In 2011, Matisyahu has so far released a new live album Live at Stubbs Vol. 2. Featuring backing band, the Dub Trio, this concert was filmed and recorded August 18th, 2010, and released on February 1st, 2011 through Fallen Sparks Records. It is available in CD, digital, and DVD.
There was also the release of a "Playlist: the Very Best of Matisyahu" disc released from Sony Legacy in October, and an EP of different renditions of Matisyahu's "Miracle" Hanukkah track
Live at Stubbs Vol. 2 (CD)
1. Kodesh – 11:03
2. Time of Your Song – 4:45
3. Mist Rising – 5:32
4. Darkness Into Light – 6:13
5. Youth – 12:27
6. I Will Be Light – 6:39
7. Two Child One Drop – 11:26
8. Open the Gates – 8:21
9. One Day – 7:06
10. Motivate – 5:27
iTunes preorder bonus tracks:
11. King Without a Crown
12. Jerusalem
Link to purchase from Amazon.com
Notes:
*iTunes preorder special included live tracks "King Without a Crown," and "Jerusalem."
*There appears to be a sound glitch during the bridge of Jerusalem, which is what may have kept this fan favorite from being included on the main live album. It, however, appears on the DVD, and was uploaded to Youtube by Matisyahu. Youtube link
*Live at Stubbs Vol. 2 debuted a new track, Open the Gates
*Track one of the album Kodesh, features the meditation Tzama L'chol Nafshi (Psalm 63:2-3) and Got No Water
*Recorded August 18th, 2010 at Stubb's BBQ in Austin, TX
Live at Stubbs Vol. 2 (DVD)
1. Tzama L'chol Nafshi (Psalm 63:2-3)
2. Time of Your Song
3. Mist Rising
4. Jerusalem
5. Youth
6. Beat Box
7. Indestructible (Outro)
8. I Will Be Light
9. Two Child One Drop
10. Open the Gates
11. One Day
12. Motivate
13. King Without a Crown
Link to purchase from Amazon.com
Notes:
*Differences from CD and DVD: DVD does not contain Got No Water or Darkness Into Light. DVD contains tracks not featured on the CD: Jerusalem, Beat Box, Indestructible (Outtro) and King Without a Crown
*Recorded August 18th, 2010 at Stubb's BBQ in Austin, TX
For more information, visit this link:
Live at Stubbs Vol. 2 Wikipedia page
Playlist: The Very Best of Matisyahu
1. King Without a Crown - 3:39
2. Chop 'em Down (Live Album Version) - 4:01
3. Close My Eyes (Live Version) - 3:38
4. Youth - 4:19
5. Warrior - 4:39
6. Jerusalem (Out of Darkness Comes Light) (Live at Austin City Limits Music Festival) - 3:09
7. Indestructible - 4:08
8. Spark Seekers - 5:01
9. Message in a Bottle - 3:54
10. One Day (New Album Version) - 3:27
11. I Will Be Light (Live at CD101.1 FM, Columbus, Ohio) - 4:08
12. Smash Lies - 3:25
13. For You - 3:29
14. Temple - 4:21
15. [CD-Rom Multimedia file]
Link to purchase from Amazon.com
Notes:
*Released on October 18, 2011 from Sony Legacy
*Being a Sony release, there are only tracks from Matisyahu's tenure with Sony, which means no tracks from Shake off the Dust... Arise, Live at Stubbs Vol. 2, Miracle, etc.
*Not at all a bad "Best of" album. Features King Without a Crown (studio version) from Youth, also two other Youth tracks. Two tracks represented from Live at Stubbs, and three tracks from Light. Also included are the tracks Jerusalem (Out of Darkness Comes Light), Warrior, and Message In a Bottle from the No Place to Be EP. (It should be noted that it is listed as a live version of Jerusalem (Out of Darkness Comes Light), but all the versions I have heard online indicate it is the Sly & Robbie-produced studio version).
Also included is Spark Seekers, which is from the Youth Dub remix/dub album, a radio live performance of I Will Be Light (which on first listen, sounds like Matisahu, Rob Marscher on keyboards, and Aaron Dugan on guitar), and finally Temple a track that was included with an iTunes-exclusive edition of Light.
"Best of" collections always are controversial among fans, but this strikes a healthy balance of hits and somewhat rare tracks.
*Until I purchase the disc, I do not know what the multimedia portion of the disc (track 15) contains
Miracle
1. Miracle - 3:07
2. Miracle (Feat. Dub Trio) - 2:41
3. Miracle (Miniweapon Remix) - 4:03
4. Miracle (Beatbox) - 3:01
5. Miracle (Acoustic) - 3:01
Link to purchase from Amazon.com
Notes:
*The track was performed live on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno on 12/8. With Dub Trio as backing band, with another unknown musician on keys and background vocals. Click to watch the performance.
