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Pink Floyd guitarist , who has a Ukrainian daughter-in-law and grandchildren, was moved by the performance and reached out to drummer Nick Mason to record a track around Khlyvnyuk’s vocals. Production and Lineup

In April 2022, unexpectedly reunited to release "Hey Hey Rise Up," their first newly recorded material in 28 years. The track was created as a direct protest against the Russian invasion of Ukraine and to raise humanitarian funds. Origin and Inspiration Pink Floyd guitarist , who has a Ukrainian

The song was sparked by an Instagram video of , lead singer of the Ukrainian band Boombox. Dressed in military fatigues and holding a rifle, Khlyvnyuk sang an a cappella version of the 1914 Ukrainian patriotic march "Oh, the Red Viburnum in the Meadow" (Ой у лузі червона калина) in Kyiv's Sofiyskaya Square. Origin and Inspiration The song was sparked by

Featured in the song’s opening. Impact and Humanitarian Relief Hey, Hey, Rise Up! - Википедия Impact and Humanitarian Relief Hey, Hey, Rise Up

Lead vocals (via the sampled Instagram video).

The track was recorded on March 30, 2022, in Gilmour’s home "barn" studio. The lineup included: Guitar and vocals. Nick Mason : Drums. Guy Pratt : Longtime Pink Floyd session bassist. Nitin Sawhney : Keyboards.