The Idan Raichel Project — Mai Nahar (River Waters)
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מי נהר זורמים
הבט
אלו הם ימי חייך
הם מימי חייך
נשטפים בזרם
שמתחיל עם גשם ראשון
מי נהר זורמים
הבט
אלו הם פלגי המים
שיגיעו אל מדבר גווע
עם השקט שיבוא
גם אם אשתה את כל הים
הוא לא ירווה את צימאוני
לעוד יום קרוב אליך
לעוד יום בזרועותיך
גם אם אשב מתחת שמש
לא ישרפו אותי קרניה
כמו לבי נשרף בלהבות אהבתך
Translation from lyricstranslate.com:
River Waters
Flowing waters of the river
See
These are the days of your life
The waters of your life
Washed in the current
That begins with the first rain
Flowing water of the river
See
These are the streams of water
That will reach an anguished desert
With the falling silence
Even if I drink the entire ocean
It will not quench my thirst
For another day close to you
For another day in your arms
Even if I sit under the sun
Her rays will not burn me
As my heart burns in the flames of your love
הבט
אלו הם ימי חייך
הם מימי חייך
נשטפים בזרם
שמתחיל עם גשם ראשון
מי נהר זורמים
הבט
אלו הם פלגי המים
שיגיעו אל מדבר גווע
עם השקט שיבוא
גם אם אשתה את כל הים
הוא לא ירווה את צימאוני
לעוד יום קרוב אליך
לעוד יום בזרועותיך
גם אם אשב מתחת שמש
לא ישרפו אותי קרניה
כמו לבי נשרף בלהבות אהבתך
Translation from lyricstranslate.com:
River Waters
Flowing waters of the river
See
These are the days of your life
The waters of your life
Washed in the current
That begins with the first rain
Flowing water of the river
See
These are the streams of water
That will reach an anguished desert
With the falling silence
Even if I drink the entire ocean
It will not quench my thirst
For another day close to you
For another day in your arms
Even if I sit under the sun
Her rays will not burn me
As my heart burns in the flames of your love
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Moxalain_France wrote:
There would be, if everyone would stop trying to erase Israel.
Peace to Israel October 2023
Peace for the world
There would be, if everyone would stop trying to erase Israel.
The song is really nice. And the lyrics are fantastic.
Unfortunately, antisemitism is hidden in ''low rate'' option, despite positive comments. Weird.
Unfortunately, antisemitism is hidden in ''low rate'' option, despite positive comments. Weird.
beautiful :)
part translate:
River water flows. Look. These are the days of your life. They are from the days of your life. washed away in the current. which begins with first rain . River water flows.
River water flows. Look. These are the days of your life. They are from the days of your life. washed away in the current. which begins with first rain . River water flows.
Peace to Israel October 2023
Peace for the world
Peace for the world
i always think this is beautiful when it comes up.
SUPERB! Boker Tov! (Good Morning) Thanx RP! 
When I looked at the last comment I nodded in agreement... "yeah, I wonder about that too". Then I realized it was me that wrote it.
When you stare into the comment abyss long enough, it looks back at you.
I'm curious if there is a sort of stereotype for Hebrew speakers who don't go for the gutteral "khh" sound. Would they be criticized as a more cosmopolitan, Westernized speaker?
Solanus wrote:
Focusing on work today (really!), but this new-to-me song filtered through to my consciousness. Seems like Morcheeba's "Enjoy the Ride" would be a good companion piece.
The vocalist appears to be Anat Ben Hamo - lovely voice.
Focusing on work today (really!), but this new-to-me song filtered through to my consciousness. Seems like Morcheeba's "Enjoy the Ride" would be a good companion piece.
The vocalist appears to be Anat Ben Hamo - lovely voice.
Kaw wrote:
You mean like the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Alan Parsons Project, Dave Matthews Band?
I always have a hard time taking someone serious that uses [insert full name here] project or [insert full name here] band.
You mean like the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Alan Parsons Project, Dave Matthews Band?
6=xenophobia
So funny the expert thinks it’s German.
Phlegm as percussion ?
I always have a hard time taking someone serious that uses [insert full name here] project or [insert full name here] band.
maboleth wrote:
A lot of comments say the same thing, that the hard kh is grating. It's so strange. This song is memorable to me because I especially enjoy those and the way they are made to sound (to my ears at least) delicate and melodious.
