I was very honored to be interviewed by Ritch Esra, Founder/CEO, Score Magazine/Music Business Registry, about my new album "The First and Last Freedom" and much more.  In this very special podcast, we play and discuss every track on the new record.  I can’t remember ever recording such a thoughtful, in-depth and revelatory interview … deep thanks to Ritch Esra.  Martin.

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Rich Esra Interviews Martin Page about his new album “The First And Last Freedom”

Wenn Du Zeit für mich hast

In Warrior DNA, David Burnell explores the deep roots of faith, grit, and courage that shaped his calling to serve. Born into a world still echoing with the footsteps of warriors and surrounded by veterans whose quiet presence made service feel natural, David shares stories from his childhood in army surplus gear, the disciplined grit of Devil Pups, and the influence of family members who served across generations.

From Viking warriors and Norman knights to Highland clans and pioneers in Tombstone, these ancestors passed down more than their names—they passed down a spirit of resilience and readiness to stand in the gap when called. This chapter connects the past to the present, showing how the legacy of those who came before us becomes a standard we measure ourselves against when the time comes to step into the fire ourselves.

Listen as David traces this lineage of service and discovers how the warrior DNA of his ancestors would become the foundation for a life of mission, courage, and faith.

Built by Fire – Chapter 5 - Warrior DNA (Audiobook)

In Chapter 6 of Built by Fire, David Burnell shares the raw, formative experiences that shaped his mindset for survival, service, and standing ready when the world turns dangerous. Growing up in the neighborhoods of Los Angeles where carrying a weapon was the norm, David learned early how to navigate fear, confront threats, and recognize the weight of violence around him.

Through vivid stories—from facing off against bullies and witnessing gang violence to stepping in when others were in danger—David reflects on the moments that taught him the value of courage, restraint, and decisive action. Each experience, from a childhood encounter with a relentless bully to a split-second decision in the face of a loaded .357 revolver, became a piece of the foundation that would guide him into military service, bodyguard work, and rescue missions around the world.

Formidable Experiences is a chapter about fear, courage, and the decision to act even when the stakes are high. It is a reminder that the trials we face can temper the soul, sharpen our instincts, and prepare us for the moments that truly matter.

Built by Fire – Chapter 6 - Formidable Experiences (Audiobook)

Kommunikation

Do you pray for courage? The apostles did. In Acts 4, they found themselves unpopular with the power brokers, surrounded, pressured, threatened. So what did they do? They asked God for courage. They asked for the courage to continue to name Jesus as the one and only Savior for the whole world. In doing so, they taught us to pray for courage too.

Do you pray for courage? (Acts 4:1-31) 7-6-25-JeremiahKinney

Ich bin still - und bereit

She left a note on the door, then she hit the road.
If she was truly afraid, it never showed.
Put the kids in the car, then she hit the road Jack.
Headed down the road and she never looked back.

She left a note on the door, then she hit the road.
If she was truly afraid, it never showed.
Put the kids in the car, then she hit the road Jack.
Headed down the road and she never looked back.

She’s not afraid of him, knows that she’s out on a limb.
When you know you’re gonna fall, go ahead and let it happen.
When you land, it’s gonna hurt, but stay too long, and you’ll get burnt.
Not the first, and probl’y not the last one – she’s not afraid of him.

He said she’ll prob’ly come back, but he knew better.
Even if she wanted to, he’s not sure he’d let her.
She was confident, she was fine
Cried a little crossing the county line.
She’s not afraid, she’s never going back again.

She’s not afraid of him, knows that she’s out on a limb.
When you know you’re gonna fall, go ahead and let it happen.
When you land, it’s gonna hurt, but stay too long, and you’ll get burnt.
Not the first, and probl’y not the last one – she’s not afraid of him.

She’s Not  Afraid

When the world is burning, the mission doesn’t end. In Built by Fire - Chapter 11: The Fire That Followed, David Burnell shares the story of running toward a burning building in Las Vegas, pulling people and pets to safety, and returning quietly to his day. This chapter reveals a deeper truth: we don’t get to choose when the mission calls—we only get to choose how we respond. Whether it’s a rescue under ice, a fire in the city, or a war zone across the globe, true service continues even when we are wounded, tired, or scarred. This chapter is a reminder that the fire within us is often forged by the fires we walk through, and even when the world is burning, we don’t stop moving forward. Because we are built by fire.


