A Jewish Star singing competition previews its contestants: Choni Grunblatt of Buenos Aires, Argentina, sings 'Yismechu B'malchuscha.'
Contender:
Choni Grunblatt, Married with two children.
Residence:
Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Occupation:
General Manager, Kehot Lubavitch Argentina.
Musical Aspirations:
My goal is to achieve the highest level of perfection and technical training while combining the voice, the "hartz" and the "shtick" that I have inherited from my grandfather, R' Berel Levin, OBM, also known as Berel Faitel's. (My audition song is a well known niggun which is sung by the entire Levin family worldwide.)
Reality Check:
Although life sometimes has other plans, I always try to connect mine with music. I feel that the gift I have is enormous. I love sharing it and hearing how much it touches others.
Favorite Singer:
I enjoy the originality in the voice arrangements and performance of Avraham Fried, the powerful voice of Dedi, the hartz of MBD and the authenticity of Yossele Rosenblatt.
Favorite Song:
Within my favorites are "Don't Hide From Me" and "R'tzay Hashem Elokainu" from Avraham Fried and "V'hachain" from MBD.
A Jewish Star:
Making room for a talent to be expressed is an unmeasured act of kindness. Hope you enjoyed my audition as much as I did. Thanks for the opportunity!
Much hatzlacha to the Chasdei Soul II Soul Organization!
How did you like this audition? vote today (Please note: auditions should be judged on the quality of the voice, not the video production)
he mamash outshines all the others on all levels. i'd love to hear him do V'hachain from MBD.
(1/12/2010 1:03:12 PM)
3
good job!!
love it!!!!
(1/12/2010 1:03:17 PM)
4
beautiful,
ut your missin out MAJOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! because you cant hear the most stunning song being sung to this nigun by girls of BRHS chicago
(1/12/2010 1:19:11 PM)
5
how do i see
how do i see how many views each singer has?
(1/12/2010 1:20:16 PM)
6
THIS IS THE REAL STUFF!!!
WOW, THAT"S IMPRESSIVE!
(1/12/2010 1:27:15 PM)
7
wow
wow, this singer is topppp!!!!!!!!!!! 5 stars
(1/12/2010 1:29:52 PM)
8
very nice should be top three
along with Shuky and Gershon
(1/12/2010 1:31:57 PM)
9
wow
that says it all
(1/12/2010 1:37:16 PM)
10
gershon
I really enjoyed it!
(1/12/2010 1:41:11 PM)
11
A star from birth!
The best allways! He sung with MBD on stage in front of 1000 people when he was only 8!!! And his voice and "hartz"... #1! 5 stars for him.
(1/12/2010 1:43:48 PM)
12
Second One
The second one worth commenting on, this guy is really good! For a CD I'd like C Grunblatt. For a concert I'd like BS Blesofsky. Waiting for a third top three. No one else that was featured was anything exceptional. Shuki and Gershon are OK!
(1/12/2010 1:48:26 PM)
13
Whoa
He's got an absolutly stunning voice!
(1/12/2010 1:50:19 PM)
14
NICE!
(1/12/2010 2:21:25 PM)
15
beautiful!
definitely a winner!
(1/12/2010 2:27:09 PM)
16
deserves it!
excelent!! 10 stars
(1/12/2010 2:36:55 PM)
17
sounds like chazzan yudi cohen
i takeh agree with number 12. grunblatt sounds like Yudi Cohen of England now South Africa. are they related?
(1/12/2010 2:37:19 PM)
18
mendel engel
Shuky Sadon and him are the best in the contest so far Great jo
(1/12/2010 2:42:55 PM)
19
amazing
c.g. a fenomenom
(1/12/2010 2:43:05 PM)
20
a cousin
#17, yes, yudi cohen is related to choni grunblatt. they are 1st cousins, both from the levine family.
