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Virtual Music Studio => Finished Works => Topic started by: PVD on May 22, 2010, 07:03:34 PM
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This is an off site collaboration:
The White Rose Info
I wrote the lyric for this piece after reading "on line" about the group called the White Rose in Germany during WWII. They were a group of students at the University of Munich that mounted a campaign against the Third Reich by producing leaflets and distributing them throughout the campus. Their efforts were fatal. They were captured by the Gestapo after only six leaflets were produced and their main leaders were beheaded. The White Rose is still honored highly in Germany.
I sent the lyric to Inge (Serious Music) because I felt she, being German, and her approach to topics from a "serious perspective" would do the lyric justice. And she certainly did.
The White Rose
Lyric: Paul Dempsey
Vocal, Music Arrangement, Mix: Serious Music
(v1)
Somehow the clouds gathered
And hid the meaning of the sun
There was very little warmth
And no one knew why it had begun
(v2)
Only a handful ever questioned
What was really taking place
Something was terribly wrong
That even time couldn't erase
(chorus)
There were thoughts
They needed to oppose
There were wrongs
They needed to expose
They were the brave souls
Known as the white rose
(v3)
Truths outlined in leaflets
Positioned as a wake up call
Predicting the final outcome
That all the evil would fall
(bridge)
They had made the choice
To be the voice of their Fatherland
Although numbering a few
They knew what to do
They made their fatal stand
(chorus)
(outro)
As the wind blows and the Rhine flows
Let them carry the memory of the White Rose
Let them carry the memory of the White Rose
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Very nice lyrics, Paul. :) I found this song today on facebook. Great job!
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Tric:
Thanks, couldn't have been my facebook, I don't have one, must have been Inge's.
She did a very powerful job on this one.
Paul
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Yes, she's sharing it via facebook and soundclick and IMW. ;D
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Tric:
That's okay, that's what it's there for. The more the better, she did a great job with a interesting topic.
Paul
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Nice one Paul and an inspired collab with Inge...very cool
Ian
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Great work, Paul and Inge!
Regards,
Steffen
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This is a great topic Paul from a dark chapter of mankind's past (one of many). I didn't know anything about the 'White Rose' until I heard this song. I know there were certain German officers who tried to stop Hitler and his madmen but to learn of these youngsters very brave stance is so redeeming.
I agree, the music combines perfectly with your lyrics and Inge's Bavarian accent gives it more clout.
Excellent!
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Thanks everyone for the nice comments.
Billy, the topic was sad, but fasinating reading.
Paul
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Paul,
A very good write - and the music captures the poignant theme totally.
I saw the movie fairly recently. I think its a German production with english sub-titles. You should rent it if you get the chance.
Well done
Andy
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Andy:
Tks for the listen, reading about the group was very informative. I didn't even know there was a movie.
I will try to rent it.
Paul
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Hey Paul,
great song, excellent lyrics. The topic is sad, its a part of our history. And yes, there is a film about the white rose.
Its good to see that there is interest in that part of our history!
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It's interesting the things you learn here !
A fittingly sombre piece.
CD
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Holger/CD:
Tks for the listen and comments.
I did rent the movie from 2005 called "Sophie Scholl" Final Days, she and her brother were two of the leaders of the White Rose. Very good movie with subtitles.
Paul
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This is great Paul. I love "Serious's" stuff. She has a lot of really good songs.
Casia x
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I did rent the movie from 2005 called "Sophie Scholl" Final Days, she and her brother were two of the leaders of the White Rose. Very good movie with subtitles.
Paul
Hey Paul,
Yeah, thats the one. Super production.
there's another great UK/German production called "Downfall" which details Hitler's final days on the bunker.
Andy
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Great stuff Paul, very dramatic arrangement to go with your powerful lyric.. well done
Mike
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Thanks, Casia, Mike, for listen and comment.
Andy I hear there is another from 1985 ish called The White Rose. Haven't seen it yet.
Paul