Elijah's Song
http://matisyahuworld.com/elijahssong
Other
*Matisyahu updated on Twitter that some recording was taking place in Israel. He later reported that Israeli airport security confiscated the computer containing the new recordings from Israel
*Trevor Hall, who has written and performed with Matisyahu paired with Aaron Dugan (formerly of Matisyahu and Roots Tonic) and other musicians to release the album Everything Everytime Everywhere.
Link to purchase from Amazon.com
*Bill Laswell (producer of Youth, Youth Dub, Roots Tonic meets Bill Laswell) produces Lee "Scratch" Perry's newest album release Rise Again. Former Matisyahu bassist Josh Werner has been cited as doing co-production in addition to playing bass for the record. Former Matisyahu guitarist Aaron Dugan also provides guitar to some tracks.
Links to purchase from Amazon.com
Monday, July 18, 2011
2010 (Digital Singles)
In 2010, Matisyahu released a handful of digital singles, while building a touring base with Dub Trio, where they prepped a live album, and began writing on a new studio album.
Digital Singles
One Day feat. Akon - 3:40
Circle of Life - 3:44
One Day feat. Nameless - 3:27
Miracle - 3:07
Notes:
*January 2nd 2010 saw the release of One Day (remix) featuring Akon. This track was also added as a bonus track to the 2009 album Light on iTunes upon release
*June 8, 2010, Matisyahu and Dub Trio covered Elton John's 'The Circle of Life' for the Disney Reggae Club. Matisyahu and Dub Trio performed the track on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
*June 28, 2010 saw the release of One Day (remix) featuring Nameless for Listen Up! The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Album
*November 15, 2010 saw the release of the Holiday track Miracle. A music video was made for Miracle. Youtube link
*All four tracks are available on iTunes and Amazon for purchase.
Other Appearances
Live at Moog
1. Thunder (click to play)
2. Temple (click to play)
3. Silence (click to play)
Notes:
*Live audio/video in-studio performance by Matisyahu
*Band is: Matisyahu, Aaron Dugan, Rob Marscher, Stu Brooks, Joe Tomino, Dave Holmes
*Free mp3 download available for Thunder (click to download mp3)
*Features a few improvisational jams
*Band uses Moog instruments for this performance
*Recorded at Moog Studio in Ashville, NC
*Presented by Paste Magazine
*Posted to Matisyahuworld.com on January 6, 2010
Dance Like Flames in a Peaceful Hope
Daytrotter Session
1. Welcome to Daytrotter (click to play)
2. Thunder (click to play)
3. Temple (click to play)
4. One Day (click to play)
5. Silence (click to play)
Notes:
*Live audio in-studio performance by Matisyahu
*Band is: Matisyahu, Aaron Dugan, Rob Marscher, Stu Brooks, Joe Tomino, Dave Holmes
*Posted on January 18, 2010
*Features free 128k download
*Daytrotter write-up and illustration included
Festival of Light
Simulcast/Concert
Click to play audio and video, view setlist, pictures
Notes:
*Recorded and broadcast on December 5th, 2010 at Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn
*December saw another set of the Hannakuh celebration Festival of Light shows that Matisyahu has every winter. For the last two years, one of the nights has been simulcasted on the internet live. This concert featured a few tracks with Aaron Dugan (guitar) and Rob Marscher (keys)
Other
*In January 2010, Aaron Dugan (guitar) and Rob Marscher (keys) stepped down from touring. They still occasionally join the group, or just with Matisyahu to perform a few songs, while in the Philadelphia area. Matisyahu and Dub Trio are the current touring and also recording roster.
*One Day was prominently featured in NBC's marketing of the 2010 Winter Olympics. One Day became the unofficial theme for the Winter Games.
*In August, Matisyahu, along with Dub Trio returned to Stubbs to record Live at Stubbs, Vol. 2. The live album was released in February 2011.
*Matisyahu was quoted as saying writing and recording began in September 2010 on a new record.
Digital Singles
One Day feat. Akon - 3:40
Circle of Life - 3:44
One Day feat. Nameless - 3:27
Miracle - 3:07
Notes:
*January 2nd 2010 saw the release of One Day (remix) featuring Akon. This track was also added as a bonus track to the 2009 album Light on iTunes upon release
*June 8, 2010, Matisyahu and Dub Trio covered Elton John's 'The Circle of Life' for the Disney Reggae Club. Matisyahu and Dub Trio performed the track on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
*June 28, 2010 saw the release of One Day (remix) featuring Nameless for Listen Up! The Official 2010 FIFA World Cup Album
*November 15, 2010 saw the release of the Holiday track Miracle. A music video was made for Miracle. Youtube link
*All four tracks are available on iTunes and Amazon for purchase.