(1/12/2010 2:44:40 PM)
21
to 17
#17 same for me blesovski 4 a concert grunblat for a cd but I'm not so shur he would do bad at a concert either. And he IS Yudis cousin.
(1/12/2010 2:48:32 PM)
22
to 17
yea they are first cousins their mothers r sisters!
(1/12/2010 2:49:25 PM)
23
Interesting
How different Levins have varying twists on this song. R' Zalman Levin had a slightly different Nusach. Beautiful
(1/12/2010 2:53:59 PM)
24
h eis very good
(1/12/2010 2:54:58 PM)
25
Reb Berel Levin a"h
was a phenominal ba'al menagen and daykan. This niggun was sung by his father Reb Faitel Levin a"h, who was the ba'al tefilloh in Nevel, and the Rebbe Rashab called him a lamdan as he was boki in shas, poskim, likutei torah and torah oh
(1/12/2010 3:11:20 PM)
26
great voice
& great niggun!
(1/12/2010 3:19:20 PM)
27
Terrific voice
Can't say the same about the entertainer personality But as far as his voice is concerned, this is the best presentation that I have heard, just so pleasant and terrific harmony, just a pleasure to listen to.
(1/12/2010 3:32:47 PM)
28
surprised
i have been looking forward for something good, you know they are all ok but this is diferent the guy knows what he is doing. he has got a great voice, hartz, shtik and all the rest. i defently give him 5 stars
(1/12/2010 3:40:45 PM)
29
nice
choni was that gigermo on the key board? very nice.
(1/12/2010 3:47:24 PM)
30
Por favor!
Lo unico que me faltaba hoy era ver esto...!
Muy lindo... y quien te pago el equipo? Que organizacion lo "dono"?
(1/12/2010 3:49:22 PM)
31
awesome!
two thumbs up! :)
(1/12/2010 4:00:23 PM)
32
beautiful
Great rendition... Looking forward to see Choni on stage at the soul II soul concert... Hope the judges will have "ears that hear'.... Good luck Choni!!
(1/12/2010 4:00:52 PM)
33
10 stars
here is te winner!!!! unbelievable amazing incredible super 10 starssssssss
(1/12/2010 4:18:44 PM)
34
go choni!!
eautiful video, chanina enjoyed it very very much, just like we did :)
(1/12/2010 4:22:58 PM)
35
wow
aguante argentina
(1/12/2010 4:36:45 PM)
36
#17 &20
as well as first cousins with chony titelbaum!
(1/12/2010 5:13:23 PM)
37
nice!
est so far,,,sounds a lot like choni cohen too
(1/12/2010 5:20:38 PM)
38
wow
this is by far the best - he does sound like yudi cohen who has an amazing voice what a talented family. Such a hartzigeh voice
(1/12/2010 5:36:08 PM)
39
amazing
stunning voice!!!!!
(1/12/2010 5:38:59 PM)
40
Choni Cohen - where are you???
Choni is phenom The real deal. Bu there is a silent star out in Florida - his cousin Choni Cohen. How about a face-off? Levines, Cohens and Grunblatt versus the Friedmans and 8th Day. Now that would be one he-- of a concert.
(1/12/2010 5:51:13 PM)
41
the best
this singer is amazaing great voice and style number one!
(1/12/2010 5:51:23 PM)
42
where is he?
the apartments look like he's in russia or some third world country. amazing voice and control by the way. chazanish but not too chazanish if you know what i mean like.
(1/12/2010 6:14:05 PM)
43
looking forward to concert
grunblat got a beautiful voice I would like to see him and bs blesofsky perform in a duet blesofsky got the new sound and grunblat got the old one so it would make one WOW performance, CANT WAIT! hope its them for the 3rd Im not really sure.
(1/12/2010 6:24:09 PM)
44
argentinaaaaa
uenissimo joni me gusto mucho 10 puntos
(1/12/2010 6:31:37 PM)
45
A Menagin
I listened to him 4 times I loved it dearly REAL "hartz"
if only Blesofski would do his whole presentation like he sings in the begining (the nice "hartzig" part)it would be real hard to decide btwn them, so much for young shtick.
