Americana artist Ray Weaver confronts huge global issues in his new single. These are uncertain times, with war, conflict and injustice all around us. In ‘The Blood is Never on Their Hands’, Weaver uses powerful images, such as a mother, “Clawing through the wreckage of her shattered home,” to deliver a powerful message of peace. His words and his weary vocal performance are full of deep feeling; it’s an emotive call to pursue a better way. Written by Weaver and René Wulff, the song builds, benefiting from hymn-like backing vocals and an outstanding guitar solo from Lars Krarup that grows out of the compelling melody.
The video for ‘The Blood is Never on Their Hands’ offers a series of visual reminders of the suffering Weaver describes; from barbed wire to prison cells, lines of soldiers to bombed-out buildings, these are scenes that serve to reinforce the song’s themes of power, responsibility and human impact of war.
Weaver says of the song: “‘The Blood is Never on Their Hands’ deliberately avoids taking sides, instead focusing on the shared suffering and loss that transcends borders and ideologies. The recording process spanned across continents, from the soulful streets of Copenhagen to the vibrant music scene in Nashville, bringing together a blend of diverse influences and top-tier production quality. The result is a deeply moving piece that I hope resonates on a global scale, offering a connection to listeners touched by its message of unity and peace.” Those in power should take note.
perfect…truthfully sad..pictures worked so well
It’s a “grower”. The new video enhances and sharpens the verbal imagery substantially – that fresh layer of visual imagery RELATES to the viewer/listener; and to the song’s clear, blunt message. On top of being heartfelt, the song is “catchy” (if that’s not too flippant a term!) already: and the new video justifies grasping it and taking it even more seriously.