Hey Mel this is a tremendous song, dont know if you gig anywhere but if you are interested we run 'acoustic nights' or whatever you want to call them down in North Notts -drop me a line if you fancy doing a guest spot!
Hi there, thanks for the invite. I dont have any plans for doing any live gigs at the moment, but I'll keep it in mind for the new year. all the best ...Mel
I have listened to this several times today, trying to find a way to describe what struck me most about it. In the opening, I hear two things going on at once on the guitar. The high register seems to express the anxiety, fear, anger of a time of war and the low register is almost dirge-like. Very effective. The transition that follows takes a more hopeful tone, like a prayer that we learn not to follow this path again. It's like the history of an anti-war movement.
Magnificent. The flags of nations are, all too often, as intimidating as the Jolly Roger, and become a mark of shame for those who march beneath them. It saddens me to think, that for the last several years, so many around the world have thus viewed the Stars and Stripes. Perhaps that shall change soon. In deed, many ugly sins have been covered by the cheerful colors of an empty symbol in all corners of the world.
Hi dear friend, this song makes me totally cold... what a power in this song, what a message, and How great you sing and play this song! Wonderful. The music in is gives for me double message, the accent of the song, the urgency what you have written in it.
Ha, my friend, I always come back! I think you can be proud of this one!!! Although all your originals are great! But I understand your feeling I think!!
Some flags that fly represent oppression,captivity, brain washing,the disregard for human rights, and abayance of freedom and human dignity.Some flags are less worthy of respect than others.Great video loved the song, I have not received any videos from you for ages, I only got this as a share, aint YOU TUBE ODD these days.David 55555.
Hi David, your right in what you say. As for you tube -Why do they have to keep changing it for the worse? is it a bored teenager with nothing to do?...Mel
Mel, this is you at your absolute best! This is why you could be a major artist. Great song, heartfelt performance. Makes the listener/viewer want to hear and see more of your stuff. I would pay money to see you live in concert. Jim
Im sure During WW2 most British were quite happy to see the Canadian and the
Americans flags saving their asses.
I also believe in Unicorns and leprachans.
It aint gonna never happen cause humans will never get along.
CanadaguyRudey 2 years ago
Wow, what to say about this beautifully written and performed song? It could/should be the anthem for the United Nations.
manriq47 2 years ago
Thats a nice thought, thanks very much.......Mel
amazongift 2 years ago
nicely chilled listening to this Mel,just what i needed! 5*****
Great work
daveshaw197126 3 years ago
thanks very much, Happy new year....Mel
amazongift 3 years ago
Hey Mel this is a tremendous song, dont know if you gig anywhere but if you are interested we run 'acoustic nights' or whatever you want to call them down in North Notts -drop me a line if you fancy doing a guest spot!
pinknblues1 3 years ago
Hi there, thanks for the invite. I dont have any plans for doing any live gigs at the moment, but I'll keep it in mind for the new year. all the best ...Mel
amazongift 3 years ago
I have listened to this several times today, trying to find a way to describe what struck me most about it. In the opening, I hear two things going on at once on the guitar. The high register seems to express the anxiety, fear, anger of a time of war and the low register is almost dirge-like. Very effective. The transition that follows takes a more hopeful tone, like a prayer that we learn not to follow this path again. It's like the history of an anti-war movement.
leftysergeant 3 years ago
Thanks so much, your words and perspective on the song are awesome ..Mel
amazongift 3 years ago
Very relaxing beautiful voice.Thank you Mel
HermanHanauer 3 years ago
thanks very much...Mel
amazongift 3 years ago
Magnificent. The flags of nations are, all too often, as intimidating as the Jolly Roger, and become a mark of shame for those who march beneath them. It saddens me to think, that for the last several years, so many around the world have thus viewed the Stars and Stripes. Perhaps that shall change soon. In deed, many ugly sins have been covered by the cheerful colors of an empty symbol in all corners of the world.
