Hello I'm Back & in Honor of Shua Kessin Im gona say HI HI HI!!!!
A few months ago I was sitting around, and my phone rings. My friend said "You're bored listening to the same old acapella stuff right"? So I said, "Well, I wish I had more to listen to!". My friend replied- "well now you can, I'm sending you a link for a new acapella song, you're going to love it". So I said to myself, yeah that makes sense, I seem to love a lot of things in the Jewish Music genre, not a surprise. I downloaded this song called "Nishmas" sung by someone I had never heard before. His picture was on the cover single, I knew I didn't recognize him, and I was very curious. I started playing the song, and I was astonished as to what was playing. The acapella version of "Nishmas" by Shua Kessin is awesome. I started asking around if he was going to be presenting us with more of his work, and then I heard that he was working on an album. I couldn't wait to see whats next!!
Finally that day came, for this week Shua Kessin's debut album- " Lo Lihityaeish" came out. The artwork by Sruly Meyer is incredible and I knew as I was opening up my copy the music was going to be just as magnificent. We got a bit of a sneak preview a little while ago of his song, "Bye Bye Bye" and I remember people talking about the hit for weeks. Downloads were flying all over the computer,youtube videos popping up, Shua Kessin was on his way to being the next big star in Jewish Music.
The first song on the album Lo Lihityaeish is the title track, awesome beat, awesome notes, awesome voice!! Shua gives us a little bit of an Israeli accent in it as well. Its fast and upbeat, an exquisite and strong voice telling you not to give up. It's the perfect way to start off the album.
The original Nishmas is the 2nd song on the CD, and whoa! I love it. I love it like I loved the acapella, and there is a bit of a difference in notes at certain points. I like how its not the exact same song as the acapella version, and just a beautiful song that flies straight to your neshoma.
My other favorite song is 'Nikudos Toivas'. Started off a bit different, a kind of "live" sound vs recorded in a studio. A bit of noise and rap, and love the lyrics with Rebbe Nachman's name in it. I guess learning in a Breslov Kollel rubbed off in more ways than one!! This is an awesome song to blast and completely enjoy.
I grew up in a home where singing niggunim is a huge part of our family's 'shtick'. I always appreciate and love a good niggun, and hearing Shua's "Niggun" sent me straight to email my family telling them they have to listen to this song. My favorite part is the violin adding a gorgeous and uplifting song to this list of already incredible tracks.
We had the privilege to get a sneak peak at Shua Kessin's final FANTASTIC track on the album- "Bye Bye Bye". I actually play the song over and over. You can really hear Shua's chassidish influences and some techno, its just a terrific way to end off the CD or in my case keep it on repeat :)
While I didnt mention every track on this album, it is a geshmak-alicious pick of songs, every song unique and I highly recommend that you go out and buy this album, and if you did already, buy more for your friends.
Shua Kessin really tries to spread his message to all of Klal Yisroel and make his album attract all types of Jews. Whether Israeli, Yeshivish, Chassidish, or any type of yid there is surely a song to fit your style! personality on this track. The mix of sounds and style, a bit of Lo Lahitya’eish has an Israeli twist to it and Refueini is done with a Chassidish twist. Shua manages to leave ALL Yidden wanting more after they finish each song.
Bye, Bye, Bye!
~TcK~
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