Since its foundation in 1996 by saxophone player Job Chajes, the band has evolved rapidly. In no time the band became famous in Amsterdam for its many vibrant performances on the streets, in the parks and in the pubs. Soon the rest of The Netherlands followed: the band performed at the Oerol Festival in 1999, 2000 and 2001 to great acclaim and was invited to the Noorderslagfestival in January 2001 (the media describing their performance as 'the great surprise of the festival'), followed by the Lowlands Festival in August 2001. During the same period the band toured in Slovenia, Switzerland and Italy and completed three successful tours of Turkey.
The third CD of Amsterdam Klezmer Band, Limonchiki, was released on the New York label Knitting Factory label and the band had a grand tour of the Dutch club scene in the autumn of 2001, with as its highpoint the presentation of Limonchiki in Paradiso, Amsterdam .
In September 2003 the cd Katakofti was released. It's the result of a collaborative effort of Amsterdam Klezmer Band and the Galata Gypsy Band from Turkey . The cd was released on the Turkish world music label Kalan Records.
In january 2005 the new cd SON (Russian for ‘dream') is released, containing a veritable treasure-trove of new Amsterdam Klezmer and Balkan music.
Nowadays only part of Amsterdam Klezmer Band repertory consists of traditionals from the Balkan and Klezmer traditions. Most of the repertory has been created by the band members themselves, who all without exception contribute musically to an ever-growing melting-pot of infectious Balkan/Gypsy/Klezmer cross-overs. In this manner the band endeavours to breathe new life into the Eastern European Balkan, Klezmer and Gypsy music tradition.
The members of Amsterdam Klezmer Band are passionate musicians and well-versed in a wide range of styles. They have made their musical mark on the Dutch and European club and festival scene and are well known for their parts in various other remarkable pop, jazz and world music projects in the Netherlands , past and present, such as: Jammah Tammah, De Jongens Driest, Mendoza Dance Parti, Parels en de Funky Reddingsbrigade, Traffic Jam, Allez mama, Noujoum Raï, Cousin-x, Rickshaw Chase, Bernie's Lounge.
The wind section of the De Amsterdam Klezmer Band have participated in several studio projects, including ones by Arling & Cameron, Postmen, Normaal and Daryll Ann (two-meter sessions).
Geen Sores
Amsterdam Klezmer Band Lyrics
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No doubts, no annoyance,
No gasses, no leaks,
No cages, no fences,
No crisis, no loans,
No days of boredom,
No rows, no taunts,
No snakes, no bears,
No pocks, no teeth,
No bites, no burns,
No war, no riots,
No bombs, swellings,
No plagues, no divorce,
No poison, pest control,
No quakes, no breaks,
No scratches, no dents,
No worries!
A list of wishes,
A boat full of people,
A bird that sings,
Your sweetheart endeared,
Your entire family,
Together, Sicily,
Your son, your daughter,
No one deprived,
No worries!
A project, a trip,
A leaf, a shower,
A butterfly, a blossom,
A glass with dregs,
A thrush, a tit,
Cosy, a party,
A house, a home
And even a hearth,
No worries!
The days that march,
On heavy, stealthy,
Twisted practices,
That always seem like
Dreams, stories,
In which we lose way,
And puzzle over,
Faces pale,
Don’t wander, don’t sulk,
Don’t be glum, don’t fib,
Don’t tease, don’t hit,
Don’t talk crap but move on,
With love, with life,
With taking and giving,
With vigour and hopes,
The options are open,
No worries!
The Amsterdam Klezmer Band's song "Geen Sores" (which means "no worries" in Yiddish) is a joyful ode to a worry-free life. The lyrics are a list of things that the singer doesn't want to worry about, from everyday annoyances like "no scratches, no dents" to bigger issues like "no war, no riots." The repetition of the phrase "no worries" throughout the song emphasizes the importance of living a life free from stress and anxiety.
