Hello Andi, Musician, Scott and Mario,

Thank you all for your posts on this song.
I think the focus on the war in Ukraine is waning, although fortunately there is still a lot of support from many countries.
but other things like inflation compete for first place. But your comments on the subject are great!

Originally Posted By: PROJECT M
Hello Hans
really good song
The lyrics get under your skin
Great fitting music and vocals
Excellent work Hans
Really very emotional
Many greetings
Andi ;-)


Hi Andi, thanks for these nice words. Enjoyed them!

Originally Posted By: musician17
I really enjoyed this one. Grim subject, yes, but what a way to write, sing and produce a song about it. Original, professional and sophisticated. An absolute joy to listen to (which is quite a feat, given the subject!). No criticisms in any way :-) - you really put in the work with this one, and we are rewarded for it. Bravo.


Hi Musician, you really know how to express about it all. Thanks a lot!

Originally Posted By: Scott C
Loved that intro Hans. The mix is excellent. Loved the kick in the loop. Really had my sub pumping. Very cool. Really gets your attention. Very sad lyric. Super vocal and excellent choice of instruments for your back track. Well done


Hi Scott, thanks for your compliments. And I'm proud I let your sub pump ;-)
But yes, sad lyrics for a tragic event. If we had done this song together, you would have gone mad by all my changements during the proces of making it...


Originally Posted By: MarioD
Hans I found this to be an outstanding picture of a war torn town - brilliant!
I found it interesting that you thought of the kick drum as a heart beat as the first thing I thought of was the pounding of boots, i.e. much like a marching army.
Anyway your vocal and lyrics were fantastic.
The mix was excellent
Loved it


Hi Mario, When I read how you thought about the kick (marching boots) I got inspired. At first in changing those kicks into a boot sound, but then changed my mind. In this song no marching boots fit. But I also didn't want the kick sounds like a 'real' heart.
I saved your thought for a new song, alright?

Thanks,
Hans

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