisa Silver, Teri Simon and friends
Vocals: Megan Baron, Sarah Baum, Helen Brown, Ailie Green, Brandon Green, Cori Haber, Eryn Haber, Megan Kasselberg, Zoe Kimbrough, Morgan Landsberg, Reid Landsberg, Kathleen Lass, Rachel Leath, Doni Lehman, Ruby Lochnar, Nora May, Amzi Rickert, Brittany Rickert, Jacob Ritchart, Judy Rothholz, Maya Selberg, Olivia Silver, Joey Simon, Taylor Simon
Directors: Lisa Silver, Wendy Spira, Teri Simon
Recording Engineer: Jerry Kimbrough
Piano/Keyboard: Teri Simon, Victoria Shaw
Guitar: Wendy Spira, Jerry Kimbrough
Kabbalat K’tan Shabbat: Welcoming Shabbat with Music
A Shabbat evening experience for the young and the young at heart. Using music as the 2010 vehicle to capture the essence of the liturgy in an engaging and memorable way, Kabbalat K’tan Shabbat increases familiarity with the Friday night prayer service. Lisa’s creative exploration with Jewish music continued with this collaboration with Teri Simon. Together, they reimagined a Friday night Shabbat service, combining text with music in ways children could understand.
Follow the liturgy with snippets and find links to be able to incorporate the Kabbalat K’tan Shabbat into your own service with sheet music and even karaoke sound tracks for the cantor or Soloist. In addition, you will find the link to download the Children’s Kabbalat K’tan Shabbat Siddur, featuring Lisa’s illustrations, from which you can make copies for your congregants.
You can also decide to purchase the entire Kabbalat K’tan Shabbat – complete with a copy of the siddur. Or you can purchase just the music with Lisa and the Kids Choir providing vocals. Or you can purchase Kabbalat K’tan Shabbat karaoke version!
A limited number of CDs with vocals and karaoke CDs are available for purchase. Each are $15 which includes your chosen CD and shipping and handling. Order HERE for the CD version and specify with vocals or karaoke or both.
Shabbat Shalom
Lisa Silver / Teri Simon
Candle Blessing
Lisa Silver / Teri Simon
L’Chah Dodi
Lisa Silver / Teri Simon
Bar’ Chu
Lisa Silver / Teri Simon
Sh’ma / V’ahavta
Lisa Silver / Teri Simon
Mi Chamocha
Lisa Silver / Teri Simon
Hashkiveinu
Lisa Silver / Teri Simon
Shalom Rav
Lisa Silver / Teri Simon
T’Filah
Lisa Silver / Teri Simon
Yih’Yu L’Ratzon
Lisa Silver / Teri Simon
For Healing
Lisa Silver / Teri Simon
Aleinu
Lisa Silver / Teri Simon
Osch Shalom
Lisa Silver / Teri Simon
Kabbalat K’tan Shabbat Siddur
Lisa Silver / Teri Simon
Credits
Songs by Lisa Silver & Teri Simon
Guitars, keyboards, and sequencing by Jerry Kimbrough
Piano on Shalom Rav & Y’hiu L’ratzon by Clayton Ivey
Violin by Lisa Silver
Lead vocals by Lisa Silver
Background vocals by Julia Kimbrough, Zoe Kimbrough, Ava Locknar, Ruby Locknar, Bianca Sass, and Taylor Simon
Recorded and Mixed by Jerry Kimbrough at The Wreckroom (Nashville, TN)
Mastered by Bruce Dees at Homework (Nashville, TN)
Mosaic: Pieces of Jewish Music in New Settings
Liturgical pieces and Jewish themed music in a variety of original settings. There are pieces to sing with kids, for kids, for adults, and anthems. The Nashville connection unlocks tremendous talent in the studio production and with the talent of the musicians. Lisa, however, returns to her love of incorporating children’s voices in the music. This l’dor v dor has made these versions of the liturgy a routine part of Congregation Micah’s services.
The CD features top Nashville studio musicians and a duet with Michael Hunter Ochs of Gesher.
You will be able to listen to snippets of each track of the Mosaic album and can then purchase an mp3. You will also be able to contact Lisa directly to arrange to purchase sheet music ripped From The Songbook. These are Lisa’s handwritten sheets of the songs with lyrics which you can use for your own performances or can frame as musical art.
There are a limited number of CDs available. Each can be autographed and make a wonderful gift. $15.00 covers the CD with shipping and handling. Let Lisa know you would like a copy HERE
Niggun Vitebsk
music by Lisa Silver
Words To Live By
Lisa Silver / Teri Simon
Hineini (Here I am)
music by Lisa Silver music and Karen Taylor-Good
Sim Shalom
Lisa Silver
R’tzei
music by Lisa Silver, English lyrics by Lisa Silver, adapted from Gates of Prayer
Kadosh
music by Lisa Silver, English lyrics adapted by Lisa Silver and Teri Simon from Gates of Prayer
Modim Anachnu Lach
music by Lisa Silver, English lyrics by Lisa Silver adapted from Gates of Praye
Shalom Rav
Lisa Miriam Silver
Let Us Always Remember
words and music by Lisa Silver and Teri Simon
I Am A Light
music and lyrics by Lisa Silver, Teri Simon, and Victoria Shaw
Credits
Produced by Lisa Silver for Sweet Silver Enterprises, Inc.
Recorded by Jerry Kimbrough and Bruce Dees
Mixed and Mastered by: Bryce Dees
Arrangements: Jerry Kimbrough and Lisa Silver
Lead Vocals: Lisa Silver
Background Vocals: Lisa Silver, Bruce Dees, Kira Small
Guitar, Mandolin, Bass, Drum Programming: Jerry Kimbrough
Keyboards: Clayton Ivey, Jerry Kimbrough, Ed Tossing
Clarinet, Flute: Sam Levine
Accordion: off Lizenby
Violin: Lisa Silver
Children’s voices: Ailie Green, Brandon Green, Julia Kimbrough, Zoe Kimbrough, Ava Locknar, Ruby Locknar, Bianca Sass, Olivia Silver, Joey Simon