Susan Colin

Discography

Albums & Music

Shine album cover

2019

Shine

Jewish texts come to life in these beautiful, fresh musical settings featuring the sterling vocals of Susan Colin. This collection of original and reimagined settings include a contemporary interpretation of Adon Olam, set to the simply exquisite folk melody of The Water is Wide.

Tracks

1Lo Yisa Goi
2Shalom Aleichem (set to Tumbalalaika)
3One, Two and Many (Lo Alecha)
5Adon Olam (set to The Water is Wide)
6Ahavat Olam
7Ma'Ariv Aravim
8Hodu Ladonai (Psalm 118)
9K'dushah for Shabbat
10L'koleich Hashmi-ini (Song of Songs)
11Nigun for Friends

Recording Credits

Scott Leader: Piano, Guitar, Vocals · Jacob Delott: Bass Guitar, Vocals · Adam Armijo: Guitars · Joe Costello: Drums · Zack Clark: Cello · Nick Villalobos: String Bass · Taylor Morris: Violin · Shea Marshall: Clarinet, Accordion · Andria Fennig: Piano · Dannah Rubenstein, Seth Ettinger: Vocals. Produced and arranged by Susan Colin and Scott Leader. Recorded by Scott Leader at Brick Road Studio, Scottsdale, AZ. Mixed and Mastered by Mark Hallman, The Congress House Studio, Austin, TX. © Lowell Music 2019 (ASCAP)

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2015

The Work of a Lifetime

Susan shows us her voice can go anywhere. Using liturgy, some songs are perfect for lifecycle events (weddings, bar mitzvahs) or worship settings. Other songs touch on the human experience. And don't forget to Call Your Mother.

Tracks

1The Work of a Lifetime
2Blessings
3Mi Chamocha
4Call to Me
5Adonai Oz
6Birkat HaDerech
7I'm Sorry
8Song of Songs
9Blessed Shall You Be
10Bar Mitzvah Song
11Shehecheyanu (Blessings Reprise)
12Tallit
13Mi Haish
14Call Your Mother

Recording Credits

Many thanks to these musicians: Scott Leader: Piano, Guitar, Shakers, Pads, Vocals · Robert Lang: Guitar, Vocals · Joe Garcia: Percussion · Cory Fournier: Acoustic Guitar · Zack Clark: Cello · Jacob Delott: Bass, vocals · Joe Costello: Drums · Adam Armijo: Electric Guitar · Shea Marshall: Clarinet · Joe Corral: Flute. Vocals: Eric Goldman, Wendy Stapley, Ann Kelly, Jaime Shpall, Susan Schanerman. Special thanks for insights and advice from Scott Leader, Robert Lang, Jacob Delott, Rainer Gembalczyk, Cantor Jaime Shpall, Rabbi Susan Schanerman, Rabbi Geoffrey Dennis, Fran Avni, Rebecca Schwartz, Stacy Beyer, Orit Perlman, Toby Rotman. Produced and arranged by Susan Colin with Scott Leader and Robert Lang. Recorded by Scott Leader, Brick Road Studio, Scottsdale, AZ and Robert Lang, Big Bug Sound, Phoenix, AZ. Mixed by Robert Lang. Mastered by Rainer Gembalczyk, Sienna Digital. Photos by Craig Colin. © Lowell Music 2015 (ASCAP) All Rights Reserved.

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2010

Be Strong

Original and folk songs for both soft and serious moments, including the award-winning Healing Song, A Miracle Happened (for Chanukah), the gospel-like Be Strong, and more.

Tracks

1Things Without End (Eilu Devarim)
2Be Strong (Chazak)
3Mi Shebeirach
4Yih'yu L'ratzon (May the Words)
5Hashkiveinu
6Sit Down
8Healing Song *
9Angel: Different than you think
10Wonder
11A Miracle Happened (Chanukah)
12Mah Tovu/Sim Shalom
Every Day album cover

2005

Every Day

A gorgeous collection of original, spiritual songs drawing on a variety of musical styles. Lyrics inspired by scripture and poetry will have you dancing, smiling, crying, and praying.

Tracks

1New Moon (Psalm 148) *
2Pray with me
3I am with you still
4Hineni
5Twilight (Instrumental)
6Every day is a new day
7Rainy day jazz
8Y'varech'cha (Priestly Benediction) **
9Hear my prayer
10Twilight nigun
11Seven years
12Sometimes I wake
13Psalm 150
14Rainy day dance nigun
15Sing a new song
Shabbat Favorites album cover

2003

Shabbat Favorites

Familiar worship music to get you in the Shabbat mood. A great way to share Shabbat music with friends and family — with sophisticated arrangements that appeal to all listeners.

Tracks

1Red is the Sky (Shur/Edel)
2Mah Tovu
3Hineh Ma Tov
4Yedid Nefesh (Azkare/Zweig)
5Sh'ma/V'ahavta (Friedman)
6V'Sham'ru (Weinberg)
7Shalom Rav (Klepper/Freelander)
8Interlude (Tomboulian)
9Oseh Shalom (Hirsch)
10Yismechu Hashamayim
11Mi Shebeirach (Friedman)
12Shalom Alechem
Prayer of the Heart album cover

2003

Prayer of the Heart

An introspective collection of traditional songs for the High Holidays and personal reflection. This CD provides a moving experience that comforts and inspires you to find that still, small voice.

Tracks

1Eili, Eili (David Zahavi/Max Helfman)
2Shalom Rav (Ben Steinberg)
3R'tzeh (A.Z. Idelsohn)
4Sim Shalom (Max Janowski)
5Eil Malei Rachamim (Adler)
6Adonai Roi (Psalm 23) (Gerald Cohen)
7Lechi Lach (Debbie Friedman)
8Achas Shoalti (Nigun) (Chasidic)
9May you have a good year (Bonia Shur)

Additional Songs

Singles

Additional songs not featured on any album, including alternate versions and sheet music in various keys and choral arrangements.

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Where Might I Go (Music: Elias Lieberman ©2008)

Track listing, YouTube links, and sheet music will be added soon.

Be yourself. Everyone else is already taken.

Oscar Wilde