Other Appearances
Live at Moog
1. Thunder (click to play)
2. Temple (click to play)
3. Silence (click to play)
Notes:
*Live audio/video in-studio performance by Matisyahu
*Band is: Matisyahu, Aaron Dugan, Rob Marscher, Stu Brooks, Joe Tomino, Dave Holmes
*Free mp3 download available for Thunder (click to download mp3)
*Features a few improvisational jams
*Band uses Moog instruments for this performance
*Recorded at Moog Studio in Ashville, NC
*Presented by Paste Magazine
*Posted to Matisyahuworld.com on January 6, 2010
Dance Like Flames in a Peaceful Hope
Daytrotter Session
1. Welcome to Daytrotter (click to play)
2. Thunder (click to play)
3. Temple (click to play)
4. One Day (click to play)
5. Silence (click to play)
Notes:
*Live audio in-studio performance by Matisyahu
*Band is: Matisyahu, Aaron Dugan, Rob Marscher, Stu Brooks, Joe Tomino, Dave Holmes
*Posted on January 18, 2010
*Features free 128k download
*Daytrotter write-up and illustration included
Festival of Light
Simulcast/Concert
Click to play audio and video, view setlist, pictures
Notes:
*Recorded and broadcast on December 5th, 2010 at Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn
*December saw another set of the Hannakuh celebration Festival of Light shows that Matisyahu has every winter. For the last two years, one of the nights has been simulcasted on the internet live. This concert featured a few tracks with Aaron Dugan (guitar) and Rob Marscher (keys)
Other
*In January 2010, Aaron Dugan (guitar) and Rob Marscher (keys) stepped down from touring. They still occasionally join the group, or just with Matisyahu to perform a few songs, while in the Philadelphia area. Matisyahu and Dub Trio are the current touring and also recording roster.
*One Day was prominently featured in NBC's marketing of the 2010 Winter Olympics. One Day became the unofficial theme for the Winter Games.
*In August, Matisyahu, along with Dub Trio returned to Stubbs to record Live at Stubbs, Vol. 2. The live album was released in February 2011.
*Matisyahu was quoted as saying writing and recording began in September 2010 on a new record.
2009 (Light)
In 2009, Matisyahu released Light, the Louisville Light Sessions (iTunes), and Live at Twist & Shout (DVD). The latter two were tie-in extras for purchasing Light. Light, the Louisville Light Sessions, and Live at Twist & Shout were all released on August 25th, 2009 through Epic, JDub Records, and Or Music.
Light
1. Smash Lies - 3:25
2. We Will Walk - 3:23
3. One Day - 3:27
4. Escape - 3:27
5. So Hi So Lo - 3:42
6. I Will Be Light - 3:35
7. For You - 3:28
8. On Nature - 3:45
9. Motivate - 4:21
10. Struggla - 3:46
11. Darkness Into Light - 2:54
12. Thunder - 2:54
13. Silence - 4:11
iTunes bonus tracks 2009
14. Temple - 4:22
15. Drown in the Now - 3:33 (song by The Crystal Method, appears on their 2009 album Divided by Night)
16. 7 Beggars 4:51
17. Escape (The Louisville Light Sessions) - 6:05
18. Smash Lies (The Louisville Light Sessions) - 4:34
19. So High So Low (The Louisville Light Sessions) - 13:04
20. Struggla (The Louisville Light Sessions) - 3:57
21. Thunder (The Louisville Light Sessions) - 4:30
iTunes bonus tracks 2010
14. One Day (feat. Akon) - 3:40 (this track was added on January 2, 2010)
15. Temple - 4:22
16. Drown in the Now - 3:33 (song by The Crystal Method, appears on their 2009 album Divided by Night)
17. 7 Beggars - 4:51
Notes:
*Matisyahu's website, Matisyahuworld, featured a free mp3 download of Master of the Field upon signing up for the site's e-mail list/community page. Master of the Field eventually did not see a release on Light. Any other type of release of this track is unkown. Youtube link.
*Recorded a cover of Curtis Mayfield's People Get Ready. Any type of release of this track is unknown. Youtube link.
*The Louisville Light Sessions were live sessions, with unknown credits. It is assumed that Aaron Dugan is on guitar, and Rob Marscher is on keys (?). It is not widely known who is playing drums and bass for these live takes.
