The day the concept for this song came to me I was wearing a poppy outside of the month of November, sometime around June I think. A relative asked me why I was wearing it, they said that other people were going to think I was stupid. I said, "So, I'm not allowed to acknowledge and mourn fallen soldiers at any other point in the year?" This conversation triggered a variety of other examples in my head, of days and times designated to acknowledge, mourn, and celebrate, only to be swept back under a rug for a year. These designated days DO serve a purpose and DO have value, but what does limiting ourselves to one day a year really accomplish? Do they appease the infringed upon oppressed peoples for a brief moment to keep them dormant and unrebellious? Does this spark a flame of change in one's heart that lasts a lifetime? That's up to each of us to choose, I suppose.

Movements such as BLM and LGBTQ2S+ are born out of real pain, real struggle, and real desperation for change. They are so much more than the simple recognition of equality of human lives and the value of our differences. However, movements can simultaneously create division. These movements feel necessary for change, and (subjectively positive) change is always the objective of these movements, but as our voices grow louder, so too do those of the opposition, and in many cases, the hateful and ignorant. Additionally, their emergence can spawn/breed disingenuous snakes who aim to capitalize off of, divert, or sabotage the movements. It's difficult to know the best way to make the positive changes kind and innocent humans seek in this world. How to we form these bridges between duality? I am always open and seeking these answers. I know that it requires an understanding of both sides.

I know wearing a poppy outside of November feels controversial to some. I know some people may get upset seeing a poppy worn outside the designated time period. I recognize both sides of this, and I think intention is key. I think it should be ok to wear a poppy with the intention of acknowledging its symbolism. I think it should be ok to acknowledge, mourn, and celebrate EVERY day of the year. I understand the fear and concern that if it were to be something that is worn frivolously, it may lose its meaning and impact altogether. For me, it doesn't.

These days and time periods that exist to acknowledge their respective subject matters as a nation are AND to GIVE meaning to these symbols are both necessary and valuable. They are important to ensure that the meaning doesn't become lost.

My father told me that he saw former Avalanche goalie and NHL legend Tommy Salo wearing a poppy on his suit on the bench sometime in April or May, and this made me very happy. Up until that point, I thought I was the only one that I have seen performing such an action. His reasons for doing so may be personal, or may be related to making a statement similar to mine.

I want to shoutout and thank JayDontae aka ICARUS for the continuous support and the help on a perfect, deep, and beautiful cover art.

I want to shoutout and thank Tariiiq for the continuous support and the help on the epic mix.

I am blessed to have the people in my life that I do.

A Day To Remember

On Thursday, November 2, host Mariana Schuetze has the headlines. First, Ontario high schools now have to provide Holocaust education. Nationally, the federal government will join a working group to address Toronto's financial crisis. Ahead of Remembrance Day, a Manitoba woman whose son died in Bosnia named National Silver Cross Mother. And, a study shows record spike of immigrants leaving Canada between 2016 and 2019. To wrap up the show, Rogene Teodoro talks about exploding pumpkins in her segment Good News!

Ontario government to mandate Holocaust education in high school

I felt the compulsion to make a few recordings of myself playing such appropriate tunes after dressing up in my Highland attire in commemoration to all veterans and active duty personnel. This is also very personal, as I had ancestors who served in both World Wars (like many others), on top of other conflicts that later generations took part of.

Hielan' Laddie

Amazing Grace, Scotland the Brave

Flowers of the Forest

A song about those who put their lives on the line, and for those who made the ultimate sacrifice. A sad song made on Bandlab.

#CanadaRemembers

Pastor Al Stone  |  Remembrance Day Service  |  Sunday Morning, November 12, 2023

A Hill Worth Dying On

Memories of someone close to the heart can last for a lifetime
Repeat, rewind, you're there whenever I think about you here
Memories open doors that take me to another dimension
Thinking back is all I need to travel back in time for now
Until we meet again, I have these memories of you

Memories last for a lifetime, nothing can ever replace them
I travel back to the past through memories I have of you
For now they haunt me like a ghost till we meet again

Memories of someone close to the heart can last for a lifetime
Repeat, rewind, you're there whenever I think about you here
Memories open doors that take me to another dimension
Thinking back is all I need to travel back in time for now
Until we meet again, I have these memories of you

Memories last for a lifetime, nothing can ever replace them
I travel back to the past through memories I have of you
For now they haunt me like a ghost till we meet again

Thoughts of you, I get a sense of presence
I know it's you I'm reaching
I feel the energy surround me now
Familiarity fills the air so clearly
I want you to know we'll meet somewhere

Memories last for a lifetime, nothing can ever replace them
I travel back to the past through memories I have of you
For now they haunt me like a ghost till we meet again

Memories last for a lifetime, nothing can ever replace them
I travel back to the past through memories I have of you
For now they haunt me like a ghost till we meet again

Memories Of You

ElevenElevenEleven

In honor of all veterans, a daughter recounts her father's and mother's harrowing journeys through World War 2.  

