Sanctuary
"Sanctuary is about helping other people! It is not a group, but an album of music supporting charities which help victims of domestic violence. Sanctuary was recorded in July 2007 at Glenstal Abbey, Co. Limerick, Ireland. "That is how we started the Sanctuary project, with the intention of producing an album which would make some money for charities supporting victims of domestic violence.
Since then Sanctuary has become an ever growing family of musician friends who work together for the benefit of others by producing music, both live and recorded, with all profit going directly to charity.
The Sanctuary album features artists: Moya Brennan, Mary Coughlan, Cara O'Sullivan, Noirin Ni Riain, her sons - Eoin Ó Súilleabháin and MÃcheál P. Ó Súilleabháin, Jimmy O'Brien-Moran, his son - James O'Brien-Moran, Nassau Royal, Tonnta, the Monks of Glenstal and many others. The genres of music include: Traditional Irish; Folk; Gregorian Chant; Contemporary Popular and Classical.
The Sanctuary concerts have gone on to include many other musicians such as Alyth McCormack, Seneca, Daniel Murray and Brian Houston, always with the same proviso that they do so at no cost so as to support the Sanctuary charities.
Domestic violence affects people from every walk of life, every social class, women, children and men. The compilation of musical styles in our album reflects that fact - violence in the home can effect anyone so in this 'Sanctuary' we hope to provide something for everyone.
All profits from the album will go to: ADAPT HOUSE in Limerick, which provides support to women and children; AMEN, which is a national support to male victims of violence in the home, and the ISPCC (Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children). All the artists have given of their work and time at no cost. In fact, they have raised the money to pay for the production of this album so that these charities can benifit from the sale of every CD.
We invite you to become a friend of Sanctuary and add your voice to those working against violence in the home. Drop in from time to time as we change the tracks, so you can get to hear the whole album. We'd be glad to receive your comments. Hope you enjoy the music!
Pax, Joseph/Producer Sanctuary
Sanctuary was released on the 1st of June in the Summer of 2008. It is available on iTunes and in all good record stores.
Sanctuary Links
The Artists Moya Brennan Mary Coughlan NóirÃn Nà Riain Monks of Glenstal Nassau Royal Holly Geraghty Cara O'Sullivan Tonnta James O'Brien Moran The Charities AMEN ADAPT House ISPCC Design & Support Mella Travers Joseph McGilloway OSB James Corballis Simon O'Reilly Alan Johnson Sound Glenstal AbbeyWhere to buy
Here you will find a list of places where you can buy Sanctuary Shops Empire Music, Limerick Roxy Music, Limerick FM Music Store, Cork And all good CD shops in Ireland from Friday 13th June Many thanks to All Media Entertainment Ltd for distribution Glenstal Abbey Online Shop Veritas - Click here for a list of shops Online iTunes Music Store Glenstal Abbey - Online Shop Veritas - Online Shop More to be added shortly, Links will be made active when CD is availableMoya Brennan - Perfect Time From the Derry concert, November 10th 2008
Mary Coughlan - Hallelujah From the Derry concert, November 10th 2008
Brian Houston - Daddy Don't Go From the Derry concert, November 10th 2008
Full Set - Live from the Derry concert
St. Anne's Primary School Choir - Macavity The Mystery Cat From the Derry concert, November 10th 2008
Nassau Royal - Stars Are Made For The Sky
Recording Recording Mhorag's Na Horo Gheallaidh