(From back cover) From the window of the subway as it passes over the Manhattan Bridge into Brooklyn, one has a breathtaking view of the New York skyline. The absence of the World Trade Center evokes within me, as a Jewish American, feelings of sorrow & despair, but also resolve & faith. The result of such emotions are is what appears on this album. It is my hope that in these "notes from the underground", you find a bit of inspiration. - EK * * * * * A portion of proceeds goes to the Armed Forces Family Scholarship & Assistance fund (AFFSAF), which provides scholarships for the children of fallen service personnel. * * * * * ERIC KOMAR is among the freshest voices in Jewish Contemporary music. An accomplished singer, songwriter, and guitarist, he performs and presents workshops nationwide. Inspirational songwriting and skillful guitar playing are showcased on Eric's 2003 debut CD "Notes from the Underground." Its featured track "Lo Yisa Goi" has become a peace anthem used at 9/11 memorial services around the country. (A published version with keyboard acc. is available in Transcontinental Music's "Shabbat Anthology, Vol. 1": www.TranscontinentalMusic.com.) Eric currently lives in New Jersey with his wife, son, and three cats. In addition to being a religious school music specialist, he works in the field of music publishing and teaches guitar.