Festival of Light

Various Artists - Miscellaneous - Holiday | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 1, 2000)
• Original Release Date: 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Six Degrees
• ASIN: B00004XSIL
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #154,593 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #17 in Music > Indie Music > Miscellaneous > Holiday
  • #21 in Music > Miscellaneous > Holiday > Hanukkah

Track Listings

1. Rock Of Ages - Ma'oz Tzur - Marc Cohn

2. 1902 - The Mels

3. The Emigrant - Flairck

4. Oi Tata - Don Byron

5. Kiddush Le-Shabbat - The Covenant

6. Avinu - Rebbe Soul

7. Erev Shel Shoshanim - John McCutcheon

8. Dybbuk Shers - The Klezmatics

9. Bikkurim - Masada String Trio

10. I See You - Alitsut

11. Shir Amami - Jan Siberry

12. Lighting Up The World - Peter Himmelman

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Eclectic Chanukah Indeed!, December 15, 2000

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Timothy J. Slivinski - See all my reviews

This review is from: Festival of Light (Audio CD)

This CD captures the mood of the Chanukah holiday in all its variations. Though no one will probably like all the cuts on this varied collection, there is enough appeal to make it a winner, nonetheless. Starting off with great strength, Marc Cohn's--mostly English--version of "Ma'oz Tzur" is touchingly beautiful. This may be the closest song we Jews have as a holiday "carol." The rocking "Lighting Up the World" by Peter Himmelman and David Broza closes the CD on an upbeat, clap along note while, at the same time, capturing what should be the message of Chanukah. "Kiddush L'Shabbat," credited to The Covenant, is a real treat. Using the voice of a traditional Cantor, the vocals of the Kiddush are set against electronic techno beats--but, somehow, it works beautifully and effectively. I am not sure why "Avinu Malkeinu" is on a Chanukah CD (It is from the High Holyday Liturgy), but Rebbe Soul's version is moving nonetheless. Other cuts have a dreamy, folky touch, while still others are more traditionally klezmer in arrangement and sound. If you work in an office where co-workers are bringing in their Christmas CD's, throw this one into the mix for a little diversity. It will be interesting to gauge the reaction. Pick up this CD to help enhance your Chanukah celebrations and menorah lighting!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best of the Festival of Lights CDs, November 10, 2000

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Guardian of the Zen Sea "Indigo" (Looking after the sun and surf) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Festival of Light (Audio CD)

This CD has some really inspirational Hannukah music from introspective cello with strings reminiscent of immigrants (1902 and the Emigrant) to up-beat bluesy pieces (Light up the World). There is Klezmer for the die-hard (Oi Tata) and one of the most beautiful, melodic songs (can you tell it is a favorite) called "Avinu" by Rebbe Soul. My family collects winter holiday music of all types, being equal-opportunity celebrationists. Winter is a time for rejoicing in most traditions, and this is agreat CD for feeling good in the long, dark night. This CD makes my top ten list of holiday music, no matter your religious preference. Also check out the complete recording by Rebbe Soul called "Fringe of Blue" which had the original version of Avinu.

5.0 out of 5 stars Judaic Maven, April 6, 2011

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Howard Weinstein "Judaic Maven" (Mesa,AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Festival of Light (Audio CD)

I love both albums but I guess I must nit pick that Avinu Malkeinu and Oy Tata don't belong there. The authors could have come up with better choices. The Kiddush with the great Chazzan blended with a digeridoo was brilliant however.