By Rama Gaind
The devastating floods across Australia continues to bring out the generous spirit of the community as they come up with different projects to help the victims.
The Australian music industry continues to show its support.
Sony Music Entertainment Australia has announced its support for the victims of recent floods across Australia through the release of a special benefit compilation CD FLOOD RELIEF – Artists For The Flood Appeal.
Listen to some great music and also help those in need is the dual purpose of this special benefit collection to support the flood victims.
The response from both Australian and international artists wanting to lend their support has been so overwhelming that an additional disc was added making it a special 3 CD set.
FLOOD RELIEF – Artists For The Flood Appeal features 59 tracks over three CD’s and features Aussie artists including Midnight Oil, Jessica Mauboy, Guy Sebastian, Tommy Emmanuel, Lee Kernaghan and Crowded House together with international artists such as P!nk, Keith Urban, Sting, Bon Jovi, Kings Of Leon, Beyonce, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, John Mayer, Bob Dylan and Jeff Buckley.
Sony Music proceeds from the sale of the CD will go to the Salvation Army Flood Appeal through the charitable arm of the Australian Sony Group of Companies, The Sony Foundation to support young people affected by the tragic floods.
Denis Handlin, Chairman & CEO, Sony Music Entertainment Australia & New Zealand and President, South East Asia & Korea said:
“The floods in Queensland and throughout Australia have been devastating and affected the lives of so many people across the country. Sony Music Australia is once again proud to offer its support at a time of need through the release of this benefit CD.”
“We have been overwhelmed by the response by both local and international artists wanting to contribute to the cause and our thanks go to all those artists and songwriters for generously donating their tracks royalty free,” Mr Handlin said. “We also thank Sony DADC Australia for kindly donating the CD manufacturing.”
“The effect of this tragedy and its terrible toll on life, families, communities and property has touched many people both here and around the globe. On behalf of Sony Music and the Sony Foundation, our thoughts and prayers are with those affected, and our immense gratitude goes to all the emergency service people and volunteers who have so generously given in this time of need.”
Guy Sebastian said of his contribution to FLOOD RELIEF – Artists For The Flood Appeal: “Through such devastation it’s amazing to see the Aussie spirit as people unite to do what they can for those doing it tough. That’s what this CD is about”.
Jessica Mauboy also felt compelled to support this worthy cause. “I think all of Australia is still in shock – it is hard to understand the full impact of these floods, but we have to do something and quickly. Each artist has donated all of their royalties from this CD. Let’s help people rebuild their lives and get back on their feet”.
No doubt, Australians will open dig deep for a most worthy cause.
Following is the impressive list of songs. Enjoy!
TRACKLISTING:
CD1
1. Midnight Oil – My Country
2. Powderfinger – Burn Your Name
3. Billy Joel – All About Soul
4. Bruce Springsteen – Human Touch
5. The Script – For The First Time
6. Foo Fighters – My Hero
7. Train – Hey, Soul Sister
8. P!nk – Sober
9. Sting – Fields Of Gold
10. Lee Kernaghan – People Like Us
11. Keith Urban – Better Life
12. Savage Garden – Affirmation
13. Birds Of Tokyo – Plans
14. Grinspoon – Minute By Minute
15. Ben Lee – We’re All In This Together
16. Kate Miller-Heidke – Our Song
17. Jeff Buckley – So Real
18. Troy Cassar-Daley – Sing About This Country
19. Tommy Emmanuel – Countrywide
CD2
1. Kings Of Leon – Use Somebody
2. Crowded House – Something So Strong
3. Beyonce – Irreplaceable
4. John Mayer – Waiting On The World To Change
5. John Williamson & Shannon Noll – Island of Oceans
6. The Go-Betweens – Streets Of Your Town
7. Bob Dylan – Shelter From The Storm
8. John Farnham – A Touch Of Paradise
9. Adam Brand – It’s Gonna Be OK
10. Adam Harvey – That’s What You Call A Friend
11. The Verve – Bitter Sweet Symphony
12. Delta Goodrem – In This Life
13. Pete Murray – You Pick Me Up
14. The Hollies – He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother
15. Tom Petty – I Won’t Back Down
16. Jessica Mauboy – Because
17. M People – Search For The Hero
18. The Screaming Jets – Helping hands
19. Melinda Schneider Featuring The Australian Girls Choir – Courageous
20. Mark Vincent – You Raise Me Up
CD3
1. Bon Jovi – Who Says You Can’t Go Home
2. Guy Sebastian – Taller, Stronger, Better
3. Washington – Clementine
4. Alan Jackson – Small Town Southern Man
5. Tim McGraw – Last Dollar (Fly Away)
6. Hoodoo Gurus – Bittersweet
7. Daryl Braithwaite – Higher Than Hope
8. Tears For Fears – Mad World
9. Johnny Cash – Five Feet High And Rising
10. Human Nature – People Get Ready
11. Solange – 6 O’Clock Blues
12. Stan Walker – Choose You
13. Katie Noonan And The Captains – Page One
14. Amy Meredith – Young At Heart
15. Altiyan Childs – Beautiful Day
16. Lifehouse – You And Me
17. David Campbell – You’ll Never Walk Alone
18. Damien Leith – To Get To You
19. Straalen McCallum – Sometimes A Prayer Will Do
20. Bachelor Girl – Permission To Shine
