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Official Lyric Video featuring Mike Weaver (Big Daddy Weave) from Joshua Aaron's new album "Every Tribe" - LYRICS BELOW - Available on iTunes at: https://goo.gl/TqrpEh or visit http://www.Joshua-Aaron.com.
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Joshua Aaron takes you on an epic aerial journey through the mountains surrounding Jerusalem, Israel. Set to his new song, "Salvation is Your Name" (feat. Mike weaver).
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Verse 1
There is a Name I call upon
There is a Name by which I am saved
Chorus
Salvation is Your name
Salvation is Your name
Verse 2
There is a Lamb who bore our sins
He bled and died so we could live
Bridge
At the name of Yeshua, one day every knee will bow
And every tongue will confess that He is Lord
Chorus 2
Yeshua is Your name
Yeshua is Your name
Yeshua, Yeshua
Filmed by Hananya Naftali
Song written by Joshua Aaron
© 2010 Joshua Aaron/BMI (adm worldwide at CapitolCMGPublishing.com, excluding the UK which is adm by Integrity Music, part of the David C Cook family)
Joshua Aaron & Aaron Shust sing their new song LIVE at the Tower of David! Now on iTunes at https://tinyurl.com/toweritunes
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Song was written by Aaron Shust & Joshua Aaron
None Like You was performed LIVE at the Tower of David to commemorate 10 years of music (Joshua Aaron) and celebrate Israel's 70th year of statehood. Lyrics below
Lyrics
Verse 1
The One who calms the raging storm
The One who walks upon the sea
Earth and Heaven are Your own
Yet You’re watching over me
How majestic is Your Name
Chorus
There is none like You
There is none like You
Together we proclaim
The power of Your Name
There is none like You
Verse 2
Who can stand before Your throne
Your kingdom will forever reign
So we will lift a song of praise
To the Ancient of Days
Pre-Chorus
How majestic is Your Name
How majestic is Your Name
How majestic is Your Name
In all the earth
Chorus
There is none like You
There is none like You
Together we proclaim
The power of Your Name
There is none like You
Hebrew
Ein Kamocha Adonai (There is none like You)
Tag
Together we proclaim the power of Your Name
There is none like You
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🎶Featuring Yaron Cherniak on the Saz & Aaron Shust on vocals, piano
Psalm 121 was performed LIVE at the Tower of David, Jerusalem to commemorate 10 years of music (Joshua Aaron) and celebrate Israel's 71st year of statehood. The album was released worldwide May 14th, 2019 on Israel's 71st Birthday and reached #1 in "world" genre on iTunes and Google Play.
LYRICS: All text/lyrics according to the Masoretic Text and the JPS 1917 Edition (lai lai lai added) composed by Joshua Aaron
VERSE 1
Esa einai el heharim,
Me'ayin yavo ezri?
Ezri me'im Adonai,
Oseh shamayim va'aretz.
Translation
1 I will lift up mine eyes unto the mountains: from whence shall my help come?
2 My help cometh from the LORD, who made heaven and earth.
Lai, Lai, Lai…
VERSE 2
Al yiten lamot raglekha
Al yanum shomrekha
Hineh lo yanum v’lo yiyshan
Shomer Yisrael
translation
3 He will not suffer thy foot to be moved; He that keepeth thee will not slumber.
4 Behold, He that keepeth Israel doth neither slumber nor sleep.
Lai lai lai....
VERSE 3
Adonai shomrekha Adonai Tsilkha
Alyad yeminekha
Yomam hashemesh lo yakeka
V’yareach balaila
Lai, lai, lai…
Translation
5 The LORD is thy keeper; the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand.
6 The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.
VERSE 4
Adonai yishmorkha mikol ra
Yishmor et nafshekha
Adonai yishmor tse’atkha
Uvo’ekha me’ata vad olam
Translation
7 The LORD shall keep thee from all evil; He shall keep thy soul.
8 The LORD shall guard thy going out and thy coming in, from this time forth and for ever.
Lai, lai, lai...
