"The tongue is the pen of the heart, but melody is the pen of the soul," wrote Rabbi Schneur Zalman, the founder of Chabad Chasidism. Chabad melodies, whether joyous or reflective, introduce a dimension beyond words or intellect, often bringing the inner soul to experience G-dliness. Chasidic songs have grown and multiplied as they have been handed down through the generations. It has been the task of the Nichoah (Nigunei Chasidei Chabad) Society, founded by the sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe, to collect Chabad niggunim from various sources and determine their authentic versions. These recordings capture the various moods and atmosphere of various chasidic occasions.
