Earlier this year I wrote that as a long time fan of Pink Floyd I was just a tad excited that they had released a new song after almost 30 years.
A few days ago Pink Floyd advised via their website that a physical version of their song “Hey, Hey, Rise Up!” is to be released in the coming month.
The single, which was initially released digitally in April in support of the people of Ukraine and was Number 1 in 27 countries, will be available on 7″ and CD single. Both formats will also feature a newly reworked version of A Great Day For Freedom taken from the band’s 1994 album, The Division Bell. I’ve already preordered my copies 🙂
The lead track sees David Gilmour and Nick Mason joined by long time Pink Floyd bass player Guy Pratt and Nitin Sawhney on keyboards and featuring vocals by Andriy Khlyvnyuk of Ukrainian band Boombox. When it was first recorded at the end of March, Andriy, who left his band’s US tour to return home and fight for his country, was in a hospital bed in Kyiv recovering from a shrapnel injury.
The artwork for the track The Sunflower Look features a painting of the national flower of Ukraine with a twist by the Cuban artist Yosan Leon.
The cover is a direct reference to the woman who was seen around the world giving sunflower seeds to Russian soldiers and telling them to carry them in their pockets, so that when they die sunflowers will grow.
Proceeds for the physical release and the ongoing digital proceeds will go to the Ukrainian Humanitarian Relief. Your donation will help humanitarian NGOs and UN agencies in the Ukraine to assist the most vulnerable communities and people, and to provide them with urgently needed food, water, shelter and other basic support. Through this rapid and flexible response mechanism your gift today can be truly life-saving.
You can watch the song below or stream/download a copy at http://pinkfloyd.lnk.to/HeyHeyRiseUp.
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