*The Louisville Light Sessions are now available for a separate purchase on iTunes
For more information, visit this link:
Light Wikipedia page
Louisville Light Sessions EP
1. Escape - 6:05
2. Smash Lies - 4:34
3. So Hi So Lo - 13:04
4. Struggla - 3:57
5. Thunder - 4:30
Notes:
*First offered as part of an iTunes bonus for Light
*Live sessions, unknown credits
*iTunes only release
Live at Twist & Shout
1. Souls Will Rise Jam – 7:32
2. Sacrifice Jam – 4:04
3. Thunder – 3:50
4. Smash Lies – 6:28
5. On Nature – 9:04
Notes:
*DVD of short concert featuring friends of Matisyahu
*Packaged with copies of Light purchased from Matisyahu website Matisyahuworld.com.
*The concert was recorded at a free Think Indie show in Denver, Colorado.
For more information, visit this link:
Live at Twist & Shout Wikipedia page
Other
*On February 22nd, 2009 - a concert/jam in Brooklyn with Matisyahu, Aaron Dugan(guitar) and Rob Marscher (keys) also featured the Dub Trio. Dub Trio is: Joe Tomino (drums), Dave Holmes (guitar), Stu "Bassie" Brooks (bass). Youtube link of February 22nd 2009 concert/jam
*Matisyahu and Rob Marscher were so impressed with the concert/jam that they invited Dub Trio to join their touring group beginning that Spring. Matisyahu mentioned Aaron Dugan was more inclined to a free-form jazz improv style.
*All six toured together until the end of 2009, where Rob Marscher and Aaron Dugan stepped down from touring. They still occasionally join the group, or just with Matisyahu to perform a few songs, while in the Philadelphia area.
*This page is subject to revision and updates
Light
1. Smash Lies - 3:25
2. We Will Walk - 3:23
3. One Day - 3:27
4. Escape - 3:27
5. So Hi So Lo - 3:42
6. I Will Be Light - 3:35
7. For You - 3:28
8. On Nature - 3:45
9. Motivate - 4:21
10. Struggla - 3:46
11. Darkness Into Light - 2:54
12. Thunder - 2:54
13. Silence - 4:11
iTunes bonus tracks 2009
14. Temple - 4:22
15. Drown in the Now - 3:33 (song by The Crystal Method, appears on their 2009 album Divided by Night)
16. 7 Beggars 4:51
17. Escape (The Louisville Light Sessions) - 6:05
18. Smash Lies (The Louisville Light Sessions) - 4:34
19. So High So Low (The Louisville Light Sessions) - 13:04
20. Struggla (The Louisville Light Sessions) - 3:57
21. Thunder (The Louisville Light Sessions) - 4:30
iTunes bonus tracks 2010
14. One Day (feat. Akon) - 3:40 (this track was added on January 2, 2010)
15. Temple - 4:22
16. Drown in the Now - 3:33 (song by The Crystal Method, appears on their 2009 album Divided by Night)
17. 7 Beggars - 4:51
Notes:
*Matisyahu's website, Matisyahuworld, featured a free mp3 download of Master of the Field upon signing up for the site's e-mail list/community page. Master of the Field eventually did not see a release on Light. Any other type of release of this track is unkown. Youtube link.
*Recorded a cover of Curtis Mayfield's People Get Ready. Any type of release of this track is unknown. Youtube link.
*The Louisville Light Sessions were live sessions, with unknown credits. It is assumed that Aaron Dugan is on guitar, and Rob Marscher is on keys (?). It is not widely known who is playing drums and bass for these live takes.
*The Louisville Light Sessions are now available for a separate purchase on iTunes
*One Day was co-written and produced by Bruno Mars. For You was produced by Bruno Mars' production team, the Smeezingtons. Both tracks were the last additions to the album
*Dub Trio bassist, Stu "Bassie" Brooks played bass on Escape. Stu Brooks would go on to join Matisyahu's touring band, with his group Dub Trio
*Argentina release features bonus track One Day [feat. Fidel Nadal]. Youtube link
*Israel release features bonus track of Two Child One Drop.
*Israel release features bonus track of Two Child One Drop.
For more information, visit this link:
Light Wikipedia page
Louisville Light Sessions EP
1. Escape - 6:05
2. Smash Lies - 4:34
3. So Hi So Lo - 13:04
4. Struggla - 3:57
5. Thunder - 4:30
Notes:
*First offered as part of an iTunes bonus for Light
*Live sessions, unknown credits
*iTunes only release
For more information, visit this link:
Live at Twist & Shout
1. Souls Will Rise Jam – 7:32
2. Sacrifice Jam – 4:04
3. Thunder – 3:50
4. Smash Lies – 6:28
5. On Nature – 9:04
Notes:
*DVD of short concert featuring friends of Matisyahu
*Packaged with copies of Light purchased from Matisyahu website Matisyahuworld.com.
