Shirat Machar - Israeli show choir |
Shirat Machar has also included a link where you can support the group by purchasing a download of the song (a digital version in mp3 or flac) of this latest offering. The link Akum L'Shoer also includes information about the song itself and the complete lyrics in Hebrew and English.
I won't repeat all of what is one the site, but the timing is particularly relevant. Released just days before Rosh Hashana, which is next week, the piyut, translated as "I will rise to write poetry" is a 16th century piyut that appears in the High Holyday Machzor. The theme is especially poignant and connected to the ימים נוראים themes of repentence and justice. Here is the translation of the last few lines - taken from the Shirat Machar site:
Take mercy with your grace, turn to your servant,
and grant him pity
God, for your sake, I will stand innocent in your court,
and you will forgive the guilty.
When I call, "Answer me, God of justice, Hear my prayer"
To top it all off, the music is quite well done - and very catchy. I hope you enjoy it!
Shana Tova!