Nefesh Mountain releases single, rails against Hamas terrorism

Wednesday, October 11, 2023 – Bluegrass/Americana band Nefesh Mountain — led by the husband and wife duo of Doni Zasloff and Eric Lindberg, will release a seven-track EP, "The Cabin Sessions," on Feb. 2, 2024.

The EP features two originals and five covers.

Nefesh Mountain released the single "The Narrow Bridge," with a portion of the song's proceeds to help the victims of Israel following last Saturday's terrorist, murderous attack on Israel. This is a new version of the song, originally cut for their 2018 album "Beneath the Open Sky." The strictly acoustic/bluegrass origins now has an Americana/roots sound found throughout the EP.

Zasloff and Lindberg spoke out forcefully against the terrorism.

They said, "In light of the terrorist attacks on Israel and subsequent war in the Middle East, the sentiment that we share in our song 'The Narrow Bridge' couldn't be timelier and more needed in the world. Our hearts are breaking and pounding with fear, love and prayer, and we are devastated by these barbaric attacks on innocent souls. We are heartbroken."

"This is an extremely dangerous time. On one hand, we are witnessing the heinous and senseless killing of hundreds of unarmed innocent souls, and at the same time we also hear and feel the hateful speech and opinion that is freely exchanged all around us and on social media. From all sides, we are seeing some of the most insidious forms of anti-Semitism that we have encountered in our lifetime. From the outright praising of terrorist groups to utter silence and indifference. Make no mistake, this is all anti-Semitism. The sheer silence from within even our own Americana/Bluegrass/Folk communities are deafening. Most of the United States was complacent during the Holocaust, and we are seeing exactly that same behavior today."

"Just to be clear, we fully recognize that the politics and situation between Israelis and Palestinians is more than complicated, and this statement is not a reflection of any political agenda, ideology or commentary on the matter. But to justify these heinous attacks and assert that innocent Jews deserve to be kidnapped, raped, tortured or killed because of Israeli politics is profoundly wrong and inhumane. This is open proof of how anti-Semitism thrives and grows in today's world. We are seeing people of all backgrounds and political beliefs band together like swarms of birds, and through strength in numbers condone their silence or their contribution to the ocean of hateful speech against Jewish people."

"The brutal ugly truth that just guts us is that there are millions of people all around the world who believe that the killing of Jews is justified. It's been so deeply rooted, systematically and for so long, that even the activists of the world fall prey, backing the exact same anti-Semitic rhetoric that has been passed on for centuries."

"As Americana musicians and as Jewish people, we want to express that this is a profoundly isolating and devastating time. We hope this message lands with the love that we always have in our hearts for all those willing to hear it. Much love everyone, and may the war, grief, and senseless killing end soon for everyone."

"The Narrow Bridge" draws inspiration from a centuries-old Jewish teaching by Rabbi Nachmam of Breslov, a Hasidic Jew who often told parables.. The song explores the precarious nature of life and living, weaving a mystical allegory that captures the essence of the human experience. Originally recorded for their 2018 album, "Beneath The Open Sky," the band has sought to revitalize the track by essentially doing a cover of their own music. The result is a fresh and captivating take on this thought-provoking masterpiece about letting go of fear and control to trust in the unknown, which is universal and relevant to everyone.

The track listing of the EP is:
"Revival" (The Allman Brothers Band)

"What Light" (Wilco) "The Narrow Bridge" (original song)
"After The Rain" (Coltrane)
"Southlands" (original instrumental)
"Red Staggerwing" (Knopfler/Harris)
"More Love" (Tim O'Brien)