*The concert was recorded at a free Think Indie show in Denver, Colorado.
For more information, visit this link:
Live at Twist & Shout Wikipedia page
Other
*On February 22nd, 2009 - a concert/jam in Brooklyn with Matisyahu, Aaron Dugan(guitar) and Rob Marscher (keys) also featured the Dub Trio. Dub Trio is: Joe Tomino (drums), Dave Holmes (guitar), Stu "Bassie" Brooks (bass). Youtube link of February 22nd 2009 concert/jam
*Matisyahu and Rob Marscher were so impressed with the concert/jam that they invited Dub Trio to join their touring group beginning that Spring. Matisyahu mentioned Aaron Dugan was more inclined to a free-form jazz improv style.
*All six toured together until the end of 2009, where Rob Marscher and Aaron Dugan stepped down from touring. They still occasionally join the group, or just with Matisyahu to perform a few songs, while in the Philadelphia area.
*This page is subject to revision and updates
2008 (Shattered EP)
In 2008, Matisyahu released an EP of songs that were to be part of an upcoming album (the album Light). Shattered was released on October 14, 2008 through Epic.
Shattered EP
1. Smash Lies – 3:24
2. So Hi So Lo – 3:41
3. Two Child One Drop – 6:02
4. I Will Be Light - 3:35
Notes:
*All tracks except for Two Child One Drop would appear on 2009's Light
*The recording of the Light album (including the Shattered EP) featured an array of studio musicians, although it retained Aaron Dugan on guitar, who is listed as writing the music for So Hi So Lo
For more information, visit this link:
Shattered EP Wikipedia page
Watching the Wheels
In either 2007 or 2008, Matisyahu and Dub Trio recorded a cover of Watching the Wheels by John Lennon for the Instant Karma/Save Darfur album, featuring many acts covering John Lennon songs.
Youtube link
Song and album are available for purchase through Amazon and iTunes.
Other
In either 2007 or 2008, bassist Josh Werner and keyboardist Borahm Lee stepped down from touring. Jason Fraticelli took on touring bass duties, and touring keys were taken up by Rob Marscher.
*This page is subject to revision and updates
Shattered EP
1. Smash Lies – 3:24
2. So Hi So Lo – 3:41
3. Two Child One Drop – 6:02
4. I Will Be Light - 3:35
Notes:
*All tracks except for Two Child One Drop would appear on 2009's Light
*The recording of the Light album (including the Shattered EP) featured an array of studio musicians, although it retained Aaron Dugan on guitar, who is listed as writing the music for So Hi So Lo
For more information, visit this link:
Shattered EP Wikipedia page
Watching the Wheels
In either 2007 or 2008, Matisyahu and Dub Trio recorded a cover of Watching the Wheels by John Lennon for the Instant Karma/Save Darfur album, featuring many acts covering John Lennon songs.
Youtube link
Song and album are available for purchase through Amazon and iTunes.
Other
In either 2007 or 2008, bassist Josh Werner and keyboardist Borahm Lee stepped down from touring. Jason Fraticelli took on touring bass duties, and touring keys were taken up by Rob Marscher.
*This page is subject to revision and updates
2007 (No Place to Be)
In 2007, Matisyahu released a CD/DVD titled No Place to Be. This is listed as being released in the U.S. on December 26, 2006, through Epic and Or Music.
No Place to Be (CD)
1. Jerusalem (Out of the Darkness Comes Light) produced by Sly & Robbie
2. Chop 'em Down produced by Bill Laswell
3. Warrior produced by Bill Laswell
4. Message in a Bottle produced by Sly & Robbie
5. Jerusalem (Swisha House Mix) DJMichael Watts
6. Youth (Small Stars Remix) Adrock and Jon Weiner
7. Message in a Bottle (dub version)
CD notes:
*Tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 are listed as Reconstructed/Remixed by Bill Laswell
*Jerusalem (Out of Darkness Comes Light) featured a music video
*Chop 'em Down and Warrior recorded during Youth sessions
*Packaged with DVD in double CD case.
*No Place to Be on iTunes only feature tracks from the CD.
