Agents of Change – M2Heal

Music 2 Heal the Earth

Music2HealtheEarth is a collective of musicians, artists, writers and enlightened leaders from all over the world, who have lent their talents to help bring awareness to the social and environmental responsibilities we all have as members of society. M2Heal is inspired by the award-winning documentary, We Know Not What We Do (Directed by Elizabeth Gaylynn Baker & Executive Produced by Aaron Taylor). The film shares what has happened to our air, earth and water; not only in the United States, but the world over, and how we must wake to the need the Earth is expressing to us through the events that have unfolded over decades, if not centuries of our existence.

M2Heal aspires to shift the old paradigm of not knowing what we are doing to knowing what needs to be done. To take both social and environmentally “sound” steps to create a better, healthier world for ourselves, and most importantly, our future generations.

We have embraced the concept of coming together as a global collective to affect change. The goal is to express kindness and compassion, communicated through the vibratory content of music, poetry and spoken word to help heal the Earth “a song at a time” and will honor organizations making strides in their communities with a portion of album and awareness concert proceeds. Music2HealtheEarth will be available worldwide the Summer of 2018 as both a digital release and as a limited-edition double CD.

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Agents

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“If we forget our connection to the planet and all living beings – including each other, we become sick. By looking after the needs of others, only then will we create an environment in which we can build a world that thrives for many, many generations to come.

Leon Stuparich, Writer, Director & Film Editor –
Road to Peace, Dalai Lama Documentary, London UK

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I remember hearing the saying “we do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children“ and while there is debate on the origin of the saying, the impact was still the same. The thought that we are just passing through, that we are all visitors on this ‘tiny blue dot’ made everything seem more sacred to me… that my life’s choices were something I could pass on either as a gift or a burden.

You see, I believe that with awareness comes action. The capacity of the heart is enabled; however, by ignoring world issues, we can only be in reaction; thus leaving us to the consequences of our uninformed choices. Anything that brings awareness and education to the masses through a new medium; whether music (like Music2HealtheEarth), art or technology, I am in full support of. I feel that only through education and harnessing the capacity of the heart (not just the mind), will we be able to make true change in this world.

Serinda Swan
Actor, Activist

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My work has always been focused on people and a response to sound and music. At a time when global concerns tend to worry even the most relaxed souls I try my utmost to produce work that engages the listener and moves them both intellectually and emotionally. My contribution to the compilation, London Bridge, is partly a tribute to a dear friend that unexpectedly died last year, Mika Vainio, using recordings we made many years ago, as well as offering up an intimate spacious moment in which to think and contemplate. It’s not a piece that loudly shouts for attention, more draws you in by its very quiet approach.

Robin Rimbaud
Scanner

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I’m pleased to be a part of M2Heal. After I watched the excellent documentary: ‘We Know Not What We Do,’ there was no question about taking part in this project. Hopefully, it will bring some awareness to the environmental responsibilities we have to our planet.

Jóhann Eiriksson
Musician

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When I became aware of Howard and Lainie’s ‘Music 2 Heal The Earth’ project and began to understand the depth of their concern for our planet, I thought to ask him if he would allow me to participate in his project by submitting a recording of ‘To The Earth’ by Frederic Rzewski.

When he graciously accepted my offer, I recorded the piece, which is a setting of Homeric Hymn number 30 ‘To Earth.’ I share their concern for the delicate nature of planet earth and thought the fragility of the flower pots (the instrument used in the piece) would provide an appropriate metaphor and address at least one of the points they’re making.

Peter Jarvis
Composer/Conductor/Professor

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As I get older, I am spending more of my time advising others, answering questions & sharing secrets. Lately, the advice has become somehow more important and the questions more desperate for answers. It is a challenging time to be alive. …

When (Howard) invited me to participate in this project, I was honored. The timing was perfect for I was going through a very challenging search for reasons. The helplessness of bearing witness to the violence, death and desperation that is taking place all over the world has had me in a state of concern that I have never known. I appreciate the opportunity to share these pieces of music with you. Thank you for allowing us to contribute to this project. We are grateful.

David Abbruzzese
(ex Pearl Jam)

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There’s not much time left to change things… (a) global consciousness and a common vision could actually go a long way. It’s all about changing people’s minds one by one. The ‘revolution times’ are gone forever, obscured by super-fast communications, web and social media. Still, one by one, individuals can make a difference. M2Heal… (well), it’s a utopia that, unexpected but conjured nonetheless, has quickly become a reality and it’s an honour to be part of such a project.

Eraldo Bernocchi
Guitarist/ Producer/ Sound Designer

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The Fabric of Mother Earth has been ripped and put in turmoil… We’re not thinking that the earth is a living and breathing planet. Why did I not do something for the now, for the future? What about all that lives? All that is organic? All that is living and dependent on the four sacred elements of life? This creation is of our beloved Mother and Father, the one that has created all of the things the beauty that is around us.

Grandmother Flordemayo
Seer/ Healer of Divine Spirit

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When we receive the call as children of the mother earth, we can discover deeper connection with life, with ancient wisdom, timeless wisdom and energy of all creation. From this deep connection, we can truly take care of ourselves, the earth, each other and fully then realize our potential. By connecting the mind and the body which is a sacred expression, like the mother earth has a sacred expression of the creative universe, we can truly experience and embody the full potential as wisdom, energy and conscious being on this planet earth.

Mingtong Gu
Founder of the Chi Center

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I am extremely happy to be able to contribute something to this Music 2 Heal The Earth collective, it has simple but powerful message that everyone should take on. The fragility of our one and only shared home is under threat like never before.

Planetary Mindfulness can only be a good thing to raise awareness for all of us regarding the small changes and seemingly insignificant changes we can all make which, with hope can bring about a change of direction for the better, for ourselves now and for our descendants into the future.

Colin Edwin
Musician (Porcupine Tree)

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Music2HealTheEarth – PLANETARY MINDFULNESS through MUSIC – Featuring Scanner with Mika Vainio, The Hafler Trio, Serinda Swan, Dave Abruzzesse (ex-Pearl Jam), KLLU, Shawn Smith (Pigeonhead, Brad, Satchel), Jóhann Eiriksson (Reptilicus), HAETHOR, Chris Ewen (The Magnetic Fields), Ali MacGraw, Matteo Myderwyk, Colin Edwin (Porcupine Tree), Robert Millis (Climax Golden Twins), Master Ming Tong Gu, Neil Mackay (Loop, Hair & Skin Trading Company), Tony Wakeford (Crisis, Sol Invictus), Eraldo Bernocchi (SIMM, Sigillum S), Matthew Liam Nicholson, Cockroach, JK Flesh (Godflesh, Final), Robert Poss (Band of Susans), Rickie Byars Beckwith, Klaus Fluoride (Dead Kennedys), Georgia Muldrow, Peter Jarvis, Michael J. Bazini, Rapoon, Autorotation, John Roome (The Orb, Witchman), Dr. Michael Beckwith, Julian Orzabal, Edward Ka-Spel (Legendary Pink Dots, Tear Garden), author Adam Nevill, The Mellowtrons, Jo Quail, Declaime ft. Aloe Blacc, Controlled Bleeding and more to be announced.

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Interested in being part of this collaboration or desire more info?
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