After a highly debated and trade of our Jewish music CD(we traded "Camp Songs" and got Moshav's "Misplaced") I can honestly say I was surprised and enjoyed the music. Upon hearing the other albums given out in class, I wasn't expecting much to say the least. I do enjoy Rick Recht's music and am a huge fan and listen often to the tunes of Matisyahu, but didn't imagine what we got in class to be similar...I was wrong.
But getting back to Moshav, it kind of reminded me of The Fray, or a mix between Ben Kweller, John Mayer, Jack Johnson and others of that rock/pop/alternative variety. Here is what I thought about the music as in relates to class:
How does the music relate to Judaism?
While not coming off as very "religious" music, these artists definitely have a strong connection to their Judaism as well as G-d. The first song in the album is titled "The one and only", and after listening it clearly refers to G-d. The track with the album name "misplaced" is about Hashem as a guide in life. Side note: one song not directly related to Judaism, is about the wars in Israel.
What companies are putting these albums out?
Jewish Music Groups LLC
How does the artist identify with Judaism?
The group compiled of three artists was raised in Israel. Their parents came to Israel from America and settled on a Moshav lifestyle, which is similar to a kibbutz but with more independence. The group grew up listening to Rabbi Shlomo and eventually started playing with him. Teens coming from America visiting Israel began hearing Moshav’s music and they slowly became popular and raised money to come to the United States. the primary relate to Judaism through their music as explained above.
How does the artist fit in terms of genre/Judaism/media exposure?
It has typical rock and alternative sounds, it is a new type of genre, not necessarily classified as either Rock or Pop or Alternative.
I would imagine my colleagues may have had very different music than Becca and i did, and I am interested to hear their reactions in class.
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