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Music can be a useful tool for educating people about things that matter, and that’s why I want to start a project that uses music to deliver the message about a variety of issues that affect all of us. By partnering with socially and environmentally conscious industries and associations, the entertainment value of musical artists can entice an audience to be more proactive and involved in the behavioral, systematic and financial solutions to problems that challenge our communities - from local to global. We are going through a paradigm shift on many fronts, and the changes to our lives will force us to deal with every aspect of our existence in fundamentally different ways, but - and I want to stress this - much of this is a GOOD thing. We have been living from bubble to bubble, bailout to bailout, credit crisis to debt default, and the methods to fix these problems have not been used with responsibility and integrity. If there are insights offered to receptive individuals to create a better environment for themselves and their communities we will all be better off for it, and the power of music is a very persuasive tool.
03/08/09
I just want to wrap up the weekend by saying how fun KT Oslin is to work with, and what a talented singer and songwriter she is. We need the melodies and lyrics that K.T. creates to resonate in people’s souls, and give them something memorable to sing to themselves, or along with others. I have been blessed to be associated with KT, Hugh Prestwood, Richard Leigh and a number of other superlative writers and singers who can write a song on their own, then pick up an instrument and deliver an emotional vocal performance. They don’t need anyone else to create, shape or make the music - so when I am asked to contribute to their artistry it is a supreme compliment.
Check these writer/singer artists out when you want to hear true talent!
