The Maccabeats
'Les Misérables.' Search for freedom and salvation
Maccabeats release 'Les Mis' Pesach clip
Yeshiva University a cappella group tells story of Passover through music of 'Les Misérables'
VIDEO – The Festival of Freedom will soon be upon us, and a cappella group the Maccabeats
has released a Pesach video. However, it gets better as for the lads not only tell the story of Passover,
but the entire vocal medley has been inspired by the beloved "Les Misérables."
“This year's film adaption of the classic theatrical masterpiece 'Les Misérables' afforded us the perfect opportunity. 'Les Mis,' which has always been a Maccabeats favorite, tells the story of one man's search for freedom, salvation, and himself. As such, we found its now-famous melodies and lyrics to be a wholly appropriate avenue for creatively retelling the story of the children of Israel's journey from slavery in Egypt to nationhood under God,” the Maccabeats stated in a press release.
Hailing from Yeshiva University, the Maccabeats were originally formed in 2007. Since then, the a cappella group has garnered millions of views on YouTube, two albums, not to mention, legions of fans along the way.
Reprinted with permission from Shalom Life
