Tsunami Appeal Single coming out soon

Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2005 4:45 pm

Hi All,

Just to let you all know that their are a number of bands in the West Midlands who are going to record a single next week to raise money for the Tsunami Appeal.

The song " Stand Together" was originally written by Rob Halligan a Coventry singer songwriter.

It will be sold through Virgin and HMV stores throughout the UK and 100% of the money raised will go to this appeal.

This is not for self promotion of any of the artists or bands involved. It was realised that not everyone could afford to give to the fund or people wanted to do more and so this was a good way of getting involved.

You can hear the original version which was written by Rob in tribute to those that died in the 9/11 twin towers disaster, including his father.

Here:

http://www.overplay.co.uk/BandMusics/08%20stand%20together.wma

Please let everyone you know about this and that it will be available through Virgin and HMV stores.

Thank you for taking the time to read this post and a happy new year to you all

Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2005 4:47 pm

Hiya woodster...

Man, that's a helluva gesture...respects to ya. Listening to the track now, and well suited too.
I'll be putting the word out...Way to go West Midlands Very Happy

Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2005 5:40 pm

Best of luck on a great cause. I hope it does some good!!!

Take care,
Ron

Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2005 6:39 pm

Thank you both for spreading the word, but really it's not my idea it's Rob's although one of my bands will be recording it with all the other bands and artists localy.

Rob felt that he wanted to do more and so did a number of other people and that is how it has come about.

He has appeared on local TV and radio to promote this, there is also someone coming to film it as well. It will also hopefully be backed by the national radio and TV stations and all the artists are unsigned but I stress they are not looking for any publicity themselves, they just want to do it for the appeal as some could not afford to give money or what money they could give they felt was inadiquete.

This way they are putting something in by way of talent and this makes them feel like they are acheiving something.

Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2005 9:30 pm

[color=FF69B4]aww...not to get too girly or anything (sorry guys!!) but that is such a nice gesture...and I luv that it's not for profit, they deserve alot of respect for that...remember right after 9/11 in the U.S., that single "What's Going On?" came out? it turned into basically free publicity for those artists...anyway, good job!![/color]

Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2005 9:33 am

Hi Bluprintfan thank you for your comments and your support.

As for the free publicity thing well I can assure you that this is not what this projects about yes obviously we will need publicity for the single in order for people to know about it and buy it, but publicity for the bands/artists involved is further from our minds and all the people involved with this have been told as much.

Some of the artists involved have known someone who is still not accounted for, including myself.
I have a freind who lived on an Island just off Thialand and I havent heard from her since this disaster.

I can understand people thinking that it's for publicity but it is'nt I can assure you.
This disaster is bigger than self publicity and the terror and tragedy will carry on for a number of years yet to come.

This is just a way to raise funds and as stated earlier 100% of the money raised is going to the disaster fund. The recording studio has offered it's services free, the only thing that has to be paid for is CD's or raw materials... this money was raised through donations so that it wouldn't come out of any money through the sale of the CD's.

Were hoping that through doing this, people that havent donated already, will buy this and at least they will be making a contribution to the fund, people who are probably embaresed to make a contribution because they feel that what little money they can afford to give, is'nt enough and so then dont bother.

Incidentlly I think we've agreed on the name for the artist as "Playing For Change" the single will be called "Stand Together" if you did'nt already know.

Thank you for your time.

Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2005 4:53 pm

woodster I think you took what I said the wrong way....in no way would I even dream of saying the tsunami single would be for "free publicity".....my comment about that was aimed at the song I mentioned, as a way to compare the two songs and show how much better this one's intentions are, even though the two are very different: celebrity singers vs. mostly unsigned bands; song of solidarity vs. fundraiseing, etc...what can I say, i'm used to celebrities in America being greedy for more money and fame lol...srry about any confusion, and good luck with the song!

Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2005 11:56 am

Hi Blueprintfan.. i didn't take your comments the wrong way sorry if it appeared as if i did and a BIG THANK YOU for your support on this project.

