Procession - A Song for Hope

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Procession -
A Humanitarian Song Project

This song was born out of the desire to raise our voices and contribute to vital humanitarian aid in Gaza and Westbank.

The LINK below will open an ONLINE FUNDRAISER we have created, where you can freely choose the amount you wish to donate directly to DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS / MÉDECINS SANS FRONTIÈRES:

www.aerzte-ohne-grenzen.de/sich-engagieren/spendenaktion/online?cfd=k7kbp

Please join us in this musical journey of solidarity and hope!

We are a collective of musicians from 6 different countries, united by our commitment to stand up for human rights by creating music that can reach, and open the hearts of those who listen.

Procession - A Song for Hope - is our first collaboration and is dedicated to support the Palestinian population in their struggle for survival amidst the current humanitarian catastrophe. Our hope and ambition is that this lullaby will resonate with and amplify the voices of those in need.
The three sets of lyrics — one in English and two in Arabic — focus on the indisputable fact that we are all part of the same humanity, emphasising that we are all born equal and deserving of dignity, love and compassion.

You can show your support for the work of Artists for Human Rights by spreading the word about this initiative, by directing many people, friends and family, to this page to donate in their turn - and helping us raise the awareness of the situation in Palestine!

Doctors without Borders is currently present in Palestine, providing essential medical care, supplies, and support to those affected by the crisis.
We will closely monitor the situation and, if appropriate, create additional fundraisers with other humanitarian aid organisations present in Palestine.
Your donation will be a beacon of support and a light of hope for Palestine.
Thank you for your generosity and compassion.

We, as individuals and as a group, firmly believe that the continous violation of the Charter of Human Rights will only result in more conflict, violence and oppression - for generations to come!
Therefore we call on the local and the international communities and their leaders to stop the cycle of violence now, and effect an immediate and permanent cease-fire. 

Lyrics

نامي يا عين إبراهيم - Sleep, oh eye of Ibrahim,
عينه ملانة نوم - His eyes are full of sleep,
تا تخلص عالحرب - Till the war ends,
و بعدها السلام يدوم - And then peace will last.

نامي يا عين تي - Sleep, oh eye of Tai,
عينه ملانة نوم - His eyes are full of sleep,
بكرا بتخلص الحرب - Tomorrow the war will end,
و بنزرع شجر و نسقيه مي - And we'll plant trees and water them.

نامي يا عين ياسمين - Sleep, oh eye of Yasmin,
عينها ملانة نوم - His eyes are full of sleep,
بكرا بتخلص الحرب - Tomorrow the war will end,
و بيضحكوا عيون الحلوين - And the eyes of the beautiful people will laugh.

نامي يا عين الهام - Sleep, oh eye of Elham,
عينها ملانة نوم - His eyes are full of sleep,
بكرا بتخلص الحرب - Tomorrow the war will end,
وبيرجع بيرف الحمام - And the pigeons will fly again.
(Nemat Battah)


Now we walk half-seen in the candlelight,
Yes, we are more than one, yet our voice is weak,
our heartbeat’s gone,
this is our quiet march.

All from the east to west,
Mothers sing their songs to their little ones
As once I sang to mine

Sing out, so may your voices reach Eliah and Tai.
All children everywhere on earth need their lullabies

From each home we pass I hear lullabies,
All from the east to west,
Mothers sing their songs to their little ones
as once I sang to mine.
Sing out, so may your voices reach Yasmin, Elham and Mai.
All children everywhere on earth need their lullabies

All children everywhere on earth need their lullabies.
(Ana Pilat)


علي وعدي يا أمي بالسلام - On my word and my promise, Mother, I bring peace
والحب قلبي - And love fills my heart
سامع صوت غناكي - I hear your song
حاضر أو غايب - Whether I am present or absent

سامحيني يا أمي لو نسيت - Forgive me, Mother, if I forget
او تهت عنك - Or if I lose my way from you
ترجع روح ترابك - The spirit of your soil will bring me back
تهديني للحبايب - And guide me to my loved ones

ورودك من دمي - Your flowers bloom from my blood
ومنك بدينا - And from you, we began
و ليكي نعود - To you, we return
وانت كل كلي و كل شئ - You are my everything and all that I am
ليكي تايب - I repent to you
(Wael Sami Elkholy)
credits
released August 7, 2024
Credits:

Procession
Lyrics written by
Ana Pilat, Nemat Battah, Wael Sami Elkholy
Music composed by Klaus Gesing
Arranged by Artists for Human Rights

Artists for Human Rights
Ana Pilat (HR/FI) - voice
Nemat Battah (JO/PS) - voice
Wael Sami Elkholy (EG/CH) - voice
Klaus Gesing (DE) - bass clarinet
Björn Meyer (SE/CH) - electric bass
Bernhard Schimpelsberger (AT) - percussion

Mixing and Mastering:
Björn Meyer | greencube | Atelier 363 PROGR Bern (CH)
Graphic Design & Cover Photograph:
Ana Pilat

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"Tides"
has entered the Semifinals of the International Songwriting Competition.

Quite a new song of mine, with lyrics by Ana Pilat has made it into the Semifinals of the International Songwriting Competition.
Thousands of entries from all over the world raise the bar to enter this pre-selection.
What a nice piece of news… click on the link in the picture below, to see the comprehensive list of semifinalists. - 
Cheers!