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A priest, a minister and a rabbi walk into a bar. The bartender looks up and says "is this some kind of joke?"

I remixed this one from a few years back - The classic "Chanukah Oh Chanukah". Gee... a Jewish song in a minor key, how unique. Following Talmudic tradition and law I recorded it using a dobro and ukulele as the lead instruments with Caribbean steel drums coming in to wrap up the number! Enjoy!

Chanukah Oh Chanukah (Dobro)

Excellent, Gerald! Very true to tradition, and terrific playing (as always). And if that don't light your shamash...

I do believe that's the first time I've felt like dancing to Jewish music.

Very timely, and nicely done, thanks for posting that.

Josh

Great stuff, love it!

Super recording Gerald. I may convert.

Ron

Gerald Ross wrote:A priest, a minister and a rabbi walk into a bar. The bartender looks up and says "is this some kind of joke?"

I remixed this one from a few years back - The classic "Chanukah Oh Chanukah". Gee... a Jewish song in a minor key, how unique. Following Talmudic tradition and law I recorded it using a dobro and ukulele as the lead instruments with Caribbean steel drums coming in to wrap up the number! Enjoy!

Chanukah Oh Chanukah (Dobro)

lol are you kidding they're all in minor! lol Actually in Talmudic tradition you wouldn't be allowd to play it on an instrument in synagogue

Josh you'v egot to delve deeper than hava nagila. there's tons of hot klezmer / jewish music out there that is a dance-a-thon. you should see some of the orthodox jews dancing to that stuff. i am talking full somersaults and other crazy acrobatics!!

Sounds great, Gerald.

A beautiful breath of fresh air.

Perfect!

Many thanks, and best to all for the Holidays.

- Bob Markison

Gerald, Sir Basil Lucas Quixano Henriques would be proud of your rendition..

חנוכּה אױ חנוכּה


The best of seasons greetings to you and yours from me and mine.
חג מולד שמח ושנה טובה
Gute Vaynakhtn un a Gut Nay Yor

Baz,

I never knew you were a member of the tribe.

I MUST be, I have an accordian patch on my midi systems on both steel and regular guitars !!

Very nice, Gerald! I'll have to dig out "The Jewish Fake Book" and learn a few of these tunes. These songs have very expressive melodies, mostly in minor keys. Interesting stuff! Thanks for posting your clip!

It's super playing Gerald, we need MUCH more of that..

The minor mode influence on MY playing is noticeable (briefly) at 2:12 in this tune