Description
Budapest Bár - Klezmer | Traditional Jewish Music with Hungarian Twist (Music CD)
Product Information
- UPC: 5999885177585
- Product Type: Music CD
- Genre: Klezmer, Folk, World Music
- Release Date: 2015
- Publisher: Bár Produkció Kft.
- Format: CD Album
- Country of Origin: Hungary (EU)
- Length: 11 tracks, approximately 44 minutes
Overview
The album "Klezmer" by Budapest Bár is a vibrant musical journey through traditional Jewish music infused with Hungarian artistic sensibilities. Released in May 2015, this exceptional recording brings together the renowned Budapest Bár ensemble with special guest vocalists including Kossuth Prize-winning Roma singer Margit Bangó, László Fekete (Chief Cantor of Budapest's Dohány Street Synagogue), and Misi Mező (frontman of Magna Cum Laude). The album masterfully weaves together lively instrumental pieces with soulful vocals, creating a unique cultural bridge that honors the rich traditions of klezmer music while giving them fresh interpretations through the distinctive Budapest Bár sound.
Product Features
- Musical Diversity: Includes traditional klezmer instrumentals, Yiddish songs, Sephardic music, and contemporary arrangements
- Exceptional Instrumentation: Features virtuoso performances on violin, cimbalom, accordion, double bass, and percussion
- Notable Guest Vocalists: Performances by acclaimed artists Margit Bangó, László Fekete, and Misi Mező
- Cultural Significance: Preserves and celebrates Jewish musical traditions from Eastern Europe
- Familiar Selections: Includes widely recognized pieces like "Misirlou" (featured in "Pulp Fiction"), "Havah Nagilah," and "My Yiddishe Momme"
- Emotional Range: Offers both celebratory dance music and deeply moving reflective pieces
Interesting Facts
Cinematic Connection
The album opens with "Misirlou," a song that gained global recognition through Quentin Tarantino's film "Pulp Fiction." This track was actually Budapest Bár's first-ever klezmer piece and provides a powerful entry point into the album's musical landscape.
Cultural Bridge
The inclusion of "Memory of Shoa," composed and performed on cimbalom by Mihály Farkas, creates a solemn moment of remembrance for Holocaust victims, demonstrating how music can serve as both cultural celebration and historical memorial.
Multicultural Exploration
The album doesn't limit itself to Ashkenazi Jewish music but also ventures into Sephardic traditions with "Adio Querida," a Spanish-origin Jewish song beautifully interpreted by László Fekete, Chief Cantor of Budapest's Dohány Street Synagogue.
Musical Heritage
The album closes with "Szól a Kakas Már" (The Rooster Is Crowing Already), a traditional Hungarian-Jewish song that dates back to the 18th century and represents the deep historical connection between Hungarian and Jewish musical traditions.
Budapest Bár Musicians
- Róbert Farkas: Violin, Guitar, Arrangements
- Mihály Farkas: Cimbalom
- Károly Ökrös: Accordion
- Richárd Farkas: Double Bass
- Ferenc Kisvári: Drums
- István Farkas: Viola (guest musician)
Publishers
Released by Bár Produkció Kft. and distributed by MG Records Kft. in 2015. All trademarks and logos protected; all rights reserved.
We value your feedback! Share your experience with this product to help others make informed decisions. Your review is important to us!
Hashtags
#BudapestBar #KlezmerMusic #HungarianFolk #JewishMusic #WorldMusic #BangoMargit #TraditionalMusic #CulturalFusion #YiddishSongs #HavahNagilah
