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Unbroken

by Joe Buchanan

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    Judaism and the sounds of Americana come together to tell a story about finding faith, standing tall, and choosing to be chosen. A roaring B-3, lap steel guitar, and heartfelt lyrics fill this lovingly produced debut album.

    “We need more music like this. Uplifting and inspiring.” – KC Porter, Producer and three time Grammy winner.

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1.
Shalom Aleicheim Mal'achei Hasharet Mal'achai elyon, Mimelech Mal'chei ham'lachim hakadosh baruch hu. Bo'achem L'shalom Mal'achei Hashalom, Mal'achai elyon, Mimelech Mal'chei ham'lachim hakadosh baruch hu. Shalom Aleicheim... Barchuni l'shalom Mal'achei Hashalom, Mal'achai elyon, Mimelech Mal'chei ham'lachim hakadosh baruch hu. Tzeitchem l'shalom Mal'achei Hashalom, Mal'achai elyon, Mimelech Mal'chei ham'lachim hakadosh baruch hu. Shalom Aleicheim...
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Hear (Shma) 03:05
Sh’ma… Stand up now be recognized for all that you’ve done Get up now, Yisrael, the Lord Gd is one It’s easier not to do all that God has asked But you’re who you are, and by that grace, you’re up for the task Sh’ma… Everywhere I look around, people want to change They spray the faith with different paint and in a wider range There’s no joy, they cry, why can’t we be just like the rest To them I say there’s joy in who you are…..stand up now and say Sh’ma… So be like Avraham and shake the hand of everyone you meet But don’t forget who you are, a people so unique Hashem revealed himself to you and set your people free And if that was all he’d done it’d be enough….but she stayed with you and me Sh’ma… Copyright (c) 2015 Joe Buchanan
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Repair 03:18
It’s gonna be a great day today; the sun is on its way To fill the sky the sky for you and I, I’m going to smile when I pray We’re gonna give it all we got, now get up off your knees Someone’s asking where you are, say, Hineni, Hineni I’m thankful each day that I wake up I’ve got one more day to fill my cup A joyful noise is way overdue It’s a blessing to share this world with you L’taken Olam, b’malchut Shaddai I want to repair the world through the rule of God Love this life you got, Baruch Hashem You are not, you are not, you are not alone So beat that drum, and Raise your voice And shout it out loud I want to see the world, right outside – grab my fears and shake out life And be a light to everyone I meet, I’m going to stand up straight, in my own faith I’m thankful each day that I wake up I’ve got one more day to fill my cup A joyful noise is way overdue It’s a blessing to share this world with you L’taken Olam, b’malchut Shaddai I want to repair the world through the rule of God Love this life you got, Baruch Hashem Woah oh oh oh oh Love this life you've got Be grateful to your God Repair the world with him Baruch Hashem Copyright (c) 2015 Joe Buchanan
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Unbroken 04:30
This is for you. This is for me There is a truth, within reach And it’s beautiful and bright Holy and right There is a home, and you are safe It was love that built that place You are welcome here and you’re free Under this tree with me I was looking for Gd all my life Being told that Gd was good but I wasn’t right And being told I was born with a weight From someone else’s mistake Because you are told that unless you say Yes You will pay for an ancient and old failed test And no matter how good your life It will never add up, in Gd’s eyes And your seeking leads to questions And questions lead to truth Those lies dissolve and it’s just Gd and you And you realize you are whole and you know No sin on your soul from ages ago You’re unchained, unbroken, unbowed So lift your head up high, you can smile Show Gd your face, even if it’s been a while Raise your glass and stand tall You were made of love, after all And you can choose to be chosen You can stand up off your knees And the reward for doing good Is the good in the world that you see So I walked away from all that fear And chose a new path that had been waiting for years And there was plenty of room under this tree For the whole world, even you and me You’re unchained, unbroken, unbowed Unchained, unbroken, unbowed Where you go… I will go… Where you stay… I will stay… And your Gd… Will be my Gd… And where you fall I will lay.. No veil on our eyes… Just truth… One Gd… For me and you… We are loved… By unending love… Ahavat… Olam… Copyright (c) 2015 Joe Buchanan
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Elohai, n’tzor l’shoni meira us’fatai midabeir mirmah (x2) Oh Gd, I know that words can hurt I also know that words can heal And sometimes when I speak my mind, the pain that I caused is real Elohai, n’tzor l’shoni meira us’fatai midabeir mirmah (x2) The words I hesitate to say, Who knows how good they might have been Or how they might have helped To turn a frown into a grin Oh Gd, please guard my toungue From speaking ill to anyone Don’t let my lips pass a lie Or mislead with my reply Elohai, n’tzor l’shoni meira us’fatai midabeir mirmah (x2) “Sticks and stones may break my bones” That’s what they say But words cut deep, right to our hearts And those wounds stay.. So help me think before I speak And let your love show through me Elohai, n’tzor l’shoni meira us’fatai midabeir mirmah (x2) Ya ya ya… Elohai, n’tzor l’shoni meira us’fatai midabeir mirmah (x2)
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Sing 03:31
We were made to walk through life in hand To build our lives together with the land To make a home, a welling for our dreams To love each other and remember to sing Shiru, Shiru L’Adonai (x4) We’re all born of love, and light, and Joy Every girl and every boy Just beneath the Angels we were made What a precious gift, this gift that Gd gave Shiru, Shiru L’Adonai (x4) Shiru, Shiru L’Adonai (x4) Copyright (c) 2015 Joe Buchanan