Nice tune but that "eekhhha iiikhhha" gets irritating, pierces my ears. Otherwise, refreshing and exotic.
A lot of comments say the same thing, that the hard kh is grating. It's so strange. This song is memorable to me because I especially enjoy those and the way they are made to sound (to my ears at least) delicate and melodious.
Nice tune but that "eekhhha iiikhhha" gets irritating, pierces my ears. Otherwise, refreshing and exotic.
I love coming here and seeing all the comments about the funny language and I'm lying right now.
unclelonghair wrote:
Well I don't like a lot of songs sung in German for the same reason. It is often just not an attractive language when sung.
This vocalist obviously chose to emphasize this particular aspect of her language for this song and I agree it is grating.
Haha.... this is interesting and funny of me to read.
I speak fluent Hebrew and when I hear this song I find nothing out of the ordinary in how she sings with the hard "kh" sound, as this is how Hebrew is spoken. Think of it as three incremental options used for different things: "sh", "ch", and "kh" - so no, I'm positive that she didn't chose to emphasize this.
On the other hand, when I hear German, Danish, or Dutch it sounds very hard to my ear because I, like you, am not used to their specific hard dialects.
So yeah, I can relate why Hebrew is hard for you guys :). If you want to have a laugh from someone that emphasizes the hard dialects listen to Sacha Baron Cohen's "Erran Morrad" character, you'll have a great laugh, then this song will feel as smooth as silk for you
Well I don't like a lot of songs sung in German for the same reason. It is often just not an attractive language when sung.
This vocalist obviously chose to emphasize this particular aspect of her language for this song and I agree it is grating.
Haha.... this is interesting and funny of me to read.
I speak fluent Hebrew and when I hear this song I find nothing out of the ordinary in how she sings with the hard "kh" sound, as this is how Hebrew is spoken. Think of it as three incremental options used for different things: "sh", "ch", and "kh" - so no, I'm positive that she didn't chose to emphasize this.
On the other hand, when I hear German, Danish, or Dutch it sounds very hard to my ear because I, like you, am not used to their specific hard dialects.
So yeah, I can relate why Hebrew is hard for you guys :). If you want to have a laugh from someone that emphasizes the hard dialects listen to Sacha Baron Cohen's "Erran Morrad" character, you'll have a great laugh, then this song will feel as smooth as silk for you
Eric_Denison wrote:
So agree!
Love this! Will have to check out the rest of the album. I do find the comments about pronunciation and sounds in other languages humorous.
Interesting that most of the negative comments come from the States. Some of you folks need to get out a bit more and see the world. RP is a great way to do this.
Interesting that most of the negative comments come from the States. Some of you folks need to get out a bit more and see the world. RP is a great way to do this.
So agree!
Love this! Will have to check out the rest of the album. I do find the comments about pronunciation and sounds in other languages humorous.
Interesting that most of the negative comments come from the States. Some of you folks need to get out a bit more and see the world. RP is a great way to do this.
Interesting that most of the negative comments come from the States. Some of you folks need to get out a bit more and see the world. RP is a great way to do this.
going to amazon now to get this !
Thatack isxx horriackkble
She needs to clear her throat.
Lazarus wrote:
Everybody in my church loves this song...
I like it too. Beautiful. Nice lyrics assuming the English translation does them justice.
Everybody in my church loves this song...
I like it too. Beautiful. Nice lyrics assuming the English translation does them justice.
aspalathin wrote:
And why is that?
Keep the politics to a minimum? In deference to the American listeners who come here to self-medicate on music?
No.
And why is that?
Keep the politics to a minimum? In deference to the American listeners who come here to self-medicate on music?
No.
westslope wrote:
No.
And why is that?
No.
And why is that?
Rotterdam wrote:
Oh, for heaven's sake. It's just another language, OK? I assume that you live in North America - which is populated with more immigrants than native people. Surely you are used to a variety of accents?
Dutch is another language that English-speakers find guttural and grating. But Dutch people think that Americans speak through their noses and talk too loudly. Do we have to make these comments on each others languages?
Glad that you like the music though. Me too.
Well I don't like a lot of songs sung in German for the same reason. It is often just not an attractive language when sung.
This vocalist obviously chose to emphasize this particular aspect of her language for this song and I agree it is grating.
Oh, for heaven's sake. It's just another language, OK? I assume that you live in North America - which is populated with more immigrants than native people. Surely you are used to a variety of accents?