The song also expresses a longing for simpler pleasures, like spending time with loved ones ("your entire family, together") and enjoying the beauty of nature ("a leaf, a shower, a butterfly, a blossom"). The lyrics urge the listener to approach life with love and optimism, and to move forward with "vigour and hopes."
Overall, "Geen Sores" is a joyful, uplifting song that encourages listeners to let go of their worries and embrace the simple pleasures of life.
Line by Line Meaning
No frets, no failures*
No worries about making mistakes or failing in any way.
No doubts, no annoyance,
No worry or irritation about anything in particular.
No gasses, no leaks,
No concern about any gas or fluid leakage in a situation.
No cages, no fences,
No feeling of being trapped or restricted in any way.
No crisis, no loans,
No financial or personal strain or pressure.
No days of boredom,
No feeling of being uninterested or lacking in excitement for any period of time.
No rows, no taunts,
No arguments or teasing causing anyone any distress.
No snakes, no bears,
No deadly or dangerous animals or situations causing worry.
No worries!
Overall, no stress, anxiety or concern about anything.
No pocks, no teeth,
No physical defects or damage to anything
No bites, no burns,
No physical pain or injury.
No war, no riots,
No political or social unrest, violence, or conflict.
No bombs, swellings,
No explosive or harmful situations causing any physical or emotional harm.
No plagues, no divorce,
No widespread diseases or break-up of relationships.
No poison, pest control,
No need for the control of harmful chemicals or creatures.
No quakes, no breaks,
No shaking or cracking of ground or any items.
No scratches, no dents,
No markings or damage of any kind.
No worries!
Overall, no stress, anxiety or concern about anything.
A list of wishes,
Possibly a bucket list or goals.
A boat full of people,
A group of people to enjoy time together with.
A bird that sings,
The enjoyment of simple pleasures like the sound of birdsong.
Your sweetheart endeared,
The love and companionship of someone special.
Your entire family,
The love and support of one's family members.
Together, Sicily,
The joy of experiencing a beautiful place together with others.
Your son, your daughter,
The joy and love from one's children.
No one deprived,
No one is left out or forgotten in any way.
No worries!
Overall, no stress, anxiety or concern about anything.
A project, a trip,
Looking forward to or actively working on a project or trip.
A leaf, a shower,
Finding joy and happiness in simple things like a leaf or a shower of rain.
A butterfly, a blossom,
Enjoyment of the simple beauties of nature.
A glass with dregs,
Finding enjoyment in the simple pleasures of life, like a drink left in a glass.
A thrush, a tit,
Enjoyment of the sounds of birds.
Cosy, a party,
Enjoyment of simple social events with close family and friends.
A house, a home
The comfort and security of having a home.
And even a hearth,
The warmth and comfort of a cozy home environment.
No worries!
Overall, no stress, anxiety or concern about anything.
The days that march,
The passing of time.
On heavy, stealthy,
Without being noticed or felt, time keeps moving forward.
Twisted practices,
Possibly referring to difficult or unfair situations or practices.
That always seem like
Seemingly never-ending and sometimes difficult situations.
Dreams, stories,
Life can sometimes feel like a dream or a story.
In which we lose way,
The feeling of being lost or confused.
And puzzle over,
Being perplexed by life's many unknowns.
Faces pale,
A sense of anxiety or fear.
Don’t wander, don’t sulk,
Don't allow oneself to feel lost or downhearted.
Don’t be glum, don’t fib,
Don't allow oneself to feel miserable or lie to oneself.
Don’t tease, don’t hit,
Don't hurt or attack others with words or actions.
Don’t talk crap but move on,
Don't waste time talking about negativity, but move forward positively.
With love, with life,
Approaching life with love and appreciation.
With taking and giving,
Giving and taking in life's experiences.
With vigour and hopes,
Looking forward to life with energy and optimism.
The options are open,
Being open to different possibilities in life.
No worries!
Overall, no stress, anxiety or concern about anything.
Contributed by Taylor D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@paulaamero
I'd go see em.
@RasMajnouni
This is great. Its pronounced & written "Gein Tzuress"
@wesselbindt
No it's not.