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Berehynia Saves

by Love and Fury

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Seattle band, Love and Fury has created a new song called “Berehynia Saves.”

We are inviting you to help us support Ukrainians who are enduring an unimaginable hellscape since the brutal and unlawful invasion of the sovereign nation of Ukraine by Vladimir Putin and The Russian Federation.

Berehynia Saves is a song collaboration between Gary King, James Stillion and Gretta Harley (with Kai Strandskov on drums and Angela Casteñada on background vocals).

“Why do we do this to ourselves?” is a question asked by the Latvian poet James Stillion who Gary King asked to write a poem which became “Berehynia Saves.” Gary and Gretta used the words to compose this song. James’ question is a poignant testament to the complexities of human nature, where some wield power callously, disregarding the sanctity of human life. With our new song Love and Fury hopes to continue our mission to add an iota of something positive to these days of manufactured chaos. And now specifically to try to help Ukrainians who are enduring unimaginable suffering.


TOGETHER we can help the people of Ukraine through donations to the respected Ukrainian organization, RAZOM.

To participate in our fundraising effort you can purchase "Berehynia Saves."

80% of your donation (suggested $5 or more) will go to www.razomforukraine.org/about-us

The other 20% goes toward our expenses for producing and distributing the song.

Other ways you can help:
Spread the word by sharing the single on your social media platforms using the above links.

Ask your employer if they can match your donation.

Consider making an additional donation to RAZOM or another organization that helps the people of Ukraine.


Here’s a little bit about Berehynia.

Berehynia, believed to be the source of life and death, is a life-giving mother/goddess; the creator of heaven and all living things; and the mistress of heavenly water (rain) upon which the world relies for fertility and fruitfulness.

Since Ukrainian independence in 1991 Berehynia has undergone a folkloric metamorphosis, and is today identified as a combination of the “hearth-mother” associated with the guardianship of the nation.

Berehynia represents a place in Ukrainian nationalism, feminism, and neopaganism. The interpretation as a “protectress” a folk-etymology. is derived from the Ukrainian word bereh “river bank”, with the unrelated verb, berehty in Ukrainian which means “to protect”.

reference:
Bravery to be Ukraine
Slavic Chronicles

lyrics

BEREHYNIA SAVES
Words by: James Stillion

Amber waves under golden rays
Five grains our trident standing brave
Berehynia Saves

What flag do you fly?
Under a suicide gray sky
From Wolfsangel to Zed
Comes the black of death
The white stained carmine
Shroud enshrined in peacetime

Amber waves under golden rays
Third angels haze
Five grains our trident standing brave
Our motherland, our kin assails

Mother, why?

Mother

Dancin' on the graves
Under the suicide gray sky
Why do we do this to ourselves?
The genocide, the thievery

credits

released November 10, 2023
Composition and instruments: Gary King
Lyrics: James Stillion
Vocals and vocal melodies: Gretta Harley
Drums: Kai Strandskov
Additional vocals: Gretta Harley, Angela Castañeda and Gary King
Recorded and mixed: Gary King
Drums recorded at Earwig Studio: Don Farwell
Sunflower photograph: Jackie Kramer

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Love and Fury Seattle, Washington

Love and Fury is a Seattle-based band. Its wall of distorted, well-crafted guitars with psychedelic overtones led by Gary King and Bob Watanabe. A tight and undulating rhythm section is held down by Jane Mabry Smith (bass) and Kai Strandskov (drums). Rob Knop (keys) flourishes the integrate arrangements; Gretta Harley’s strong, haunting and melodious vocals paint lyrics about the days we live in. ... more

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