 Zorn suggested the solo guitar adaptations of traditional Jewish songs.Sparks blended the songs with his background in jazz, Latin American, Balkan and American roots music.In his Allmusic review, music critic Steven Lowey praised "Neshamah" writing "Sometimes the guitar transforms a piece into something different than it was originally... [Sparks] squeezes every ounce of melodic sophistication from a song's essence, resulting in a delightful and authentic display that while impressive is never overdone."