The new song, ‘Why Wage War’, is setting off across the world - the latest addition to a potent protest sextet, including singles, 'Heart And Soul', ‘Standing In The Breach,’ ‘Say It Ain’t So', ‘Madness’ and ‘No White Flags’.
Most grateful for the initial feedback I'm receiving for the new release, “Why Wage War.” Here is what curator Ron Murx in the U.A.E. wrote to me while adding the song to his Alternative Rock playlist on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3PIb7CePRqS3EP3CJorCTU):
Hi Michael,
“Why Wage War” has a calm and serious tone that makes you stop and listen. The music feels simple but strong, letting the message stand out. It reminded me of quiet moments when I sat alone and thought about how often conflict seems to repeat in the world.
The song feels like a gentle question rather than a loud protest. The message about choosing peace over violence feels honest and direct. It made me think about small arguments in my own life and how quickly things can grow if no one steps back. If that happens between people, it is easy to imagine how much bigger it becomes between countries. The song brings that idea in a clear way.
What I like most is how steady and thoughtful it feels. It does not rush or force its point. I would listen to this when I want to reflect and slow down my thoughts for a while.
Regards Ron
Canada's UpHere Magazine reacts to the recent single, ‘Heart And Soul’:
Michael Lyon delivers a modern folk call for unity and hope in “Heart And Soul”
Brazil's media outlet, Nosso Som, published this review of ‘Heart And Soul’:
(If your command of the Portuguese language isn't any better than mine, feel free to copy the text of the review linked to below, then select the ‘translate’ option to read it in English.
To start with: “In the midst of a period of intense social and political debate in the United States, singer-songwriter Michael Lyon presents ‘Heart And Soul’, a song that combines political reflection and personal emotion to discuss the direction of a nation marked by profound transformation…")
As my parents' generation defended the United States of America from the scourge of totalitarianism in their day, it has fast become a moral imperative - and defining moment for this nation - to step up in ours…
Costa Rica's ‘CR Indie’ media outlet has this to say about ‘Standing In The Breach’: https://www.cr-indie.com/post/michael-lyon-y-la-fuerza-de-standing-in-the-breach
Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich discusses “What You Can Do Now” to stand up for a better America… https://open.substack.com/pub/robertreich/p/what-you-can-do-f4a?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email