VARIOUS ARTISTS: Amaze Me: Songs in the Key of Peace

Various Artists

Amaze Me: Songs in the Key of Peace

© 2003 Rubberneck Records (789577141629)

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A grassroots benefit CD of women's voices for peace. The album features thirteen songs by independent singer-songwriters from across the US. All proceeds (100%) are being donated to organizations that support peace,

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This is a collection of songs by musicians who love their country and believe the US can be a leader for peace in the world. In a time when it's said to be unpatriotic to use the very freedoms we are trying to protect, these women are not afraid to stand up for what they believe in. The songs cover a lot of ground, from kindness and lullabies to guided missiles and the Patriot Act. Some issue a direct challenge for a better America while others invite the listener to imagine peaceful alternatives to our current course of action. Most are recent creations, although a few date back 10-15 years with messages that are still relevant today.

This project came together through a collaboration of musicians and concerned citizens who wanted an alternative to the voices they were hearing in the mainstream press and radio: primarily male voices arguing for pre-emptive attacks and military budget increases. In a time when corporate radio heads banned the Dixie Chicks for exercising their First Amendment rights, this concerned group wondered what other voices were being silenced.

They decided to find those voices and create a way for them to be heard, with the proceeds going to other organizations working for peace. They sent out a call for submissions and received 86 songs from independent artists. The group members donated their time and resources to help make the benefit album a reality, and their spirit of volunteerism has been contagious. Many individuals and businesses donated resources or offered their services at greatly reduced prices to support the cause.

The CD hits the streets on October 7th, 2003 and will be available nationally at many retail locations around the US as well as on the web. Order the CD today!

Thanks go out to all of the artists who contributed songs to this album- your words and music are opening hearts and minds. Thank you for singing about peace.

Also, thank you to all of the committee members who volunteered countless hours: Grace Hanson, Lyungai Mbilinyi, Caryn Mohr, Robyn Shultz, Melissa Tangye, Eric Tell, David Weeks. This couldn't have happened without you! Thank you also to the musicians who performed at the fundraising events and to everyone who attended.

Extra special thanks to all of the people and businesses who provided services free of charge or at a discounted rate: Bruce Barielle, Peppermint Records, Noiseland Industries, Meghan Dewar, Andrea Elder and Robert Neureither of Sketchie Design, and Dan Satorius of Abdo, Abdo, Broady & Satorius, P.A.

And finally, thank you to everyone working for peace. This album is for you.

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  • Love it!
    author: Brent Salmon

    Excellent music. Reaffirming to know that the good people are doing something about the greed of others.

  • peacefully excellent
    author: working4peace

    Amaze Me is simply amazing. The songs are of excellent quality and display not only anger about the Bush government but also hope of a better future. I sometimes felt I was alone in my anti-Bush/Blair ideology, but the artists on this CD have proved me wrong. The CD brings you what it promises: songs about peace and hope.

  • Thoughtful, poigant and meaningful.
    author: Deborah Collier

    I appreciate this compliation of songs with the underlying theme of peace. I believe it reflects the views of a massive number of U.S. citizens , which is not reported in the mainstream media. I praise the artists for voicing in music, their beliefs of peace and justice on this planet.

  • the other voice
    author: wim

    Very very good to hear beautiful music and a peace view from the states overall we (in the netherlands) often get the idea that every US citizen is pro Bush Got some Joan Baez vibes

  • A truly inspired CD -- moving and hopeful!
    author: David Stewart

    Just as it's difficult to put down a good book, it's difficult not to listen to this CD over and over again. The lyrics are moving and the music is beautiful. It's one of the best compilation CDs I've ever heard.

  • Beautiful!
    author: Ginger

    Love the music and the words- some powerful messages set to beautiful music!

  • author: CD Baby

    A forthright benefit compilation calling for reflection, evaluation and the need for peace in these turbulent, shadowy, power-played, political times. Featuring a stunning array of independent artists across the U.S., including Edie Carey, the album encircles issues as diverse as the Patriot Act to lullabies, to visions of the country's possible futures. Dreams, hope, and revolution are one in this project with an underlying reminder that, truly, strength is in gentleness and democracy is in compassion. 100% of the proceeds are being donated to organizations that support peace,

  • Love the CD
    author: Sue Golden

    interesting and eclectic collection of songs by women for mankind.

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