Tracklist:
1. Dorian Wallace – One Love (07:05)
2. Dorian Wallace – Hasta Siempre (07:07)
3. Dorian Wallace – Himno Zapatista (04:38)
4. Dorian Wallace – Lord Is Coming (08:14)
5. Dorian Wallace – Genjer-genjer (02:26)
6. Dorian Wallace – Once To Every Soul And Nation (07:05)
7. Dorian Wallace – The Partisan (07:51)
8. Dorian Wallace – Long Violent History (04:45)
9. Dorian Wallace – Solidarity Forever (02:17)
The piano player image was created with AI and further designed by Dorian Wallace.
This album captures a fully improvised session, with each piece inspired by the listed songs. The improvisations are entirely freeform, guided by the performer’s intuition at the moment, and serve as documentation of this particular act of creative expression.
Dedication / Special Thanks:
To the oppressed and to those who suffer with them and fight at their side.
To my wife, Hajnal, and my brilliant little girl, Ildikó—you are my everything, the heart of my existence, and the inspiration for all that I do. Hajnal, your unwavering support, kindness, and belief in me have been my constant anchor, reminding me of the love and strength that sustain this journey. Ildikó, your laughter and wonder infuse every note I create with hope and joy.
To my parents, whose love and guidance formed the foundation for my love of music and humanity, and to my late grandfather, whose legacy of wisdom and humility continues to inspire me every day.
To the friends, colleagues, and loved ones who have supported me through the highs and lows of this journey, I am deeply grateful for your presence and encouragement.
To Sing in Solidarity, thank you for your commitment to solidarity in music-making. You remind me that art is not just a personal expression but also a collective force for change and unity.
To my teachers—of music, music therapy, and life—who have challenged me, nurtured my creativity, and opened my mind to the endless possibilities of sound and purpose.
To my dance students at the Martha Graham School, thank you for helping me see music and movement in new, unexpected ways. You are a source of endless inspiration.
To DeMarissa Steeley, your authenticity, compassion, and guidance in working with marginalized communities have been transformative. You’ve taught me to listen more deeply and serve more meaningfully.
To Bonita Oliver, your constant challenges to my creativity, spirituality, and principles have been a gift. Thank you for keeping me grounded and helping me grow into a more thoughtful artist and human being.
To the marginalized communities who have shown extraordinary patience in teaching me how to better serve humanity—you are my compass and my purpose, reminding me that this work is for you.
To all of the hospice patients I have had the privilege to serve, their families, and the hospice staff, especially the nurses—your courage, grace, and humanity in life’s most profound moments have been my greatest spiritual and emotional inspiration.
To all the incarcerated people who have shared their stories, their music, and their resilience with me—your lives and lessons have taught me what it means to find dignity and creativity even in the face of immense hardship. To their families and loved ones on the outside, and to the staff who dedicate themselves to improving the quality of life for those in custody, thank you for your sacrifices and perseverance.
To all the survivors of high-control groups, high-demand ideologies, and coercive control I’ve had the honor of working with through their survivor journey—your strength and courage to reclaim your stories inspire me every day.
This album pays respect to all victims of violent crime, from family violence to apartheid and genocide. Circumstances and situations are often complex and nuanced, but the pain inflicted by violence and coercive control knows no boundaries—it leaves scars that deserve acknowledgment and care.
To Louis Marks at Ropeadope Records, your trust and freedom to bring this vision to life have been invaluable. Thank you for believing in this project and standing by it with unwavering support.
To Eric V. Hachikian, your brilliant sound mixing and editing have elevated this work to a place I could only dream of. Thank you for your expertise and dedication.
To René Pierre Allain at Scholes Street Studio, thank you for offering the creative freedom and space to record this project exactly as I envisioned it.
To my comrades—the humanists, socialists, revolutionaries, reformers, radicals, feminists, and all those who fight against Capitalism, Fascism, and Colonialism—your courage and dedication fuel hope for a better, more just world.
Finally, to the people of the world who listen—thank you for making this music matter.