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Is this the world's first pop song from the book of Deuteronomy? We aren't sure. Either way, we hope this starts a trend of hit music from this substantial book. It's a good way to let the words sink in to your heart, and that's what Moses is talking about, yes?

Deuteronomy 32:45-47

Take to Heart

By 

The Spark & Echo Band

Credits: 

Written by Jonathon Roberts
Performed by Jonathon Roberts (piano, vocals), Emily Clare Zempel (ukulele, vocals, bells), Mason Neely (drums), Jay Foote (bass)
Mixed by Alex Foote
Mastered by Matt Shane (Masterdisk)
Artist Location: New York City

Curated by: 

Spark+Echo Arts

2010

Image by Giorgio Trovato

Primary Scripture

Moses finished reciting all these words to all Israel.
He said to them, “Set your heart to all the words which I testify to you today, which you shall command your children to observe to do, all the words of this law.
For it is no vain thing for you; because it is your life, and through this thing you shall prolong your days in the land, where you go over the Jordan to possess it.”

Deuteronomy 32:45-47

Is this the world's first pop song from the book of Deuteronomy? We aren't sure. Either way, we hope this starts a trend of hit music from this substantial book. It's a good way to let the words sink in to your heart, and that's what Moses is talking about, yes?



Spark Notes

The Artist's Reflection

The Spark & Echo Band is a family outfit of songwriting-storytellers led by husband and wife duo Jonathon Roberts and Emily Clare Zempel. Their music brings forgotten poetry and wild stories from the Bible to life: visions of sparkling wheels in the sky, hunger and thirst, and legends of love as strong as death weave with memorable melodies and captivating rhythms. Drawing from a classical background, influenced by the pianism of Rufus Wainwright and Ben Folds, and emulating Paul Simon’s narratival techniques, Spark & Echo sings epic tales of love and adventure.


The duo has collaborated on three full lengths albums (Spark&Echo, Inheritance, Cities Project), one video album (In the Clocktower), in addition to many theatrical collaborations, this very nonprofit, and two children. They live in beautiful Beacon, New York, with all of the above.



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Take to Heart


Chorus:

Take to Heart

All these words

I have solemnly declared


Take to Heart

All these words

I have given you today


Verse:

So that you may command your children

To obey all the words of the Law.


(Chorus)


They are not just idle words for you

They are your life


By them you will live long In the land,

you’re crossing the river to hold

They’re not just idle words

They are your life


(Chorus)

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