"Shamil" draws from the tale of Imam Shamil, a leader of tribes in Russia's Caucasus Mountains over a century ago. Amidst Russian attacks, Shamil's leadership thwarts defeat. However, a treacherous peace proposal leads to his imprisonment. The song's melody mirrors Shamil's reflections on lost liberty, echoing the soul's struggle and longing.
The Rebbe's teachings imbue the melody with deeper meaning, paralleling the soul's descent to Earth. Just as Shamil yearns for his mountain home, the soul craves liberation from earthly desires. Rogers Park weaves Shamil's yearning in with Chana's yearning for a child, crafting a poignant song speaking to the struggle and desire to live our mission.
"Shamil" is available on all streaming platforms
Song written by: Mordy Kurtz
Lyrics: Mordy Kurtz and adapted from Rabbi Shlomo Sternberg
Produced by Matt Dougherty
Album Art: Rosie Goodman
For lyrics: Listen closely 3 more times.
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“Rogers Park - Shamil [OFFICIAL AUDIO]” is a video from RogersParkBand, published on August 20, 2023 and available to watch on VideoVinkel. The total runtime is 4:27. It has been viewed 2,651 times so far. Press play above to stream the full video right here, or open the original on YouTube.
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