"Raising Torah-true children was just becoming the new frontier, so 'Vezakeini' expressed the prayer on every parent’s lips"
I chose Baruch because his skill and musical style are perfect for a succah setting. With his talent, there’s no need for sound systems or backup musicians. All he needs to do is show up with his guitar, and we can have a kumzitz. His music is mellow and his song themes are spiritual — perfect for a cozy succah experience. I’ve known Baruch since yeshivah days, and seeing his creative process in the works had an influence on my own musical development. He taught me how to compose music that is true to my individual style, yet appeals to the general population’s taste.
How do you know if a song you compose is worth putting on one of your albums?
I run it by people who are not musical — good friends and family — to see if they like it. A composer has to remember that 90 percent of people who buy music are non-musical, and songs have to resonate with the person on the street in order to become popular.
Are there any very famous songs of yours that you originally didn’t think would become so popular?
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