07​-​Aaron Nathans & Michael G. Ronstadt - 07​-​Rebuild

from PEACE Volume 2 by P.E.A.C.E.

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As an acoustic duo, Philadelphia based guitarist /songwriter Aaron Nathans and Cincinnati cellist / songwriter Michael G. Ronstadt create a compelling musical palate. Ronstadt’s cello lines are reminiscent of the live-layered magic of Zoe Keating, and his songwriting reflects the creative diversity of Paul Simon. He weaves intricate patterns around Nathans’ baritone voice, studied folk meters and dash of irony in the tradition of David Wilcox and Dar Williams. Ronstadt, nephew of Queen of Rock Linda Ronstadt and a member of a family with a rich musical heritage, holds a master’s degree in cello performance from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Nathans is an award-winning songwriter and a leader in Philadelphia’s community of songwriters. Their most recent album, the rich, dark and foreboding "Shadow of the Cyclone", brings in fans of folk, Americana and singer-songwriters who are seeking refuge from the storm that 2020 has unleashed on us. For more information and music from Aaron Nathans & Michael G. Ronstadt, please visit:
www.nathansandronstadt.com

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The calendabra’s covered/ in melted wax of many colors
The debris of hopes we had for a good year
my blessings burned into the vapor, went up like fire in paper
But I’m still here, we’re still here

I try to go about my business/ Each night I do the dishes
In the ruins of a mission unfulfilled
Tonight we watch these candles glisten/ but if we're quiet enough to listen
First be still/ And then we will/Rebuild

Once our fathers built a temple/ where the righteous would assemble
And they had a line that went direct to G-d
But the idolators invaded/ And our walls they desecrated
And hope was gone, hope was gone

But it took that occupation/ To restore their dedication
Our fathers chased the army to the hills
We light these candles to remember/ In this deepest dark December
What they instilled/And so we will/rebuild

My finest China's broken/ and the air is full of smoke
And my flame is burning low
But no matter how far down I’ve fallen, I can bounce of the bottom
It's the only way I know

Be gone, this angry grammar/ It’s time to lift a hammer
My holster’s got a measure and a drill
We light these candles to remind us/ That our work is not behind us
First be still/ And then we will/ rebuild

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from PEACE Volume 2, released November 9, 2020
Composed by Aaron Nathans

Performed by:
Aaron Nathans: Vocals and Guitar
Michael G. Ronstadt: Mandolin and Cello

Engineered and Mixed by Gregory Hugh Brady at Studio 1311

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