Dutch is another language that English-speakers find guttural and grating. But Dutch people think that Americans speak through their noses and talk too loudly. Do we have to make these comments on each others languages?
Glad that you like the music though. Me too.
Well I don't like a lot of songs sung in German for the same reason. It is often just not an attractive language when sung.
This vocalist obviously chose to emphasize this particular aspect of her language for this song and I agree it is grating.
Hogtownmike wrote:
Oh, for heaven's sake. It's just another language, OK? I assume that you live in North America - which is populated with more immigrants than native people. Surely you are used to a variety of accents?
Dutch is another language that English-speakers find guttural and grating. But Dutch people think that Americans speak through their noses and talk too loudly. Do we have to make these comments on each others languages?
Glad that you like the music though. Me too.
Good song, although the spitting sound every third word is grating...
Oh, for heaven's sake. It's just another language, OK? I assume that you live in North America - which is populated with more immigrants than native people. Surely you are used to a variety of accents?
Dutch is another language that English-speakers find guttural and grating. But Dutch people think that Americans speak through their noses and talk too loudly. Do we have to make these comments on each others languages?
Glad that you like the music though. Me too.
bitbanger wrote:
The band uses the edginess of the language well.
Skydog wrote:
how so? i'd like to know
I was talking about how they use the hard consonants or Hebrew to enhance the tune. Hope this answers your question.
Hogtownmike wrote:
yep, that gurgling sound made me push PSD, even tho it is lovely melody and her voice is sweet....
Good song, although the spitting sound every third word is grating...
yep, that gurgling sound made me push PSD, even tho it is lovely melody and her voice is sweet....
AndyJ wrote:
No.
Please keep politics to minimum. ....
No.
Good song, although the spitting sound every third word is grating...
bitbanger wrote:
how so? i'd like to know
The band uses the edginess of the language well.
how so? i'd like to know
Please, More hebrew music! Thanks for playing this. so rare to hear stuff like this. :)
Nice tune and interesting to hear Hebrew in a pop song. Just don't hear it much here in the US. The band uses the edginess of the language well.
This language sounds so harsh to my ears! Kinda the same with Greek and Arabic.
I wonder if English sounds wimpy to native speakers of those languages?
I wonder if English sounds wimpy to native speakers of those languages?
Please keep politics to minimum. Anyone/everyone is doing politics. It is boring, tiresome and there is always another side to the issue. Spend more time in halls of Parliament and see that "Politics is a conversation that never ends" The goal is not a conclusion, just more conversations... It's the same in every democracy. Only totalitarians have answers before conversations and reach final conclusions.
More music, much more music. Like, dislike, share impressions, share feelings, no politics, please.
westslope wrote:
More music, much more music. Like, dislike, share impressions, share feelings, no politics, please.
westslope wrote:
Nice. More Israeli music please.
Israel's on going settlement of the occupied West Bank may be the single biggest threat to western security. Translation: Americans have died and more will die.
But on the other hand, if that situation is going to be solved, the solution will come from Israelis and Americans Jews, many of whom are the most informative and most insightful critics of the situation.
I recall growing up in peaceful, affluent Ottawa in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Canadians were 'good' and Americans were 'bad' because of the Vietnam War. Then I started travelling the USA—first in a high school band exchange trip to Syracuse, NY—and discovered that there was the lively debate going on. Many Americans were very well informed and highly critical of the involvement in Vietnam.
Within a few years, the US withdrew from Vietnam—largely due to the efforts and sometimes sacrifices of democratically engaged Americans.
A few years later, I travelled the Apartheid Republic of South Africa and discovered how American 'constructive engagement' was a key factor in overthrowing the Apartheid regime.
Let's stay engaged.
Once again: more Israeli music please.
Israel's on going settlement of the occupied West Bank may be the single biggest threat to western security. Translation: Americans have died and more will die.
But on the other hand, if that situation is going to be solved, the solution will come from Israelis and Americans Jews, many of whom are the most informative and most insightful critics of the situation.
I recall growing up in peaceful, affluent Ottawa in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Canadians were 'good' and Americans were 'bad' because of the Vietnam War. Then I started travelling the USA—first in a high school band exchange trip to Syracuse, NY—and discovered that there was the lively debate going on. Many Americans were very well informed and highly critical of the involvement in Vietnam.
Within a few years, the US withdrew from Vietnam—largely due to the efforts and sometimes sacrifices of democratically engaged Americans.