No Place to Be (DVD)
1. Rastaman Chant (Bob Marley)
2. Lord Raise me Up
3. Dispatch the Troops
4. Close My Eyes
5. Warrior
6. Exaltation
7. Chop 'em Down
8. Late Night in Zion
9. Ancient Lullaby
10. King Without a Crown
11. Heights
12. What I'm Fighting For
Bonus. Jerusalem (Out of Darkness Comes Light) Music Video
DVD Notes:
*Recorded in Jerusalem
*Features interview footage, behind the scenes and clips of acoustic takes throughout this live concert DVD
For more information, visit this link:
No Place to Be Wikipedia page
Other
2007 saw the departure of drummer Jonah David. No announcement or explanation was given as to why. Skoota Warner took over on drums. Borahm Lee was added on keys. There was someone briefly added on percussion, although I was never able to find out his name, I remember he was latino, though.
The new line-up created a live music video for the track Time of Your Song. On Youtube, it is listed as "Time of Your Song(official video)" and it appears as it was readying an official release, but no other Matisyahu sites mention this video. The Youtube video is not on Matisyahu's channel but is uploaded by another Youtube user.
Matisyahu Time of Your Song(official video) on Youtube
For more information, visit this link:
Matisyahu Wikipedia page
*This page is subject to revision and updates
No Place to Be (CD)
1. Jerusalem (Out of the Darkness Comes Light) produced by Sly & Robbie
2. Chop 'em Down produced by Bill Laswell
3. Warrior produced by Bill Laswell
4. Message in a Bottle produced by Sly & Robbie
5. Jerusalem (Swisha House Mix) DJMichael Watts
6. Youth (Small Stars Remix) Adrock and Jon Weiner
7. Message in a Bottle (dub version)
CD notes:
*Tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 are listed as Reconstructed/Remixed by Bill Laswell
*Jerusalem (Out of Darkness Comes Light) featured a music video
*Chop 'em Down and Warrior recorded during Youth sessions
*Packaged with DVD in double CD case.
*No Place to Be on iTunes only feature tracks from the CD.
No Place to Be (DVD)
1. Rastaman Chant (Bob Marley)
2. Lord Raise me Up
3. Dispatch the Troops
4. Close My Eyes
5. Warrior
6. Exaltation
7. Chop 'em Down
8. Late Night in Zion
9. Ancient Lullaby
10. King Without a Crown
11. Heights
12. What I'm Fighting For
Bonus. Jerusalem (Out of Darkness Comes Light) Music Video
DVD Notes:
*Recorded in Jerusalem
*Features interview footage, behind the scenes and clips of acoustic takes throughout this live concert DVD
For more information, visit this link:
No Place to Be Wikipedia page
Other
2007 saw the departure of drummer Jonah David. No announcement or explanation was given as to why. Skoota Warner took over on drums. Borahm Lee was added on keys. There was someone briefly added on percussion, although I was never able to find out his name, I remember he was latino, though.
The new line-up created a live music video for the track Time of Your Song. On Youtube, it is listed as "Time of Your Song(official video)" and it appears as it was readying an official release, but no other Matisyahu sites mention this video. The Youtube video is not on Matisyahu's channel but is uploaded by another Youtube user.
Matisyahu Time of Your Song(official video) on Youtube
For more information, visit this link:
Matisyahu Wikipedia page
*This page is subject to revision and updates
2006 (Youth)
In 2006, Matisyahu released Youth and Youth Dub. Both works were released on March 7, 2006 through JDub Records and Epic. Matisyahu's backing band Roots Tonic, released an instrumental dub album with Youth producer, Bill Laswell, titled Roots Tonic Meets Bill Laswell. This Roots Tonic album was released on May 9, 2006 through ROIR.
Youth
1. Fire of Heaven/Altar of Earth – 3:59
2. Youth – 4:18
3. Time of Your Song - 4:27
4. Dispatch the Troops - 4:05
5. Indestructible - 4:09
6. What I'm Fighting For - 2:11
7. Jerusalem - 4:00
8. WP - 3:58
9. Shalom/Saalam - 1:06
10. Late Night in Zion - 3:13
11. Unique is My Dove - 3:24
12. Ancient Lullaby - 4:18
13. King Without a Crown - 3:42
Notes:
*The title track Youth and King Without a Crown were released as singles and both studio tracks had music videos.
*Certified Gold record
*Additional studio tracks also recorded during the Youth sessions were Warrior and Chop 'Em Down. Warrior was released as an online single, however, did not end up on the final tracklisting. These two tracks would later appear on Matisyahu's No Place to Be CD/DVD.