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Return 04:06
I will take a long look at me And think about what it is I see Have I been good to you? Did I do all that I said I’d do? Remembering the words I’ve used Thinking about the times I was rude If I am thankful for this gift Let me say it with deeds, not just lips It’s going to be a brave new year Starting right now, right here And I will be strong and stand up tall Reach out for others when they fall And I will rejoice in my faith And remember that love is why we’re made Be the very best that I can be For the world and for me Every day, we live our lives Some days we let ourselves slide And we forget our way Thankfully it’s not too late Avinu Malkeinu, Choneinu V’aneinu I may have done wrong at times I know But through my actions I will show (CHORUS) Teshuva….Teshuva….Return….Return (x2) (CHORUS) Teshuva….Teshuva….Return….Return (x2) Copyright (c) 2015 Joe Buchanan
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Hineni 05:03
Gd looked down and saw Avram Walking in the garden. He asked him a simple question He said where are you? Hineni, Hineni,Hineni, Here I am (x2) They say sometimes lights outside of Torah Are called to illuminate And bring out new meaning And to celebrate So if you’re listening and feel like a stranger in a strange land My friend we are on the same page You can claim your place in our history As you bring your story to light And join with me…when we say… Hineni, Hineni,Hineni, Here I am (x2) This song is for those of us who are here by choice And…here is the truth We were all converts once, we are all Jews by choice Every day we make…a choice. So choose life and keep giving Be all hands on deck Our journey needs your story To find out what’s next So Step up…and say… Hineni, Hineni,Hineni, Here I am (x2) Copyright (c) 2015 Saul Kaye (BMI)
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Modeh Ani 02:35
In the morning light, We’ll be alright And we’ll say, Modeh Ani Thank you Gd, For this life I’ve got And for the Soul in me Modeh ani lefanecha melech chai vekayam, she-he-chezarta bee nishmatee b’chemla raba emunatecha. Copyright (c) 2015 Joe Buchanan
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When you look outside and see the world, Do you think it’s made for you? Or do you think it’s made for others, Who claim to be more than you? And when you lift your hand to question, Do they look at you and frown? And when you stand up to speak your mind, Do their eyes say sit back down? We were never meant to be a silent voice… You change the world not with a whisper, but with a joyful noise All good things have volume, Struggle, love and life You’re gonna make some kind of ruckus, If you’re doing it right (chorus) This is what we do, this is who we are (x2) So when you’re doubting you days, Just know you’re not through Cause you are loved, you are loved, you are loved, And that joyful noise is you (chorus) Copyright (c) 2015 Joe Buchanan
12.
Miracles abound, In front of you and all around You and I, she and him, It’s a miracle that life begins Every time we think we’re lost for good The world keeps turning, just like it should And out of the darkness came let there be light And it’s a miracle we’re sharing space, here in this life The universe is a concert, everything moves in time Anything can happen when the moment is right And Sarah laughed… The day begins the same way each time The sun and moon and stars, they all know their lines Life has a heartbeat of its own, you know The only thing unpredictable… the human soul And out of the darkness came let there be light And it’s a miracle we’re sharing space, here in this life The universe is a concert, everything moves in time Anything can happen when the moment is right And Sarah laughed… And we’re the change in things The dreamers and the shapers, we’re the crafters and makers All building our lives And I try so hard to find G-d’s plan in mine But I’m a rocky start… maybe that’s by design And then I laugh, And Sarah laughed And out of the darkness came let there be light And it’s a miracle we’re sharing space, here in this life The universe is a concert, everything moves in time Everything can happen when the moment is right And Sarah laughed… Copyright (c) 2015 Joe Buchanan
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Home 04:19
Come on back, to your Father’s truth And return, to the holy root Come on back, to the wisdom of home And realize that you’re not alone Shine your light, like your mother said For you were there, when we were led There’s a path for us all to see Just grab that lamp that’s at your feet Eytz Chaim hi, La-macha-zikim bah V’tom-cheha me-ushar You can hear it, in the breeze A story written in the leaves Though those branches may wind and weave It’s a tree of life, Eytz Chaim (Chorus x2) So come inside and find a seat We’ll light those lights that usher peace You can feel it in your bones That growing song that calls you home (Chorus x2) Copyright (c) 2015 Joe Buchanan
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We Are Here 03:46
How far would you walk to find your home? Some of us have been out walking far too long. Seeking and asking and breathing in all the air. Torah, the end of our long walk here. Guard my tongue from disaster I don’t want to be separate no more. Make my words a prayer. I am here. The rain is gone now and so are all the lies. No longer bruised and wounded are our lives. Seekers, we are, just clinging to the Tree. Through each other we will help keep each other free. Guard our tongues from disaster. We don’t want to be separate no more. Gd, make our words a prayer. We are here. We are here. Copyright (c) 2015 Joe Buchanan

