Monday Matchup :: Simple Isn't Easy • Lipa/Shloime Gertner

In the first, struggle-riddled song, Lipa describes how hard it is walk the walk. "I may not be the best...but I do try my best... The army's chef is still in the army... I'm not the greatest but I am trying hard; 'Tatty! Help me when I try!'"



In the second, reflective-mellow song, Shloime Gertner asserts that the Master of the world appreciates simple, honest steadfastness. "Oy, Riboin haoilomim, heint b'acharis hayumim... Oh G-d, today, the way we live, it's really hard to be wholesome...but I'll do what I can"

Plot twist: They're both by Lipa ;)

Dos Pintele Yid • Lipa Schmeltzer

For a second I thought it would be fun to save this for a Monday Matchup with Schwebel, Scharf & Levine's "Pintele Yid". And I'm sure it would be fun. But this track deserves its own space to be heard and heard again.

While watching the promo for this new CD, I formed my opinion: this is Lipa's coming out party as a Jew-in-the-Heart. And you and I—Jews in the hands and feet and beard—can go to hell. Ah. But it turns out that there should be no hell in Lipa's world.

The present track is a stirring melody and message, based greatly on the essence of the Chassidus I've come to know. And while I disagree with a key premise presented by Lipa in his rebuttal to detractors of this song, I agree with the larger point: As a public figure I have a responsibility to measure my words. But who says I need to use YOUR measuring stick?

Lipa's WhatsApp rebuttal (in poetry-slam Yiddish): Download Here

HT:SK

Ata Kidashta • Lipa Schmeltzer

From his new CD*, which I am coming to very much enjoy. BOORD! BOORD! Git Shabbos!!!

Shabbos is playing HERE!

Vi Dein Yid? • Lipa Schmeltzer

Well, it's certainly catchy!



This song is called "Vi dan boord?" ("Where's your beard?"). It quotes Pirkei Avos: Do not stare at the pitcher but what is inside it; a new pitcher can hold old wine; an amateur can have deep skills. In this song, the reflection asks equally: Yid, where's your beard? And beard, where's your Yid?

Yomam Valayla • Lipa

Speaking of elections...

A Tuesday Tune to Talk about. I'm mostly tickled by the "Haine-haine hach" at :40. Sounds like Hiney-ho. Teehee.

Monday Matchup :: Im Yihye | Splash! • MBD | Lipa

From Selichos, Im Yihye, composed by MBD for MBD is from the middle of the opening paragraph. Expand image for context and content explained.

The second, composed by Avraham Fried for Lipa is from the end of the paragraph.

Nesias Kapaim • Lipa Schmeltzer

This is the Lipa I love. Warm, sweet and blessful. Not an especially polished song, and nothing standout in terms of vocals, music or arrangements, but a beautiful melody with a wonderful lyrical flow. From Shema, 2000.

Dor Mitzuyan - Oif Simchas

Lipa makes me want to listen to this:



No. That's not a compliment.

Mizrich, Mizrich • Lipa

Know that someone commented "Shmeltzedik!" on Youtube. You. Have. The. Right. To. Know.

Veheishiv • R' Elimelech fun Lizhensk (Lipa Schmeltzer)

In 2004, Lipa recorded "Li'eiluh ul'ieiluh", a CD of Niggunim of the Manhigei Chassidus throughout the years. A collection of soul-screamin' beauty.

25 Years • HASC/Lipa

Listen...

Anything?

Men Darf Bahalten (Ropshitz) - Lipa Shmeltzer

From the star who brought Lion King to the Jewish stage...

Kol Hamiracheim - Abie Rotenberg

Classic Abie: So sad, you wanna jump for joy! Great orchestration in the intro and interludes.

Full of vocalist (un)surprises... No idea where this recording is from.

Hut Bitachon! - Lipa

Can I share something somewhat personal with y'all Froggers (friend-bloggers)? I believe David: הבוטח בה', חסד יסובבנהו. Crazy, eh? Eh!

Oy Vey, Iz Far Zei... - Lipa

אוי וויי איז פאר זיי...א טויבין יאטשמיך האבען זיי!
אלוקינו בשמים, אונזער גאט* אין הימעל, כל אשר חפץ עשה, וואס ער ווילט טוט ער...


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*You're already not allowed to erase our blog. Just saying.

Tefillas Haderech - Lipa Shmeltzer

We can be on a trip without traveling,
or travel and get nowhere;
we can stay in place and call it "home"
and we can go far yet never arrive.

And that last one is a very great place to be.



ותשלח ברכה והצלחה בכל מעשה ידינו! Safe trip, all!

V'Anpoho Nehirin - Lipa

ואתעטרת לתתא בעמא קדישא
Good Shabbos!

Mizmor Lisoda - Lipa

אזוי זאגט די הייליגע מחבר (קוק אריין אויך אין משנה ברורה) סימן נ"א, סעיף ט': שכל השירים עתידים להבטל, חוץ ממזמור לתודהההההההההההההההההההההההה!!!!!



UPDATE: Ber, behave! (Hashem lives with you inside your room!)

Ayei Emtzo'ekah? - Lipa / MBD

איה אמצעיך, ואיה לא אמצעיך?
אם אסק שמים שם אתה, ואציעה שאול, הינך

Where can You be found and where can You not be found? If I soar to the heavens, there You are, and if I fall to the lowest hell, You'll be there too.



Off of "Me'imka d'Lipa"; composed by MBD, sung by him and Lipper.

Moishele Neshomeh - Lipa Shmeltzer

הי"ד