Last Xmas I decided that no matter how busy I got during the year, I would at least make an effort to touch base with the people that I haven’t seen or spoken to for a while, & tap into a little more gratitude for the friends that I have & the freedoms…
Life can take an unexpected turn at any time, & that’s when you suddenly realize how precious the day-to-day things we take for granted truly are. I’m not trying to get all wanky here, but I do feel very fortunate that I have a loving family, am in good health & have some very special friends that I know would help me out if I got into trouble. But sadly, there are thousands of hurricane victims who at this very moment are experiencing the utter devastation of having lost absolutely everything, including their family & friends. It’s so hard to truly comprehend what that would be like.
A personal highlight for me this year was working with one of Australia’s greatest entertainers, Barry Crocker. We’ve recorded a track together called “Shine a Light” (aka Moonbeams) which we hope will receive some solid support here in Australian next year. But right now, I’m pleased to announce that the track is available as a download from Hurricane Healing – Volume 2.
The Hurricane Healing project is a great initiative that I‚Äôm supporting which is helping the victims of the 2005 Hurricane season through music. Hurricane Healing is a “virtual album,” which includes a number of downloadable tracks provided by musicians from all over the world. When you buy a track or album, 50 cents of every dollar you spend goes directly to the National Headquarters of the Salvation Army in the U.S. Additionally, many artists are donating the proceeds they‚Äôd normally receive from sales to this relief effort.
Hey, it’s not even a couple of bucks for a track, so why not download a copy, checkout the new single & at the same time contribute toward a great cause! While you are there check out some of the other tracks from the other artists, & if you are feeling really generous… download the whole album!
Enjoy the moments! – Dino Jag 2005