Hello Ray, Mario, Rob, Scott and Moto,

Thanks a lot for your nice comments on this 'heavy' song.
It attracted more attention than I initially expected.

Originally Posted By: rayc
Really good arrangement Hans.
That piano hammering the changes on the left sounds ominous and explosive at the same time.
Vocals are cool and you surely mean what you sing.

I do wonder, amongst this current crop of protest songs, where the ones for Palestine, Yemen, Syria etc are.
Higher death tolls but, the reality is, the further from Europe the less dread is felt I suppose.
Fine song, fine sentiments, fine performance.


Hi Ray, thanks for the compliments.. You are right about the other countries you mention. It even had more attention than that mass drowning in South africa or the refugees from Africa. But there is a world of discussion on this, more than that Ukraine is closer to Europe, I'm afraid.

Originally Posted By: MarioD
Hans, this is an outstanding song
Great vocal and lyrics
Super mix and sound effects
Lets Pray that this isn't the start of WWIII
Your best to date


Hi Mario, thanks too for your nice words. I wasn't aware it could become one of my best. I just thought i had to do something. Well, it wasn't more than making a song and sending some money. But let's indeed hope it won't lead to WWIII. Maybe some Russians think the same?

Originally Posted By: RnAM
Wow, this is something else. Apart from its undisputed urgency, I love the tension in this song. The initial FX sounds are convincing, but what's really interesting is the interaction of the lead guitar and the vocal. Really takes it to another level.

Goed gedaan Hans!
Rob


Hoi Rob, if you become a little angry, see what comes from that! To tell you the truth, that guitar came in later. I changed another one for this, because the accents were nicer. And I used some guitar loops too in the bg. to make it sound more 'exciting'.
Leuk dat je het goed vond!

Originally Posted By: Scott C
I think this is one of your best song Hans. Loved the intro. Mix just brought my studio to life. Really cool vocal and lyric. Band was perfect.

I was watching a crime series from Finland called Bordertown. Was suprised to see how close Russia is to allot of countries in Europe. With all the covid problems in the world Putin has to create all this chaos and destruction as well.


Hi Scott, thanks! I was thinking what you did in your studio with the song; Volume on 10? Especially the explosions? The first version had explosions I thought were loud enough, but my son said he thought it was slamming a door...
Yes, Finland has a 1300 km long border with Russia. and they want to join the Nato. I hope Putin has been removed before this happens. Otherwise WWIII is close and we can't make songs together again...

Originally Posted By: CaptainMoto
Powerful!
The winds are blowing the war right into our laps.
Well done!
moto


Hi Mo, I hope you have a blanket on your lap or you catch a cold or a nastier fever! Thanks for the compliments!

I hope you will enjoy this weekend,
Hans

Hans Berkhout
(Birchwood)
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