[HANASHIR:12562] Re: Modim

[Dr. Alan Mason <dralanmason...>]

I use the Jeff Klepper "Modim Anachnu Lach" alternatively with Rachelle 
Nelson's.  As Rachelle's parents, brother, and sister-in-law are congregants 
and regular attendees of my Temple, I include "a good bit" of her music in 
every one of my services.  Her family derives endless pleasure from hearing 
her music utilized.  The Klepper is fantastic, and lends itself to many 
interpretations.  Try modulating up a half step for the repeat, and try 
turning the last few measures into an ad lib repetitive gospel funk.  It 
takes well to a jazz feel, and the addition of a drummer of any sort.

Alan Mason
Temple Israel
Miami, Florida



----Original Message Follows----
From: "R M Shubert" <mingailshubert (at) sympatico(dot)ca>
Reply-To: hanashir (at) shamash(dot)org
To: "Hanashir" <hanashir (at) shamash(dot)org>
Subject: [HANASHIR:12560] Modim
Date: Sun, 20 Oct 2002 13:47:21 -0400

I have been alternating between singing Rachelle Nelson's pretty Modim 
Anachnu Lach and chanting the traditional melody from Zamru Lo.  After doing 
this for some time I notice that people rarely sing along with either of 
them and I would love to find another melody that would invite more 
participation.  Any suggestions?

By the way, the comments on incorporating prof. singers with a volunteer 
choir have been most helpful and I thank all who shared their experiences.

Thanks,
Rachelle

Rachelle Mingail Shubert
Director of Music
Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom
4100 Sherbrooke Street West
Montreal, Quebec H3Z 1A6
Telephone: 514-937-3575 ext. 235   Fax: 514-937-7058
http://www.generation.net/~temple/adminin.html
Three things restore a person's good spirits: beautiful sounds, sights, and 
smells. - Babylonian Talmud





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