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"For the Children of Ga'za" (Steve Lieberman--1/18/2009) ROCKETS FIRED on our homeland from terrorists Our brothers just don’t want us to exist Rockets aimed at Israel from the Gaza Strip For our own survival-we must resist Staged an offensive to save our land But blameless people died with the terrorist man Our missiles killed so many innocent I mourn for you all, my soul is rent. CHILDREN OF THE GAZA, WE BEWAIL YOU TRAGEDIES OF A HATRED SO OLD WE PRAY FOR OUR PEOPLES’ PEACE FOR 4,000 YEARS BUT AN ANCIENT GRUDGE JUST CAN’T BE LULLED called a Cease fire-we stopped the raid To let in humanitarian aid To help the innocent-but peace always fades When war is rooted in ancient hate We know just how it feels to lose our babies in war They gassed them, and shot them and flogged them raw Innocent people tortured as the governments all saw The deafening slam of the death camp door Last week, in Europe, they firebombed the homes of the Jews Retaliation for something they didn’t do I guess racism survived long after World War II Gaza-once a principality of the Philistines They stole our Ark, oppressed us, and treated us mean Until King David quelled them with his siege machines We’ve got the same father, we both agree. We pray for de-escalation The miracle of peace for our two nations Serving One G-d in jubilation Til then from the Diaspora I shout out lamentations

Review: Steve Lieberman - Overthrow The Government Steve Lieberman – Overthrow The Government 2008, Steve Lieberman Steve Lieberman is an artist who lives with Bi-Polar Disorder, an obsessive adoration for Jethro Tull and a very unusual view of the world. Lieberman’s brand of psychedelic rock is the emotive and logical overrun from a square peg trying to interface with the round holes of society. Steve Lieberman has been very prolific, producing 2-3 albums a year since 2002. We’re not sure how many albums Lieberman’s made, and we don’t know if Leiberman himself is sure, but there are at least a dozen for sale on his website. Lieberman’s latest (purportedly his 15th), Overthrow The Government, rocks out with its tzitzis out. One of the most wonderful (and frightening) things about any Steve Lieberman recording is that there are absolutely no filters whatsoever. Lieberman pours whatever he thinks into his songs without care. His songs are at times hysterically funny, blatantly in your face and even mildly disturbing, often all at once. Lieberman revels in his own controversy, appearing happy to stir up the establishment in the vein of some of the great counterculture artists of the past (Andy Warhol, Holden Caufield, George Carlin). Lieberman is at his most entertaining when aiming for humor (Beyonce’s Beaver, Dinosaur Rockers May Have E.D., Famous When I’m Dead, I Wrote This Song 2 Days Ago). I’m Jethro Tull even has some of this spirit, although from listening to Lieberman over time I know Lieberman has a great love for Ian Anderson/Jethro Tull, so this song is more tribute than anything. Lieberman does veer into the bizarre/disturbing on songs such as Radio Suicidal, People Who Died, I Wanna Be An Alcoholic and I’ll Overthrow The Government For You. These songs cross over into the area of “he’s still being funny, right?” Like I said previously, no filters. Steve Lieberman upholds the long tradition of American Counterculture artists. He’ll shock you, make you laugh, and on occasion even touch you. He’s making music for himself, and he wants to be liked and listened to, but he’s not afraid to anger or offend his listeners. It’s as if he’s not so much concerned with what you think of his music. That you think about it is sufficient. Overthrow The Government is funny and disturbing, irreverent and at times manically serene. Just like the man. Rating: 3.5 Stars (Out of 5)

