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Ah, so it was you who visited our SoundCloud profile. *smile
But seriously, thank you so much for the huge compliment! It's not just me, but the whole team. Especially my little sister, but also all the wonderful colleagues, the tech team, and everyone who contributed their skills and valuable time.
This album represents almost a year's work, and I hope it shows.

Warm regards and have a wonderful weekend, Manuela

Hey Micky,
honestly, I don't think you have anything to be ashamed of. You're a fantastic, talented, and incredibly versatile musician, and you've proven that so many times here. Your opinion has always meant a lot to me over the years we've known each other. Thank you so much for your time, your words, and your kind compliment.
Warmest regards and have a wonderful weekend on the other side of town, Manuela

Hello my friend,
thank you for your wonderful words - they truly made me happy.
Warm regards and a lovely weekend,
Manuela

Hi Anthony, I was so pleased to hear from you. I completely agree with you. I know we can't change the world with songs like these alone. But I believe it's important for everyone to reflect on their own situation and the situation we all share. Some changes start small and grow steadily.

Warm regards, Manuela

Hello Mark,
thank you for your words and for watching the video. Im adding the link here once more:
youtu.be/RVePn9yZG3w?si=JYA51a4XkpSGvCU1
because I believe the song and the video should be seen in context.

Youre right in assuming that the song carries a certain depth that is sometimes overlooked, especially when the lyrics arent in the native language of most listeners here. And precisely because the theme relates to the situation in Ukraine, which has unfortunately faded into the background due to other global events, we decided to share this Ukrainian version, the language of the original text. Sadly, nothing has changed there; people are still losing their lives unnecessarily and arbitrarily, on both sides.

As TheFrenz already mentioned, on
https://soundcloud.com/truesisterband
you can also find German and English versions of the song. There is also an unpublished live version by Olafs Big Band. Those who have known me longer, even from my earlier time here on Looperman, know that besides True Sister Band, Olafs Big Band is another musical love of mine. If youre interested, you can find that version here: https://on.soundcloud.com/j98XUUICf2ysAKcAFG

I would be very happy, Mark, and of course anyone else reading this, if you gave it a listen and shared some feedback.

Mark, I would truly appreciate talking with you about the difficult situation humanity currently finds itself in. Ive even been warned that I might face a travel ban to the US *smile, reason enough to speak even more clearly.

Warm greetings,
Manuela

Hi Chris,
Im glad you found the time to listen to this song. Thank you for your words!
Warm greetings to the other side of the world,
Manuela

Hello Juan,
how right you are. As long as suffering doesnt happen in our own surroundings, we tend to acknowledge it only from a distance , it doesnt truly reach us. Here in Germany, we recently had a whale that got lost in the Baltic Sea and tragically stranded on a sandbank. There were several rescue attempts, all unsuccessful so far. The media coverage about this poor whale has been extremely intense, pushing far more serious events out of the news.
What does the whale have that the victims in Lebanon, Iran, Israel, Ukraine do not?
What makes the whale capable of distracting from political events in the world and in Germany, from unhinged presidents, famines, wars, economic chaos, and more?
Perhaps its because life is so comfortable for us that we can no longer imagine real suffering and maybe we dont want to. In the end, we all put ourselves first. I cant always exclude myself from that either. We simply escape into the hope that none of this will ever affect us. Hopefully.
Thank you so much for your kind words

Warm regards,
Manuela

Hello Fani,
I know you especially like this kind of music, so Im really glad we matched your taste. Thank you for your kind words!
Warm regards,
Manuela

Hi Paul, thanks for your kind words! It's great to have you back! I'll reply to your email in the next few days when I have more time. Right now, I'm recovering from all the live music. *Smile* Best regards, Manuela

Hi Robin, thank you for your time and kind words. Best regards and have a lovely Sunday, Manuela

Thank you so much!

I know Arienne, not personally, but I'm familiar with some of her soulful ballads. And by the way, the song you linked is truly beautiful. I'd be delighted if others here would listen to it as well.
It's an honor that you're comparing me to such an exceptionally talented artist.
You mentioned Wagner's Tristan and Isolde. While that story revolves around revenge, atonement, entangled relationships, and a magic potion that transforms hatred into love, only to ultimately end in death, Denis and Alina's story is quite different. It's about an unwanted separation caused by the madness of war, a separation Denis doesn't survive. Alina is left alone and gives birth to Denis's child. He never got to know it.
When I think about how many young men, who never really had the chance to live their lives, have fallen on the front lines, simply because power-hungry, so-called political leaders want to expand at any cost, driven by economic ambitions that cannot even meet their own limits it's unbearable. People are dying because of this madness.
And unfortunately, this isn't only happening in Ukraine.

Warm regards, Manuela

Thank you, Glenn!
Im really happy that you like the song and that you see it as an important contribution. It means a lot to me. It was lovely having you here!

Warm regards,
Manuela

Hello,
first of all, thank you for the wonderful compliment you gave us! I see from your profile that you havent been on LM for very long. I havent had the chance to listen to any of your work yet, but Ill make sure to do so in the coming days, promised.
Until then, warm greetings to the States,
Manuela

Hi Gizmo, thank you so much for your kind words! And you're absolutely right, it's up to us to make the right decisions. Unfortunately, these are usually the small, personal decisions in our own lives. The big decisions, on the other hand, are made by others, often by people we've chosen ourselves.
This used to work quite well, and we were able to live in peace and freedom, at least here in the Northern Hemisphere, in the so-called civilized industrialized nations. But now it's becoming increasingly clear that through dangerous dependencies, we've made a very small group of people powerful enough to endanger the world. That's frightening.

Warm regards, Manuela

Hello, and thank you!
Im really glad you visited our SoundCloud page and took the time to listen to the songs. Thank you as well for the likes you left there and here.
And yes, youre right. Im increasingly afraid that a small number of people might manage to destroy our beautiful world much faster than we can imagine. I truly hope my fears wont come true.

Wishing you a lovely Sunday.
Warm regards,
Manuela

Hello to both of you,
Im glad you found the time to listen to the song. Thank you for your kind words!
Warm regards,
Manuela

Hello Alan,
thats right I was away for a little while.
Thank you for your wonderful compliment.
Warm greetings,
Manuela

Thank you, Darron.
It always means a lot to me to read that the feelings in the song and the lyrics are truly understood.
Warm greetings,
Manuela

Hello Mom,
its so lovely to read from you, and Im really happy that you like this song.
I know you understand the message behind the lyrics you know me well.
Warm greetings,
your little on

Hello, and thank you for your wonderful compliment and your kind words!
I could hear your applause smile.
Warm greetings,
Manuela

Hello you two,
thank you for your visit and for your kind words.
Warm greetings,
Manuela

Hi Frenz, thanks for your visit and your kind words. Best wishes and happy holidays, Manuela

Okay, I'll get in touch then. Best regards