SCOTT LEADER: Lift My Eyes

Scott Leader

Lift My Eyes

© 2003 Scott Leader (634479124785)

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Original Contemporary Jewish Music in a folk-rock style. Lots of acoustic guitar and vocal harmony make the music easy to listen to and sing along with. Its kick back, good driving music, and fun.

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Scott Leader is becoming one of the most sought after performers of original Jewish rock and folk music. His music is featured at many synagogues across the US. Scott began playing Jewish music in high school as a song leader for NFTY while growing up in New Jersey. In college, at the University of Arizona, he continued by teaching music at Temple Emanu-El in Tucson with friend and music partner Billy Tiep. Scott and Billy wrote secular and Jewish songs together and played concerts across the US by themselves and with Robbi Sherwin. Scott played piano and guitar, and co-wrote 4 tracks on Robbi's first album, "Todah L'chem."
After graduating in 1998, Scott was a science teacher at the Austin Jewish Community Day School in Austin, TX. He then went on to be the Director of Camp Isaiah in Los Angeles, California, a cantorial soloist at Temple Sinai, Denver, CO, and now is traveling across the country performing concerts and leading serives.
The release of "Lift My Eyes," is the first full length project of Scott's original work. He also released a secular four song demo with Billy Tiep called, "Scribble" in 1996.
Scott has appeared in concerts with Sam Glaser, Yom Hadash, Robbi Sherwin, Mah Tovu, Noah Budin, and others.

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  • Lift my Eyes
    author: Chava

    Thank You! I read all the other reviews and frankly I have to agree. The only thing I can add is that I am an orthodox Jewish woman who has not alway been observant. Scott's Music addresses such a need in the world of orthodoxy for modern music that is still inspirational. I don't allow most secular music in my home due to poor quality and the lyrics. Finally my children can enjoy modern music with decent ideas being affirmed to thier neshemas throught the lyrics. Even though our family does not use Hashems name unless we are davening, We still love the songs. We look forward to hearing more! Also, CD Baby is a riot and we all laughed at the shipping notification email!! You guys are great!!

  • Shema
    author: sylvie

    Enjoyed your version of Shema. psalms 110:1 You know!

  • A soulful and inspirational CD!
    author: Anita

    I was so impressed with this wonderful CD. The ballads are so lovingly sung and the more upbeat tunes invite the listener to sing along. Having listened to Scott's music in Marlboro, NJ, I expected that he would be a success, but his CD is proof that he has exceeded my expectations! I can't wait to bring this CD to my grandchildren!

  • A Taste of Olam Hab'ah
    author: J. Miterko

    Reflective, active, and awsome is this CD. It is very hard to describe in words. Your awsome vocals and the instruments used are so great!!!!!!!!!! A CD that is worthy to be in everyone's music collections!!!!!!!!!

  • From an old friend
    author: Libby (Goldstein) Parker

    Hey Scott - looks like you are doing great things - Mazel Tov! I listened to the CD and it is awesome -- just what I always expected from you. Libby

  • *** HOTTEST NEW JEWISH ARTIST ***
    author: Carly & Andrew Johnson

    Scott continues to take the Jewish Music scene by storm! Lift My Eyes does exactly that. His music will fill you with Shalom and help bring you to a closer connection with Adonai. Ladies and Gentlemen, you have to have this CD in your car. Rush hour traffic will never be the same!

  • Our Whole Family Loves This CD!
    author: Lou Roman

    We all have different tastes in music, but my whole family LOVES this CD. No song gets skipped when this CD is on!

  • It was great`
    author: Ophelnia Heine

    hey, this CD was great and it has a great beat. i can really get into the flow of the song. The words are very easy to understand so i can sing to it all the time while my friend is Ophelnia Heine. Bye

  • A wonderful interlude
    author: Naomi

    This cd was a wonderful surprise. I have listened to it many times and I can't wait to teach some of the songs to our students. It is a very professionally done cd with gorgeous background instrumentation - especially the piano and guitar. Scott's voice is a gift to the ears and the songs are a refreshingly creative. I hope he has more to come.

