Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Lma'an Achai • Leibele Haschel

Prior to yesterday, I had never heard of Leibele Haschel. Yesterday, I realized I knew a lot about Leibele Haschel's music. Rishon: Thank you "webmaster" for following SSY and for mentioning Leibele Haschel in the National Day of Elokai Neshama post. (I do not have the specific track you asked about.)

From my cursory research, it appears that this individual—a blend of Benzion Shenker chein, early MBD kneitchlach, (Ber points out:) a bit of Oshy Tugendhaft, and rather contemporary musical arrangements—was the first port-of-call for some of the very best in classic Jewsic. "MBD"'s Mo Oshiv, "Dudu/Yehuda Exclamation Point/Benny Friedman/Avraham Fried"'s Elokai, and this, "London School of Jewish Song"'s Lma'an Achai. All originally composed for and sung by Leibele Haschel.

Who was he, when did he pass away, and why did all his music get stole? Please fill in the details.

Listen to the great stringin' interlude starting 2:16.



5 comments:

Coolio said...

funky

Steven W said...

I am trying to find songs from leibele heschel. Mainly his ma yedidos. Can anyone help me find it?

Steven W said...

I am trying to find songs from leibele heschel. Mainly his ma yedidos. Can anyone help me find it?

Browser warrior said...

if you have any photos of my Father, Chazzan Leibele Haschel Z"L

Please email me at leibelehaschelphotos@rickyandkalman.com

Thank you,

Ricky (Leibele Haschel's Daughter)

Unknown said...

There is some of Leibele Haschel's music at http://leibelehaschel.com/