A few years later, I travelled the Apartheid Republic of South Africa and discovered how American 'constructive engagement' was a key factor in overthrowing the Apartheid regime.
Let's stay engaged.
Once again: more Israeli music please.
Nice. More Israeli music please.
Israel's on going settlement of the occupied West Bank may be the single biggest threat to western security. Translation: Americans have died and more will die.
But on the other hand, if that situation is going to be solved, the solution will come from Israelis and Americans Jews, many of whom are the most informative and most insightful critics of the situation.
I recall growing up in peaceful, affluent Ottawa in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Canadians were 'good' and Americans were 'bad' because of the Vietnam War. Then I started travelling the USA—first in a high school band exchange trip to Syracuse, NY—and discovered that there was the lively debate going on. Many Americans were very well informed and highly critical of the involvement in Vietnam.
Within a few years, the US withdrew from Vietnam—largely due to the efforts and sometimes sacrifices of democratically engaged Americans.
A few years later, I travelled the Apartheid Republic of South Africa and discovered how American 'constructive engagement' was a key factor in overthrowing the Apartheid regime.
Let's stay engaged.
Once again: more Israeli music please.
Israel's on going settlement of the occupied West Bank may be the single biggest threat to western security. Translation: Americans have died and more will die.
But on the other hand, if that situation is going to be solved, the solution will come from Israelis and Americans Jews, many of whom are the most informative and most insightful critics of the situation.
I recall growing up in peaceful, affluent Ottawa in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Canadians were 'good' and Americans were 'bad' because of the Vietnam War. Then I started travelling the USA—first in a high school band exchange trip to Syracuse, NY—and discovered that there was the lively debate going on. Many Americans were very well informed and highly critical of the involvement in Vietnam.
Within a few years, the US withdrew from Vietnam—largely due to the efforts and sometimes sacrifices of democratically engaged Americans.
A few years later, I travelled the Apartheid Republic of South Africa and discovered how American 'constructive engagement' was a key factor in overthrowing the Apartheid regime.
Let's stay engaged.
Once again: more Israeli music please.
I voted 1. She needs something to do gargles. We do those verses before scatarrare to the ground. And we don't scatarrare to the ground!!
too much politics in that thread... I'll only mention the music / this song : it's very nice and deserves a 8 . She has a nice soft voice.
The election is deadlocked, according to the news reports........isn't democracy great when a distant third candidate determines who rules?
More good music and new artists... Now - How does one buy the physical CDs-?
I want the physical. Not a fan of electronic files, philosophical hard-headedness.
Music is a language that precedes and supercedes religion, nations, and all the political posturing.
Music, love, dance are all human and speak the same to all of us. When the big lizards return, they're not gonna care about the politics of hairless, naked monkeys. What we have in common is the only thing that will help us.
I want the physical. Not a fan of electronic files, philosophical hard-headedness.
Music is a language that precedes and supercedes religion, nations, and all the political posturing.
Music, love, dance are all human and speak the same to all of us. When the big lizards return, they're not gonna care about the politics of hairless, naked monkeys. What we have in common is the only thing that will help us.
wow,i'm amazed, great song and great language (hebrew) :)
Nice.
sronis wrote:
natanshalva wrote:
And as another Israeli I find it very disturbing that you bring politics into this radio station. Yes, even if you HATE your ONLY country that much. You know, you can always leave. You don't even have to go far, just across the desert or the river or the mountains or the fence into the hands of some of the friendly countries that surround us... But i better stop now.
Just two more things:
1. If you want to read the translation of the lyrics, you can find it here
2. All those comments about the language are really not needed guys. You know, for Chinese people english might sound terrible and I don't wanna know what african people think about your native language. So Hebrew has a "ch" sound, like the arab and the dutch and many others. So what? you spit when you say "th"
As an Israeli I find it very uncomfortable that my little violent country gets to be aloud to be herd in the international community - while there is millions of Arabs under occupation that accord by my numbers. (And they don't have access to the web..)
But, it is good sung...
And as another Israeli I find it very disturbing that you bring politics into this radio station. Yes, even if you HATE your ONLY country that much. You know, you can always leave. You don't even have to go far, just across the desert or the river or the mountains or the fence into the hands of some of the friendly countries that surround us... But i better stop now.
