Adonai Malakh — meaning “The Lord reigns” — is an instrumental piece inspired by the deep and ancient tones of Israeli musical tradition.
Rooted in the Hijaz scale, a modal system typical of Middle Eastern music, this work evokes the majesty and solemnity of an ancient psalm — without the need for words. The Hijaz mode, with its distinctive intervals and ornamentation, gives the piece a sacred, meditative, and emotionally rich atmosphere.
Though there are no lyrics, the music itself echoes the sound of Hebrew liturgy, the stillness of the desert, and the memory of a people. It invites the listener into a moment of reflection, where the notes speak in place of words to express the power of the divine.