Koach! Ashrey & More, Shabbat Shalom
Koach! Ashrey and More, Shabbat Shalom is a combination of earlier cd’s. “Koach! Ashrey & More” has all original melodies composed, arranged, produced and performed by Reb Dovidle (David A. Davies,) with lyrics from Psalms of King David and daily prayers. These tracks were produced and arranged by Reb Dovidle (David A. Davies.)
"Shabbat Shalom" has tracks that utilize traditional lyrics and melodies Reb Dovidle sung as a child, at the Sabbath table of Reb Dovidle's father, Moshe Asher Anshel and other melodies from Dr. Leonard Goldberg sung around the world on the Sabbath and Jewish Festivals. The “Shabbat Shalom” tracks were produced by Dr. Leonard Goldberg. All tracks were recorded from 2004 to 2008 in Houston, Texas, USA.
Koach, Ashrey and More
1. Koach!, Strength – Hashem shares His strength with us and empowers us with whatever we need to accomplish our tasks during our lives on this earth. Lyrics by Reb Dovidle (David A. Davies) with parts extrapolated from traditional prayers.
2. Ashrey, “Praiseworthy” – We bless Hashem from now and forever, Halleluyah! Excerpted from Psalm 145 of King David.
3. Barchy Nafshy, “My Soul Blesses the L-rd” – I will sing to Hashem as long as I am alive. Excerpted from Psalm 104 of King David and Prayer When Donning the Tallit.
4. Hamalach, “The Angel” – May the Angel who redeemed Jacob bless all of his descendents. Hebrew lyrics Genesis 48:16 and Bedtime Prayer.
5. Baruch Sheamar, “Blessed Is He Who Spoke…and the world came into being.” Blessed is He who has mercy on the earth and His creatures. - Excerpted from the morning Shacharit prayer, composed about 2,400 years ago by the Men of the Great Assembly from a script that fell from heaven.
6. Mesheberach, “Prayer For Healing” – May He send her speedily a complete recovery from the Heavens. Hebrew lyrics excerpts from Prayer for a Sick Person.
7. Attah Hoo, You Are The One. You were here before the world was created and you’ll be here in the world to come. - Excerpted from the morning Shacharit prayer.
Shabbat Shalom
8. Baruch Kayl Elyon (Bless The Lord Most High) - He gave us the Sabbath as a relief for our souls. – Combination of two traditional Melodies. Hebrew lyrics excerpts from Sabbath Song written by R’Baruch ben Shmuel of Mainz, Germany in the 1200’s.
9. Menucha V’simchah (Rest And Joy) - Melody traditional. The Sabbath is a day of delights. - Hebrew lyrics excerpts from Sabbath Song written by unknown author named Moshe around 1545.
10. Shalom Aleychem (Welcome Sabbath Angels) Angels accompany us home on Friday night. - Combination of two traditional Melodies. Hebrew lyrics written by Kabbalists in the 17th century based upon a Talmud Shabbos 119b.
11. Ayshes Chayil (A Valorous Woman) Far beyond pearls is her value. Let her be praised. - Combination of two traditional Melodies. Hebrew lyrics Proverbs 31:10-31.
12. Yedid Nefesh (Love Of My Soul) Your friendship is sweeter than dripping honey. - Melody traditional. Hebrew lyrics written by R’Eliezer Azikri a great Kabbalist of the 16th century.