Singing for Peace in the Middle East: “The Mountain"
Channel: djlightbolt
Date: 21/10/2023

“This moment was the result of two art teachers processing horrible events (Hamas attack and Israeli retaliation of October 2023) through music, during a free period before our classes. It felt so good to sing this chorus that we decided to put our plans aside, combine both classes, and teach it to them. We had a productive discussion about the lyrics, exploring questions such as, “What is the one word you would choose to break the silence?” Their answers included “love,” “peace,” “shalom,” and “salaam.” The lyrics evoke breaking silence, being a source of light, and soaring into a violence-free future.” 
-RCS Art Teachers Nicky Enright & Kayley McGonagle 
(Shot by RCS Art Teacher Betsy Fields)
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Originally published by the school:
https://vimeo.com/876022814?share=copy
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Original Track:
“The Mountain” by Joshua Luke Smith~
  
￼ https://youtu.be/e55_Q5t-TPc?si=JO3FiicYCxcFOoZO
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