The Metaphysics of Temple Music

This is a very interesting discussion on the various instruments used in Temple Music, with their metaphysical meanings and purposes.

Ive been looking for mystically inspired music. Are there any albums from the Jewish side of things you could point me to?

reply to post by Skyfloating


As a matter of fact, there is.

Rabbi Lazer Brody came out with a CD last year called "calming waters". It is just very Inspiring music. He has a fondness for the Native American flute and so all his songs are played with it.

I picked it up awhile back and i listen to it when im feeling stressed. Helps to get you in a relaxed, peaceful state.




Heres some different songs from the album

Love the Flute...except for it mixed with the Beat in the first Vid. Very nice

How about something more originally Jewish?

reply to post by Skyfloating


Well you have two distinct types of "authentic" Jewish music. Ashkenazi and Sephardic. And than you have Chassidic which has its own particular flavor.

A popular personality in Jewish music was Shlomo Carlebach.



Yosef Karduner is another figure who i Enjoy. You can see the Sephardic influences in his music.





and this is a recent song by "8th day", called "ya' alili. Its actually quite catchy.



I wish i could give you better suggestions. Ive been studying Judaism for about 6 years now, and i havent had much experience with the different styles of music. All i know is that most of it is inspiring. Sephardic obviously has more Arab influences, and so i think in that sense it is a more authentic expression of the biblical tradition (both musically, and in their prounciation of Hebrew), but at the same time Ashkenazi has developed a unique style of its own. They both reflect the Jewish spirit; just developing in different areas.

reply to post by dontreally


Thanks, thats a helpful start.