  • Beautiful...
    author: Neshama Carlebach

    I was so honored to be sent a copy of your new CD. I was very impressed with the sweet purity and stirring simplicity of your songs, and by your soulful vocals and performances on several instruments. Your music was so beautiful, so soothing, it really gave me so much peace. Thank you for that.

  • from contemplative to spirited, this album resonates with ruach!
    author: Deborah

    Lift My Eyes skillfully boasts a balance of soulful contemplative Jewish melodies and those of a more ruach-raising style! Like a gentle breeze that rustles the leaves, Leader's Shema draws the listener toward an inward quiet and is spiritually inebriating, while songs such as Psalm 150 and L'shanah Haba'ah reverberate with a folk-rock edge. The masterful command of keyboard and guitar and alluring vocals are exceptional. If you are looking for a new CD to add to your Jewish music library, then you'll want to get your hands on this one!

  • These songs are a lot of fun
    author: Debbie

    The halelu is the best! Billy Tiep taught it at Kutz and I thought it was the best jewish song I have heard in a while.

  • "Lift my eyes" is uplifting and spiritual - a must have!!
    author: Amy

    Every time I listen to Scott's CD, I can't help but sing along with a big smile on my face. Everyone that I have played the CD for has loved it. Scott has an unmistakable passion behind his music that can be heard by all. Phenomenal!!

  • author: Veronica Monti

    Wonderful CD! You have to listen to this. Very upbeat and from the heart. My favorite song is Dodi Li.

  • A wonderful CD from a wonderful boychick.
    author: Ellen Rossitto

    Can't keep my toes from tapping or my hands from clapping during Halelu and Hava Nashira. Can't wipe the tear from my eyes fast enough during Esa Einai. A wonderful CD from a wonderful boychick: my son the musican. Oy, such nachas!

  • Great CD! Scott's music is soothing and beautiful.
    author: amanda

    I really enjoy listening to Scott's music. It is easy to sing along with and very comforting to listen to. He does an amazing job taking well-known words and creating a whole new feeling by putting them to his own sound. I would highly recommend this CD to everyone who truly appreciates Jewish music.

  • I LOVE THIS CD!!!!
    author: Andrew Alter

    From Psalm 150 to Kol Hanishama, Scott Leader takes the listener on joyous ride- stripping down to the roots of rock'n'roll with a jewish flare- and leaves you singing along the whole way through.

  • Wonderful!
    author: Mia Fram Davidson

    This CD is a wonderful addition to the world of Jewish music! I would defnitely recommend it to anyone! My favorite is the first song-- it really caught on at Kutz this summer.

  • An amazing rendition of traditional Jewish music with a fun twist
    author: Nadine

    This CD is one that you can listen to over and over again! Scott's amazing piano playing in Kol Hanishama captures his true talent and romantic nature. Each song is brilliantly written and produced. Overall, the music is unique and inspiring!

  • I love this album
    author: Jeremy Mann

    This is a must have for anyone interested in Jewish music. I am sure we will be hearing a lot more from Scott in the years to come.

  • Its about time, I am getting sick of Rick Rehct
    author: Jon Katz

    This CD is very cool. I really dig the percussion and its not over produced at all like other Jewish cd's lately. Its nice and easy to sing along to. I would love to have heard more electric guitar. (next time I hope)

  • A new plateau in creative energy and harmony.
    author: Jenifer Kaplan/ air- talent Los Angeles

    A new plateau in creative energy and harmony. It's a nice step in the right direction. I love the melodic structure and the elements of harmony. I can't wait to see what comes next.

  • Amazing song writer, inspiring musician - unbelievable CD!!!!!
    author: Sarah Edelman

    WOW!!!!!! This is the best CD I bought in a long time, maybe ever. Every single song on it is amazing. By the third time listening, I was singing along to the songs as if I have know them forever. Scott Leader is a song writing genius and has the most gorgeous voice. Next time he has a concert in the NYC area, I'll be the first on line for tickets.

  • My preschool kids love to "rock" to Scott's Cd!
    author: Francine Sumner

    I am a preschool teacher and love to play Jewish Contemporary music in my classroom. My 3 and 4 year olds are hooked on this CD. I also have 3 children of my own who love to listen to it as well. I love the fact that they think Jewish music is so cool! I would highly recommned this CD to anyone of any age!

