The Gashlers

A musical tribute to the Book of Mormon, featuring quotations and themes from the text. Subscribe and support us on Patreon for more awesomeness: http://patreon.com/gashler. Lyrics: “I will try the faith of my people" (3 Nephi 26:11). “if … they shall believe these things … greater things [shall] be made manifest” (3 Nephi 26:9). “… and they that will harden their hearts, to them is given the lesser portion of the word until they know nothing concerning [my] mysteries” (Alma 12:11). “... hear the words of … the Son of the living God … repent of your evil doings … and come unto me … that ye may be numbered with my people … the house of Israel” (3 Nephi 30). "... there must ... be an opposition in all things" (2 Nephi 2:11). “great and marvelous is the destruction of my people. ... It is the hand of the Lord which hath done it ... and the whole face of this land is one continual round of … bloodshed; and no one knoweth the end of the war” (Mormon 8:7-8). A tale arose of a bible made of gold, A record kept by the native folk of old. It claimed to hold priceless wisdom from on high, The secrets lost of why we live and why we die. But what is true? Who’s trying to deceive? What shall empower the honest to believe? The simple words say the pure in heart will feel The warmth of heaven, shining light on what is real. A thousand years of the ones who heard the call, To look beyond as the nations rise and fall, And see the hope in the one who’s over all, Who brings salvation to the mighty and the small. So many living and dying by the sword, While others struggled to live in one accord. The prophets told of the way to lasting peace, Until the judgment day when all the wars will cease. But what is true? Who is trying to deceive? What shall empower the honest to believe? The simple words say the pure in heart will feel The warmth of heaven, shining light on what is real. And still the struggle is raging on today. The fight for souls is alive and underway. So who’s on trial, the reader or the book? What gold waits the ones who take the time to look? “… All ye ends of the earth … if ye believe not in these words believe in Christ. And if ye shall believe in Christ ye will believe in these words, for ... they teach all men that they should do good. And ... Christ will show ... you, with power and ... glory, that they are his words, at the last day; and you and I shall stand face to face … and ye shall know that I have been commanded of him to write these things” (2 Nephi 33:10-11). Ah ...

An a capella medley of some of the best Star Wars melodies by John Williams. Subscribe to the Gashler Family for more awesome videos. http://thegashlers.com

A mashup of Star Wars, the Legend of Zelda, and Stevie Wonder. http://thegashlers.com.

From VALHALLA - A NORDIC ROCK OPERA (http://valhallarockopera.com) by the Gashlers. Lyrics: NUNS Patefacio vestri mens. Patefacio vestri pectus. Pectoris audite quis astrum Mos naro. Nunc adveho est a Glorificus, glorificus dies. MARY Dear Mother Molly, hear my plea, For danger's at the door. We must away, for I have seen Demons coming up from the shore. MOLLY What is this idle fantasy? For who could be so vile? We are a holy sisterhood, Never could a Christian defile. VIKINGS Break the doors and clear the way. You can run or you can stay, But we'll take your treasure away. MARY Haven't you heard the fearful tales Of ruthless Northern men? We must depart. MOLLY My word was clear. Here we shall remain till the end. VIKINGS Break the doors and clear the way. You can run or you can stay, But we'll take your treasure away. MAGNUS In all my days I've never seen Such treasure clear and bright. Jewels and ladies everywhere And not a man in sight. Take your pick, then hurry back. Who knows who's seen our ship? Our enemies are everywhere. Let's make this pillage quick. MARY Merciful Lord, please hear the sound Of a virgin's humble prayer. Give me the strength to hold my ground, True to you forever, I swear. SVEN Powerful Thor, please give your strength, For now I must confess How I do dread this awful task. Pray that thou my weakness suppress. MARY Oh my Lord, I fear I've sinned. Still I feel the fiery wind. Help me hide him ere they return. VIKINGS Break the doors and clear the way. You can run or you can stay, But we'll take your treasure away. SIR HECTOR We have seen your heathen sails And tracked your wicked course. It's time to reap as you have sewn. You'll feel our deadly force. MAGNUS Christian, do you think we fear A god who's crucified? We shall prove the better here, For Thor is on our side.

