On the occasion of Tu B’Av, 15 years after the album series that became a milestone in the world of Chassidic music was launched, master arranger Moshe Laufer and producer Levik Tubul are doing it again and launching “Moshe Laufer Plays Chabad 6” – the sixth installment in the prestigious series. It gives the treasure trove of Chabad melodies a rich and up-to-date musical appearance, while carefully preserving its spirit and originality.
History Repeats. The five previous albums in the “Moshe Laufer Plays Chabad” series left their mark on the world of Jewish and Chassidic music. They sold tens of thousands of copies, entered homes, graced simchas, and melodies from them have become an inseparable part of the Chassidic soundtrack of joy over the years. Now, on the occasion of Tu B’Av, the sixth installment arrives.
In “Moshe Laufer Plays Chabad 6,” Laufer and Tubul continue a journey that began 15 years ago, with a careful selection from the treasury of Chabad Chassidic tunes – familiar and beloved tunes alongside gems that are being rediscovered. In Moshe Laufer‘s hands, each tune receives a new orchestral interpretation, while maintaining its character and the tradition from which it emerged.
The album features Chabad singers Eli Marcus and Mendy Jerufi, along with Yoni Shlomo and Boruch Sholom Blesofsky, who lend their voices and styles to the various performances on the album.
This time, special emphasis was also placed on faithfulness to the original and accuracy in the performance of the tunes. For this purpose, the Chabad Choir “A Capella” was chosen, whose members know and live the world of Chabad tunes.
The choir was recorded in New York under the direction of musician Yossi Cohen, while paying close attention to the pronunciation, nuances, and unique character of each melody.
The album’s mixes were handled by Mendy Friedman and Aviv Yirimi, who gave Laufer’s arrangements depth, scope, and power. The final touch was entrusted to Ilya ashinsky, one of the sound specialists, who, through mastering, gave the album its final shine and finish – and brought the musical production to its peak.
15 years after it all began, “Moshe Laufer Plays Chabad 6” continues the tradition that made the series a household name: taking the Chabad melody as it is, with its soul and depth, and giving it the grand musical stage it deserves.
History repeats itself. “Moshe Laufer Plays Chabad 6” is now available to listen to on all platforms.
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Album credits: Production: Levik Tubul
Arrangements: Moshe Laufer Singers: Eli Marcus, Mendy Jarufi, Yoni Shlomo and Baruch Shalom Blesofsky
Vocals: A Cappella by Yossi Cohen
Mixes: Mendy Friedman and Aviv Yirimi
Mastering: Ilya Leshinsky Recorded at Gal Kol and Bennett Studios
Public Relations: Mendy Kurant