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Here’s an honest effort to spread some positivity at challenging times like these, Here’s a mashup ( Antakshari ) featuring Nithyashree , Srinisha Jayaseelan , Aajedh Khalique , Ahmed Meeran and Aishwerya Radhakrishnan! Hope you guys enjoy this! Stay positive, Spread positivity :)
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Programmed/Arranged/Mix and Master: Joshua Aaron
Featuring:
Nithyashree
Srinisha Jayaseelan
Aajedh Khalique
Ahmed Meeran
Aishwerya Radhakrishnan
Edit: StudioJA
Recorded at: ‘Phone recording’
Executive Producer: Arun Shivanand
Production: JARecords
Song List:
OK Kanmani - Mental Manadhil
Lesa Lesa - Lesa Lesa
Sillunu Oru Kadhal - Kummi Adi
Kanchana 2 - Vaaya En Veera
Minsara Kanavu - Thanga Thamarai Magale
Madras - Naan Nee
Naanum Rowdy Dhaan - Thangamey
Pudhiya Mugam - Netru Illatha Matram
3 - Po Nee Po
Minsara Kanavu - Poo Pookkum
Enakku 20 Unakku 18 - Sandhippoma
Aayirathil Oruvan - Maalai Neram
Azhagiya Tamil Magan - Ellapugazhum
Thamirabarani - Thaliye Thevai Illai
Kadhalil Vizhunthen - Thozhiya En Kadhaliya
Naanayam - Naan Pogiren
Kanda Naal Mudhal - Merke Merke
Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa - Mannipaaya
Kaatru Veliyidai - Azhagiye
#Mashup #Antakshari
The song, sung on THE CHOSEN! Joshua Aaron sings "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" in English & Hebrew Live at the Tower of David! Now available! *iTunes - https://tinyurl.com/toweritunes
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O Come, O Come Emmanuel [Live in Jerusalem]
Written by Thomas Helmore & John Neale. Arrangement and Hebrew translation by Jamie Hilsden & Joshua Aaron
Verse 1
O come, O come, Emmanuel
And ransom captive Israel
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appear
Chorus
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel
Verse 2
O come, Thou Rod of Jesse, free
Thine own from Satan's tyranny
From depths of hell Thy people save
And give them victory o'er the grave
Chorus 2
Simchu, Simchu, Emmanuel
Yavo lachem b’nei Yisrael
Verse 3
O come, Thou Key of David, come
And open wide our heavenly home
Make safe the way that leads on high
And close the path to misery
Chorus 2
Simchu, simchu, Emmanuel
Yavo lachem b’nei Yisrael
Tag
Has come to you O Israel
O Come O Come Emmanuel by Thomas Helmore & John Neale. Arrangement and Hebrew translation by Joshua Aaron and Jamie Hilsden. This arr © 2018 Integrity’s Praise! Music/BMI
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3 minutes of complete nostalgia for 90’s kids! Want a part 2? Suggest your favourite songs in the comment section. Do subscribe and share it around :)
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Production: JA
Cinematography: 4D Studios
Executive Producer : Arun Shivanand
Editing & DI: Joshua Aaron
Singers: Laya & JA
Recorded by: Suman (Halley’s Studios)
Direction: Aswin Krish
#Mashup #90sKidsFavourites
LIVE ALBUM now on iTunes (and all digital media outlets)
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Give Thanks (Hodu) [Live in Jerusalem]
Written by Joshua Aaron, Michael Neale, and Stuart Gerrard (Stu G)
Verse 1
He is the light unto the nations
He is our refuge in the storm
He is our peace in tribulation
He is our hope, the Holy One
Chorus 1
Hodu L’Adonai Ki tov
Ki L’olam Chasdo
Hodu L’Adonai Ki tov
Verse 2
Here we bow in adoration
Giving thanks for all He’s done
Here we stand in revelation
We are redeemed, redeemed by the Son
Bridge
All who are hungry, all who are thirsty
Come from the east and the west
All who are broken, all who need mercy
Drink from the Fountain of rest
Tag
Oh, He is good
Oh, His Love endures
Oh, He is good
Forever
Chorus 2
Give thanks to the Lord
For He is good, and His love endures
Give thanks to the Lord
For He is good
© 2016 Integrity’s Praise! Music/BMI, Integrity’s Alleluia! Music/Stugiology Music/SESAC (all adm worldwide at CapitolCMGPublishing.com, excluding the UK which is adm by Integrity Music, part of the David C Cook family)
A Valentines day special compilation of evergreen Love hits Mashed up together in one beat! Do subscribe and share it around!
