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Mariupol - a dedication to the citizens of Ukraine (4:46 min)

A new release by Jim Gelcer and Hans Christian

We have collaborated with the Ukrainian Red Cross to create our own campaign to raise funds for war victims. If you are inspired by our music, please click here to make a donation:

donate.redcrossredcrescent.org/ua/mariupol/~my-donation

Two internationally acclaimed musicians team up to offer a musical ode to the citizens of Ukraine, featuring South African born/Toronto based Jim Gelcer on keyboards and vocals, and German born/Wisconsin based Hans Christian on cello and overall production.

This piece marks the first time that Gelcer and Christian have collaborated and their efforts reflect a natural musical chemistry of electronic, world, and classical elements.

It all started with Jim Gelcer reaching out to Hans Christian to suggest a musical collaboration. A follow-up phone call quickly cemented the idea with Jim sending basic tracks to Hans who would then refine the musical piece.

As the musical collaboration took form, new ideas emerged to dedicate the piece to the struggle for freedom of the Ukrainian people, with a focus on the besieged city of Mariupol. An excerpt of the historic speech by Ukrainian president Zelensky to the US Congress became the centerpiece of ‘Mariupol’.

“…Today it’s not enough to be the leader of the nation. Today it takes to be the leader of the world, being the leader of the world means to be the leader of Peace. Peace in your country doesn’t depend anymore only on you and your people. It depends on those next to you and those who are strong. Strong doesn’t mean big. Strong is brave and ready to fight for the life of his citizens and citizens of the world…”
- Volodymyr Zelensky, March 16th, 2022, US Congress

We have pledged that all proceeds from airplay, streaming, downloads, and donations will go to the Ukrainian Red Cross.

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released March 25, 2022

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