Just two more things:
1. If you want to read the translation of the lyrics, you can find it here
2. All those comments about the language are really not needed guys. You know, for Chinese people english might sound terrible and I don't wanna know what african people think about your native language. So Hebrew has a "ch" sound, like the arab and the dutch and many others. So what? you spit when you say "th"
I'm digging this. She just needs to wipe the mic down when she is done.
if he weren't such a revolting racist, I might like his music. as it is, he's a turd.
Lazarus wrote:
Everybody in my church loves this song...
Stop kidding, Russ...!!!!! You are better than this, my mushrooming naked-ass Hotel-dancer!
Everybody in my church loves this song...
Stop kidding, Russ...!!!!! You are better than this, my mushrooming naked-ass Hotel-dancer!
JEWISH HIT-PARADE!
Not for me - for more than one reason!
I was never a big fan of "World Music", but then this is from my part of the world and it's quite a treat. I saw the Idan Raichel Project earlier this year at an outdoor gig at the end of Israel Independence Day. We lay on the grass staring up at the stars and it was perfectly pleasant.
"Blech".."blech" "melekh"..."Blech"...
My favourite Israeli singer is Noa (Achinoam Nini). Beautiful voice - sings in Hebrew, English, Italian, SPanish - you name it :)
Israel!
Everybody in my church loves this song...
How cool is to hear Hebrew out of no where....
check out som more Artist from ISRAEL:
RIFF COHEN
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7-dMffS6Us
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeMtEa5QhcA
Harel Shahal & Anistar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFlSZNsXliI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9TWYWwOfqg
Izabo
https://www.youtube.com/user/izaboofficial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2BOJUSpeHM&list=UUZqLPDuRtFLOBdPCWW3mkWg&index=9
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjHabhrHheM&list=UUZqLPDuRtFLOBdPCWW3mkWg&index=7
MALCA BAYA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8Sr0u8inVA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4P_qZIdTqSw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMZYldkaae0
Geva Alon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psb5DYK4Rfw
Assaf Avidan you already know...
Enjoy
check out som more Artist from ISRAEL:
RIFF COHEN
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7-dMffS6Us
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeMtEa5QhcA
Harel Shahal & Anistar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFlSZNsXliI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9TWYWwOfqg
Izabo
https://www.youtube.com/user/izaboofficial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2BOJUSpeHM&list=UUZqLPDuRtFLOBdPCWW3mkWg&index=9
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjHabhrHheM&list=UUZqLPDuRtFLOBdPCWW3mkWg&index=7
MALCA BAYA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8Sr0u8inVA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4P_qZIdTqSw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMZYldkaae0
Geva Alon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psb5DYK4Rfw
Assaf Avidan you already know...
Enjoy
sronis wrote:
natanshalva wrote:
And as another Israeli I find it very disturbing that you bring politics into this radio station. Yes, even if you HATE your ONLY country that much. You know, you can always leave. You don't even have to go far, just across the desert or the river or the mountains or the fence into the hands of some of the friendly countries that surround us... But i better stop now.
Just two more things:
1. If you want to read the translation of the lyrics, you can find it here
2. All those comments about the language are really not needed guys. You know, for Chinese people english might sound terrible and I don't wanna know what african people think about your native language. So Hebrew has a "ch" sound, like the arab and the dutch and many others. So what? you spit when you say "th"
As an Israeli I find it very uncomfortable that my little violent country gets to be aloud to be herd in the international community - while there is millions of Arabs under occupation that accord by my numbers. (And they don't have access to the web..)
But, it is good sung...
And as another Israeli I find it very disturbing that you bring politics into this radio station. Yes, even if you HATE your ONLY country that much. You know, you can always leave. You don't even have to go far, just across the desert or the river or the mountains or the fence into the hands of some of the friendly countries that surround us... But i better stop now.
Just two more things:
1. If you want to read the translation of the lyrics, you can find it here
2. All those comments about the language are really not needed guys. You know, for Chinese people english might sound terrible and I don't wanna know what african people think about your native language. So Hebrew has a "ch" sound, like the arab and the dutch and many others. So what? you spit when you say "th"
Take it down a notch!
JIan wrote:
Thank you for posting sronis! Why must people get political upon hearing this song? I find this especially true since I am quite sure that a majority of posters giving this negative ratings, or worse, negative political comments, have yet to actually research the lyrics. If you give a negative rating because you do not like the song, based upon its musical merits (or lack thereof, in your opinion), so be it. But to hate because you have an issue with Israel, is, well, petty.