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Programmed/Arranged/Mix Master: Joshua Aaron
Featuring: Nithyashree
DOP: Pradeep PJ
Executive Producer : Arun Shivanand
Recorded: StudioJA
Production: JARecords
Song List:
Naanum Rowdy Dhaan - Neeyum Naanum
Thangamagan - Oh Oh
Madras - Naan Nee
Ok Kanmani - Parandhu Sella Vaa
Vtv - Hosanna
Thani Oruvan - Kannala Kannala
Vanavarayan Vallavarayan - Tharaimel
Kumki - Sollitaley Ava Kaadhala
Varanam Aayiram - Mundhinam
Sakkarakatti - Marudhaani
I - Pookkalae Sattru Oyivedungal
Enthiran - Kadhal Anukkal
Arrambam - En Fuse Pochu
Sivaji The Boss - Athiradi
I - Ennodu Nee Irundhaal
Kadhalil Sodhapuvadhu Yeppadi - Azhaipaya Azhaipaya
#ValentinesDay #Mashup
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Featuring @aaronshustofficial on piano
Verse 1
There is a Name I call upon
There is a Name by which I am saved
Chorus
Salvation is Your name
Salvation is Your name
Verse 2
There is a Lamb who bore our sins
He bled and died so we could live
Bridge
At the name of Yeshua, one day every knee will bow
And every tongue will confess that He is Lord
Chorus 2
Yeshua is Your name
Yeshua is Your name
Yeshua, Yeshua
© 2010 Words & Music written by Joshua Aaron/BMI
Messianic Music, Praise & Worship Music from Israel
Filmed on the set of @TheChosenSeries (Season 2) in Salt Lake City, Utah. Find this song and many more on Joshua's recent LIVE album in Jerusalem:
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Lyrics...
O come, O come, Emmanuel
And ransom captive Israel
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appear
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to thee, O Israel
O come, Thou Rod of Jesse, free
Thine own from Satan's tyranny
From depths of hell Thy people save
And give them victory o'er the grave
Simchu, Simchu, Emmanuel
Yavo lachem b’nei Yisrael
O come, Thou Key of David, come
And open wide our heavenly home
Make safe the way that leads on high
And close the path to misery
Simchu, simchu, Emmanuel
Yavo lachem b’nei Yisrael
Has come to you O Israel
O Come, O Come Emmanuel [Live in Jerusalem]
Written by Thomas Helmore & John Neale. Arrangement and Hebrew translation by Jamie Hilsden & Joshua Aaron
Messianic Music, Praise & Worship Music from Israel
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Hu Yavo [Live in Jerusalem]
Written by Joshua Aaron
Verse 1
He will return to Jerusalem
Zion’s King will restore the Land
The clouds will part and our King will descend
With fire in His eyes, seven stars in His right hand
Chorus
Hu Yavo, Yavo, Hu Yavo, Yeshua
Hu Yavo, yavo, Hu Yavo, Yeshua (He will come, will come, Jesus)
Verse 2
We know He came, the Lamb who was slain
He’ll come again, our conquering King
On that day His sword will go forth
To take back and restore what belongs... What belongs to our Lord!
Chorus
Hu Yavo, Yavo, Hu Yavo, Yeshua
Hu Yavo, yavo, Hu Yavo, Yeshua (He will come, will come, Jesus)
Bridge
The bride will go forth to the ends of the earth
Preparing the way of the Lord
Beckoning the day when Israel will say
Baruch haba b’Shem Adonai!
(Blessed is He who comes in the Name of the Lord!)
Chorus
Hu Yavo, Yavo, Hu Yavo, Yeshua
Hu Yavo, yavo, Hu Yavo, Yeshua (He will come, will come, Jesus)
Bo Yeshua, bo! (Come Jesus, come)
Messianic Music, Praise & Worship Music from Israel
Joshua Aaron's brand new Shabbat "Shalom" lyric video! - Lyrics Below -
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Verse 1
When the sun has set on a friday night
Bringing peace into your home
Families will gather all around singing, “Shabbat Shalom!”
