Moshe Aaron Yess (April 18, 1945 – January 8, 2011) was an Orthodox Jewish musician, composer and entertainer from Montreal, Quebec, Canada.[2] A member of the Chabad community in Montreal, Yess was a regular performer at Chabad House events and shows, together with general music festivals and the annual A Time for Music concert.
In the 1960s, Yess shared stages with David Crosby, Jefferson Airplane, and The Association. For a time he was part of a psychedelic music group named Research 1-6-12 which produced one album in 1968. As a solo performer he played in Las Vegas, Reno, and other hot spots. In 1978 he moved from Hollywood, California to Jerusalem, where he enrolled in the Dvar Yerushalayim Yeshiva. There he met Rabbi Shalom Levine, who became his mentor in halacha and his musical partner in Megama. They spoke about harnessing American-style music to communicate the beauty and values of Judaism. Thus was Megama (Hebrew for "trend") born.[3]
One of Yess's biggest hit songs was "My Zaidy," in which the speaker remembers his grandfather, who was his last link to Judaism. "My Zaidy" — "zaidy" is the Yiddish word for grandpa — touched several generations of American and Canadian Jews. Other hits by Megama included "Ain't Gonna Work on Saturday" and "Not Ashamed," and one of their successful children's shows was called "Judeo Rodeo".
Yess collaborated with Abie Rotenberg to produce the children's audio series called The Marvelous Midos Machine composed of three volumes, with all-original material. When Rotenberg produced the 4th volume in December 2011, he made the album in tribute to Yess. In the 1990s, Yess started a rock band called Burnt Offering with the blessing of The Lubavitcher Rebbe. He eventually became a follower of Lubavitch Messianism, creating a website promoting his views.[4] Yess and the noted American composer/lyricist and scholar Maury Yeston are first cousins, whose fathers were brothers who had emigrated from London to Montreal.
Yess retired from music in his later years when his health began to decline.[5] Moshe Yess died of cancer on January 8, 2011, in Tucson, Arizona. He was 65 years old, leaving behind six children. His second oldest son, Tali Yess, is a Jewish singer, songwriter, and producer who has performed and recorded several of his late father's popular songs; he has also released several previously unreleased songs written by his father since the latter's passing.[6]
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Moshe Aaron Yess April 18 1945 January 8 2011 was an Orthodox Jewish musician composer and entertainer from Montreal Quebec Canada 2 A member of the Chabad community in Montreal Yess was a regular performer at Chabad House events and shows together with general music festivals and the annual A Time for Music concert Moshe YessBirth nameMorris Arthur Yess 1 BornApril 18 1945DiedJanuary 8 2011 age 65 Tucson Arizona U S GenresCountry Contemporary JewishOccupation s Composer singer songwriterLabelsCBS Records InternationalWebsitemosheyess wbr ca In the 1960s Yess shared stages with David Crosby Jefferson Airplane and The Association For a time he was part of a psychedelic music group named Research 1 6 12 which produced one album in 1968 As a solo performer he played in Las Vegas Reno and other hot spots In 1978 he moved from Hollywood California to Jerusalem where he enrolled in the Dvar Yerushalayim Yeshiva There he met Rabbi Shalom Levine who became his mentor in halacha and his musical partner in Megama They spoke about harnessing American style music to communicate the beauty and values of Judaism Thus was Megama Hebrew for trend born 3 One of Yess s biggest hit songs was My Zaidy in which the speaker remembers his grandfather who was his last link to Judaism My Zaidy zaidy is the Yiddish word for grandpa touched several generations of American and Canadian Jews Other hits by Megama included Ain t Gonna Work on Saturday and Not Ashamed and one of their successful children s shows was called Judeo Rodeo Yess collaborated with Abie Rotenberg to produce the children s audio series called The Marvelous Midos Machine composed of three volumes with all original material When Rotenberg produced the 4th volume in December 2011 he made the album in tribute to Yess In the 1990s Yess started a rock band called Burnt Offering with the blessing of The Lubavitcher Rebbe He eventually became a follower of Lubavitch Messianism creating a website promoting his views 4 Yess and the noted American composer lyricist and scholar Maury Yeston are first cousins whose fathers were brothers who had emigrated from London to Montreal Contents 1 Last years and death 2 Discography 2 1 Megama Duo 2 2 Solo albums 2 3 With Others 2 4 Children s Albums 3 ReferencesLast years and death editYess retired from music in his later years when his health began to decline 5 Moshe Yess died of cancer on January 8 2011 in Tucson Arizona He was 65 years old leaving behind six children His second oldest son Tali Yess is a Jewish singer songwriter and producer who has performed and recorded several of his late father s popular songs he has also released several previously unreleased songs written by his father since the latter s passing 6 Discography editMegama Duo edit Megama 1980 7 Megama G d is Alive and Well in Jerusalem 1982 8 Megama Farewell Concert 1988 Megama Greatest Hits Plus 1999 Solo albums edit Kein Yevarech with Kol Salonika 1984 Moshe Yess 1984 Pintele Yid 1986 9 Shabbos on My Mind 1987 Art Imitates Life 1991 10 No Limitations 11 Rock for the Redemption 12 With Others edit The Jerusalem Echoes Coming Home guitar amp vocals 1983 Journeys Volumes 1 3 with Abie Rotenberg 1984 1989 1992 משיח with Avi Piamenta The Yess Legacy A Tribute to the Music of Moshe Yess 2013 13 Children s Albums edit The Marvelous Midos Machine Episode 1 Up Up amp Away with Abie Rotenberg 1986 The Marvelous Midos Machine Episode 2 Shnooky to the Rescue with Abie Rotenberg 1987 The Marvelous Midos Machine Episode 3 Does Anyone Have the Time with Abie Rotenberg 1988 The Amazing Torah Bike Yetziyas Metzrayim 1988 The Amazing Torah Bike Brochos 1989 The Amazing Torah Bike 3 The Jewish Kids Show Roburg 1991 14 Songs about Safety 15 Silly Tales of Chelm and other Stories Project Majestic A Purim Story with Reuven Stone Stories My Zaidy Told Me 1 3 with Reuven Stone Story of Noah s Ark with Reuven Stone Story of Yonah amp the Big Fish with Reuven Stone References edit Copyright registration PAu000147616 1979 08 29 Retrieved January 19 2011 Line Chabad On January 10 2011 Musician Moshe Yess 65 OBM collive Retrieved January 12 2018 The Greatest Hits of Megama Plus album description on jewishjukebox com Archived February 10 2010 at the Wayback Machine Rabbi Yess Archived from the original on January 4 2015 Retrieved January 23 2013 http chabad info index php url article en amp id 21746 Rabbi Moshe Yess OBM Moshe Yess Noted Composer and Singer Passes Away crownheights info accessed January 12 2018 Megama Album 1980 Mosheyess ca Retrieved January 12 2018 God is alive and well MosheYess ca Mosheyess ca Retrieved January 12 2018 Moshe Yess Pintele Yid Album Moshe Yess ca Mosheyess ca Retrieved January 12 2018 Art Imitates Life Mosheyess ca Retrieved January 12 2018 MosheYess ca No Limitations Album by Moshe Yess Mosheyess ca Retrieved January 12 2018 MosheYess ca Rock for The Redemption Album by Moshe Yess Mosheyess ca Retrieved January 12 2018 Various Artists Listen cdbaby 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