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In memory of my dear friend Annie Dennisdottir Wright who was taken from us far too early. In mourning, we came together and put our hearts into this recording. We will miss you terribly, Annie.

The words and melody come from an ancient Greek tombstone (dated to somewhen beween 200BC and 100AD). It is the oldest known complete musical work. Here's a link with more information: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seikilos_epitaph

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This is the translation i used from the original Greek. Any errors are ALL MINE. We recorded this with love, reverence, and gratitiude to our musical forebears:

While you live, shine
Seek no trouble or sorrow at all
For we are here just a short while
And time will always demand its toll

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from The Antikythera Mechanism, released May 24, 2014
Nathaniel Johnstone: Voice, Annie's Baritone Ukulele, Guitar, Keyboards, Programming
Mel: Voice
Libby Bulloff: Percussion, Viola
Paul Mayden: Guitar
Bergan R. McMurray: Ukulele
Stephen Robinson: Bass
Choir: Nathaniel Johnstone, Mel, Noah Hoffman-Smith, Vivian Eleven, Christopher Anniesbrooir Lantz, Lindsey Oliver, Bergen R. McMurray, John Munger

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Nathaniel Johnstone Seattle, Washington

Multi-instrumentalist Nathaniel Johnstone (violin, viola, banjo, mandolin, and guitar) LOVES to play music with his many musical friends. He's played with many bands and has as yet been unable to settle down with one instrument or musical genre for too long.

Each album is different but there are enough through-lines that you can get a sense of where he's been.
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