Chorus
Shalom!
Verse 2
Every day is a gift from God, so put a smile upon your face
He’s got the whole world in His hands, so obey His commands
And you will know peace
Chorus 2
Shalom!
Lai, lai!
Video by Calvin West Productions
Written by Joshua Aaron
© 2016 Integrity’s Praise! Music/BMI (adm worldwide at CapitolCMGPublishing.com, excluding the UK which is adm by Integrity Music, part of the David C Cook family)
Produced by Cody Norris
Executive Producers: Ed Cash, Scott Cash, Joshua Aaron
ADONAI (Lyrics Below). Album NOW AVAILABLE! Store links👇🏾Get it. Rate it. Share it.
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LYRICS
V1
Who is like the God of Israel?
He who made the earth and sky
Every knee will bow before Him
Every tongue, praise Adonai
Tag (2x)
Adonai, Adonai
V2
He who gives the sun its light by day
The moon and stars to guide the night
He stirs the sea to call the roaring waves
Creation's Master, Adonai
Tag (2x)
Adonai, Adonai
Bridge
Every nation, stand before Him
The One who scattered far and wide
Now He gathers all before Him
To praise the Lord, to praise Adonai
Written by Joshua Aaron & Pat Kiloran 2018
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Believe it or not, there are sequences in construction. If there were not, we would all end up building our own individual portion of the project at the same time or at random times and we would wind up having an awful mess on our hands (not to mention a complete train wreck of a project)! In this episode of Electrician U, Dustin digs into the different phases of building a house.
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Before we start, there are a few things to discuss. For one, there are many (MANY!!) different phrase choices for the different phases, and these tend to vary from one location in the country to the other. So, for the purposes of this discussion, we will just talk in generalities, and you can adjust to where you are at to get the language just right! Also, while we ALL must work together to have a successful project, the different trades, and the different jobs Within each trade, will have more interest and interaction with the various phases of a construction job. A trim carpenter will most likely have no interaction with the site prep phase but will have a major part in the trim out phase.
One of the first things we must do is get the site ready to accept the job. We will call this Site Prep. Dirt must be moved and leveled, trees and underbrush must be cleared, and sometimes access roads must be built to give us access to the site. For us electricians (or anyone in the MEP trades) this is where we put in our deep underground conduits, bring our utilities to the site, and put in any of our work in that needs to be put in the ground. Closely behind the site prep portion is the slab work. This is where the rebar is installed and tied, and the concrete slab is placed. As electricians, we also must be present here to install the smaller branch conduits, floor boxes, etc. that go into the slab as well as install our Ufer grounds. This is also the point where the temporary utilities are brought to the site to use during construction.
Framing of the structure is the next phase of construction. Interior and exterior walls are framed, the roof is installed, and the building is dried in. This is the point where the MEP trades will do the rough in for their respective trades. Plumbing pipes are installed, ducts put in, and wiring is run. This is the process where it appears to have the most work done as you started off with just a slab of concrete and when done you have a building! As soon as those trades have finished, and their work is inspected (and passed!!) the drywall can be installed, and finishing can begin.
During the finishing stages the typical sequence is drywall is hung, taped, and floated, then textured. Once texture is complete, then the cabinets, tile, trim wood, etc. are installed. Typically, this work is done before final paint as installing those finishes can result in scuffing up the walls a bit, so paint is left until after. After the paint is dry, the MEP trades are released to come in and install their respective trim out devices. For us electricians, this is where we put in the receptacles, switches, can light trims, surface ceiling fixtures, and things of that nature. Serious consideration must be given to the scheduling of the various trades at any one time so we aren’t working on top of each other (or at least as little as possible) so we can get our jobs done in a timely fashion.
The last thing to be done once the trim has been placed is get the final inspection(s) for the project. A thorough run through the project is made by the inspector, and once he/she is satisfied that we have installed everything appropriately, they will release the project with a certificate of occupancy!
Sometimes the sequences are a bit different, and some of the tasks will vary from project to project and location to location, but these steps are fairly typical of a standard project. We hope this has been insightful into the steps necessary to build a home. Is there a particular topic you would like to have discussed? Please leave some comments in the section below and let us know. Please continue to follow Dustin and Electrician U as we are constantly adding new content to assist our viewers in their careers!
