Audio

Hashiveinu (Jeffrey Klepper, arr. Peter Pundy after Mary Feinsinger)

ppundy — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:40:32 -0400

V'sham'ru (Debbie Friedman, arr. Peter Pundy)

ppundy — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:34:03 -0400

Enosh (Louis Lewandowski)

ppundy — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:32:22 -0400

Yism'chu (Robbie Solomon) [Excerpt]

ppundy — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 23:18:33 -0400

Robbie Solomon's musical setting of Yism'chu overflows with energy and traditional celebration of Shabbat sentiments, complete with flourishing cantorial interlude. Adapted piano arrangement by Peter Pundy.

Adonai Mah Adam (Max Janowski) [Excerpt]

ppundy — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 23:16:36 -0400

From the opening sighs of piano to the final wailing call for repentance, this powerful and intense setting of Adonai Mah Adam by Max Janowski evokes a seriousness and solemnity appropriate to Yiskor, particularly on Yom Kippur.

Avinu Malkeinu (Traditional, arr. Stephen Richards) [Excerpt]

ppundy — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 23:14:44 -0400

In this version of Avinu Malkeinu, Stephen Richards set the traditional melody and text with an intriguing Sephardic-inspired accompaniment yielding a combination full of complex character.

Tavo L'fanecha (Max Loewenstamm) [Excerpt]

ppundy — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 23:12:40 -0400

The serious subject of Tavo L'fanecha is reflected in this tradition-inspired Max Loewenstamm setting. The music pleads along with the text, confronting and modeling the personal challenge of confessing our transgressions.

Sim Shalom (Michael Issacson) [Excerpt]

ppundy — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 23:10:39 -0400

Michael Issacson's popular contemporary arrangement of Sim Shalom expresses itself through the sweet simplicity of the solo line that at the same time beams richness, warmth, and peacefulness over top a constantly flowing accompaniment.

Mi Yitneini (Bob Remstein) [Excerpt]

ppundy — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 23:08:11 -0400

Bob Remstein's contemporary yet tasteful musical setting of this text perfectly captures the needs of the Yom Kippur afternoon service moment. The soothing and introspective refrain, punctuated by increasingly powerful motifs, invites all to enter and humbly consider their relationship with G-d.

Avot V'imahot (Adolph Katchko, arr. Mary Feinsinger) [Excerpt]

ppundy — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 23:05:19 -0400

This setting of the Avot V'imahot by Adolph Katchko (arranged by Mary Feinsinger) strikes a wonderful balance between the contemporary and traditional. With obvious reference to cantorial melodic tradition and dramatic pace, the inclusion of the matriarchs and a supportive piano accompaniment allow a connection with current times as well.