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“To comfort those who mourn, the oil of joy for sadness, Consoling those in pain, and bringing beauty from the ashes” Formed in 2001, From the Ashes came together because of a love of music. Something about what music can do, its ability to affect, that they knew words alone could not do. Lead singer and rhythm guitarist Cynthia Holland draws from her life and those close to her to write songs of life, loss, rejection, and redemption. The hopeful, yet haunting quality of her voice draws the listener into a place where you can see the sadness of your life, but you don’t feel despair. You are able to see yourself through her lyrics and realize that you’re not alone in what you feel, and that there is light in the darkness. Cynthia is joined in the band on drums and back-up vocals by the other founding member, Dominique Labonte. Together they anchor a solid foundation from which Cynthia can launch out and explore with her voice. From the Ashes understands that the general themes o...