It seems like there is some powerful peer pressure going on . If a citizen can't express his feeling uncomfortable about his country's foriegn policy it hardly reflects well on his country's belief in democracy.
Thank you for posting sronis! Why must people get political upon hearing this song? I find this especially true since I am quite sure that a majority of posters giving this negative ratings, or worse, negative political comments, have yet to actually research the lyrics. If you give a negative rating because you do not like the song, based upon its musical merits (or lack thereof, in your opinion), so be it. But to hate because you have an issue with Israel, is, well, petty.
It seems like there is some powerful peer pressure going on . If a citizen can't express his feeling uncomfortable about his country's foriegn policy it hardly reflects well on his country's belief in democracy.
sronis wrote:
Thank you for posting sronis! Why must people get political upon hearing this song? I find this especially true since I am quite sure that a majority of posters giving this negative ratings, or worse, negative political comments, have yet to actually research the lyrics. If you give a negative rating because you do not like the song, based upon its musical merits (or lack thereof, in your opinion), so be it. But to hate because you have an issue with Israel, is, well, petty.
natanshalva wrote:
And as another Israeli I find it very disturbing that you bring politics into this radio station. Yes, even if you HATE your ONLY country that much. You know, you can always leave. You don't even have to go far, just across the desert or the river or the mountains or the fence into the hands of some of the friendly countries that surround us... But i better stop now.
Just two more things:
1. If you want to read the translation of the lyrics, you can find it here
2. All those comments about the language are really not needed guys. You know, for Chinese people english might sound terrible and I don't wanna know what african people think about your native language. So Hebrew has a "ch" sound, like the arab and the dutch and many others. So what? you spit when you say "th"
As an Israeli I find it very uncomfortable that my little violent country gets to be aloud to be herd in the international community - while there is millions of Arabs under occupation that accord by my numbers. (And they don't have access to the web..)
But, it is good sung...
And as another Israeli I find it very disturbing that you bring politics into this radio station. Yes, even if you HATE your ONLY country that much. You know, you can always leave. You don't even have to go far, just across the desert or the river or the mountains or the fence into the hands of some of the friendly countries that surround us... But i better stop now.
Just two more things:
1. If you want to read the translation of the lyrics, you can find it here
2. All those comments about the language are really not needed guys. You know, for Chinese people english might sound terrible and I don't wanna know what african people think about your native language. So Hebrew has a "ch" sound, like the arab and the dutch and many others. So what? you spit when you say "th"
Thank you for posting sronis! Why must people get political upon hearing this song? I find this especially true since I am quite sure that a majority of posters giving this negative ratings, or worse, negative political comments, have yet to actually research the lyrics. If you give a negative rating because you do not like the song, based upon its musical merits (or lack thereof, in your opinion), so be it. But to hate because you have an issue with Israel, is, well, petty.
Thought I'd recognized Hebrew! Good see I can still pick it out. :)
The song was eh.
The song was eh.
Had to come back to make sure I had given it a 1. Check.
But if we want to get into politics, why doesn't Israel learn to stand on its own feet instead of using lobbyists to draw American tax payer's dollars to prop them up.
But if we want to get into politics, why doesn't Israel learn to stand on its own feet instead of using lobbyists to draw American tax payer's dollars to prop them up.
natanshalva wrote:
And as another Israeli I find it very disturbing that you bring politics into this radio station. Yes, even if you HATE your ONLY country that much. You know, you can always leave. You don't even have to go far, just across the desert or the river or the mountains or the fence into the hands of some of the friendly countries that surround us... But i better stop now.
Just two more things:
1. If you want to read the translation of the lyrics, you can find it here
2. All those comments about the language are really not needed guys. You know, for Chinese people english might sound terrible and I don't wanna know what african people think about your native language. So Hebrew has a "ch" sound, like the arab and the dutch and many others. So what? you spit when you say "th"
As an Israeli I find it very uncomfortable that my little violent country gets to be aloud to be herd in the international community - while there is millions of Arabs under occupation that accord by my numbers. (And they don't have access to the web..)
But, it is good sung...
And as another Israeli I find it very disturbing that you bring politics into this radio station. Yes, even if you HATE your ONLY country that much. You know, you can always leave. You don't even have to go far, just across the desert or the river or the mountains or the fence into the hands of some of the friendly countries that surround us... But i better stop now.