Chony thanks and good luck, bon voyage
(1/12/2010 6:36:15 PM)
46
to # 40
You forgot about Choni Teitelbaum too, he's also a first cousin to Grunblatt
Go Cousins!
(1/12/2010 9:01:55 PM)
47
brilliant
illiant.... i havent bothered to comment on any one elses... his voice is mature, on pitch, he doesnt NEED voice traing.. its all there.. he's got 'it'
(1/12/2010 11:43:03 PM)
48
best control
the only singer who sings with the music.! stunning voice, stunning performance, everything stunning
(1/12/2010 11:48:53 PM)
49
Well Done
Very nice choice of song to demonstrate your vocal abilities blended with you natural ear for music. Well done on the harmonising and the general delivery of this niggun. Best of luck!
(1/13/2010 1:05:16 AM)
50
seguro gano!!!!!!!
espectacular!!!!!!!!!!!!! si gana, que se pueda ver en vivo, please!!!!
(1/13/2010 1:37:12 AM)
51
great song
a pleasure to listen too
(1/13/2010 1:52:21 AM)
52
wow, wonderful ! mamesh azoi
(1/13/2010 2:23:06 AM)
53
B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L VOICE!
(1/13/2010 3:13:57 AM)
54
And the winners are......
Choni Grunblatt,Avrohom Ohayon, BS BLESOFSKY!!!
(1/13/2010 3:35:16 AM)
55
a pleasure to listen to
very hartzik, aidel, professional, deep. #1voice
(1/13/2010 3:57:09 AM)
56
Nice job!!!
Really stunniing and beautiful voice! Agree with #54 i think they are the best!
(1/13/2010 4:02:37 AM)
57
Beautiful!
Choni, you sang that song beautifully and with so much feeling, as you sing all songs! We can truly see how much music means to you. I wish you much hatzlacha in your music endeavors and all that you do! Good job and good luck in the competition!
(1/13/2010 4:14:13 AM)
58
TALENTED!!!
A MECHAYE TZU HEREN
(1/13/2010 4:33:23 AM)
59
THE BEST ONE !!!
loved it!!! choni u have great talent hope u get far!
(1/13/2010 5:04:32 AM)
60
Awesome!
I am loving this video! His voice simply outdoes the rest of the contestants. He should definitely win and perform! He'd make a great famous singer one day! Go for it all the way, Choni!
(1/13/2010 5:36:16 AM)
61
Great voice
enormous potential, very warm
(1/13/2010 5:43:27 AM)
62
1 2 3
woooooooooooooooooooosssssh!
(Choni definitely deserves it...!)
(1/13/2010 5:53:11 AM)
63
what could your mama comment?????????!!!!!!!!!
chony, who could have more nachas from this then your mother!! keep the amazing broche of the familly chush hanegine going........and let the world enjoy!! may you sing together with your zeide a.h and all in the geuleh now!!
(1/13/2010 11:10:36 AM)
64
cousin
You sound amaizing!!! We are all excited to see you and Choni Titelbaum on stage together!!
(1/13/2010 4:49:33 PM)
65
LOVE IT!
I think this guy will go far! Beautiful voice...so sweet and beautiful to listen to!
(1/14/2010 4:00:13 AM)
66
just the best
all the others are ok, but this one takes the cake! he sung a nigun much beter then avremel with a nicer voice than shweky and way more professionalism than ohad. if israel choose ohad as best of the year, this guy should be chosen as best of the millemium. defenetly 5 stars
(1/14/2010 4:13:39 AM)
67
AMAZING
A 5 Sta
(1/14/2010 5:46:04 AM)
68
cant stop
cant stop waching it over and over again
(1/14/2010 8:09:25 PM)
69
very good
that es good
(1/15/2010 12:37:16 AM)
70
It's really something else!
