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Redwood

from Rise by Joanne Rand

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written in Richardson Grove.
To save this endangered grove visit:
www.wildcalifornia.org

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Sing for the redwood,

Breathing in breathing out

Stretch your branches to the sky.

Sing for the redwood,

Mother of all creation,

Touch the sky.

We feel your arms around,

Canopy clan on high.

We feel your magnificent

Cool and peaceful sigh.

Sing for the redwood.

Sing for the forest,

Time on earth

Beyond all knowing.

Sing for the forest,

Height and girth

Beyond all growing.

Most have fallen to the blade,

Got to save you from this

Plunder, madness-made.

Sing for the forest.

Sing for the old ones.

Grow for generations down the line!

Sing for the old ones,

Heart and soul influence mine.

You give me voice,

Compel me to say:

They cannot kill and carry you away.

Sacred rage lead where you may!

Sing for the old ones…

Sing for the forest…

Sing for the redwood

In Richardson Grove

credits

from Rise, track released November 16, 2011
Joanne Rand-vocals, piano, synth, Brad Cox drums, Ken Braziel Bass, Tim Gray additional toms and percussion. Recorded at a live 2010 show at Don Quixotes (Santa Cruz) by James Johnson. Overdubs at Myrtletown Records by Tim Gray. Alternate versions mixed by Dennis Dragon (dragonfamilyfoundation.org) and by Stephen Hart.

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Joanne Rand Arcata

“A fixture of the Northern California folk scene, Rand’s life, activism & art are woven seamlessly together. A celebrated musician, composer & teacher. From stripped-down folk songs to lush, textured rock arrangements, she makes consistently engaging, perceptive, universal music.”-SFStation.com 2012. Touring nationally for 30 years, Rand is currently releasing 15th CD of original songs. ... more

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