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A review of Yosi harsonski who is a very well know music journalist in Israel:
“Mika Karni, joins the text by Shir ha shirim, singing- yearning for love, in the language of the Bible, void of the analogy referred to the Biblical text, the usual lover-Israel vis a vis God, but rather in it’s simple human situations. The song can be listened to without the need to refer to “Casuto” (A biblical interpretational standard). The melody, arrangement and tone, do justice with the text, the music does not force itself on the text, but rather tip toes between the lines, begetting them a classic folk beauty. Karni sings from the bottom of her emotional well, mean fully, convincingly, without being dramatic. A beautiful Nai flute melody garnishes and adds a special delicacy to the song.”
A recommendation of Raymond Simonson, CEO of International Limmud, who attended Kol Dodi's performance in the UK on August 2012:
We highly recommend Kol Dodi after their fantastic contributions to our Limmud Fest recently, They were incredibly popular, did beautiful gigs and really well-received workshops. Their music is relevant, enjoyable, Jewishly infused, and very Limmudy. The idea of taking the traditional text of Shir Ha Shirim (Song of Songs) and interpreting it into modern, gorgeous, Israeli ‘pop’ songs, is very relevant and fitting for any Jewish or world music event programme. I am happy to give my personal endorsement.
An email from Michelle Stein , the manager of Limmud Festival UK 2012:
I wanted to thank you all for coming and contributing so much to Fest. Your performance was so beautiful and so many people have told me that Saturday night's music line up made their Fest experience. Thank you for bringing so much to the atmosphere of the event and for going above and beyond with the extra sessions, Friday night performance and open jams. It was so nice to meet you all and discover not only your wonderful music but also a band of lovely individuals. I listened to your music once we had confirmed that you were coming and really loved it, but could not imagine that it would sound even more beautiful live - I had goosebumps for the entire performance! I have now played the CD and the Yoshevet Ganim youtube clip (filmed at Fest) non-stop since the end of Fest - thank you!
- Israel & UK
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Mika Karni - Kol Dodi (2012)
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Kol Dodi a special musical version to one of the worlds most beautiful love songs of all time Shir HaShirim The Biblical psalms.
Kol Dodi brings together a unique musical ensemble of Israeli Moroccan, Yemenite and Ethiopian musicians and singers, led by one of Israels all time favorite female vocalists Mika Karni.
The ensembles special sound combines traditional Jewish melodies with African Ethnic rhythms and a taste of folk/singer-songwriter qualities.
All this creates a musical landscape of Israel, a place where cultures from around the globe are combined to one.
Mika composed and re-arranged the original biblical lyrics, to convey the original story in a modern, intimate and personal way , which takes the listener to a deep and emotional experience.
A full length album will be released on September 2012, the first single immediately received great reviews:
Mika Karni, joins the text by Shir ha shirim, singing- yearning for love, in the language of the Bible, void of the analogy referred to the Biblical text, the usual lover-Israel vis a vis God, but rather in its simple human situations. The song can be listened to without the need to refer to Casuto (A biblical interpretational standard). The melody, arrangement and tone, do justice with the text, the music does not force itself on the text, but rather tip toes between the lines, begetting them a classic folk beauty. Karni sings from the bottom of her emotional well, mean fully, convincingly, without being dramatic. A beautiful Nai flute melody garnishes and adds a special delicacy to the song.
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