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The Time Is Now
Original vinyl sleeve
Original vinyl sleeve[1]
Studio album by
Avraham Fried
Released1982
Studio
GenreChassidic
Length39:34
LanguageEnglish, Hebrew
Label
ProducerSheya Mendlowitz
Full discography chronology
No Jew Will Be Left Behind
(1981) 		The Time Is Now
(1982) 		Forever One
(1983)
Original Israeli cover[2]
Original Israeli cover
Original CD cover
Original CD cover
2nd print cover
2nd print cover
Israeli cover
Israeli cover

The Time Is Now is the second studio album by Chassidic singer Avraham Fried, released in 1982 by Holyland Records.

The album features ten songs in English and Hebrew, composed mainly by Yossi Green.

The album is also known by its second name, “Zeh Hazman” (Hebrew: זה הזמן), which is translation of the title for the second track.

Album is distributed in North America by Sameach Music, and in Israel by Gal-Paz.

Featured songs

The titles of the songs (and side a/b) presented here are the way it's written on the original vinyl. (English titles based on English release, and Hebrew titles based on Hebrew release.)
Side A of original vinyl Israeli release
Side A of original vinyl Israeli release[2]

Side A

  1. Asher Barah • אשר ברא
  2. The Time Is Now • זה הזמן
  3. Vehayu • והיו
  4. V'Eineinu • ועינינו
  5. V'Zakeinu • וזכינו
Side B of original vinyl Israeli release
Side B of original vinyl Israeli release[2]

Side B

  • Emes • אמת
    1. K'Ayol • כאיל
    2. Atoh • אתה
    3. V'Hanchileinu • והנחילנו
    4. Shehasholom • שהשלום

    Credits

    Credit based on order of appearance on vinyl sleeve back.

    Special thanks

    • Sol Tishler
    • Art Raymond
    • Butchy Berry
    • Zalman Umlas
    • Rabbi Eli Teitelbaum
    • Werdyger Inc.
    • A.C.
    • M.J.
    • The Fried Family
    • Avremel Friedman
    • All the guys at 770
    • Gadi Badinger
    • Gadi Leor
    • Nachman Klein
    • Shmuel Mendlowitz
    • Dicker
    • The Big Ben
    • Nulmz
    • Bobby Shubowitz
    • Suki with a touch of Chumi
    • Moshe Laufer
    • Mendlowitz and Co.
    • The Strings of the Israeli Philharmonic
    • Mendy Werdyger
    • Mastering by Gladys Hopkowitz
    • Sound Technique, Inc.
    • Tovia Ganz of Tov Art Design for his thoughtfulness and cooperation.

    Short bios for credits on cover

    Avraham Fried

    At the tender age of 9 he was hailed a child prodigy. In his numerous concert appearances across the U.S., Israel, Great Britain and South Africa, Avraham, or Avremel as he's known to his friends captures the mind and hearts of his audiences. Listen and be inspired by a true Chassidic Menagen, Avraham Fried.

    When a Chassid sings, he expresses feelings which he can not communicate through words. Words are constricting and can only tell of limited thoughts and feelings. Song transcends words. The innermost feelings of the soul find expression in melody. Song expresses soul. Avremel truly fits the Chassidic term "Menagen." His singing reflects true Chassidic Milieu he was raised in, and his singing expresses the joy and enthusiasm in being a Jew, which is part of the fabric of Chassidic life.

    The songs he chooses to sing are songs of trust, inspiration, and faith. They tell of joy and express the imminent age redemption.[2]

    Zimriah Orchestra

    In a little more than a year, the Zimriah Orchestra has achieved recognition as a quality band for any simcha. In a field where most groups come and go, the Zimriah Orchestra has attained for itself a permanent place in the Jewish music industry.[2]

    Holyland Records

    A joint venture between Sheya Mendlowitz and Mordechai Ben David, a name bearing the reputation of producing the finest recordings in Jewish music today.[2]

    Trivia

    • It is interesting to note that it seems like Baruch Chait was not credited on the album for composing the song Kale.

    References

    1. ↑ https://www.discogs.com/release/5573283-Avraham-Fried-The-Time-Is-Now/image/SW1hZ2U6MjEzNTQ1Mzg=
    2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 https://www.discogs.com/release/13064089-Avraham-Fried-Zimriah-Orchestra-No-Jew-Will-Be-Left-Behind
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