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Pharaoh's Daughter, Haran (Oy! Hoo)
--By Jennifer Lefkowitz
Psychedelic, atmospheric, mystical, spiritual, Western and modern, globally informed Jewish sound are some ways to describe Pharaoh's Daughter. Haran is a product of self-discovery for Pharaoh's Daughter vocalist Basya Schechter, who hitchhiked to Eastern Turkey by herself; a journey that is apparent on "By Way of Haran", the first track on Haran. "The song starts with a traditional Turkish sound," says Schechter. She continues, "We're also incorporating a lot of The Doors' element of classisc rock; some very psychedelic elements. The Doors and Pink Floyd were my first Western music exposure." "Ka Ribon," the second track on Haran is vocalized in mystical Aramaic language. The song "Yona" comes from the Zmirot tradition. The words are from poet Yahuda Helivi, an 11th century poet. "The words make the comparison to Sabbath for rest and how much strength you get from resting," Schechter says. "Hashomer", another track from the Zmirot tradition is from a 13th century Talmudist who speaks about the rewards of keeping Shabbos. Schechter adds, "Maybe all these songs about resting are telling me, rest!" Pharaoh's Daughter, Haran is without embellishment truly refreshing. 08/01/07
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