I sent this to Heather, and meant to send it to the whole list...
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>
> --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> > <<<This being the 6 month mark of the Sept. 11 tragedy,
> > How do you think the US should commemorate this event?
> > How should these attacks be remembered?
> > I pose this question to the list because I respect the different
> > viewpoints
> > from the vast intellect here.
>
>
>
> Heather and everyone,
>
> As you know, Canadians have been deeply affected by this tragedy as
> well. We all felt so helpless just sitting, watching, and feeling
> with
> you, for you, our American friends. Well, 'we' had to do something,
> and
> this is a part of what Canadians musicians did. Last fall I wrote a
> post about the Tears of A Thousand Years project/CD, from the cover:
>
> "the proceeds of which go directly to various funds to assist
> worldwide
> efforts in helping those whose lives have been forever changed by the
> tragic events of September 11th, 2001. This project was conceived and
> produced by the Canadian Musicians September 11th Relief Foundation."
>
> For more info, please go to
>
> www.tearsofathousandyears.com
>
> The CD is for sale on this site and it is reasonable, especially when
> you do the conversion from Canadian to US dollars.
>
> I had the privilege of attending the CD launch concert in November
> and
> it was awesome and moving and overwhelming. It all began with the
> singing of the Star Spangled Banner, followed by the Canadian
> National
> anthem. Oh Canada indeed.
>
> Amazing that it only took a month to pull it together, CD and all.
> Many
> of my favourite Canadian musicians from across the country gathered
> together to honour our southern sisters and brothers. It was obvious
> how deeply moved everyone was. Lots of tears that night. And so many
> interpretations of that terrible day.
>
> There are about seven unreleased songs, including 'Jamie' by Stan
> Rogers, which is a beautiful, touching song, typical Stan style. I
> met
> Ariel Rogers after the concert and that in itself was a special
> moment.
> I know there are some Stan fans on the list, which is why I mention
> this again. Well worth the price of the CD.
>
> I attended another fundraiser concert recently and they announced
> that
> ten thousand dollars have been raised from the sale of the Tears CD.
> As
> I said, all proceeds are sent directly to the various funds which are
> assisting the cause.
>
> Mags, writing into the light of day.
>
> npimh: Heaven's Restaurant, Fireweed (beautiful harmonies, they are
> noted as Canada's very own CSNY)from the Tears of a Thousand Years
> project CD
>
>
>
>
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> You open my heart, you do.
> Yes you do.
> - JM
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