I can listen to this a million times! His voice is so pure and the song is gorgeous. Whether he wins or doesn't, his talent will take him very far!
(1/15/2010 3:24:15 AM)
71
amazing!
the best from all the others!!
(1/15/2010 3:32:57 AM)
72
Carasso Family
we are very happy that we can hear this magnificent voice best luck
(1/15/2010 7:25:04 AM)
73
menachem
AWSOME! HE IS THE BEST YET
(1/18/2010 3:59:05 AM)
74
good
very very nice
(1/18/2010 12:47:43 PM)
75
From London
Your Zaide was a dear friend of ours, he would be so proud... Beautiful
(1/18/2010 3:58:23 PM)
76
to 68 and 16
you are so right, 10 stars minimum and i cannot stop watching again and again. Beautiful voice
(1/18/2010 4:24:40 PM)
77
5 not enough!
Kechocvey hashomayim loroiv !!!! Great voice, deep and with feeling. Number one, no doubt!
(1/21/2010 4:09:20 PM)
78
way to go
go choni
(1/25/2010 6:09:14 PM)
79
he deserves to win
BY far the most professional singer, I want to listen to him singing a regular pop jewish song besides a ningun , and for sure he will do even better.
(1/26/2010 1:58:47 AM)
80
to the best singer,friend of the family
oy i like it soo much,and also he is so heartzik,i feel like crying,I hope he wins,he is too amazing,now enough posting, i am going to listen to him again.put it in my favourite
(1/26/2010 11:56:57 AM)
81
hopeuwin
hopeuwin
(1/26/2010 1:18:24 PM)
82
is there a winner yet?
who won and how can u tell, and where?
(1/27/2010 8:13:38 AM)
83
great
this one's my favorite, love the niggun love the harmony
mamash gvaldik
because you cant hear the most stunning song being sung to this nigun by girls of BRHS chicago
this singer is topppp!!!!!!!!!!!
5 stars
5 stars for him.
For a CD I'd like C Grunblatt.
For a concert I'd like BS Blesofsky.
Waiting for a third top three.
No one else that was featured was anything exceptional.
Shuki and Gershon are OK!
Great jo
Beautiful
This niggun was sung by his father Reb Faitel Levin a"h, who was the ba'al tefilloh in Nevel, and the Rebbe Rashab called him a lamdan as he was boki in shas, poskim, likutei torah and torah oh
But as far as his voice is concerned, this is the best presentation that I have heard, just so pleasant and terrific harmony, just a pleasure to listen to.
very nice.
Muy lindo... y quien te pago el equipo? Que organizacion lo "dono"?
Looking forward to see Choni on stage at the soul II soul concert... Hope the judges will have "ears that hear'....
Good luck Choni!!
unbelievable
amazing
incredible
super 10 starssssssss
Now that would be one he-- of a concert.
great voice and style
number one!
amazing voice and control by the way. chazanish but not too chazanish if you know what i mean like.
I would like to see him and bs blesofsky perform in a duet
blesofsky got the new sound and grunblat got the old one so it would make one WOW performance, CANT WAIT! hope its them for the 3rd Im not really sure.
if only Blesofski would do his whole presentation like he sings in the begining (the nice "hartzig" part)it would be real hard to decide btwn them, so much for young shtick.
Chony thanks and good luck, bon voyage
Go Cousins!
si gana, que se pueda ver en vivo, please!!!!
#1voice
Agree with #54 i think they are the best!
(Choni definitely deserves it...!)
keep the amazing broche of the familly chush hanegine going........and let the world enjoy!!
may you sing together with your zeide a.h and all in the geuleh now!!
he sung a nigun much beter then avremel with a nicer voice than shweky and way more professionalism than ohad.
if israel choose ohad as best of the year, this guy should be chosen as best of the millemium.
defenetly 5 stars
best luck
Beautiful