For more than two decades, Rabbi Ruvi New dreamed of a musical odyssey with a greater meaning, one that would perpetuate the words of the Lubavitcher Rebbe to listeners far and wide through song.
After the Rebbe’s passing in 1994, Rabbi New, currently the Chabad Shliach to East Boca Raton, began writing lyrics that carried the Rebbe’s message, with a goal of sharing those spiritually meaningful words with a global audience.
“It was partially a cathartic process when I started but I was also thinking that this could be a way to share the Rebbe’s life with the world,” explained Rabbi New. “There is a vast amount of the Rebbe’s teachings and Torah in printed materials and video, but using music as a teaching tool is something different and unique.”
Video: Behind the Scenes with Rabbi Ruvi New
Working with multiple composers, Rabbi New eventually found himself with more than 20 original songs, most of which mixed English lyrics with Chabad themes. He began performing a self titled Musical Tribute to the Rebbe at Chabad houses throughout North America and Australia and soon found himself inundated with requests for recordings of his songs.
And with that, Storm the World, an all new album featuring 12 original compositions, was born. Teaming up with Bentzi Marcus of 8th Day as producer of the album, the two created a project that will touch the hearts of Jewish music lovers of all stripes. With an impressive selection of musical styles ranging from heartfelt to contemporary, and timeless lyrics with universal appeal, Storm the World includes compositions by Marcus, Yossi Green, Larry Gates, Chanale Fellig-Harrel and Asher Essebag. Also joining Rabbi New on his musical journey are vocalists Yossi Green, Bentzi Marcus, Eli Marcus and several exciting surprise guests.
Marcus said that he is confident that Storm the World will inspire and uplift listeners’ minds and souls, and that he was grateful for the opportunity to work with Rabbi New.
“Growing up in a Chabad home and having had the chance to meet the Rebbe and experience the Rebbe’s farbrengens in 770, the songs’ messages immediately resonated with me and the chance to help spread these beautiful inspirations with a musical production was something I couldn’t pass up,” said Marcus.
Stay tuned for a first taste of Storm the World with the release of two songs, the irrepressibly upbeat title track, “Storm The World” and the heartwarming ballad “The Match”. The full album will be available later this summer.
For more information visit http://stormtheworldproject.com/
Download 2 Songs from the Album here
Great CD Rabbi New!! mazel tov
We were so fortunate to have Rabbi New as our Chassidus teacher at CAS, he was a great teacher and he would share his compositions with us, great memories!!!
Lots of Mazal with your CD
Bro dear, you were born singing. BH you have had the zechus to use this G-d given talent to bring kovod to the Rebbe and his legacy in such an extraordinary and meaningful way. Thanks for the food for our souls. Proud to be your Sis!
Thanks
Love the song
Moshiach now
Rabbi New,
BH you did it.
It’s a true wonderful Kiddush Rebbe.
Heilig, Hartzig, meaningful, and professional.
You are truly an inspiration to us ‘older folk’
Hatzlacha Muflaga.
Molly Resnick
I just remeber him in OT, he lived breathed rebbe, ty for sharing the inspiration
Soo excited to hear the new CD! Very inspiring songs.
I don’t know Rabbi New very well but the 2nd song match is really touching. Looking forward to hearing more
beautiful. thanks for posting this. lovely idea. looking forward to seeing the full thing.
I liked both of these songs. “Storm the World” had great energy and The Match” really pulled at the heartstrings, besides being a great melody. Both songs had such nice meaning.
A great acheivement. Now you need to start on the next one.
הצלחה רבה ומופלגה
a fine and beautiful voice – great idea job well done
Rabbi New, is ‘now from high above’ on your CD?! I remember you singing that song for us when I was in seminary 12 years ago! Would love to hear it again. Your songs are inspiring!
the MATCH is incredible. want to use it as the theme song this summer at Camp YTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thanks
this is something very special for all i’m mid age and experienced a fair bit of what is conveyed in the lyrics and it is so truly inspiring!
The most hartzikeh singer amongst all the Shluchim
Congrats to Bentzi, a force in Jewish music.
Uncle Ruvi, we are so proud , and excited!!
This will be the first Jewish album that I purchase in a long time.
U go Rabbi Ruvi !!!