  • Can't help but sing along every time!
    author: Angela Gold

    One of the first things I noticed about this album is that I kept wanting to play it over and over again (which is a good sign!). It's an interactive CD; I started singing along with it and finding my own harmonies. There's a variety of music from soft, soothing melodies to energetic, catchy tunes. The songs are quite versatile; they easily lend themselves to both formal and informal settings and can be thoroughly enjoyed by young and old alike. I personally can't wait to teach Hallelu to the kids at religious school this year!

  • great contemporary Jewish tunes
    author: emily

    this cd is filled with great new Jewish songs to be incorporated in any Jewish setting. the "psalm 150" is an awsome way to start an upbeat service or a concert. the harmonies are great, you will want to sing along. anyone serious about having the best in Jewish music should have a copy of this cd!

  • *** SPIRITUALLY UPLIFTING ***
    author: Jenn & Dan Appelson

    This CD has a great combination of catchy upbeat tunes and spiritually soothing ballads that uplift the soul. The songs with piano instrumentation may bring the listener to tears. We strongly recommend this CD for all your friends and family, just as we have!

  • Totally Awesome!
    author: Rabbi Skurowitz

    Great mix - creative - great for active listening and/or background - not a bad song on the entire CD!

  • so great, my congregation flew him in for a show
    author: Rabbi Michelle Greenberg

    Lift My Eyes is beautifully presented. The music is accessible, easy to understand, yet it grows with each hearing. I find new meaning in his lyrics and interpretation each time I listen. He is wonderful and this CD will inspire and bring joy to all its listeners!

  • Very good selection of contemporary Jewish music
    author: Jen Neumann

    The CD updates some old standards with a refreshing new melodies and arrangements. The original tracks have strong folk music and classic rock influences. It is a nice mix that is enjoyed by my entire family.

  • I love this cd!!!
    author: Angelo Scungili

    Psalm 150, or "halelu" as the fans call it rocks. Billy Tiep and Scott Leader wrote a hit song thats all over NFTY now. I love the piano in the last track...That song alone is worth the $$. Enjoy!

  • From: Intermountain Jewish News, Denver, CO
    author: Intermountain Jewish News

    'Lift My Eyes,' singer-composer-musician Scott Leader's first CD of Jewish music, is a rhythmic flight of the soul grounded in professionalism and talent. Nine of the ten selections were composed by Leader who produced the CD with musician Sam Glaser. Glaser and Robbi Sherwin provide vocal harmony with Billy Tiep who co-wrote three songs. Leader's folk-rock style permeates "Lift My Eyes," which displays his proficiency on the guitar (acoustic and electric), piano, and keyboards. Instead of overpowering the music, his voice blends like another well-tuned instrument. Traditional prayers are interpreted through Leader's folk-rock filter without jarring the listener. These are sweet lyrical sounds, enhanced by Leader's energized styling. Many songs, like "Psalm 150," "Dodi Li" and Leader's rendition of the Sh'ma, cascade softly, stirringly. Others, like "Hava Nashira," celebrate and undeniably contemporary, upbeat attitude. "Esa Einai" and "Kol Hanishama" capture Leader's mastery of the piano - the keys flow like a waterfall

  • From
    author: Intermountain Jewish News

    'Lift My Eyes,' singer-composer-musician Scott Leader's first CD of Jewish music, is a rhythmic flight of the soul grounded in professionalism and talent. Nine of the ten selections were composed by Leader who produced the CD with musician Sam Glaser. Glaser and Robbi Sherwin provide vocal harmony with Billy Tiep who co-wrote three songs. Leader's folk-rock style permeates "Lift My Eyes," which displays his proficiency on the guitar (acoustic and electric), piano, and keyboards. Instead of overpowering the music, his voice blends like another well-tuned instrument. Traditional prayers are interpreted through Leader's folk-rock filter without jarring the listener. These are sweet lyrical sounds, enhanced by Leader's energized styling. Many songs, like "Psalm 150," "Dodi Li" and Leader's rendition of the Sh'ma, cascade softly, stirringly. Others, like "Hava Nashira," celebrate and undeniably contemporary, upbeat attitude. "Esa Einai" and "Kol Hanishama" capture Leader's mastery of the piano - the keys flow like a waterfall

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