The internet, often a source of controversy with its predators, porn and other questionable content, has often proved also to be a great resource, helping you find your old high-school classmates, Educating your children and providing a wealth of other tools and information. Musicians looking to expand their audience have found a host of new fans on the web. Charity organizations hoping to increase revenues have also found it to be invaluable in reaching the masses.
Now, in a one-of-a-kind venture, musicians and artists from around the globe are joining forces to use this powerful tool in a whole new way!
The members of www.coldplaying.com, the largest unofficial site on the net devoted to the band Coldplay, are proud to present 'How We See The World', a collection of tracks offered to raise money the the Coldplaying Charity Club, a sub-group of the forum which helps spread the word about Fair Trade, sponsors Third World Children and supports numerous other causes.
What makes this disc unique is not only the quality independent talent it showcases, but the fact that it is the first completely 'open-source' benefit album. The music, artwork and even the title were entirely designed or chosen by forum members from around the world.
It is our hope that this project will reach far beyond the members of one on-line forum, and find its way into the hearts and minds of music lovers and the Globally conscious everywhere.
For further information regarding this and other CCC projects, please visit www.coldplaying.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=39 , www.myspace.com/howweseetheworld or email coldplaying.for.charity [at] gmail.com .
www.cafepress.com/ccc_shop
www.rhapsody.com/album/howweseetheworld
Album proceeds will help support Oxfam Unwrapped Projects. Visit the following link to learn more: www.oxfam.org/en/donate/unwrapped
ARTIST BIOGS (in their own words)
Mandyleigh:
I'm a singer/songwriter with a range of 4 octaves. I'm very eclectic, and write in as many musical genres as I listen to... which is practically everything :) I am raw and exposed. My music lets you into the real me. I suffered suicidal depression for years, and through alot of love, support and the catharsis of writing music, have mostly recovered :). Thank-you to Coldplay (amongst many others) for making this world a better place, with their music and initiatives. Together we can all make this world a fairer place.
Love, Mandyleigh XX
www.sellaband.com/mandyleigh/
www.mandyleigh.com
Alex Gladwin:
Alex Gladwin is a 22 year old musician, singer and song writer from London, England, who has been playing the guitar for about 8 years, and started writing songs pretty much as soon as he picked up the guitar. Alex went on to learn the bass guitar and keyboard to give a more rounded feel to his home demo's and writing and it progressed to releasing an album through CDBaby.com.
In terms of inspiration for the writing, I find it hard to really describe and over analyse, but lyrically it is mostly dreams I have, and little things inspired by amazing people. Ironically I find it hard to put in to words what these lyrics really mean to me, so much for a way with words, huh? But hopefully they will mean something else to every listener anyway.
The two tracks on this charity CD were entirely written and performed by Alex Gladwin, and mixed and produced by Ben Jones. Mixing acoustic and electric guitars with keyboard, bass and programmed drums (by Ben Jones with Alex Gladwin), in a crisply produced, live band-style production. Main influences on my sound are classic British pop/rock groups such as The Beatles, Coldplay and Oasis, while I also enjoy and am strongly influenced by an eclectic array of artists, including the likes of Bob Dylan, The Verve, The Beach Boys, Embrace, Doves, Spiritualized and The Monkees to Public Enemy and many more.
www.myspace.com/alexgladwin
www.ishouldbesolucky.com/alexgladwin
www.cdbaby.com/gladwin2
Joe Reimer:
I am from Edmonton, Alberta Canada. Music is one of my many loves in life. There's nothin like sittin down with a guitar and having people hang on to your every word and note. I am an art teacher (painting being on of my other loves) and I play for my students all the time. If I had to choose between music and art, it would be a very difficult choice. Many musicians have influence me, but some of the main ones would be Dave Matthews, Coldplay (of course), U2, Jack Johnson, and Lifehouse.
Tracie Morgan:
This multi-instrumentalist, singer / songwriter hails from Toronto, Canada. Her influences range from Leonard Cohen to Peter Gabriel, from Coldplay to Joni Mitchell, and from Mozart to Tool. All that she does is based in the belief that music cannot, and should not be reined in by genres and names created by record labels to sell records. Music is just music, and we are blessed to catch a small part of it when we can.
www.myspace.com/traciemorgan
If I If I:
Bio to come…
www.myspace.com/ifiifi
www.soundclick.com/bands/pageartist.cfm?bandID=427103
Frozen Inertia:
Frozen Inertia began as a recording project in 1998 by Timothy Graves (guitar, bass, vocals, computer) and Brad Palmer (drums, keyboards, computer) in the town of Canal Fulton, Ohio. Currently Brad Lives in Ohio, and Tim has relocated to Chicago.
Although the band has recorded over 70 songs, they have officially released 2 albums:
"The First of The Fifth" was written in 2 locations; Chicago, IL and Canal Fulton, Ohio. Several tracks have been broadcast on Chicago radio, and on various internet radio channels. The track "Don't Stop" which is included on the "How We See the World" compilation includes Tracy Pfeiffer on chorus vox, and Sunday Marstrell on ending vox.