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Pergolas are all the rage at the moment, as many of us are spending more time in our gardens; the problem is, they can cost an absolute fortune. We tasked Joe with making one himself to see how much it would cost and to decide, ultimately, is building your own DIY pergola worth it? Time, money and effort factored in. We'll let you be the judge.
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Above the front windows of Motown Records' Detroit headquarters was a sign that read "Hitsville U.S.A." Placed there by Motown founder Berry Gordy soon after his company moved into the modest home at 2648 W. Grand Blvd, the sign demonstrated Gordy's blazing — and at the time, unearned — arrogance. Then the slogan came true.
Founded on Jan. 12, 1959, Motown quickly became another Detroit factory; where the Big Three produced automobiles, Motown assembled the soul and pop classics that changed America. There's no hyperbole in that statement. Arriving at the height of the civil rights movement, Motown was a black-owned, black-centered business that gave white America something they just could not get enough of — joyous, sad, romantic, mad, groovin', movin' music. (See an audio slideshow of five of Motown's best tunes.)
A former boxer and automobile worker, Berry Gordy was a nascent songwriter when, at the urging of Smokey Robinson, a songwriter ten years younger than Gordy, he decided to establish Motown Records. The two had become friends years earlier and Robinson, who was the lead singer of a band called The Miracles, produced, wrote, and sang several of Motown's most memorable hits — including the labels' first smash song, "Shop Around" in 1960. A year later, "Please Mr. Postman," by The Marvelettes, was the label's first No. 1 song. It would not be the last.
Over the next decade, the sheer number of chart-topping artists, musicians, and groups produced by Motown defied comprehension: Martha and the Vandellas, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Gladys Knight and the Pips, The Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye. All became part of what would come to be known as the Motown Sound. It is rumored that Gordy modeled his hit factory after the Detroit car assembly line that he knew so well: Make a good product, then make something similar, and make it quick. Over here were the songwriters — Robinson and the team of Eddie Holland, Lamont Dozier, and Brian Holland (Holland-Dozier, Holland, or H-D-H). Over there was the talent — Stevie Wonder, whom the label discovered when he was 11; Marvin Gaye, who wanted so much to be a jazz crooner before he came into his own in the late 60's; and, above all, Diana Ross, whom the label put its stake in early on, and who was told so many times that she was a star that she drove off one of the Supremes before quitting to launch a solo career. In a neglected corner were the session musicians the Funk Brothers, who played on God knows how many hit songs. Let's just say a lot.
Throughout the Sixties, Motown produced a catalog of songs that cannot be rivaled. "You've Really Got a Hold On Me," "Heat Wave," "Dancing in the Street," "Tracks of My Tears," "Where Did Our Love Go," "My Guy," "My Girl," "Baby Love," "Reach Out, I'll Be There," "I Can't Help Myself," "Get Ready," "Stop! In the Name of Love," "The Way You Do the Things You Do," and so on. They were simple love songs that told simple stories, often in joyously happy or heartbreakingly sad ways. And all the while Motown was the pride of Detroit and the pride of black America (though Gordy tried, with his usual bluster, to make it the "Sound of Young America," a label he began to stamp on all of the company's vinyl).
Around the time of the '67 Detroit riots, however, things changed, as they eventually had to. Gordy looked west, towards Los Angeles (how could such a large entertainment company as his not be involved in movies and television?). Dissatisfied with the increasing disconnect between the success of their work and the level of their pay, Holland-Dozier-Holland broke off from Motown. And while the Jackson 5 was on the rise, most of the rock-steady Motown acts of the early '60s were on the wane. In 1971, though, the label released what is arguably its grandest artistic statement, something not at all of a piece with its previous, poppy output. Marvin Gaye put out What's Going On, a thoughtful, socially conscious album whose title track Gordy famously called the worst song he had ever heard. A year later, Motown deserted Detroit for L.A. and Stevie Wonder turned 21, thereby taking creative control of his music. Within four years he had released Talking Book, Innervisions, and Songs in the Key of Life.