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Veterans Day / Memory of a Dream
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Inspired by our honored veterans, check lyrics for a poem by Joanna Fuchs
classical americana
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a unique fusion of genres
The music of Michael Duran includes; "Collaborations" Projects with my Soundclick friends that I have had the honor to work with; "Homespun" Solo projects & Covers done at my home. live band recordings; 2000-2004 "The Shop" Heartbreak Highway 3 piece collab/studio recordings with; Steve Layman; Piano & Synth Steve Torok; Drums Michael Duran; Guitar, Synth, and Bass 1990's "The Knapps Cutoff Band" As Is Studio "open mic" and live recordings with; Marty Nicklin; Bass Steve Layman; Piano & Synth Steve Torok; Drums Michael Duran; Guitar & Synth Thanks to Nathan Bankston, Ray Garcia, and Chris Kenard for their fine vocals. 1980's "B'wana" salvaged tape recordings from my 80s club band. Dan Buck; Drums & Vocals Michael Duran; Guitar synth & Vocals Ron Olson; Bass & Vocals Bill Kramer; Lead Guitar
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Country • Americana
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Peak #29
Peak in subgenre #5
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Michael Duran
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Michael Duran
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November 13, 2009
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MP3 2.1 MB • 128 kbps • 2:16
Story behind the song
Inspired by our honored verterans and a poem by Joanna Fuchs called "They Did Their Share"
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They Did Their Share On Veterans Day we honor Soldiers who protect our nation. For their service as our warriors, They deserve our admiration. Some of them were drafted; Some were volunteers; For some it was just yesterday; For some it's been many years; In the jungle or the desert, On land or on the sea, They did whatever was assigned To produce a victory. Some came back; some didn't. They defended us everywhere. Some saw combat; some rode a desk; All of them did their share. No matter what the duty, For low pay and little glory, These soldiers gave up normal lives, For duties mundane and gory. Let every veteran be honored; Don't let politics get in the way. Without them, freedom would have died; What they did, we can't repay. We owe so much to them, Who kept us safe from terror, So when we see a uniform, Let's say "thank you" to every wearer. By Joanna Fuchs www.poemsource.com
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Gary Judge
Sep 25, 2020
This is a very nice piece! I get a Celtic vibe from the flutes too. I love the flow and crescendo!
Forbes Ministry Of Music
Nov 12, 2013
Nice Country touch with beautiful flutes and swelling orchestration. A wonderful salute in song to all veterans -
THE ANGEL REALM
May 20, 2012
Excellent work Michael. Quite honorable, as well. Your musical abilities are beyond words. Your soundwork is clean and perfect all the time. Wish I could say the same for mine.:) Michael, I have had people tell me, on my Countess Lekzee account, that I write too many messages on their pages, and so they had deleted my 5 star ratings and all. Why ?..., do I really write too many? I will not mention names, but, I thought it to be quite peculiar.:) I am overjoyed to get messages and ratings.
Pinecats
May 06, 2010
Great trilogy here Michael. This is a perfect summation...you have somehow captured musically all the sacrifice, the bravery, the honor and glory of those that have served. Magnificent piece here my friend. Bravo!
ALEXIS PATRICK
Apr 07, 2010
Beautiful song Michael!!!! Very lovely melody and chord progressions. I just got back from a vacation at my son's home. I was gone almost a week. Have a fabulous evening with Mary!!!!!
Carlo D'Anna
Nov 25, 2009
OK. What a great music score these three songs would make. Time to call Hollywood.
Jonsson
Nov 20, 2009
Slightly different vibe than the first two, but just as well written and performed. Lovely work in this trilogy. Congratulations :)
littlegreenman
Nov 20, 2009
I don't have any surviving relatives from the WW's, but me grandads would've both shed a tear hearing this. Astounding!
KRISTY ANN SMITH
Nov 14, 2009
Hi Michael, This one has a bit of a Celtic sound, very lovely.. Thanks for sharing this beautiful trilogy, an excellent tribute to our veterans. Thanks for the journey and the smiles :) hugs, Kristy
Mikejazz
Nov 12, 2009
Like an epic anthem, it evokes lots of feelings and images like a movie soundtrack. Excellent
Morten Gjermundsen
Nov 12, 2009
This is beautiful Michael. A wonderful tribute. Nice composition and excellent performance and production.
Electric Shadow
Nov 12, 2009
Excellent tribute to our veterans...well mastered! ~ES~
VMP (USA)
Nov 11, 2009
Excellent work. A touching, powerful, and emotional tribute to those who have sacrificed for us and for our way of life. A wonderful tie-in to the "Memory Of A Dream" trilogy. Very happy to have had a chance to hear this on Veteran's Day, thank you. My Father was a disabled WWII Veteran (lost a leg) who fought in the Pacific, my Uncle survived the Pearl Harbor attack, and my older brother served in Vietnam, this really hits home.
Astronomusic
Nov 11, 2009
Very hard to find words!!! Thank you very much, Mike!!! Z&A
Kurt Lewis Neufer
Nov 11, 2009
Hello Michael, A fun-tastic voyage, a great way to honor our veterans. Thanks for that :) Have a Great evening, :) Kurt
Effekto
Nov 11, 2009
Its not always easy to find a melody theme..and this here is very nead and touching! See additional my comments on the other two of the bundled three!
Michael Bennett
Nov 11, 2009
Brilliant piece of music Michael!!! :) This is an amazing tribute!
Rodrica Rudge
Nov 11, 2009
Beautiful track indeed! Very sweet and reflective, expertly crafted piece of music - a marvelous tribute.
Swampman And The Machine
Nov 11, 2009
Excellent tribute Michael !