Within days of the massacre in Paris, I was inspired to compose this short piece as a tribute to their plight, and also as a hopeful rallying-cry for our international solidarity. Little did I know the seeds of this fanaticism were already taking-root in what was to become yet another choreographed attack on Western Civilization, this time so close to home. There is little excuse on my part for not releasing it sooner, save for my consideration of which channels those most affected might best receive my sympathies. Well, belay no longer.

Share it with those closest to you; share it with a stranger. Share it with a nation that's still unrequitedly grieving. Let not the ambush in San Bernardino serve as a distraction, but rather a reminder, of what happens when we continue allowing fear, “tolerance,” ostracism from self-righteous social-circles, and willful-ignorance of The TRUTH to dictate our culture, actions, attitudes and RE-actions. I dedicate this étude to you, Paris, and all who may suffer subsequently in what ultimately manifests as our burden; our confrontation; and our Clash of Civilizations.

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