Cole Kadosh is creating a potent, explosive mix of a spirituality with centuries of tradition behind it and electronic music. His Jewish faith and passion for music come together to create a powerful album. There is a strength to this album, linked to its roots but also to Cole Kadosh’s decision to release it as a high-quality vinyl in the time of digital media. This is a homage to many things, but above all, to Hashem.
An Offering of Faith
This debut album offers a unique combination, electronic sound and beats that mix with traditional Jewish prayer tradition, a pristine, timeless, deep experience that is sure to enrapture listeners. The offering to Hashem is certain to find an audience among those of Kadosh’s faith but beyond that, it is likely to bridge divides through the power of music. It creates an eclectic feeling that integrates the artist’s experiences of the world with a culture and tradition that goes back a long, long time, and that mix is unlike any other.
The Man Behind the Vinyl
Cole Kadosh is an artist with Jewish roots that go deep and that have a strong impact on his music and artistic decisions. It shines through different aspects of this debut album, through the way in which he engages with his faith and how he chooses to share it with his listeners. He draws direct inspiration from the Torah and the Book of Psalms and strives to create a unique mix that is certain to attract different listeners across the cultural divides in the world.
Below is Cole Kadosh’s first music video. However, The below song is not on the album.
The musician was raised in the United States but has always maintained a close connection to Israel and to his origins, which is clear in this new album, with a deep spiritual meaning that is rare to find. Cole strives to share his faith and honor Hashem, God, while reaching listeners on a personal, transcendent level.
An Act of Worship
This album was released under the Cole Kadosh Music label as a 12-inch vinyl, offering a uniquely high quality and a challenge to a world of purely digital and also increasingly fleeting music. The album features dub, electronica, and progressive trance; with a core of traditional Jewish spirituality.
The album is meant to be more than just a casual listen, and it certainly succeeds in being memorable and engaging for the listeners. It is a deep experience with a unique exploration of spirituality.
Listeners can find Cole Kadosh’s work online on his YouTube channel, @colekadosh. As for the vinyl album, it can be found on Diggers Factory.
The New and the Traditional
The album offers an A and a B side. On A, listeners can find more meditative, reflective tracks that follow the Hebrew alphabet and invite the audience to do some introspection. The energy kicks in on the B Side until the album reaches a powerful peak in the final track, “Aleph.” It inspires peace and tranquility; inviting the listener to reflect and just exist with the music. This is a must-listen for those looking for something new in electronic music.