From VALHALLA - A NORDIC ROCK OPERA by the Gashlers. Lyrics: SVEN Another island, or could this be Where I've tried so hard to find? Pray it's not, for scenes of carnage Litter every field in sight. MARY Fallen bodies, grim contortions, All around the stench of death. Burning churches, pillaged homes, By none other than your own. GHOSTS We are the slain, we are the slain, Generations of tortured souls. What was taken from us, you can never return As we're picked apart by the crows. We are the slain, we are the slain. Are there any to ease our pain? Will the future be just? The only promise for us Are the mortals who still remain. MARY, GHOST WOMAN Is this the glory that you sang of? Tell me, where's the beauty now? Where's the joy and exultation? Look around and see. GHOSTS We are the slain. MARY Behold the slain. GHOSTS Generations of tortured souls. MARY Since the dawn of time. GHOSTS Living for peace brought us nothing but grief From the tyranny in control. MARY Behold the slain. GHOSTS We are the slain. MARY When will heaven avenge their blood? MARY, GHOSTS Through unspeakable years Full of harrowing tears, Who will dry up this flood? MARY Behold the slain. GHOSTS We are the slain. Generations of tortured souls. What was taken from us, you can never return As we're picked apart by the crows. MARY, GHOST WOMAN Ah ... GHOSTS We are the slain, we are the slain. Are there any to ease our pain? Will the future be just? The only promise for us Are the mortals who still remain.

From VALHALLA - A NORDIC ROCK OPERA by The Gashlers.

From VALHALLA - A NORDIC ROCK OPERA. http://valhallarockoopera.com.

From "Valhalla - a Nordick Rock Opera" by The Gashlers. Check out the project at http://valhallarockopera.com. Lyrics: VALKYRIE Come ride with me, sisters, Fly to the battle, Where we will see the fallen. Take up your shields And saddle your horses. Come to their deathly call. VALKYRIES Search for the souls Defeated with honor. Raise them to life eternal. Proven and tried, They'll rest in their glory, Meant for a better world. Ride, maiden warriors, ride. Find the slain and set them free. Ride, maiden warriors, ride. Give them victory. Blood of the wounded, Tears of the broken, Torrents of chilling rainfall. All shall be mended Once we're ascended, Taking away their pain. Ride, maiden warriors, ride. Find the slain and set them free. Ride, maiden warriors, ride. Give them victory. SVEN Golden braided, kind-faced maiden, Are you real, or must I awaken? VALKYRIE Weary warrior, I've seen your valor. Come with me to Valhalla! CHORUS Ride, maiden warriors, ride. Some must live and some must die. Ride, maiden warriors, ride. Give them victory. Ride, maiden warriors, ride. Lift them to a glor'ous flight. Ride, maiden warriors, ride. Give them victory. Ride, maiden warriors, ride. Taking heroes through the sky. Ride, maiden warriors, ride. Give them victory.

