We have all witnessed, either in person or through social media, the recent devastation brought about by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. I was moved on many levels: as an American, as a citizen of the world and as a musician. With dramatic climate changes bringing about ever-more catastrophic weather events, I know we all agree nature must at last be soothed and celebrated, not exploited.
In 1997 when I was recording my debut album SELF, The Land Had A Dream was a brand new song that I wanted to include last minute. I received a lot of comments and questions relating to my writing about the environment–such as, “what do you mean the land had a dream? how does the sky have a dream?'” etc. I was really convinced that THE LAND HAD A DREAM was the song to feature when we discussed a music video to promote the album. There was push back however I stood my ground (no pun intended) and we made the video. We had great support from many and to this day, I realize what a big task we took on! Always up for a challenge, we made it work!
At the time there weren’t a lot of pop songs based around environmental themes. I feel the song continues to be relevant even more so today as we all join together to share our messages of concern and the need for change. Check out the quote at the end of the video we added in – during post production.
Today I hereby pledge the following:
- All money coming from downloads of the track THE LAND HAD A DREAM between September 13, 2017 and September 13, 2020 will be donated to Hand in Hand.
- If you cover the song ( guitar, piano, acapella) and put a video up on YouTube I will donate $25 to Hand in Hand at the end of the year for each video that is created. Please be sure to let us know when you post your video! keymediagroupnyc(at)gmail.com Be sure and put in the subject line, The Land Had a Dream
To download THE LAND HAD A DREAM link
Denise Marsa-The Land Had A Dream From The Cd Self
THE LAND HAD A DREAM Words and Music: Denise Marsa
Man had a dream without illusions
Washed up in rivers and lakes of concrete and stone
When I see your face, I’m closer to home
Outside our shelter it feels so alone
What about the land the land had a dream
What about the sky the sky had a dream
What about the trees the trees had a dream
What about the sun the sun had a dream
What is a prayer without confusion
Simple is sometimes the best we can do
First there was one followed by two
Three maybe four we crowd our lives with ourselves
What about the land the land had a dream
What about the sky the sky had a dream
What about the moon the moon had a dream
What about the sea the sea had a dream
Man had a dream without illusions
Washed up in rivers and lakes of concrete and stone
What about the land the land had a dream
What about the sky the sky had a dream
What about the trees the trees had a dream
What about the sun the sun had a dream
DENISE MARSA 
Very nice
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