Chocolate. Roller coasters. Pictures of cats on the internet.
What makes you say "Oi!"?*
Stereo Sinai is recording a new song for our upcoming album, and we need your vOIce!
Give us your best "Oi!" and be a biblegum pop star! The top ten most energetic, enthusiastic, and hard-core oi's will be featured in the song. Those ten Thumpers will also receive a free mp3 of the song when it is released, and a listing in the album liner notes.
Think of it, Thumpers: biblegum pop immortality.
Send your sound file (or any questions) to: info@stereosinai.com.
OR call the Stereo Sinai "Oi!" Hotline and leave your name and oi in the message: (347) 770-6527
Entries due by noon on June 17th.
Need some inspiration? Check out these oi's:
No Doubt "Oi to the World": http://youtu.be/hoL1Uxwk6vc
Robbie Williams Aussie/Oi: http://youtu.be/oFErZurWGv8
Dropkick Murphys "Oi Oi Oi": http://youtu.be/04Zbhk1c7nM
*Oi is the opposite of the Yiddish Oy. Where oy means "oh no," oi is more like "oh yeah"!
Monday, June 13, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
New Single - "The Esther Song" Featuring Alicia Jo Rabins
Dearest Thumpers,
We are so excited, just in time for Purim, to release the first single off our upcoming album "The Revelation Will Not Be Televised," "The Esther Song." We had the immense pleasure of working with the crazy-talented and oh so cool Alicia Jo Rabins. (You may know Alicia from the punk-klezmer outfit Golem or her art pop project on incredible biblical women, Girls in Trouble. They will both rock your world and we highly recommend checking them out!) She added so much depth and richness to this tune, and we can't sing her praises enough.
And now, the song. It's taken from a moment in the Book of Esther when Esther realizes she can't just sit there and let the world fall apart. In the song's refrain she says, "For how can I endure the evil that shall come unto my people? How can I endure destruction? How can I stand back and watch my kindred suffer?"
Of course she can't, none of us can. She stands up to the king, in front of the King. Where we see the world crumbling - be it as big as an earthquake in Japan or as (seemingly) small as a friend who needs a shoulder to cry on - you do what you gotta do.
Here's hoping this song will be a call to action, and a call to empathy. May we not stand idly by.
We are so excited, just in time for Purim, to release the first single off our upcoming album "The Revelation Will Not Be Televised," "The Esther Song." We had the immense pleasure of working with the crazy-talented and oh so cool Alicia Jo Rabins. (You may know Alicia from the punk-klezmer outfit Golem or her art pop project on incredible biblical women, Girls in Trouble. They will both rock your world and we highly recommend checking them out!) She added so much depth and richness to this tune, and we can't sing her praises enough.
And now, the song. It's taken from a moment in the Book of Esther when Esther realizes she can't just sit there and let the world fall apart. In the song's refrain she says, "For how can I endure the evil that shall come unto my people? How can I endure destruction? How can I stand back and watch my kindred suffer?"
Of course she can't, none of us can. She stands up to the king, in front of the King. Where we see the world crumbling - be it as big as an earthquake in Japan or as (seemingly) small as a friend who needs a shoulder to cry on - you do what you gotta do.
Here's hoping this song will be a call to action, and a call to empathy. May we not stand idly by.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Stereo Sinai is ON THE MOVE
Hey Thumpers! We have a little announcement we'd like to share with you, so please take a moment to watch this fantastic video Alan whipped up to simultaneously disseminate information and blow your freaking mind. Thanks!
Monday, December 13, 2010
Secrets, Yiddish, and Thumping
This is a serious, official call for a fluent Yiddish speaker. Stereo Sinai is looking for a reliable Yiddish translation of a secret song originally written in Hebrew. This is a paid translation gig. If you're interested, please let us know directly: info@stereosinai.com, facebook.com/stereosinai, twitter.com/stereosinai, comment here, etc., etc...
Here are some of our favorite other translated Yiddish songs:
Thursday, November 4, 2010
A Birthday Request from Miriam
Birthdays are a good time to get attention on the interwebs, so I figured I'd cash in on that and try to do some good... :)This is what I would like for my birthday.
A while back, Stereo Sinai recorded a song for an amazing project called Pioneers for a Cure. Its mission is to cure cancer through music. Each artist gets a song to record, then all the proceeds from that song go to the cancer charity of the artist's choice.
Stereo Sinai was given an old Hebrew tune called "Purim Hayom" ("Today is (the holiday of) Purim"). It's a bouncy, dance-y piece that talks all about how thankful we are for the good that been done for us.
I would be deeply thankful to each and every one of you if you would take a moment and download this song. It's only $2, all of which goes to the good work of the American Lung Association.
You can find our song and download it here.
Alan's grandmother died of lung cancer. So did the mother of one of my best friends. It's tragic, and we can help stop it.
If you decide to donate, leave a comment on this blog and I'll send you a big ol' thank-you note and something special. A birthday present from me, to you. If you can't donate, please pass this on to a friend or two, and share the love.
Thank you so much, and have a beautiful day!!!
Miriam
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Shalom Aleichem!
To all the new Thumpers... Welcome to stereosinai.com! ("Thumpers" is what fans of Stereo Sinai and Biblegum Pop music call themselves; from the term 'Bible thumpers'.)
Have a blast perusing our site and blog, and especially be sure to check out our music page!
Comment, contact us, and enjoy!
And to all our existing Thumpers, we love you, and keep on thumping!
Have a blast perusing our site and blog, and especially be sure to check out our music page!
Comment, contact us, and enjoy!
And to all our existing Thumpers, we love you, and keep on thumping!
Friday, June 11, 2010
Stereo Sinai's Guide to the Greater Chicago Jewish Festival
Thumpers! We at Stereo Sinai are very excited to remind you that this Sunday, June 13th, at 4:00pm on the Cabaret Stage, we will be playing the Greater Chicago Jewish Festival! We've got all kinds of fun things in store, so we hope you'll join us for some rockin' out, biblegum pop style...
But, shlepping out to the 'burbs, you may as well make a day of it. The following list comprises Stereo Sinai's picks of our Festival favorites - enjoy!
There are a bunch of cool acts performing - here are some highlights:
The Moshe Skier Band - 11:00am, Crain-Maling Stage
The Ruby Harris Band - 12:00pm, Crain-Maling Stage
David Broza - 12:45pm, Crain-Maling Stage
(Get ready for more shameless self-promotion in 3...2...)
STEREO SINAI, HOORAY! - 4:00pm, Cabaret Stage
Aaron Freeman (comedian) - 5:00pm, Cabaret Stage
(Sadly, our friends at Even Sh'siyah will not be playing this year, as they have in the past, but we encourage you to check them out around town whenever you can. Their unbelievable drummer, Matt Kanter, will be performing with a fun, goofy outfit called Tzioni 'R' Us at 11:00am on the Crain-Maling Stage.)
And definitely take some time to stop by the organization booths of some of our brilliant buddies:
There are some truly talented visual artists exhibiting and selling their wares. Take a moment to visit Limor Katz-Evans of Ella Klara Designs (a sponsor of Stereo Sinai) and Fran Moss's fun and funky Chai Note Designs.
Once you've done sufficient wandering, there are all kinds of kosher (even vegetarian!) options available at the various food booths.
So go, gey gezunterheyt. See you there!
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