Just two more things:
1. If you want to read the translation of the lyrics, you can find it here
2. All those comments about the language are really not needed guys. You know, for Chinese people english might sound terrible and I don't wanna know what african people think about your native language. So Hebrew has a "ch" sound, like the arab and the dutch and many others. So what? you spit when you say "th"
Thanks Bill for playing this! I first heard of Idan Raichel through RP and am in love with his different projects. His music has also inspired my study of Hebrew. Thanks for playing these beautiful songs!
Spit already!
lee_sf wrote:
Remember, it's listener supported.
It's so weird to hear a song from Israeli folk dancing on RP, just completely out of context. This is the dance that goes with the tune.
Remember, it's listener supported.
IDAN RAICHEL PROJECT
Ttzzzzz...
Ttzzzzz...
It's so weird to hear a song from Israeli folk dancing on RP, just completely out of context. This is the dance that goes with the tune.
njr wrote:
Haunting, yes . . . and poignant, and comforting. Amazing how much emotion a singer can convey even when the listener doesn't understand the words.
I don't speak a word of Hebrew, but I could listen to this all day.
Haunting. Wow.
Haunting, yes . . . and poignant, and comforting. Amazing how much emotion a singer can convey even when the listener doesn't understand the words.
I don't speak a word of Hebrew, but I could listen to this all day.
Very nice. I bought the album after hearing it on RP, it's all good. Of course you have to have an open mind to accept something different (which we all don't seem to have...)
There are few pieces on this station that make me cringe...this is one of them. At best, this sounds like muzak.
...×ש ××ךת ×× ×××× ×× ×× ×׊ץ ×××
coldatlantic wrote:
coldatlantic wrote:
"And he's wanted.... Dead or alive!"
Quite nice....
ofanansky wrote:
MONOTONIX!
nice to hear some Israeli music—here are a few suggestions of others (who I like even more): Mark & Peretz Eliyahu, Itamar Erez, Shutei HaNevuah (fools of prophecy)
MONOTONIX!
mybaldbird wrote:
wait........isn't that what Jambi the Genie used to say on Pee Wee's Playhouse?
Meccha leccha hi, meccha hiney hiney ho
- Weird Al Pretty Fly for a Rabbi
- Weird Al Pretty Fly for a Rabbi
wait........isn't that what Jambi the Genie used to say on Pee Wee's Playhouse?
nice to hear some Israeli music—here are a few suggestions of others (who I like even more): Mark & Peretz Eliyahu, Itamar Erez, Shutei HaNevuah (fools of prophecy)
Mute button
I like this much better with the female vocalist.
you really have to hear a song in a foreign language to really understand the fact that most people in the world who listen to music really have no idea of what it means.. hmmm...
Lovely.
I used to be fluent in Hebrew. Pretty much the only thing I remember is sheket bivakasha which means, "quiet please." I talked A LOT in school when I was little.
natanshalva wrote:
It is terrifically sung. Y'know, the rest of y'all oughta get out of your occidental comfort zones (I mean really, lmic
?!). Hebrew, an oriental language, has different pronunciation values. Eh, so what? It's a beautiful song.
As an Israeli I find it very uncomfortable that my little violent country gets to be aloud to be herd in the international community - while there is millions of Arabs under occupation that accord by my numbers. (And they don't have access to the web..)
But, it is good sung...
It is terrifically sung. Y'know, the rest of y'all oughta get out of your occidental comfort zones (I mean really, lmic
?!). Hebrew, an oriental language, has different pronunciation values. Eh, so what? It's a beautiful song. natanshalva wrote:
I salute a sensitive Israeli!
The CD is very good, though I don't understand the lyrics. I hope they have a message of peace.
As an Israeli I find it very uncomfortable that my little violent country gets to be aloud to be herd in the international community - while there is millions of Arabs under occupation that accord by my numbers. (And they don't have access to the web..)
But, it is good sung...
I salute a sensitive Israeli!
The CD is very good, though I don't understand the lyrics. I hope they have a message of peace.
As an Israeli I find it very uncomfortable that my little violent country gets to be aloud to be herd in the international community - while there is millions of Arabs under occupation that accord by my numbers. (And they don't have access to the web..)
But, it is good sung...
Kerly wrote:
Stop thinking that.
;-)
I like what that woman is doing with her throat 
Stop thinking that.
;-)
I really enjoyed this - she has a beautiful, soft voice, and the mixture of different sounds the band uses is quite appealing - east and west together.