leftysergeant 3 years ago
very wise words my friend, thanks for the comment....Mel
amazongift 3 years ago
Outstanding Mel! Wonderful lyrics, beautifully sung, with an excellent guitar accompaniment. 5*! -Derek
AnchoriteProductions 3 years ago
Thanks very much Derek, It's always great to hear your comments...Mel
amazongift 3 years ago
Thanks, really beautiful! Thanks for sharing Roeleke,Emily
emilyemilianapoli 3 years ago
Thanks , I'm glad you like it....Mel
amazongift 3 years ago
very nice one my friend.i enjoyed much the new musical directions of your songwritting. brilliant original
lemonostiftis 3 years ago
Hi pal, thanks for the visit it's great to hear from you, hope all's well with you...Mel
amazongift 3 years ago
Wow, outstanding. One world, one flag, one people. Such a simple concept yet so hard to achieve. Thanks for a great song, Mel. :o] Marina
JLSTaylor 3 years ago
thanks so much Marina....Mel
amazongift 3 years ago
Hi dear friend, this song makes me totally cold... what a power in this song, what a message, and How great you sing and play this song! Wonderful. The music in is gives for me double message, the accent of the song, the urgency what you have written in it.
Wow, great, dear Mel! Really!
Roeleke
Twirretwarre 3 years ago
Hi Roeleke, It's great to hear from you. I'm glad you like this one it's one I'm particularly proud of ...thank you very much..Mel
amazongift 3 years ago
Ha, my friend, I always come back! I think you can be proud of this one!!! Although all your originals are great! But I understand your feeling I think!!
Your friend Roeleke :-)
Twirretwarre 3 years ago
Thank you!! I really loved getting such a beautiful video response to mine! :-)
Much love
Chandirah 3 years ago
Thanks for letting me add it to your video...Mel
amazongift 3 years ago
I can feel your heart in this one...Great lyrics and soul. You did Good Friend!! 5 stars
Yvonne,Bob and Kazandra
Ava,Illinois
chirogirl67550 3 years ago
thanks, it's nice of you to visit again...Mel
amazongift 3 years ago
good sounds Mel
PaulDylin 3 years ago
thanks very much...Mel
amazongift 3 years ago
wonderful singing loved this love and 5 stars wee deborah sha sha xoxo ireland
deboeahshasha 3 years ago
thanks for your comment...Mel
amazongift 3 years ago
Muy bueno!
Gracias!
arpajlleon 3 years ago
Thank you...Mel
amazongift 3 years ago
Really nice song.Thank you and thanks mary for sharing!
TACYELLA11 3 years ago
Thanks for your comment...Mel
amazongift 3 years ago
A lot of countries today should be flying the skull and crossbones for sure.Good job.
fendermac 3 years ago
couldn't agree more, thanks mate....Mel
amazongift 3 years ago
Great song, with a wonderful message!
And very beautiful singing and playing!
5*****
Thanks a lot for sharing justherewatching :)
catminima 3 years ago
thanks very much...Mel
amazongift 3 years ago
Great message :o)tm *****
uncledave10 3 years ago
thanks my friend...Mel
amazongift 3 years ago
Great video,nice playing & singing,5 *****..Marc Jones-Pop/Jazz Vocalist..Los Angeles,U.S.A.
glennmach 3 years ago
cheers Mark...Mel
amazongift 3 years ago
The message is so full of hope, but the song ends on a minor chord.
sinawava42 3 years ago
yes maybe I should have ended on a maj..thanksfor your comment....Mel
amazongift 3 years ago
Nice original,thanks for sharing justherewatching:)
Dulcesluna 3 years ago
Thanks for your visit and comment...Mel
amazongift 3 years ago
So eerily and emotionally cool! Dude you are a great songwriter.
~ Elliott
zerobio 3 years ago
Cheers my friend....Mel
amazongift 3 years ago
Thanks again Elliott....Mel
amazongift 3 years ago
Excellent musical and singing performance, but even more, wise message! Merci!
Boucrate 3 years ago
thank you for your comment...Mel
amazongift 3 years ago
great song mel.oh so true.i will share.beautiful.5 stars.peace,love,mary
justherewatching 3 years ago
Thanks Mary I really appreciate it...Mel
amazongift 3 years ago
Very beautiful song and singing! :)
KarenEng 3 years ago
thanks very much...Mel
amazongift 3 years ago
Dear Mel....:-)thank you for your song,thank you ,that being still very young,you are caring for this!!!
