The soldier deserter from an army committing war crimes.
The partner that leaves their abusive relationship for a freer life.
The politician who actively challenges and leaves their party to protect democracy.
The North Korean dissident that chooses the life-threatening endangerment of attempting to escape, crossing the border into a completely unknown world, rather than stay living with dictatorship, tyranny and oppression, the violation of human rights and freedom of expression.
“I’m unable to fully relate to, or describe, these defectors’ suffering and bravery in the face of extreme danger, but I’m inspired by, and have a deep admiration for their moral courage, strength and determination to improve their situation and help others around them. As much as I fail, I think it’s worthwhile and honourable to emulate, even slightly, these qualities in our own ordinary lives.”
For this record, Henry Spencer collaborated with two platinum selling producers, Jon Kelly and Paul Whalley (credits include Michael Jackson, Kate Bush, Paul McCartney, John Lennon) and Scottish composer George Stevenson (commissioned by London Symphony Orchestra, Royal Scottish National Orchestra and Psappha Ensemble among others).
