Hi Janice, Bud and Alan,

It was nice reading your posts on this song. The subject is unfortunately terrible and unfortunately does not only apply to Ukraine.
But I had Ukraine in my mind while composing the song, although I did not mention it.

Originally Posted By: Janice & Bud
What an excellent lyric, Hans, and it is so sad to think about how many people all over the world experience these wars.

We like the band and all the little nuances of percussion throughout the song.
Nice Logic additions also.
The choice of tracks and mix are both outstanding and so well support your vocal and the theme of the lyric.

As always, your vocals are great and soulful.
“I only see scorched earth
But there, a green sprout out of nothing...”

Thank you for the hopefulness at the end of the song!

Kudos,
J&B


Hi Janice and Bud, that was a very nice post you sent! At first I ended the song with no hope at all. I sang: "And I, I was nothing"
But then I changed my mind. I think we always need hope to hold on (I'm not religious). And there was the sprout...
Have fun cycling!

Originally Posted By: Al-David
Hans ...

In my opinion, this is your best song of all that have heard. Strong - powerful - passionate. You nailed it! This song says more than just the words and music. It moves the soul and makes the listener's brain think. Excellent! Totally loved it! best to you ...

Alan


Hi Alan, thanks a lot for your so nice words. I think never before you called one of my songs 'my best song'. So I am very honored by this compliment!
But on the other hand a bit sad... (I'm kidding).
If possible, send my best wishes to Di.

Have a nice day,
Hans

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