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A Promise of Peace examines World War II and the events leading up to it. Painted with rich soundscapes, haunting lyrics, blistering guitar solos, dreamy vocals and sax solos, this massive album presents a true picture of the war. Racial hatred - Never again? Ethnic cleansing - Never again? Ignorance and sin - Never again? 50 years after the end of World War II is a time to remember, not a time to celebrate. A Promise Of Peace, the first solo album by Lee Saunders, reflects this sentiment in the strongest terms. It stands as a testimony to sober remembrance and not as a trophy signifying the hollow victory of the second world war. The mood that dominates 'A Promise Of Peace' is one of foreboding. This is not the story of gallant Generals and Majors viewed with misty eyed nostalgia, it is a story of the everyday Tommy on the frontline, stranded at Dunkirk and the civilians enduring the utter horror of the Blitz. The soundscapes created by Lee Saunders recognize the death, degradation and futility of war, whether it be fifty years ago or in modern day Croatia, Iraq, Rwanda or Northern Ireland. From the barking call to arms, Poland and Dunkirk, to the capitulation of France, the battle of Britain to the Blitz, Pearl Harbor to D-Day, VE day to the dropping of the bomb. A Promise Of Peace is a chronological story that is terrifying as it is dramatic. The music is ominous, harrowing and powerful. The message is not one left to speculation or interpretation. THIS IS WAR. THIS IS HORROR. After so many years of war, the music reflects on the hope and a promise of peace for the future - but it is a blood stained hope and an empty promise soon to be destroyed. If A Promise Of Peace has a contemporary message, it is one of anti-right wing bigotry. Perhaps we will soon learn that war against facism is the greatest and most righteous war to be fought - one that undoubtedly holds the sweetest prize. A donation from the sale of each copy of A Promise of Peace is made to The Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal. Check out the artist's website: http://www.LeeSaunders.com/ Track List: 1. Prelude 2. For A Thousand Years 3. The World Prepares 4. Soldier On Tom 5. Not Just A Phoney War 6. Face The War Alone 7. Is This The Shape, Part 1 8. Alone In The Dark 9. This Is The Shape, Part 2 10. Reap The Whirlwind 11. Overlord 12. The Killing Grounds Of Falaise 13. For All Our Tomorrows 14. Poor Buggers, Part 1 15. Poor Buggers, Part 2 16. Tomorrow's Going To Be A Lovely Day Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
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