Living with MS is like having a psychotic lover, you know things are going to get crazy and out of control, but the brief moments of calm convince you over and over that things will turn out ok (we have all been there!!).. Its these moments of calm that raise hope and fools you over and over.. But we all know crazy is what crazy does.. there is no hiding!
I have today decided to try something new, before MS twisted itself into my life I used to play guitar, I was in a band that although never released a song achieved plaudits from people I class as musical heroes, took me to places I would have only dreamt off. When the band fizzled out I proceeded to setup a recording studio in my home and kill the boredom by recording personal ramblings, all this stopped abruptly due to the disease crippling my fingers all to often...It was during this time however,I met my now wife Megan in New York City. Who in the brief 5 days together inspired me as soon as I touched down in London to pick up the guitar and write a song for her. the result was a song called "Washington Parks". I think it helped win her heart... well she is my now wife, and those of you that know us know im clearly punching above my weight!!!
With that in mind I have decided to try and start a project based around this song to raise money and maybe more importantly awareness for Multiple Sclerosis....
My Project in question is to get artists I love to cover the song "Washington Parks" giving their own interpretation all for the purpose of raising money.. I have been so very lucky in talking with two artists I love and admire who are looking into helping. Firstly Crispin Hunt from Longpigs fame who says and I quote "I have to say, its really quite lovely, it touched me in many places, half The Magnetic Fields half Pogues, both of which I love" and also in answering my call to cover the song "I will say yes, but dont know when, but its a beautiful song and I'd enjoy doing it" "
Secondly Marissa Nadler who says "I would be happy to contribute to a good cause and help you out in any way that I could"
If you are non to familiar with Marissa's work.. check this out, one of the most beautiful songs ever!!
Obviously these tracks will take some time to get to me (very busy people) but when I have them I will publish and inform!!
From buying any of the songs listed on this site you will help millions who benefit daily from the MS Society, So can I make a difference from a couple of songs, I doubt it, but its going to be fun trying....
<<disclaimer>> my wife tells me the songs are great... but she is no Simon Cowell... which is a good thing during those Sunday mornings in bed, but maybe not so in musical talent spotting.. i am not a singer, i am not a poet.. and i am somewhat out of my depth....
If you would like to get in contact for more info or for discussing sending me a cover version (as open for all) please email robertmanning100@hotmail.com
All the links are below...
http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/HappyMonster
Amazon.co.uk can be found here
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001OM5O7M/ref=sr_shvl_album_2_artist_rd?ie=UTF8&parent=B004L570TY&qid=1296165694&sr=301-2
and you should now be able to find in Itunes if you search for either:
Happy Monster
or the song titles
Washington Parks
Little Heart Attacks
A million thanks x