I mearly wanted to reitterate our intentions regarding what we are doing and why we are doing it for other peeps who would be viewing this thread and I want to thank you for highlighting this topic.

You or anyone else can view where this project came about from our very own local music forum in Coventry UK, here:

http://attenshun.co.uk/forem/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3174&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

Have a read and join in if you want your more than welcome... there are a few idiots on that forum but take no notice of them we dont. Oh and on there I'm known as woody as someone else had woodster.

All the best to yers

Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2005 12:08 pm

Hiya woodster....

Listen...I got an idea. Can you post an MP3 or send one? Before you do, let me get in touch with our local radio..maybe, if they'll play it, you could sell it via the net. My contribution. Let me get in touch first....

What you think?

Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2005 1:23 pm

Hi Brooksy... NO problem mate.... we are issuing a number of radio stations with copies to play... the whole point is to get as much publicity for the single as possible so people know about it and will buy it for the disaster fund.

I think the song is an absolute gem for this appeal and your help and contribution is fantastic to say the least so a BIG THANK YOU, TO YOU as well... you can either PM me or email me your address.

Many thanks for your support

Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2005 2:42 pm

OK, let me phone the station...The Wave..here in Blackpool..and also Rock FM in Preston....

If either say yes, I'll get in touch.

Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2005 4:43 pm

thats such a great idea. the song is great and i hope it all goes well.
bless those ppl that were affected by this tradegy.......good luck

Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2005 2:47 pm

Right Recording started yesterday and is going well drums guitars and bass lines are down Vocals and keyboards are being done today and Saturday we also will have an official website

http://www.playingforchange.co.uk/

That is being constructed now and will keep peeps upto date with all that is going on.

I local Radio Station will be doing a download version of the song it will be a pay to download... again 100% of the money will go to the cause, but more on that later.

We are looking at January 17th as the official release date various radio stations will be giving airplay before this date so hopefully this will give it a good boost.

The BBC have been in and hey I was on TV last night giving my thoughts on the project... all good stuff Laughing

Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2005 11:36 am

Yet another update... the single has been completed and the release date is January 24th... check out the BBC website here

http://www.bbc.co.uk/coventry/content/articles/2005/01/07/music_local_band_aid_feature.shtml

There is also a massive gig going on in Coventry on feb 6th doors open at 4:30pm and here is the line up:
Here goes.....over 40 acts on three stages for 8 hours of continuous live music :

MAIN ROOM:

The Rob Halligan Super Band - Midnight
Spotlight Kid 11:25pm
Fiori 10:50pm
Sika Ridem 10:20pm
Jesus Deluxe 9:45pm
Thoria 9:10pm
Four Kings 8:35pm
Dragster 8pm
Moonbears 7:25pm
Hobo Exile Hotel 6:50pm
Resound 6:15pm
Big Origami 5:40pm
Sci Fi Mafia 5:05pm

LEFT WING:

Fume 11:30PM
Scarlet Phere 11PM
The Sequins 10:30PM
Lowdrive 10PM
Trailer 9:30PM
The Circle 9PM
Mawda 8:30PM
Acre Sky 8PM
Ottagono 7:30PM
Russian Girlfriend 7PM
Wasted Daze 6:30PM
Puriton 6PM
Vacant Fear Centre 5:30PM
Empire 5PM

GLOBE BAR: (in no particular order)

Rob Halligan
Lewis Garland
Olivia
Matt Fisher
Kristy Gallagher
Beneva
Lucy Sale
Alan Britten
Simon Hayden
Abi Lanigan
Declan
Emma & Joy
Lyndsey and Naomi
Matt Lakey
Johnny Nicholds

Tickets will be on sale early next week.
Check this site and www.coventrycolosseum.co.uk for updates.

Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2005 10:50 am

http://www.playingforchange.co.uk/downloads/STOrderForm.pdf

Tsunami Appeal Single coming out soon

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