Reworking of an earlier song ("Gaslighter"), to turn it in a less angry, more hopeful direction:

My friends, this is my message
This is my song of hope for you
If you are there, if you're listening
Do not play the fool

Now if you feel like you can't take it
If you feel like you're alone
I'm here to tell you, we can make it
And you are not, not alone

So be strong, do not falter
A heart's not something they can own
Tell them, "this soul will not be altered
So you may as well go"

You guard your mind, and they can't have it
All they've got are sticks and stones
They will fail, and they will wither
And they will fall, one more domino

So stay strong, do not falter
A heart's not something they can own
Tell them, "this soul will not be altered
So you may as well  ...

Be strong, do not falter
And that's not something they would know
When these hearts cannot be altered
Then they, they will go

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A Song of Hope

I feel that sharing world music, handmade, without a system or money-making industry behind it is the best thing we can do to change the current, very dark techno scene that A.I. intends to change worldwide! I am grateful to be part of a musical journey with my friend and so many gifted musicians here on SC worldwide..
Sharing it here and reaching people like you is the best compliment we can have. We wish for collaborations! I wish you the best with your music!

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Music is an international language and it's such fun to learn new perspectives on that way... Thank you all for listening and taking part in all these moments 🙏🎶♥️

Here you will find little acoustic pop songs; melancholy, dreamy-folk things. Sometimes some jangly, fuzzy rock tunes or ambient pieces as well. Work-in-progress demos to finished tracks, informal playlists to official album releases. Enjoy.

“What makes a song is the singer, while what makes a singer is their dedication to music and their inner feelings.”   Dimash Qudaibergen

I have enjoyed music for as long as I can remember and cannot remember a day of not either singing or listening to music. I am self-taught when it comes to playing guitar but what I most enjoy is singing which I have been doing since around age 18. Now retired singing and playing the guitar is now just a hobby and something I do to help pass the time. Have always  loved the sound of a Martin guitar. Currently been playing a Road Series DR S2 for about 6 years. Thanks for listening. I also enjoy discovering the sounds of other talented musicians and singers here on SoundCloud.

A Song of Hope

Tom Hanson