I knew this had to be a killer work after seeing the two involved in this final product! You've both done excellent performances here!

Definitely does have a classic rock vibe to the instruments and mix. There is nothing wrong with that at all! It reminds me a bit of The Doors, on songs where Manzarek's organ was backed up by a "real" bassist.

It's interesting to read from those in "western" and "developed" nations, who think of war, and think of somewhere far away. I, on the other hand, live in this heartland bread basket, and think of it as the front lines. Sure, it may be a different war, but it is just as serious in impact to the future. I think of it a bit like the war which was being fought against the Dakota tribe in our area at the same time as our "civil" war... totally different front lines. It almost feels like the war that is remembered was simply a distraction from the atrocities. I don't think it is a coincidence that history books about this era are being thrown away by our libraries.

There are a lot of days when I wish I had a rocket launcher, in order to drop crop duster planes from the sky, or to leave the parks and forestry vehicles in smoldering piles. Then I would be forced to disappear - or be picked up in the night, never to be seen again. Life during wartime, right?

Either way, your song was thought provoking and also musically enjoyable! Very cool work from you two! Fave! Thank you for sharing!

Hello Joe,
Wonderful intro, fab vocal, a great track as usual.
I loved the keyboard in this track.
Well done Joe.
Jamid

Nice long organ intro. Deep Purplish in some ways. Good tune. Hey Joe, can you sing an octave higher. I think if you do this towards the end you would make a stronger vocal statement. Otherwise nice work my friend.
Cru

https://www.looperman.com/tracks/detail/172354 also shared it on fb chat with you. All the info is in the zip folder regarding key/bpm. Dl'd those plug ins :D I love that retro sound! Let's make a few :D

Love the hammond organ playing! I was wondering what you used to get that sound. I was born in '77 but sometimes I think that's wrong hahaha I'm really a hippie. Just recorded something this morning, I'll send it and upload it here as is if anyone else wants to join in. Even used my black and white squire and with single pick ups and squire 4 string bass to keep it retro :D Yes, squires, since I see no point in spending outrageous amounts of money on a single guitar! I know we can't change the world alone but at least we can express our thoughts/feelings to the world and try and offer peace through music. Music brings people together. If we could all just embrace each others differences absolutely amazing things could be accomplished!

Reminds me of being a kid when the first gulf war started, my brother ran into my parents room and hid next to the bed scared to death that scud missles were falling on us, but we're in USA! I'd like to do more of these with you Joe :D Powerful concept, love the lyrics. I was listening to this at work tonight. I can't even imagine the fear those poor people in the war zone are suffering through, what a mess...

Live from Fillmore West - I was expecting the baseline from 'in a gadda da vida' after the intro. It works - needs a little beef here and there but you definitely captured the vibe. Good Outro. kudos.
-clindsay

This is awesome Joe! I was wondering how that was working out. Retro as hell for sure! It's like a vietnam protest song, only this time we'd be protesting isis. Killing each other solves nothing... Love it! I have more unfinished retro type jams, I'll have to share, maybe we can make some more like this! One of my favorite eras in music. So much soul and emotion went into the music of that time, with the turmoil going on the world then and now... :D