Freedom Square
I managed to get some of the specified chords (but not all) into this song. I’m currently writing another song using some of the other chords mentioned in the challenge.
Special thanks to Rebecca Richards for pushing me out of my comfort zone and helping me to seek out chords that I’ve not used before (and to Julie Anne for her very helpful video about some of the chords).
This is the story the song is based on.
https://news.sky.com/video/couple-get-10-year-sentence-in-iran-for-dancing-in-front-of-freedom-tower-12800608?fbclid=IwAR0ImKYWv3_P03K3AbcBFA5oPdNMqDJyV-2Jja6BXi3qe1wnP-xYsXF9KLU
Lovely song Bill. A wonderful tribute
An honest and very touching performance. You have a lovely, calming voice.
This is a story that deserves a song! You perform it so sensitively.
You’ve conjured up a lovely, wistful feel, Bill – and those major sevenths etc really helped!
What a lovely, gentle song. Good one Bill.
Lovely song – and the story was thought-provoking
What a lovely tribute, honest simple, exactly as this type of song should be
Heartbreaking and horrific story, beautiful tribute Bill. Thanks for giving it a go and posting. Looking forward to your next song too
A fantastic tribute Bill, a hard subject to write. Well done
Beautifully sad. I think everyone that entered this challenge deserves 1000 points just because. All work is noble. Good job and a vote from me.
I’m in tears listening to your tribute to Amir & Astiyazh,
Bill. The lightness of your touch and storytelling is a stark contrast to the tragedy of their situation and adds to the sadness for me.
I’ve not yet begun to unravel the chord challenge myself & will most likely give this month a miss, but well done for combining song & challenge in such a meaningful way.
I like writing songs (especially story songs like this one) but I don’t usually enter the monthly challenges. I’ve loved learning the new chords in this challenge. Thanks to everyone for all the lovely feedback and encouragement.
Such a good song Bill. Gets my vote!