Music Review: Daniel Redwood – “Vegan Heart”
- Bryon Harris
- Jul 29
- 2 min read
Featured on The Compassion Project: Songs for Animal, Human, and Earth Justice
“Vegan Heart” begins with a crisp, arpeggiated acoustic guitar in 4/4 time, a steady cascade of 16th-note patterns that set a tone of quiet urgency. Daniel Redwood enters with a warning:“When the bees have stopped their buzzing and the forests are no more…”His voice is not loud — it almost quivers, grounded in truth, calling to mind the intimacy and conviction of the great protest folk singers.
The song paints a vivid picture of ecological collapse: vanishing wildlife, poisoned oceans, and air too toxic to breathe. But it’s more than a lament — it’s a call to remember our soul’s purpose as stewards of the Earth. Lines like “hear the pleas of Mother Nature whose heart has been bought and sold” strike at the core of our disconnection and offer a chance for redemption.
Themes of overconsumption and exploitation run throughout, balanced by hope for rebirth. “There’s bounty in the harvest, beauty in the land… embrace it with a vegan heart,” Redwood sings, inviting us to live in harmony rather than dominion. A haunting flute solo deepens the song’s emotional resonance, soft and rich, like a wind through the trees.
The track closes with a plea: “Sing the song of the world soul / In harmony with nature / As the coming days unfold.” It’s a final moment of grace — a reminder that the future depends on how we choose to live today.
Sincere and soul-stirring, “Vegan Heart” is not just a song — it’s a message. Redwood sings from a place of deep wisdom, compassion, and urgency.
About the Album The Compassion Project: Songs for Animal, Human, and Earth Justice, a genre-spanning compilation album set for release on September 5, 2025, by Artists & Activists Records. Each track on the album explores themes of empathy, justice, and our interconnectedness with all life. From animal liberation to environmental preservation and human rights, the album challenges us to listen deeply, reflect honestly, and act compassionately.
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