The comments here surprise me. And make me a bit sad.
very bad, a 1 because I cant vote 0
I like what that woman is doing with her throat
martindi wrote:
SUCH A SILLY COMMENT FROM A NARROW MINDED COUCH POTATO. IT IS JUST HEBREW
Ever eat putrefied shark? Well from what I understand it tastes as bad as it smells, yet some people like it quite a bit after it's sat under a heavy load of gravel for a few weeks. If ya accept that but aren't going to eat it you're not a narrow minded couch potato, you just know what you like.
SUCH A SILLY COMMENT FROM A NARROW MINDED COUCH POTATO. IT IS JUST HEBREW
Ever eat putrefied shark? Well from what I understand it tastes as bad as it smells, yet some people like it quite a bit after it's sat under a heavy load of gravel for a few weeks. If ya accept that but aren't going to eat it you're not a narrow minded couch potato, you just know what you like.
Nice melody and production. Maybe I'm in the minority here, but the "foreign" language (Hebrew?) doesn't bother me.
silverghost57 wrote:
Or maybe people don't find the sound appealing.
too much
intolerance
Or maybe people don't find the sound appealing.
lmic wrote:
SUCH A SILLY COMMENT FROM A NARROW MINDED COUCH POTATO. IT IS JUST HEBREW
dewhead wrote:
One of the extremely few songs I really wish Bill would take out of rotation.
Like the song and the music but the throat sound just drives me to distraction!
So agree. The vocalist needs to One of the extremely few songs I really wish Bill would take out of rotation.
SUCH A SILLY COMMENT FROM A NARROW MINDED COUCH POTATO. IT IS JUST HEBREW
Meccha leccha hi, meccha hiney hiney ho
- Weird Al Pretty Fly for a Rabbi
- Weird Al Pretty Fly for a Rabbi
I actually like the singer. The rest of it though, not so much.
too much
intolerance
jagdriver wrote:
MUTE
Soooooo turned it DooowwwwwN!
MUTE
Soooooo turned it DooowwwwwN!
rabid_wolf wrote:
MUTE
Yes, please, Bill...let's get back to the MUSIC!
What? We're supposed to enjoy a phlegm-fest?
hawk hawk hawk
puttuie . . .
puttuie . . .
MUTE
Yes, please, Bill...let's get back to the MUSIC!
| silverghost57 (Pennsylvania) |
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What? We're supposed to enjoy a phlegm-fest?
Beautiful voice, doesn't carry the harsh sounds of the language
"And he's wanted.... Dead or alive!"
dewhead wrote:
One of the extremely few songs I really wish Bill would take out of rotation.
Like the song and the music but the throat sound just drives me to distraction!
So agree. The vocalist needs to One of the extremely few songs I really wish Bill would take out of rotation.
hawk hawk hawk
puttuie . . .
puttuie . . .
annoffalese wrote:
Oh, man - Big Time!! Sorry. Pleasant otherwise.
phlegmy....
Oh, man - Big Time!! Sorry. Pleasant otherwise.
acchh it cchis an occhhay song but ccchhoddamn! 
It's like that surprise bit of sand that you discover while chewing - ugh
FEH. 1. I'd rate it lower if I could.
dewhead wrote:
Yeah, it is starting to get on my nerves, too. 6
5
Like the song and the music but the throat sound just drives me to distraction!
Yeah, it is starting to get on my nerves, too. 6
5phlegmy....
Like the song and the music but the throat sound just drives me to distraction!
Oh I thought that was arabic but it was Hebrew. Well, both are semitic languages. And the music was pleasant.
THX
THX
Bill, thank you for using music to try to create peace.
rcurrier wrote:
I like.
But it does make me want to clear my throat.
But it does make me want to clear my throat.
I was just clearing my throat...
jagdriver wrote:
YUCK! She needs to hack that one up and spit it out.
YUCK! She needs to hack that one up and spit it out.
I like.
But it does make me want to clear my throat.
But it does make me want to clear my throat.
Beautifully placed between Santana's Eternal Caravan/Waves Within and Porcupine Tree's Even Less. This is RP programming at it's best:somehow hits me just right tonight. Thank you and Well Done!
i know ... it is in Hebrow from Israel.
I watched a couple of documentaries recently on "Bronze Age Collapse" It really puts the middle east as the cradle of civilization into context, makes an utter nonsense of the idea of cultural homelands, and shows us that we will always burn what we build, always.