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    Posted: January 24 2005 at 11:28
(Just passing this on, I'm not affiliated with it or anything like that.)


The Prog Rock community coming together to help where we can!
ProgAID was set-up in the wake of the terrible earthquake and Tsunami disaster that tragically struck on the 26th December 2004. The sheer destruction and loss of human life was of a scale that shook the world.

We considered what the Progressive Rock community could do, even in a small way, to help alleviate some of the suffering endured, and help towards the rebuilding of lives and communities.

We have therefore decided to co-ordinate the recording of a CD single to help raise as much money as possible for those that need it. The song, titled 'All Around The World', will be recorded on the 29th and 30th January 2005, and since the decision was made, we have been overwhelmed by the generosity of so many great musicians who have agreed to give their time to appear on the single. The list grows daily and currently includes:

Neal Morse
Roine Stolt - The Flower Kings
Anthony Phillips
Martin Orford - IQ
Pete Nicholls - IQ
John Jowitt - IQ
Alan Reed - Pallas
Nick Barrett - Pendragon
Clive Nolan - Arena / Pendragon
Mick Pointer - Arena
John Mitchell - Arena / The Urbane
Gary Chandler - Jadis
Arjen Lucassen - Ayreon
Oliver Wakeman - Oliver Wakeman Band
Steve Balsamo - Alan Parsons Project
Troy Donockley - Iona
Bryan Josh - Mostly Autumn
Steve Gee - Landmarq
Tracy Hitchings - Landmarq
Dave Wagstaff - Landmarq
Bruce Soord - Pineapple Thief
Stu Nicholson - Galahad
Magenta
Steve Babb - Glass Hammer
Daniel Gildenlow - Pain Of Salvation
Mike Baker - Shadow Gallery
Gary Wehrkamp - Shadow Gallery
Doogie White - ex Rainbow / Yngwie Malmsteen
Rob Gould - Fula
Fiona Ford - Fula
Alain Chiarazzo - Eclat
Steve Taylor - Strangefish
Danny Chang - The Fyreworks
Andy Edwards - Ezra
Colin Edwards - Ezra
Chris Dale - Sack Trick / Bruce Dickinson
Paul Davies - ex Karnataka / Panic Room
Jonathan Edwards - ex Karnataka / Panic Room
Nic Waulker - Bluehorses
Liz Prendagast - Bluehorses

Once recorded, the single will go on sale, which is expected to be late
February 2005, and all proceeds will go to the charities that can help the victims of the Tsunami disaster.

Regular updates, including the amount of money raised, will be posted at the ProgAID web site at www.ProgAID.com, so please visit for the latest news. The full list of musicians participating on the single will also be listed within the "Who's Who" section of this site.

We thank you for supporting this release and please spread this news to as many people as possible!

Best Regards

ProgAID
www.ProgAID.com

Please note: The official ProgAID web site has only recently been
constructed, and currently emails sent to [email protected] are not being delivered. We hope that this will be corrected in the very near future. In the meantime, please feel free to use [email protected] should you wish to contact us for any reason.


'All Around The World' - The official ProgAID single
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 24 2005 at 11:30
Fantastic - Bring it on.  
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 24 2005 at 11:44
That's quite a who's who of prog rock musicians. Congratulations and good luck, a worthy cause if ever there was one.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 24 2005 at 11:49
I can't wait to hear this....I felt like I needed to pass the news....
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 24 2005 at 12:25
. Now if only we could get some prog vets in on this one! Threefates: Give Greg a call!!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 24 2005 at 13:32
Hey I figured Oliver Wakeman could call dad....
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 24 2005 at 14:44
Let's hope it is not as pathetic as Do They Know It's Christmas?....the last thing prog needs is to throw out a lame tune for the world to hear.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 24 2005 at 15:35

Originally posted by gdub411 gdub411 wrote:

Let's hope it is not as pathetic as Do They Know It's Christmas?....the last thing prog needs is to throw out a lame tune for the world to hear.

How about 'Do they it's Christmas' in seven movements all in 7/4??

Seriously though, this is brilliant news and the important thing is that a respectable amount of cash is raised for this cause. It's a shame that prog, generally doesn't sell that well, but every bit helps. I look forward to hearing it.

We could do with a few more vets in there. A few members Rush, Rick Wakemen and of course Mr Lakes participation could really push this in the right direction.



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Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 24 2005 at 15:42

There is also, The Tsunami Project being spearheaded by Spock's Beard.

Check it:

http://www.digitalchemistrymusic.com/the-tsunami-project/ind ex.html

 

From the website:

Like countless other online communities, the membership of the Spock’s Beard message board was deeply saddened by the events this Christmastime in South Asia. After much discussion, an idea was born – “The Tsunami Project.” As a group, the forum decided to produce a CD made up of progressive music submitted by forum members, with all of the proceeds going to aid relief in the affected areas. But, upon seeing the tremendous support the project was garnering among their fans, several of today’s progressive rock superstars generously agreed to contribute music to the project as well.

Artists contributing to the fan-based project include Nick D’Virgilio (Spock’s Beard, Tears for Fears), multi-instrumental solo artist Neal Morse (former front man for Spock’s Beard and Transatlantic), bassist Randy George (Ajalon, Neal Morse’s band), Mark McCrite (Rocket Scientists), New York-based progressive band IZZ and British proggers IQ. George’s band Ajalon will be providing a song that features Rick Wakeman on keyboards.  Jimmy Keegan - tour drummer for Spock's Beard, is also contributing a brand new track to be written and produced by his brand new Power Trio project.  All of the artists generously donated their time and music for this project.

Conceived by forum member Barry Thompson, the project will encompass two discs of great progressive music, comprised mainly of contributions from the board members’ own bands and musical projects. The board has many experienced musicians among its membership, from all parts of the globe, making this a truly international project. In addition, forum member Brian Cobb will produce the album and maintain the website, while Martin Kornick will provide artwork production and helped to recruit several of the prominent musicians.

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Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 24 2005 at 16:17
There is also one involving Jon Anderson   www.yesworld.com  i think it was released today
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 25 2005 at 10:29
Originally posted by gdub411 gdub411 wrote:

Let's hope it is not as pathetic as Do They Know It's Christmas?....the last thing prog needs is to throw out a lame tune for the world to hear.


Prog band in lame tune shock!??

Not unless they do a cover of Yes' Holy Lamb...
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 26 2005 at 10:07
Yeah Anderson & Wakeman are both on the "Major" release, but the reports I have heard say you can't tell...Unfortunately....The Song is called "Greif Never Grows Old" if I am not mistaken...
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: January 26 2005 at 10:08
It´s a good cause, but who will buy it ????????????????? 

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