From the Nordic Rock Opera VALHALLA by the Gashlers. Lyrics: YOU WONDER IF THIS AWFUL DREAM COULD POSSIBLY BE TRUE. IS OVERARCHING EVERYTHING A GIANT SKULL OF BLUE? SEARCH WITHIN YOUR HEATHEN HEART FOR A TINY SPARK, THE HOPE THAT ODIN GAVE TO YOU: TO DIE AND LEAVE A MARK. CAN'T YOU FEEL THE EAGLE STIRRING UP THE BREEZE? CAN'T YOU FEEL THE SERPENT, SHAKING UP THE SEAS? CAN'T YOU SEE THE RAINBOW LEADING TO THE GODS, WHO WATCH AND EMPOW'R US TO OVERCOME THE ODDS? LIFE IS AN ADVENTURE, EVERYONE A SAILOR. THE ONLY ONE'S INDENTURED ARE THOSE AFRAID OF FAILURE. WE WERE CREATED TO PROVE OURSELVES IN BATTLE, UNREGULATED IF WE STAND AND FIGHT. IS IT ANY WONDER THE WORLD IS OURS TO PLUNDER? WITH THE GOD OF THUNDER, IT'S ALL WITHIN OUR RIGHT. BLACK CROWS ARE SOARING. JOIN IN THE RABBLE. LET'S GO EXPLORING. LET'S GO TO BATTLE. WHAT DOESN'T KILL YOU WILL MAKE YOU STRONGER. POWER WILL FILL YOU. WE'RE MADE TO CONQUER. TRY YOUR BEST TO HIDE AWAY, PRETENDING ALL IS WELL. HOLD YOUR BREATH, 'CAUSE ANY DAY, YOU'LL FIND YOURSELF IN HELL. SO GRAB A SWORD AND BRING IT ON. THERE'S NOTHING LEFT TO LOSE. MAKE A KILL OR BE THE KILL, WHICHEVER ONE YOU CHOOSE. CAN'T YOU SEE THE HUNGRY WOLF CHOMPING AT THE SUN? WHO KNOWS IF THERE'S ANOTHER DAY BEFORE THE WORLD IS DONE? CAN'T YOU HEAR THE WARRIORS, CHEERING FROM THE DEAD, TUGGING AT THE THREADS OF FATE, PULLING YOU AHEAD? LIFE IS AN ADVENTURE, EVERYONE A SAILOR. THE ONLY ONE'S INDENTURED ARE THOSE AFRAID TO FAIL. WE WERE CREATED TO PROVE OURSELVES IN BATTLE, UNREGULATED IF WE STAND AND FIGHT. IS IT ANY WONDER THE WORLD IS OURS TO PLUNDER? WITH THE GOD OF THUNDER, IT'S ALL WITHIN OUR RIGHT. BLACK CROWS ARE SOARING. JOIN IN THE RABBLE. LET'S GO EXPLORING. LET'S GO TO BATTLE. WHAT DOESN'T KILL YOU WILL MAKE YOU STRONGER. POWER WILL FILL YOU. WE'RE MADE TO CONQUER. EVERYTHING CRUMBLES. NOTHING SURVIVES. PROVE WHAT YOU'RE MADE OF, WHILE YOU'RE ALIVE. WHAT DOESN'T KILL YOU WILL MAKE YOU STRONGER. POWER WILL FILL YOU. WE'RE MADE TO CONQUER. WHAT DOESN'T KILL YOU WILL MAKE YOU STRONGER. POWER WILL FILL YOU. WE'RE MADE TO CONQUER.

Lyrics: Vi seiler a vo vår skip på jakter skatten zacht. Vir modige ikke frykt Er døden a vilig hacht. Ir kraft oge styrke Vei vil komme un tilbake med ære na eller dø i vor ødel egge våre dir krig. Calling Father Odin, Hear us, mighty Thor, Merciful Freyja, Tyre, god of War, We must go and conquer On a distant shore. Guide us in battle, What you made us for. We'll go to Valhalla! We'll go to Valhalla! Wield your magic hammer Throw your mighty spear. Give us your strength, And cause them to fear. If we live or perish, Either way we'll fight. Forward to glory, On through the night. We'll go to Valhalla! We'll go to Valhalla! We'll go to Valhalla! We'll go to Valhalla! Calling Father Odin, Hear us, mighty Thor, Merciful Freyja, Tyre, god of War, Guide us in the battle You made us for! We'll go to Valhalla!

From the Halloween musical TAKE MY DEATH AWAY by Stephen and Teresa Gashler and Curtis Wiederhold. http://stephengashler.com

Music: Stephen Gashler, Curtis Wiederhold; vocals: Stephen Gashler; instrumentation: Curtis Wiederhold