Built by Fire - Chapter 11 - The Fire That Followed (Audiobook)

《我的紅玫瑰不是你的白玫瑰》
(My Red Rose Isn’t Your White Rose)

This is a song about love — not the kind that lasts forever,
but the kind that teaches you everything.

It’s about the heartbreak of timing, the ache of almost,
and the quiet courage it takes to let go… even when the love is real.

Inspired by the red and white rose allegory,
this song speaks of a truth we rarely say out loud:
sometimes, the person you love isn't meant to stay.
And sometimes, loving them means walking away.

Multilingual and intimate,
this piece blends Mandarin, English, and French to echo the universal nature of love, loss, and self-return.

“I loved. I lost.
But I never left myself.
And that’s how I won.”

Written for the ones who dared to love,
and for those who chose to bloom, even after goodbye.


不是你不夠好，
只是你愛的那朵白玫瑰，
不是我一直握著的紅。

Et parfois, aimer… c’est partir.
And sometimes, to love is to leave.


我曾經是你窗外的那束火光，
你卻只敢在夢裡輕碰我肩膀。
You loved me in silence,
But silence still wounds.
You needed peace,
I was the storm and the bloom.


我的紅玫瑰，不是你的白玫瑰，
我們愛過，卻無法相對。
C’était beau, mais pas pour toujours,
你來過，我記得，就已足夠。

I don’t regret the fall,
I just wish we had time.
愛過，就足夠勇敢去放開。



You looked for me in someone new,
But she didn’t burn like I do.
Je suis la cicatrice douce,
La vérité que tu caches dans tes nuits bleues.

你以為你忘了，
卻在深夜想起那句話——
“我們的愛，是對的靈魂，錯的時差。”

愛不是困住誰，
是讓誰飛。
不是你不值得，
是我學會了不委屈自己去愛誰。

If one day you see me from afar,
Know I loved you with every scar.
But now I bloom, not for you,
But for the girl I almost outgrew.


我的紅玫瑰，不再等誰，
不是誰的白月光，也不做誰的玫瑰罪。
愛不是把人留在身邊，
是即使分開，也還願你平安。

I loved. I lost.
But I never left myself.
And that’s how I won.

My Red Rose Isn't Your White Rose

Ich schreibe gerne was ich denke, fühle und erlebe. Das Schreiben hilft mir, Erlebnisse einzuordnen und zu verarbeiten. 
Gefühlen eine Melodie zu geben ist etwas wunderbares. So kann ich Erinnerungen verewigen. 
Schreiben bringt Klarheit. Die Melodie dazu transportiert die Botschaft ins Herz.
Es ist ein bisschen Selbsttherapie
In erster Linie tue ich es um einen Ausgleich zu haben, also für mich selbst.
Die Texte sind direkt und frisch aus dem Herzen. Wenn ich aber jemand erreiche, der genauso fühlt wie ich, und damit jemanden berühre, freut es mich umso mehr.

Da ich nicht gut singen kann und sonst auch nicht der musikalischste bin, nutze ich eine KI für die Melodie und die Stimme.

Viel Spaß beim hören 🥰

Gruß Marco Memory

Retired the beginning of 2023. Been writing music seriously for about six years. Thanks for listening - and sharing!

Multilingual artist a.m. yun blends Mandarin, English, and French into genre-defying soundscapes across rap, R&B, and electronic.
With roots in East and West, my music explores identity, memory, and the quiet strength of softness.

Based in Paris, made for everywhere.

Join MARTIN PAGE, world-renowned hit songwriter and singer/solo artist (“We Built This City”; “These Dreams”; “King Of Wishful Thinking”; “In The House Of Stone And Light”), for this revealing hour-long “behind-the-scenes” songwriter podcast. Martin delves into his extensive song archive to play you rare versions of his hit songs, as well as previously unheard demos, various “odds and sods”, wild sonic experiments and even brand new material! Hear all the stories behind the songs and the intriguing tales of his collaborations with the “who’s who” in the music business - from the 80’s right up until now.
 
A must for any serious fan of the “craft of songwriting” and the sheer joy of creating, come hibernate with Martin in the OwlsNest.

Cinematic spoken-word reflections on war, service, and the human cost of duty—told with raw honesty and reverence.

Remedy City Church exists to take the remedy of Jesus Christ to the needs of Muncie, Indiana, and beyond. We are called to care about our church community (to help one another move from where we are to where God wants us to be), about our communication of Christ (to tell good news to church and city, Christian or not), and about our city (to show how God’s forgiveness radically changes a person from the inside out).

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