Hi Floyd, Marty, Dave and Mark,

I am very glad that you liked the song as you describe it in your posts.
Probably not everyone is fond of it, looking at the amount of reactions. But who cares, I felt the need to make it and that's the most important thing.
Thanks a lot for your so very nice compliments and let's hope it doesn't get any worse on the subject!

Originally Posted By: floyd jane
Hans,
POWERFUL!
Excellent write.
Excellent production.
Good vocals - also very powerful.
Solid mix.
This really packs a punch.
Bravo. Your best!!!

fj


Hi Floyd, this is a great compliment from you! I'm just getting used to your last words (joke).

Originally Posted By: BabuMusic
Happy Easter, Hans. Man, I really dig your passion in this passionate plea. Such a strong song. Damn. Wouldn't it be cool if wars were won with the best song. Hans down this would destroy the competition. Personally I like the bombs you place.


Hi Marty, that is a huge compliment! Than I could create peace without killing, how nice that would be! But I also like the bombs in the song ;-)

Originally Posted By: BlueAttitude
Wow, definitely my new favorite from you, Hans!
Just outstanding in every way, well done!


Hi Dave, that is also a huge compliment! It makes me proud reading this!

Originally Posted By: Mark Hayes
A great piece, musically, and thank you for not speaking obliquely.


Hi Mark, that's very nice of you (first part of your post), especially the word 'great'. Thanks for that!
About your second part you never have to worry (unless you made a joke). In my first version I didn't even mention the countries or that president. I used 'Mordor' for his country (from Lord of the Rings) and 'him'. 'Mordor'sounded so nice with multiple vocals, instead of 'Russia'. But two pre-listeners wanted me to be clear on who is involved. So I changed it, because I'm a pleaser ;-)

In the Netherlands today it is the Eastern monday, our second celebration day of this event that a lot of people don't even know what it is about, except bunnies and eggs.
That's why I wish you all a happy 2nd Eastern day!

Hans


Hans Berkhout
(Birchwood)
https://soundcloud.com/user-296497130