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Joe Buchanan’s debut album roars to life with fearless energy and southern charm. From the opening plea of “Shalom Aleichem” to the quiet and thankful “We Are Here”, Unbroken is loaded with songs about being proudly Jewish and choosing to be Chosen. Produced by Saul Kaye, who also performs on the album. Get ready for Americana with a Jewish soul.

“We need more music like this, uplifting, inspiring.” – KC Porter, Producer and three time Grammy winner.

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released May 20, 2016

For booking, lyrics, and more, go to our website at www.joebuchananmusic.com

All songs are (c) 2015 Joe Buchanan / Window Light Music
Produced by Saul Kaye
Mixed by Jamieson Durr
Mastered by Ken Less
Recorded at Fantasy Studios in Berkeley, CA and Barron Studios in Houston, TX
All songs written and arranged by Joe Buchanan (ASCAP) with the exceptions of "Shalom Aleichem" (words: Liturgy), "Hineni" (words and music by Saul Kaye (BMI), and "Elohai N'tzor" (words: Rabbi Stuart Federow).

Joe Buchanan: Vocals, Guitar
Saul Kaye: Vocals, Guitar, Lap Steel
Russ Gold: Drums, Hand Percussion
Greg Sankovich: Keys, Hammond B3, Rhodes
Dan Feiszli: Bass, Stand Up Bass

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Joe Buchanan Houston, Texas

A native Texan, Joe brings country music to Judaism with a sound that is fearless, close up, and engaging. A seeker most of his life, he converted and found what he was looking for. Now he seeks to inspire others with songs of freedom, strength, and hope. This is music for all of us. ... more

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