Artist bio

My name is Ilian Rebollar, I'm a mexican singer, composer and producer. I started my career as a musician at the age of 14 in Pachuca, Hidalgo (Mexico) where I got to be a founding member and First Violin of "Esperanza Azteca" Orchestra. Later on, when I was 17, I had an encounter with God, which made me realize that I wanted to serve him by doing what I love the most, singing. Then, I started serving on church within the worship team, where I found out that my ministry was music, so I decide to take it to a professional level and started a degree in Contemporary Music. Nowadays I am the worship team leader of my church, I've sung at the "Lunario del Auditorio Nacional", I had composed the score of a short film and I were the Sound Designer of the same project. At last but not least, I'm starting a Christian Music Project where I sing about the love of God while I try to share my experiences and encourage people to live his love. Ali Rebollar is mexican engineer, producer and drummer that’s has over 20 years of experience. He also works in audiovisual media and marketing campaigns. He worked in the “Latin-American Technology Institute of Hidalgo” (Instituto Tecnológico Latinoamericano de Hidalgo) as a teacher in the Music Subjects. He has worked with national and international music groups. Currently he works as a mix & mastering engineer.

Title

Ready for the battle

Artist Statement

Talking about the creative process we’d like to highlight that the “Intro” is a call to a majestic and eternal atmosphere that exist within a perfect order that has a direct relationship with the Earth.

The acoustic guitars play a great part in the song, they represent the Spiritual Battle and as the song is moving forward, their role grows and becomes more important.

The electric guitars has a delay effect in reverse because we wanted to reflect that a beginning in God’s hands is transformed.

The synthesizers create an atmosphere that represents the spiritual world with the earthly world.

The drum kick makes reference to our hearts that are constantly looking for an answer, for hope, and their need to find life.

The percussions that begin in verse 3, are a symbol to determination and empowerment to recognize the identity and DNA that we have from Heaven, that we are no more slaves to fear, we are more than conquerors and gain an overwhelming victory through him who loved us (Romans 8:37). In addition, the constant rhythm of the shaker goes as the army of God that is always backing us up.

How it fits into contest

«Ready For The Battle» is a song that keeps a lot of symbolic moments. The keysong is A Major, in which the most important note is A4 (440Hz) because it tries to resembles to the Spiritual World that exists within a perfect order and balance.

Our goal with the lyrics is to confront people and try to make them embrace that armor and strength that has already been given to them, it tries to encourage the world to stand firm by trusting God. We have to be aware that we live in a terrestrial world that’s ruled by the spiritual world, let this be the reminder of who they are and make everyone to see their full potential, even if the devil keeps preventing them from.

Now, talking about the lyrics, in the first verse we are showing the tough times we’re facing, in spite of the fact that our earthly eyes can only see destruction, our heavenly eyes will see with faith and discernment.

In the second verse we continue to claim that whenever our bodies feel weak and we lose motivation we have to seek out for God, because His truth and His word will be our sword.

Both of the Pre-Chorus parts reflect awareness of our time and its difficulties, as well as the acknowledgment that we are not alone while facing the battle.

The Chorus is a statement to stand firm and trusting God has given us the tools and weapons required to defeat and be free.

In the third verse we empower everyone with the idea of recognizing the presence of God in our lives. If He is with us, who is against us?

It ends up with a blast in our spirit that projects a firm identity and a clear conviction.

Credits

Composer: Ilian Rebollar
Lyricist: Ilian Rebollar & Ali Rebollar
Producer: Ali Rebollar
Recording, mixing and mastering Engineer: Ali Rebollar

Transcript / Lyrics

When water gets dark
and the light dissolves
If I see nothing
I'll trust you Lord

When I'm falling apart
and I come tumbling down
You'll be my sword
Your word will be my guide

So here I am and here we go
Holding your hand walking through war

I will resist
I will stand
Raising the shield of my faith
And the belt of truth
I'll declare in your name
Cause I'm a warrior

Ready for the battle

I'm not afraid
Now I know who I am
Your presence is with me
I will prevail

So here I am
and here we go
Holding your hand walking through war
So here I am
And here we go

I will resist
I will stand
Raising the shield of my faith
And the belt of truth
I'll declare in your name
Cause I'm a warrior
Ready for the battle

Ready for the battle

I’m a warrior
I'm stronger in your name

I won't give up
I won't give up
Cause you're with me

I will resist
I will stand
Raising the shield of my faith
And the belt of truth
I'll declare in your name
Cause I'm a warrior
Ready for the battle

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