What a whirlwind it’s been!!! For the first time ever, CA Productions is proud to present a DOUBLE HEADER PRODUCTION!! With tremendous siyata dishmaya, we are releasing not one, but both Theme Songs from this past years amazing Grand Sing! The songs are titled “Our King” and “Malei Simcha”. Productions of such magnitude cannot possibly happen without the assistance of many individuals. So, without further ado we would like to thank the following:
Rabbi Shimon Newmark: No CA Production gets off the ground without your strong support. Thank you for your generous support year after year! Most of all, thank you for all you do for Camp! Continued hatzlacha for many years to come.
Avromy and Simcha Schron, the Hamada Mishpacha, Dovi Geizhals, Yisroel Rosenfeld, Avi Pruzansky, Kuty Shipper, Shimon Isaak, Shragi Gutman, Naftali Leshkowitz and Sruly Zafir: This project was by far the most expensive we have ever done. Without all you guys stepping up big time – this would never have been possible. Thank you so much.
Mr. Hamada: Thank you very much for your contributions towards the project. Your continuous support throughout the entire process was greatly appreciated. Hatzlacha in everything and may we dance together at the General’s chasuna b’karov.
Yisroel Rosenfeld: Where to start? From the very first conversation we had; you were 100 percent all in on making this happen. From the money, to the groundwork on finding additional funding, to the lyrics, to the leading of the grand sing, to helping in the studio… what did you not do to help make this a reality? Well, the only thing you did not do was win the grand sing… But hey you’ll get ‘em next year without Akiva there to stop you ;) . Hatzlacha in E”Y.
General Yehuda Zev Hamada: Like your father, your support from beginning to end was imperative to our success. Thank you for staying for color war and being an awesome general. It was evident you had a month to prepare! Thank you also for your input on the cover picture designs and on the lyrics. Hatzlacha with everything.
Rosh Mesivta and President of Beis Elya Reb Aryeh Zev Scheff Shlita: The title says it all… Thank you for creating the most exciting and geshmak (yet despised) program in Camp Agudah history! Thank you for helping to write the lyrics of this gorgeous song. Hoping for good news soon. Now stop reading this and go back to your seder with Rabbi Kleinman.
Rabbi and Mrs. Lowenthal: Thank you for all your dedication to Camp and to the success of CA Productions. You’re the best!
Simcha Schron: Will win Color War, likes ice cream and will always be a Ruach Country Boy.
Dovi Geizhals: Dovi thank you for using your tip money from Munk to help us Agudah boys out! Seriously though, your immediate willingness to step up in a big way gave us a huge boost and no doubt was a big part in getting to the number we needed.
Doni Gross: How we were able to get any studio time by you at all was a small miracle… But in that time, we were able to witness firsthand your absolute mastery in the studio. From Dovid and Nachi’s sessions to the adult choir session, to the music, to the mixing etc… You’re the GOAT. It was amazing to see you create harmonies on the spot and always with a smile! Thank you for doing this for us, and hatzlacha with everything!
Nisan Fetman and Yitzi Nusbaum: Thank you for being a part of an awesome Camp Agudah choir! They say… “Can’t take Ruach Country out of me” – You’re always Agudah Boys. Especially Yitzi with his sweatshirt! You guys were mad clutch. Thanks!
Dovid Kirschner: Dovid, it was a real pleasure getting to know you. From your first tryout in camp we already knew you had something special. Beautiful solo at the grand sing and great job by the concert! As far as the studio goes, you blew us away. We couldn’t believe the notes you were able to hit and the harmonies that you nailed. Most importantly, there is no way this song comes out as good as it does without you wearing the Agudah sweatshirt! Hatzlacha in yeshiva and keep using your talents for good things! Shteig away.
Nachi Kaufman: CA Productions veteran! Nachi, as always, you are so much fun to be around. Your smile is contagious, and it reflects in your voice. You sing with such joy – it’s no wonder you sound as good as you do. Awesome job on hitting those outrageously high notes on both songs! Hatzlacha in high school and don’t make Akiva laugh too much in the studio next time! Shteig away.