BRAVO!!!Nice song,nice melody.....I wish you a Great success in your futire life!!!
5* irmaroza
PS:and thanks for Barbara ,to share it with me!
irmash 3 years ago
Thanks very much for your visit and comment...Mel
amazongift 3 years ago
Hi Mel * * * * * For this beautiful song I am able dirti:PREFERITA!! Fantastic!!!!A good day Mel!! Pino
iaco4ever 3 years ago
Thanks once again Pino it's much appreciated..Mel
amazongift 3 years ago
Mel that was so beautiful and so true. What a perfect Original my friend!! (5*) Peace..Sherry
sherrywine1941 3 years ago
Thanks Sherry...Mel
amazongift 3 years ago
Mel, you have a great voice and you can sing. Even your guitarplaying.
All the best
Michael
2xVitamR 3 years ago
cheers Michael....Mel
amazongift 3 years ago
Great Job Mate
qSMITHp 3 years ago
Thanks pal...Mel
amazongift 3 years ago
Some flags that fly represent oppression,captivity, brain washing,the disregard for human rights, and abayance of freedom and human dignity.Some flags are less worthy of respect than others.Great video loved the song, I have not received any videos from you for ages, I only got this as a share, aint YOU TUBE ODD these days.David 55555.
beachfrontal 3 years ago
Hi David, your right in what you say. As for you tube -Why do they have to keep changing it for the worse? is it a bored teenager with nothing to do?...Mel
amazongift 3 years ago
Hi amazongift! I like this song!
It sounds bluesy and beautiful.
Thnak you so much.
--from Japan Utautauda^^)--
utautauda 3 years ago
Hi there in Japan, glad you like the song..Mel
amazongift 3 years ago
Elegant...simple... truth...
Thanks for such a lovely song!
suuzzee5 3 years ago
thanks Suze....Mel
amazongift 3 years ago
very nice friend thanks ***** and thank rumpep for shareing
xxmrwinchesterxx 3 years ago
thanks very much...Mel
amazongift 3 years ago
a simple truth, beautifully expressed Mel
Malvasio2 3 years ago
cheers Bob...Mel
amazongift 3 years ago
wow very powerful song there my friend!
Sarah x
Bluefroger 3 years ago
thanks again Sarah...Mel
amazongift 3 years ago
A wonderful, beautifully written song Mel. So meaningful and touching! Thank you! Posted stars, seeking peace and sending hugs...
Jan and Susan.x
weeyin1155 3 years ago
thanks again for watching, I really appreciate your comments...Mel
amazongift 3 years ago
Sublime, brother! Sublime!
wordmann41 3 years ago
Thanks very much for your comment...Mel
amazongift 3 years ago
Superb Mel.
petekenty 3 years ago
thanks pete, nice to hear from you...Mel
amazongift 3 years ago
This is truly amazing. 5 stars
PMiddy001 3 years ago
I appreciate your comment, thanks...Mel
amazongift 3 years ago
Beautifull song Mel,and your voice is awesome.
Patrice
patricegoyaud 3 years ago
I'm glad you like it, thanks Patrice...Mel
amazongift 3 years ago
A wonderful message for all Mel, truly
beautiful, i don't share many but i'll
be sharing this
5*........Barbara
Rumpep 3 years ago
Thanks Barbara, and I really appreciate you sharing...Mel
amazongift 3 years ago
Mel, this is you at your absolute best! This is why you could be a major artist. Great song, heartfelt performance. Makes the listener/viewer want to hear and see more of your stuff. I would pay money to see you live in concert. Jim
jimmymac30 3 years ago
Hi Jim, thanks for your comment, I really appreciate your words....Mel
amazongift 3 years ago
Heavy stuff you got here Mel, very goog song, singing and playing!
Good audio quality as well
5*****
bios36 3 years ago
cheers and thanks for the stars....Mel
amazongift 3 years ago