Craig first began performing at the age of 15 when he was encouraged by a counselor at Camp Ramah in Ojai, California to take hold of a guitar and lead services. Raised in Los Angeles in a Conservative Jewish family; his interest in music became interwoven with his passion for Jewish history and culture.
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Craig's songs bridge traditional Jewish themes and ancient teachings with passages and experiences of contemporary Jewish life. He speaks a language that is both comfortable and acceptable to children and adults. His Jewish recordings are an integral part of the community, weaving song and spirit into the fabric of Jewish life. Craig's two most recent recordings Friday Night Live and One Shabbat Morning have helped to reinvigorate Shabbat services in Los Angeles and across the nation. Craig is also the producer of the popular Celebrate Series a compilation CD project which collects some of the best Jewish music available on special theme-oriented recordings.
Craig enjoys a successful career in television and film composing as well. Craig has composed and directed the music for the Fox children's series Rimba's Island, the critically acclaimed HBO animated series Happily Ever After, and Shari Lewis's PBS series, Charley Horse Pizza. His music has been featured at the Coca Cola Olympic Pavilion in Atlanta as well as in the Paramount Pictures feature film Andre, New Line Cinema's Pinocchio, and Disney's animated short film Recycle Rex. His songs have been recorded by such respected artists as Chita Rivera and Jennifer Holliday. Craig's sell-out concerts draw thousands of fans at such respected venues as Ravinia in Chicago, Valley Forge in Pennsylvania, Westbury Music Fair in New York, the Greek Theater in Los Angeles and three special performances at the White House.
Wedding Song
Craig Taubman Lyrics
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From our hearts we give you
From son, to husband
Daughter to wife
With all our blessings on you tonight
For life is a circle, and here it begins
With dreams and with hopes,
Turn around, see your past
We were with you back then
Look ahead to the years
That will bless you again
With circles of movement,
and loves that won't end
And the day when your children
Will learn to begin again
For life is a circle, and here it begins
With dreams and with hopes,
for continuing ends
Turn around, see your past
We were with you back then
Look ahead to the years
That will bless you again
With circles of movement,
and loves that won't end
And the day when your children
Will learn to begin
Again
The Wedding Song by Craig Taubman is a beautiful and heartfelt tribute to the coming together of two families as their children start a new life together. The song speaks of the circle of life and how it continues through the generations. The opening lines, "So you start your lives again, From our hearts we give you," reflects the support and love the couple receives from both their families as they embark on their new journey together.
The first stanza of the song makes it clear that life is a circle, and the couple is at the beginning - a starting point of the cycle. The lyrics express the hopes and dreams that everyone gathers around them, as they will continue to be with them in the coming years. The second stanza calls upon the couple to turn around and see their past, reminding them that their families have always been there to support and guide them. The lyrics evoke hope for the future, for a continuation of love and connection through the generations.
Overall, The Wedding Song is a beautiful composition that captures the essence of a wedding ceremony. The smooth melody and lyrics offer a sense of comfort and nostalgia that bring back happy memories for the listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
So you start your lives again
As you begin a new phase of your lives, we offer our heartfelt support.
From our hearts we give you
We extend our deepest feelings of love and care to you.
From son, to husband
From being a son to becoming a husband.
Daughter to wife
From being a daughter to becoming a wife.
With all our blessings on you tonight
With our best wishes for happiness and success on this special occasion.
For life is a circle, and here it begins
Life is a cycle, and this marks a new beginning.
With dreams and with hopes, for continuing ends
As you embark on this new journey, you carry with you aspirations for the future.
Turn around, see your past
Take a moment to reflect on your past experiences.
We were with you back then
We have been with you, supporting and caring for you, even in the past.
Look ahead to the years, that will bless you again
There are many more years to come, that will bring you good fortune and blessings.
With circles of movement, and loves that won't end
Life moves in circles, with love being a constant and never-ending force.
And the day when your children will learn to begin again
Someday, your children will follow in your footsteps and embark on their own journeys.
Again
Life is a never-ending cycle of beginnings and endings.
Contributed by Reagan K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.