Steve Lieberman- Psych Ward Artist: Steve Lieberman Title: Psych Ward Website: http://www.gangstarabbi.com Style: Alternative/Rock Rating: 8.5 out of 10 By C.W. Ross Psych Ward is the 14th release from Steve Lieberman, aka ‘The Gangsta Rabbi.’ This release is best described as his journey through the mental health system set to music. Lieberman has had an on-going struggle with a bi-polar depression disorder. The 23 tracks of music found on Psych Ward are built around a 6-day stay that Lieberman had in the psych ward at a hospital in Oceanside, NY. Before you jump on me for reporting this Lieberman talks about his stay on the CD cover’s backside. He also goes on to say that he tells his story on this album as a way to bring hope and awareness so that the kind of bad treatment he received will be stopped. I first heard Steve’s music when he contacted me about reviewing his, Shake The Missile Base release. His music is an acquired taste with its lo-fi, unpolished, raw edges; garage-recording sound, but there is something about it that really makes the music work. Lieberman is a leader in what is called the, ‘Obscuro,’ genre-made up of artists who exist to break all rules of writing, production, instrumentation, etc… Lieberman’s music has been described as, Jethro Tull style flute, a voice that sounds like Ozzy Osbourne on a bad day, and a lead and rhythm bass played with vengeance. His songs are filled with distorted fuzzy bass sounds, drum machine beats, along with his signature flute playing. Steve is pretty much a one man music machine. He wrote, performed all instrumentation, engineered, and sang all of the vocals found on this release. The song’s lyrics are a little bit tough to hear with all of the talk of cutting and self-mutilating oneself, forced medication, and talk of death and suicide, to get his point across though it’s all necessary. The music for the most part falls in to an alternative, alt. rock style. The vocals are filled with raw passion having a very punk influenced attitude to them. You can tell that Lieberman is singing about his life, and the injustice that he feels the mental health system has done to him, along with the on-going stigma that follows anyone labeled as mentally ill. Listening to the music found on this release is kind of like passing by a car wreck and not being able to keep from looking, even though you’re afraid of what you might see. Only with his music Lieberman is inviting you in with the hope that you’ll learn and grow from the experience. Psych Ward is definitely not for the young, but offers up a lot for anyone old enough to understand its mature-nature type of content.

my 3rd appearance in the wikipedia--1st an article about me--then in one about jethro tull---now in one about the club downtown---very few here are considered 'noteworthty'--will they delete the whole article? ...Rocketman, Ryan Dunn & Don Vito, Fight Paris, Open Hand, Steve Lieberman: The Gangsta Rabbi(who recorded the perfomance on 2006's "Viva the Gangsta Rabbi-Live at the Downtown"), The Juliana Theory, Lovedrug, Days Away, The Goodwill, A Wilhelm Scream, Whole Wheat Bread, The Fad, Men, Women & Children, Ryan McKnight, Xtian, RA the Rugged Man, Killa Priest (Wu-Tang), Ancient Tongue, Nightmare of You, Army Of Me, Kevin Devine, The NSG, Like Yesterday, Krokus, Hollow & Code 6, Cast in Shadows, The Tubes, Amber Pacific, Houston

Steve Lieberman — Shake the Missile Base Buy it at Amazon Buy it from InSound One of my favorite independent avant garde artists out there, Steve Lieberman, also known as the Gangsta Rabbi, has written me a song. Yes, all of my pleadings finally made him succumb to putting pen to paper, flute to mouth, and guitar plug to amp. A heavily distorted album as is the usual Lieberman fare, he distances himself from the more sunshine-laden lyrics for angry words of rage, heartache, suicide, and depression. “Editor’s Pick” is the one written for me, and it’s yet another dazzling display of musicianship and the off-kilter oddness that makes Steve really shine; ironically enough the song is about all the idiot reviewers that didn’t give him the time of day, or shrugged him off because they just didn’t get it. Well, I’m not sure if I necessarily always get everything that Mr. Lieberman is trying to espouse but damn if I want to. That’s why I listen, intently, to every damn word, note, and flute craziness that comprises “Shake the Missile Base” and more. “J-Sin made me the editor’s pick!” You’re damn right buddy! - J-Sin Technorati tags: Steve Lieberman, Shake the Missile Base, metal, experimental, CD Review, music, review