John From Libau

Four tracks: (1) BUNKERS ON THE BEACH (2) MONEY (3) CYME (4) I’m too poor in this world…

“RESISTANCE is CREATIVITY & CREATIVITY is RESISTANCE.” Sephane HESSEL (1917-2013) adaped from TIME FOR OUTRAGE…

IMAGE: V2 Rocket, designed by NAZI scientist, Herbert von BRAUN; built in NAZI slave complex, PENEMUNDE, launched from NAZI firing site in Scheveningen, The Netherlands, 1945, against LONDON, final days of WWII.

TIMES FOUR: Music & Poetry, side by side “Dodenkerdenking / Remembrance Day”

Originally from the Wirral (OMD land!), I now live in London. Almost all of my career was in IT, Project Management and lack of time and technology meant I never really pursued a music career. The lockdown and technology advances have meant I could teach myself and learn to compose songs. I don’t like to stick to one genre but rather try and ‘parody’ styles. Some melodies have been in my head for years and in some cases words have changed over the years. My aim is really to creat a ‘potpourri’ of sounds such that someone somewhere will enjoy something on here!!!!

I also create videos for my songs and for other artists . Same name on YouTube. 

If anyone likes a song/instrumental enough to want to use it (even if it means re-recording it yourself) feel free to contact me here. 

Stay safe. 

Mal

Composer. Writer. Photographer. Former conductor & founder of the ASKO ensemble.

On a bike/ski/hike trek of the Pacific Northwest studying native plants & climate breakdown 🌲 from sagebrush sea to whitebark pine. Composing off-grid the whole way.

#Sun2Sound 🌕 on X

THINKING LIKE A STONEPINE, a soundpoem manifesto https://vimeo.com/844665859

“LOVE & WATER, three thought poems w/ coda, PHAROS for small orchestra, “Nightwind”” https://vimeo.com/847079690 

CURRENTLY on mt bike/ski/climbing trek through Pacific Northwest, working on a photobook about WHITEBARK PINE COLLAPSE and CLIMATE CRISIS. BASES in the WALLOWAS | AMSTERDAM | ALPS. 

WEEKLY photo/poetry updates at www.picture-poems.com & THE CIRCLE IN THE SQUARE new music, poetry & dance performance project at www.cs-music.com

ALWAYS ON THE LOOKOUT for progressive, tech-savy, instrumental virtuosi interested in dialogue & collaborative undertakings.

CONTACT cliff@picture-opoems.com
Or on SKYPE or FACETIME @cliffcrego

MUSIC? The one thing humans do,
that makes the rest of nature jealous.

An Independent, Fundamental, Baptist Church pastored by Alan Feere. We have a friendly, family atmosphere, and strong commitment to Bible Truth

Toronto Metropolitan University's campus and community multi-media hub. Listen at 1280 AM or online at metradio.ca

ejazz a.k.a. 易杰士 a.k.a. 龍師父 a.k.a.イジャズ a.k.a. 이재즈 a.k.a. Gooch M0n3y a.k.a. Gooch M0n3Y a.k.a. fakkuboi a.k.a. Fettywahhh a.k.a. Mr. Coniferous a.k.a. drconiferous a.k.a. Boner Prince a.k.a. Ronald Pleaseme a.k.a. Mr.Kissmeonthelips a.k.a. David Hustlehoff a.k.a. Prime Associate of Mr. Cashmere a.k.a the Kid a.k.a The Alien a.k.a Sussy Baka a.k.a. Yung GGez a.k.a. Your Clutchness a.k.a. Young Simba a.k.a. ThE madScienTiSt a.k.a. wavyboi a.k.a. the Kid a.k.a. Shower Boi a.k.a. Kwaymond Holt a.k.a. xorn a.k.a. Jazzy a.k.a. Ejazz The Philosopher a.k.a. Ejazz The Wordsmith a.k.a. Ejazz The Alchemist a.k.a. Ejazz The Poet a.k.a. mrmrgamenwatch

Hey, it's Amil Baymashkin writing here. I'm happy to have you reading my bio! I'll write in first person since, well...it's really only me behind this artist.

Let me introduce myself...I'm an independent singer, performer, and music producer who writes songs under his own name. I started releasing songs since June 2017. I write in the styles of rock & pop with alternative leanings. I pretty much do everything on the songs you hear and see...the songwriting, the instruments, recording, production, artwork, it's all self-produced and self-taught.

Every song I write and release is my perspective on life that I learn and I find beneficial, and that I want to share with people, so that maybe these songs can help someone out there. In the end, you decide how far my music can go. I release, but someone has to hear it. So if you listen to my songs to make you see life in a new way, or you simply enjoy listening to my songs, you are helping me create even more songs to help more people in the present and future.

I hope you enjoy the results on your listening end!

The newest song is "Single Life"

This is what I do when I'm not on scratch, I make music, lots of it, and somehow it always ends up being electronic. While what I do on scratch and other platforms might not be everyone interests, I have some awesome music that I think everyone can enjoy!

New tracks tagged #Remembrance Day