*Clip of Youth EPK (Electronic Press Kit), which features behind the scenes of the making of the album Youth, (which was apparently recorded in New Jersey) as well as the Youth music video (which was apparently recorded at the music club CBGB's). Courtesy of Yahoo! Music (Click to play)
*Behind the Scenes of Youth music video courtesy of mtvU. Jonah David: "We must have played that song 30-40 times" (click to play)
For more information, visit the following link:
Youth Wikipedia page
Youth Dub
1. Youth Dub
2. Fire & Dub
3. Spark Seekers
4. Dub Warrior
5. WP Dub
6. Daughters Dub
7. One Woman
8. Fire of Heaven Dub
9. Chop 'Em Down Dub
10. Nigun
Notes:
*Also produced by Bill Laswell, this remixed dub album appeared with a select number of copies of Youth, as well as a stand-alone release.
*Some physical versions feature five tracks, and others feature ten tracks.
For more information, visit the following link:
Youth Dub Wikipedia page
Roots Tonic meets Bill Laswell
(by Roots Tonic)
1. Road to Axum - 5:34
2. Concrete Sunrise - 5:23
3. Akademikus du Umbeigu - 5:10
4. JD3 - 6:35
5. Employees Must Wash Your Hands - 6:10
6. Instrument of the Trinity - 6:29
7. Healing of the Nations - 5:48
8. Clean Escape (The Crew Is Here) - 6:09
Notes:
*Matisyahu's backing band Roots Tonic, released an instrumental dub album with Youth producer, Bill Laswell, titled Roots Tonic Meets Bill Laswell. Recorded after the Youth and Youth Dub sessions. This album does not feature Matisyahu
*Roots Tonic, as Matisyahu's backing band, were soon disbanded in 2007, leaving Aaron Dugan with Matisyahu on guitar, until January 2010.
*Bill Laswell and Josh Werner produced Lee "Scratch" Perry's 2011 release Rise Again. Select tracks also feature Aaron Dugan on guitar. Lee "Scratch" Perry is regarded as one of main creators of dub music.
For more information, visit the following links:
Roots Tonic Wikipedia page
Roots Tonic meets Bill Laswell allmusic page
Live At Austin City Limits Music Festival 2006 - EP
1. Lord Raise Me Up (live) - 7:55
2. Time of Your Song (live) - 5:03
3. Jerusalem (Out of Darkness Comes Light) (live) - 4:25
Notes:
*Found on iTunes
*Released on November 7, 2006
Other
Klezmer Tribute to Matisyahu
For more information, visit this link:
Klezmer Tribute to Matisyahu CD Universe page
Youth
1. Fire of Heaven/Altar of Earth – 3:59
2. Youth – 4:18
3. Time of Your Song - 4:27
4. Dispatch the Troops - 4:05
5. Indestructible - 4:09
6. What I'm Fighting For - 2:11
7. Jerusalem - 4:00
8. WP - 3:58
9. Shalom/Saalam - 1:06
10. Late Night in Zion - 3:13
11. Unique is My Dove - 3:24
12. Ancient Lullaby - 4:18
13. King Without a Crown - 3:42
Notes:
*The title track Youth and King Without a Crown were released as singles and both studio tracks had music videos.
*Certified Gold record
*Additional studio tracks also recorded during the Youth sessions were Warrior and Chop 'Em Down. Warrior was released as an online single, however, did not end up on the final tracklisting. These two tracks would later appear on Matisyahu's No Place to Be CD/DVD.
*Clip of Youth EPK (Electronic Press Kit), which features behind the scenes of the making of the album Youth, (which was apparently recorded in New Jersey) as well as the Youth music video (which was apparently recorded at the music club CBGB's). Courtesy of Yahoo! Music (Click to play)
*Behind the Scenes of Youth music video courtesy of mtvU. Jonah David: "We must have played that song 30-40 times" (click to play)
For more information, visit the following link:
Youth Wikipedia page
Youth Dub
1. Youth Dub
2. Fire & Dub
3. Spark Seekers
4. Dub Warrior
5. WP Dub
6. Daughters Dub
7. One Woman
8. Fire of Heaven Dub
9. Chop 'Em Down Dub
10. Nigun
Notes:
*Also produced by Bill Laswell, this remixed dub album appeared with a select number of copies of Youth, as well as a stand-alone release.
*Some physical versions feature five tracks, and others feature ten tracks.
For more information, visit the following link:
Youth Dub Wikipedia page
Roots Tonic meets Bill Laswell
(by Roots Tonic)
1. Road to Axum - 5:34
2. Concrete Sunrise - 5:23
3. Akademikus du Umbeigu - 5:10
4. JD3 - 6:35
5. Employees Must Wash Your Hands - 6:10
6. Instrument of the Trinity - 6:29
7. Healing of the Nations - 5:48
8. Clean Escape (The Crew Is Here) - 6:09
Notes:
*Matisyahu's backing band Roots Tonic, released an instrumental dub album with Youth producer, Bill Laswell, titled Roots Tonic Meets Bill Laswell. Recorded after the Youth and Youth Dub sessions. This album does not feature Matisyahu
*Roots Tonic, as Matisyahu's backing band, were soon disbanded in 2007, leaving Aaron Dugan with Matisyahu on guitar, until January 2010.