Mr. and Mrs. Kaufman & Mr. and Mrs. Kirschner: Thank you for putting up with our craziness. Scheduling sessions and coordinating everything can be really difficult at times but you were always flexible and accommodating with a smile. Your sons are both mega talented and we were very fortunate to have them on these songs. May you continue to see much nachas from them in the future and may they be zoche to be in Agudah for many more years to come.
Yehuda Weis: Thank you for being so easy to work with. Both covers this year are tremendous (even though there are no birds in them) you really outdid yourself. You have so much talent and a really bright future. We were happy that we could still afford you. Hatzlacha.
Aaron Eliezer Pilchik: You deserve a line solely as a thank you for being the only person to actually read this letter… But an actual thank you for stepping in and cutting out the cross and making a black hat completely disappear. Appreciate all your contributions to CA Productions over the years. A separate and huge shoutout for spending numerous hours on reformatting a dozen covers for us for Spotify and Apple Music. Once again you came through when you were needed the most! Hatzlacha.
Eli Serebrowski: Thank you for working with us every year on getting the songs up and running. Your work is truly appreciated.
Chaim Fogel, Eliezer Frank, Izzy Krasnow: Thank you for all your contributions to CA Productions over the years. We would not be here today without the work that you guys put in. Thank you for working with us to make Spotify and Apple Music a reality. Well not Eliezer… (yes you can collect your royalties in 20 years when its $100 per listen…)
Camp Agudah Family: (Speaking on behalf of all producers not signing this letter…) It has been our greatest pleasure to release so many songs to you over the years. Each song is a classic in its own way. So much work goes into each production, but it’s all been worth it. We hope you enjoy these two gorgeous songs!
Akiva Besser, Aron Lowenthal, Yehuda Lowenthal
CA Productions Team
January 2022/Shvat 5782
Produced By: CA Productions 2022 (DEG Productions)
Music Produced, Arranged, Mixed, and Mastered By: Doni Gross at DEG Productions
Drums: Avi Avidani
Guitars: Avi Singolda, Noam Burg
Bass: Guy Dahn
Piano: Doni Gross
Flute: Avromi Basch
Vocals By: Nachi Kaufman, Dovid Kirschner and the Camp Agudah Choir
Backup Vocals/Harmonies: Dovid Kirschner and the Camp Agudah Choir
Choir Members: Akiva Besser, Nisan Fetman, Doni Gross and Yitzi Nusbaum
Vocals Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered By: Doni Gross
Lyrics Written By: Yisroel Rosenfeld, Ari Scheff and Chesky Green
Cover Design: Yehuda Weis (bluebuckcreative@gmail.com)
Low 1:
A small town - far from it all
A place where nobody knows
There lives a man - with one dream
Only to meet the king
Low 2:
One day - a letter they receive
Sent out from the king
I might come - start preparing
To greet me royally
Chorus:
IN AWE WE STAND BEFORE YOU
AVINU MALKEINU
THROUGHOUT OUR LIVES WE MUST BELIEVE
WE’RE ALWAYS IN FRONT OF OUR KING
Low 3:
The whole town - cannot understand
The point behind it all
He might come - it’s only a chance
To arrange we can forestall
Low 4:
But for that man - this finally may be
A chance to live out his dream
How can I - not be ready
For his majesty
Chorus:
IN AWE WE STAND BEFORE YOU
AVINU MALKEINU
THROUGHOUT OUR LIVES WE MUST BELIEVE
WE’RE ALWAYS IN FRONT OF OUR KING
Low 5:
Finally - the day arrives
King pulls into town
Looking out - he cannot believe
Just one here to greet me
Low 6:
Calling out - to that man
How can it be
With awe and respect - in his eyes
He answers you are my king
Chorus:
IN AWE WE STAND BEFORE YOU
AVINU MALKEINU
THROUGHOUT OUR LIVES WE MUST BELIEVE
WE’RE ALWAYS IN FRONT OF OUR KING