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Katie Sontag

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We Are Alive/Wake Up and Sing

We Are Alive

We Are Alive

Katie Sontag

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Origin: This song first came as the "wake up and sing" part - when I was waking up one morning after attending a song circle the night before.  The "we are alive" part came next . It is an ode to simply being alive and being grateful for it.  I also must admit the "singing ourselves a live" piece must have been a  bow to my amazing experiences at Singing Alive, and the concept of singing ourselves alive (which also exists in other oral traditions songs...) I fully resonate with (literally). 

Teaching notes: the "wake up and sing" portion is much simpler and easier to teach. The "wake up and sing" portion has strange phrasing, making call and response a bit more difficult. However, I find people love it. Especially if you have curious, excited singers - they will stick with you and once they get it, they will jam out to it with joy! Note: although I have harmonies here, I have never taught the harmonies. If you do - please tell me how it goes!

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Below is a video of the Portland Peace Choir singing this song.

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    We Are Alive 1:11
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    We Are Alive Harmony 1:11
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    We Are Alive - Wake Up and Sing 1:09
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    We Are Alive - Wake Up and Sing Harmony 1:11
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    Go Deep 4:01
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    The River 5:14
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    Beautiful 3:55
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    Have Faith 5:16
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    May Our Love Grow 5:19
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    Broken But Beating 2:43
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    Banjo Song 4:42
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