The band and I are
VERY excited to announce the release of our new single
"Not Calming Down". Why are we so excited? Is it because it has entered the Rock Across Australia charts?
No. Is it because your local radio station probably has it on their playlist and you can request it?
No. There is far more to this release than initially meets the eye!
Will you work with us to help change the lives of some of the world's poorest people living in Niger, West Africa?
We are aiming to raise $50,000 for the project, "Not Calming Down 4 Niger".The song
"Not Calming Down" developed as I realised a need for change.
Too often we become insensitive to the needs of other people. We can see the pictures of desperation, we can hear the stories of hopelessness, we can know the statistics of poverty; but so easily the faces can become disconnected from the reality that they belong to real people like you or me. We can talk about the struggles faced by so many but do nothing, or very little to help.
"Not Calming Down" is about practical action. It's about frustration with self - I'm sick of thinking that life is about living for me! I must act in response to what I see.
As a band, we know we can't just sing and talk about this problem – that would be hypocritical – we need to be active with our time and money. As a result, we approached
CBM about getting involved in their work in Niger, West Africa.
The result:
"Not Calming Down 4 Niger" - a project that we hope will raise awareness of the needs in Niger and $50,000 for the work of
CBM there.
CBM was chosen by us to partner with on this project because of its incredible track record working to rehabilitate the world's poorest people with disability. It is a fantastic organisation that enables us to quickly become involved in making a difference.
Niger, the poorest country in the world based on many statistics, is a country full of people with very obvious physical needs. I have seen and touched the people when I lived there in the 1990s; thus I have a connection I feel appropriate for this project.
As a start to this project, we have a great opportunity for all of us to get involved.
The
"Not Calming Down" CD is now available and simply purchasing this CD will help rehabilitate some of the world's poorest people living in Niger, West Africa.
The CD is only $10 (+ postage and handling) with the full $10 (of the 1,000 pressed) being donated to
CBMs work in Niger.
In addition to the CD containing the album versions of
"Not Calming Down" and
"All Remains Is Love" it also has new acoustic recordings of
"I Hear Your Voice" and
"Wings Of Change"...
AND a video: footage from Niger set to the song, "Not Calming Down"!Buying this CD will make a huge difference... it's that easy to get involved. Why not buy multiple copies as Christmas gifts for your friends and family?
The CD booklet contains an introduction to the
"Not Calming Down" project, the lyrics, information about Niger and the work of
CBM, the stories of some Nigeriens, and an opportunity to further get involved in the work of
CBM.
Simply follow this link to securely buy the CD now from:
TigerMusichttp://www.tigermusic.com.au/product.asp?cid=465&id=1736To learn more about the "Not Calming Down 4 Niger" project or to donate beyond buying a CD visit:
http://www. simeon. cbm. org. auWe have also set up a "Not Calming Down" Facebook group:
http://www. facebook. com/home. php?ref=home/group. php?gid=15761724996Please join up and get involved.
Together we can do more!
Merry Christmas guys!!
Simeon, Graham and the Band