The lyrics of this simple song are translated as “Let us all sing, sing Hallelujah!” It can be sung as a round, as is done here, in which the two of us start off on the same note, singing the first line together; then I continue to the second line, starting on a note an octave higher, while J sings the first line again; I then sing the third line, which starts two notes higher, before returning to the original line. Then we repeat the entire round all over again. At the end I sing the third line twice and Johanna joins me the second time harmonizing on the final four notes, then joining me on the original ending note. A lovely metaphor of starting in the same place, then harmonizing before returning back together! Note to kids and grandkids: remember the hand movements for each chorus as we tried to keep our “voice” and which chorus we were on! Hallelujah indeed!! 🙂
Johanna Comment: This is a lovely introduction. What a great interpretation too: starting off in the same place, having harmony in the middle and ending up “in a higher place” still together, like where we started 😊 . Love, J
Hava NaShira:
For additional Jewish Music please see Johanna’s angelic singing
See also Sholom Carlbach in Concert