NICKSTIR Composed this in response to Russia invading Ukraine in early February 2022. It is brought to life by the inimitable ERNST HOLST. ERNST loves THE BIG MUSIC... as he arranges. Close your eyes. Listen. Tanks coming towards you as it starts.... Whilst NICKSTIR was provoked by the invasion of Ukraine by Russia to write this. It also serves as a useful backdrop for KILLING BIRDS. A result of one day of work in February 2022 that provoked a comedy of errors to deliver online carnage. Stepping back into being Nicky Slater in France proves to be a mistake.... Never to be repeated. But incredible support and love shown too. A story one day that maybe shared. Or not...