Indie Music Stop- "Where Your Music Matters" Steve Lieberman: The Gangsta Rabbi- Shake the Missile Base Friday, December 21, 2007, 12:02 AM - CD Reviews Posted by CW Ross Artist: Steve Lieberman: The Gangsta Rabbi Title: Shake the Missile Base Website: http://www.gangstarabbi.com MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/gangstarabbi Style: Experimental Rock Rating: 6.5 out of 10 By Senior Writer C.W. Ross As I listened to the CD and read about The Gangsta Rabbi my mind was sent racing. This is some very different stuff musically, that you need to set back and try slowing down your mind's thought process in order to take it all in. The Gangsta Rabbi, also known as Steve Lieberman, is either a musical madman or genius with a vision depending on who you ask. He's had almost a dozen releases with, Shake the Missile Base , being the latest. This album is filled with 22 songs lasting over one hour that feature distorted bass guitar parts that would probably make even the most hardcore punk bands cringe. Here's what his press material had to say about it- " He is a punk-rocker who doesn't know how to play the guitar so he plays the chords on a distorted bass from hell held upside-down and backward ." You'll also find The Gangsta Rabbi playing a lot of flute parts in the songs which I enjoyed. I know that anybody who plays the flute is compared to Jethro Tull but I could hear a bit of that Tull flute flutter in his music. Without a doubt this is the most lo-fi release that I've heard since I started the site. I think that some of it was wanted for effect but it went a little overboard. The recording has a tinny sound that makes trying to hear what the song's vocals are saying next to impossible unless you have the ears of a canine. The Gangsta Rabbi's press material says that the songs deal with anti-racism and Jewish pride. Another prevalent them though seems to be suicide with several of the songs having it in the title. This release isn't for the faint of heart or those easily offended with song titles like, "Sex Whore," and "I Masturbate." I do give The Gangsta Rabbi credit for not being afraid to do what he wants with his music and let the chips fall where they may. While The Gangsta Rabbi's music wasn't to my liking if you're looking for some really experimental rock and like your guitar music hardcore distorted then Shake the Missile Base is for you.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Just received his latest CD, Shake the Missile Base in WQMC's mailbox. This guy's insanity is genius. From the press kit: Quote: Steve Lieberman the Gangsta Rabbi is the New York Underground music scene's favourite oddity. He is a punk rocker who doesn't know how to play the guitar so he plays the chords on a distorted bass from hell held upside-down and backwards- -and adds flutes, trombones, melodica's and exotics from all over the world. Dismissed in the late 1980's as someone who will go away soon- -thousands of cd sales of his 10 releases and a million + downloads- -Lieberman survived and will survive long after the 'flavours of the week' perish into obscurity. With a cover album entitled Last of the Jewish Pirate how can you go wrong? If you like music, you should def check him out. From his latest album I recommend: Skinheads in my yard oy vey; Radio Nowhere (Bruce Springsteen cover); Rubbin' one out for my baby. I haven't heard his whole album yet but track 19, Wish you were here (Pink Floyd cover) promises to be out of this world. If only Wesley Willis were still alive. A Willis-Lieberman tour would've been magnificent. www.gangstarabbi.com __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by James Cooper Slowly opening my eyes to the bright lights of the real world. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Last edited by Speckta : 12-06-2007 at 03:36 PM. Speckta View Public Profile Send a private message to Speckta Visit Speckta's homepage! Find More Posts by Speckta Add Speckta to Your Buddy List « Previous Thread | Next Thread »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN-2n9wWZIw it was just another not-half-bad classic rock song til this year--then wow -what an emotional powerhouse that old Pink Floyd tune became--so i covered it and put it on my 13th album--between "Love < Genre" and "Lovesick Again" and today my daughter Rebekah directed the video to it--i did it all live i put too much eye shadow on--i look like a space alien a bit and under my trenchcoat--i'm wearing NOTHING please check it out--ok? love ya's lots http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN-2n9wWZIw

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