*Bill Laswell and Josh Werner produced Lee "Scratch" Perry's 2011 release Rise Again. Select tracks also feature Aaron Dugan on guitar. Lee "Scratch" Perry is regarded as one of main creators of dub music.
For more information, visit the following links:
Roots Tonic Wikipedia page
Roots Tonic meets Bill Laswell allmusic page
Live At Austin City Limits Music Festival 2006 - EP
1. Lord Raise Me Up (live) - 7:55
2. Time of Your Song (live) - 5:03
3. Jerusalem (Out of Darkness Comes Light) (live) - 4:25
Notes:
*Found on iTunes
*Released on November 7, 2006
Other Appearances
AOL Sessions
1. Ancient Lullabye (click to play)
2. Beatbox (click to play)
3. King Without A Crown (click to play)
4. Youth (click to play)
5. Close My Eyes (click to play)
6. Exaltation (click to play)
Notes:
*Posted February 8, 2006
*Live audio/video in-studio performance by Matisyahu
*Band is: Matisyahu, Josh Werner, Jonah David, Aaron Dugan
For more information, visit this link:
Matisyahu Videos, AOL page
Yahoo! Music
Message In a Bottle (click to play)
Youth (click to play)
Old City Beatbox (click to play)
Notes:
*Message in a Bottle and Youth are live audio/video in-studio performances by Matisyahu
*Band is: Matisyahu, Josh Werner, Jonah David, Aaron Dugan
*Old City Beatbox is a clip taken from the No Place to Be DVD
For more information, visit this link:
Matisyahu Videos, Yahoo! Music page
WNYC Performance & Interview
1. Interview
2. Jerusalem (acoustic)
3. Interview
Click to play
Notes:
*Celebrating Hannukah and promoting the release of No Place to Be
*The host and Matisyahu seem to be irritated by eachother, haha
Testify
AOL Sessions
1. Ancient Lullabye (click to play)
2. Beatbox (click to play)
3. King Without A Crown (click to play)
4. Youth (click to play)
5. Close My Eyes (click to play)
6. Exaltation (click to play)
Notes:
*Posted February 8, 2006
*Live audio/video in-studio performance by Matisyahu
*Band is: Matisyahu, Josh Werner, Jonah David, Aaron Dugan
For more information, visit this link:
Matisyahu Videos, AOL page
Yahoo! Music
Message In a Bottle (click to play)
Youth (click to play)
Old City Beatbox (click to play)
Notes:
*Message in a Bottle and Youth are live audio/video in-studio performances by Matisyahu
*Band is: Matisyahu, Josh Werner, Jonah David, Aaron Dugan
*Old City Beatbox is a clip taken from the No Place to Be DVD
For more information, visit this link:
Matisyahu Videos, Yahoo! Music page
WNYC Performance & Interview
1. Interview
2. Jerusalem (acoustic)
3. Interview
Click to play
Notes:
*Celebrating Hannukah and promoting the release of No Place to Be
*The host and Matisyahu seem to be irritated by eachother, haha
Testify
Matisyahu appeared on P.O.D.'s 2006 album Testify. Featured vocals on tracks Roots in Stereo and Strength of My Life.
Other
Klezmer Tribute to Matisyahu
For more information, visit this link:
Klezmer Tribute to Matisyahu CD Universe page
*This page is subject to revision and updates
2005 (Live at Stubbs)
In 2005, Matisyahu recorded and released the live album Live at Stubbs. It was recorded on February 19th, 2005, and was released on April 19th, 2005, through Or Music, and JDub Records.
Live at Stubbs
1. Sea to Sea – 4:07
2. Chop 'Em Down – 4:03
3. Warrior – 7:58
4. Lord Raise Me Up – 3:52
5. King Without a Crown – 4:48
6. Aish Tamid – 6:55
7. Beat Box – 5:05
8. Fire and Heights – 4:20
9. Exaltation – 6:57
10. Refuge – 4:02
11. Heights – 3:23
12. Close My Eyes – 4:26
Notes:
*Live video for King Without a Crown included on Live at Stubbs CD.
*Album was recorded with Josh Werner (bass), Aaron Dugan (guitar) & Jonah David (drums), also known as Roots Tonic.
For more information, visit the following link:
*This page is subject to revision and updates
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