Field of Love

“Field of Love” makes rudimentary use of the recitative and aria form. In the two recitative passages, a recitative by Johann Sebastian Bach from the St Matthew Passion is quoted in the accompanying parts. The song is spiritual in a way because the hope for the scientifically unimaginable is described. What is meant, however, is rather the emotional side of hope as a counterpart to the despair at abuse of children. The abuse of children is a terrible crime against humanity. Whether it is sexual abuse, the use of child soldiers or other mental cruelty, there is no excuse for it. We are left only with the sweet hope that love will ultimately win the race.