SHIRA ARCHIVES: Keil Odoin-R' Bentzion Shenker-Shira Ft. Mendy H SHIRA ARCHIVES: Keil Odoin-R' Bentzion Shenker-Shira Ft. Mendy H

Charity comes in many forms. At this year’s annual Chesed Williamsburg appreciation event, Shira Choir showed one such kind of goodwill: honoring the gathered community with a spellbinding rendition of Keil Odoin. This lively, optimistic melody became a classic the moment it was composed by the inimitable, irreplaceable R’ Benzion Shenker, that great voicemaker of the Modzitzer dynasty. Here, Shira’s two-tier vocal lineup explores the song’s rich landscape, thumping across its soft-march terrain; swinging through its upbeat disco chorus; and harmonizing its climactic staccato interlude. The crowd sits electrified, eyes glued to the sights and sounds. The entire performance rides on the impeccable instrumentation of an expanded Sababa Band, led by the multitalented Mendy Hershkowitz, with musical arrangement courtesy of Avremi G. Produced by: Shraga F. Gold, Shira Song composed by: R' Bentzion Shenker z”l Music arranged by: Avremi G. - A Notable Idea Performed live by: Shira & Medny Hershkowitz Band Music Conducted by: Mendy Hershkowitz Choir arranged & conducted by: Yoely Horowitz/Shira Music by: Mendy H Band Video Capture by: Motty Engel Video edit by: BenHesh Studios Lightning and Projection by: Eagle productions, Shaya Adler