The piece is a colourful arrangement of the Austrian national anthem. The sound painting, initially built up in a calm and steady progression, finally discharges with high intensity into a bright and aspiring coda, which leads to the final chord with an in Austria well-known motif.

The title is regarded to the origin of the anthem's melody (''Brüder reicht die Hand zum Bunde'') as well as to the strong bond of the Austrian people to their country.