DAN NICHOLS & EIGHTEEN the sound of what cannot be seen edited by joel n. eglash and dan nichols
Going through grief is walking in a wilderness. It is full of more questions than answers. It humbles and subdues our most basic beliefs. And, in the midst of this journey, the process of grief can be redemptive. It can reveal what we value most. For all those wandering and wondering, this is for you. HEBREW PRONUNCIATION GUIDE VOWELS a as in father - ai as in aisle e as in red - ei as in eight i as in pizza - o as in no u as in tune - oi as in toy typically adds ih after a consonant CONSONANTS ch as in German Bach g as in goat - tz as in lots THE SOUND OF WHAT CANNOT BE SEEN songbook Edited, produced, and designed by Joel N. Eglash for Eglash Creative Group (EglashCreative.com) Photography by Ford Fairchild Cover design by Codi Goodis All Content Copyright 2013 Little Nanny Dichols / Clashing Plaids (ASCAP) Printed in the United States of America 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 No part of this book may be reproduced in any manner without written permission from the author. No sound recording featuring the works in this book may be made without proper mechanical license from an authorized licensing authority.
If there is ANY secret to this life I live, this is it; the SOUND of what cannot be seen sings within everything that CAN. & there is nothing more to it than that. Brian Andreas the sound of what cannot be seen All This Rain In Vain Mayim Where You ve Always Gone Redemption Whole Lotta Nothin A Broken Heart Out of the Depths Everything Is Alright Nothing More 3 6 9 12 15 17 23 26 29 32 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44
ABOUT DAN NICHOLS DAN NICHOLS IS A SINGULAR TALENT IN THE WORLD OF JEWISH MUSIC. He is one of the most dynamic, influential, and beloved Jewish musicians in North America. Dan s melodies have become an integral part of the spiritual and liturgical experience of countless individuals and Jewish communities. Dan is a product of the Jewish camping movement. He spent ten summers at the Goldman Union Camp in Zionsville, Indiana, before receiving his degree in vocal performance at the University of North Carolina. In 1995, realizing the potential of music to make a meaningful connection with Jewish youth, Dan established the Jewish rock band, Eighteen. Since that time, Dan and Eighteen have released eight full-length studio albums. Each one has received critical acclaim and has been celebrated by Jewish adults and youth alike. Dan s anthology includes a wide range of sounds and styles, from energetic Jewish rock anthems to moving interpretations of traditional Jewish liturgy. Jewish youth and adults from around the world draw inspiration from Dan s music and its positive message of Jewish values, identity, and pride. Dan s live performances are legendary for their unrestrained energy and infectious spirit. Dan spends more than half of each year on the road, where he often serves as artist-in-residence for congregations and camp communities. He has performed live in Israel at the historic fortress of Masada and in the studio for the groundbreaking XM Radio presentation of Radio Hanukkah. Dan created the Road to Eden Deep South Sukkot Tour to bring the music and message of Sukkot to numerous communities in the southern United States, where he and his band played 11 shows in 10 days. Their experiences will be captured in the forthcoming film, Road to Eden. In addition to these highlights, Dan has been featured at conferences and conventions of nearly every major Jewish movement, including the URJ Biennial, NFTY Convention, BBYO International, and Limmud. In addition to his remarkable musical talents, Dan is a gifted teacher. He has served on the faculty of Hava Nashira since 2001. In 2009, he co-founded Shulhouse Rock, a songleading workshop for Jewish high-school students. Dan lives in Raleigh, North Carolina, with his wife, Elysha, and his daughter, Ava.
I AM INDEBTED To Mark Niemiec and Nathan Meckel whose unwavering support inspires me to think differently and dream beyond what I think is possible. To Elysha thank you for protecting and nurturing home base. With you, I m safe. To Ellen Dreskin thank you for the gift of Brian Andreas and Aaron Zeitlin s work. To Josh Nelson thank you for your blessing to borrow the riff in Nothing More. To the URJ Goldman Union Camp Institute without you, this doesn t happen. SPECIAL APPRECIATION Noah Aronson, Jim Bennett, Rosalie Boxt, David Brainard, Ken Chasen, Jonathan Cohen, Mark Covitz, Steve Derringer, Cody Eyman, Greg Eyman, John Pahl Ferrell, Ari Gwasdoff, Billy Jonas, Ron Klotz, Dan Lee, Mark Meckel, Michael Moskowitz, David Ng, Bill Nichols, Bonnie Nichols, Doug Passon, Toby Pechner, Merri Robinson, Danielle Rodnizki, Aaron Shocket, Zach Singer, David Snyder, Craig Taubman, Rick Tuason. Many of these songs were played during or inspired by our southern Sukkot Road to Eden Tour. Find the documentary film about the tour at roadtodenfilm.com. PERFORMED BY DAN NICHOLS: Acoustic baritone guitar, electric guitar, harmonium, and vocals Luis Espaillat: Bass Nathan Meckel: Electric guitar, slide guitar, e-bow, backing vocals, hand claps, and shaker Mark Niemiec: Drums, vibes, percussion and backing vocals Chris Tuttle: Keyboards All songs by Dan Nichols except: EVERYTHING IS ALRIGHT: Written by Justin Courtney Pierre, Joshua Allen Cain, Jesse Mack Johnson, Matthew Scott Taylor, and Tony Richard Thaxton. Chrysalis Music / Hooray Let s Fight, ASCAP NOTHING MORE: Words by Brian Andreas. Used by permission. IN VAIN: Words by Aaron Zeitlin. Used by permission. For publishing licensing information contact: Mark Meckel Markmeckel@comcast.net 615-327-4425