"Miss Steak" is a compilation of past Educational and Humorous songs recorded (98-2007) which include subject matter related to the Periodic Table of Elements, Upton Sinclair, Louis Carroll, and the Puritan Religion. The track "When Using a Chainsaw" was featured several times on the "top 20" on DFSX, a streaming web radio station based in California.
Both albums are available on I-Tunes and CD Baby.
2007 will embark on Frozen Inertia's first recordings using an Apple Computer... The results so far have been cinematic.
www.fimusic.org
Mayfair Winters:
Canadian born Gordon Huntley's latest musical project is a solo recording project turned live band, under the name Mayfair Winters. Gordon has worked on numerous musical projects, such as indie film and documentary soundtrack composer, ambient improviser, post-rock experimenter, heavy metal guitarist, hip hop and electronic music producer, and jazz guitar soloist.
Says Gordon; "[Music], when you think about it, it's just notes and rhythm. So any song could become a completely different genre with different instrumentation.". With that said, the only consistency for Mayfair Winters will be Gordon's inconsistency, and his obsessive compulsive need to decompose the art of pop songwriting.
Mayfair Winter's emotional and poignant debut release, the "Mayfair Winters EP", has a focus on indie-folk songwriting, with influences of roots blues, jazz, 50's pop and modern brit rock. Watch for the release and tour in mid 2007.
www.myspace.com/mayfairwinters
Simon M. Harris:
Although Simon M. Harris incorporates musical styles evocative of Pink Floyd and Jeff Buckley, his sound is all his own. Harris’s songs are a welcome gift for listeners who want a change from the ordinary, and a break from the cynical.
www.myspace.com/simonmharris
www.simonmharris.uk.tt
Paulus:
Bio to come…
www.myspace.com/pault543
Petra Suennenga:
Petra Seunnenga, 15 years old. Started with her love for music when she was a little kid, sang songs with dad in the car. Her first attempt in music.
Later on she got a little drumkit, banged on it and it was ready.
She had a little pause in the music.
Eleven years old, her love for the keyboard started, 4 years of keyboard experience; it was enough.
Get my a piano please, since a year I play piano, and if I play I'm the happiest person on earth. I can express my feelings in the music. Further I self-taught playing the guitar and drums. Write my own songs, play in a band. So I'm a pretty busy girl.
I write most of the time about my feelings, how I feel if it's sad or happy. Also I write about the important aspects in life, like; Love, Hope, happiness etc.
I love all kinds of music from pop till Jazz, from Rock Till Classic.
Bands and Artists like; Coldplay, U2, Simply Red, John Mayer, Yann Tiersen etc. Just a short impression.
I live in Holland, but in 2 years, after my school exam. I'll go and live in England, and start a band. My big dream, perform for people, and help them.
Check out my vids on YouTube:
www.youtube.com/profile?user=FadeAway3
Bound By Substance:
Although their sound is often described as a blend of early 70's rock and early 90's grunge, there is something else - a rare quality to the music of BBS. While Farina and Marino bring solid rhythmic movements and distinctive bass lines, Colacito builds complex moods by combining the two elements of tranquilizing arpeggios and aggressive riffs. To complete BBS’s soundscape, Rzonca adds a few more layers of colors with his soothing vocals and bright piano/organ melodies. BBS believes depicting dramatic contrast within its music allows it to capture conflicting emotions that are deeply intertwined.
BBS is no stranger to the New York City music scene. Over the years BBS has actively played the New York City club scene. Currently, they have a monthly residency at The Bitter End in Manhattan. They have also played clubs such as CBGB's, The Continental, Don Hills, Webster Hall, Orange Bear, 169 Bar, The Knitting Factory, the Pussy Cat Lounge, and Kenny's Castaways. They have played some successful college campus shows at St. John’s University and Colgate University in New York. Out in Long Island BBS has played The Dublin Pub, Katie’s of Smithtown, and Mulcahey’s. They have also played several shows out of their home state. They have performed at the famous Starland Ballroom of Sayreville, NJ, Love Sexy of Secaucus, NJ and The Velvet Lounge in Washington D.C. BBS displayed their music for the large crowds of The Vans Warped Tour in the summer of 2006 playing inside The Dr. Mad Vibes Tent which is a solo project of Fishbone legend Angelo Moore.
www.myspace.com/boundbysubstance
Bound By Substance - Mediate
Andrew:
I don't have a big fancy biography and picture because music (even though its just about my favorite thing) I dont get the chance to do much with. I really dont have any thing really to say. I found this as a great way to get one of my songs out there and help a fantastic charity but I don't think I'll ever become a small artist at that. This song is just about my passion for music. This may be the only time any people outside of people I know ever here my music. I hope people enjoy this cd, my song, and everybody else's music here. Most of all people need to know that by buying this cd, they are doing a lot to help fair trade and all the other great charities. That why I named my song 'Help' because that's what it is. Help for the world.
Lance Fisher:
To contact Lance, visit his myspace.
www.myspace.com/figmo_23
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