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Africa
by ckrohm

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Submitted on: Nov 30, 2008 - 05:47:58 PM
Last Updated: Nov 30 2008 - 05:47:58 PM

Keywords ONE (41), Africa (11), Make poverty history (1), Get involved (1)

Description Everybody has a voice!

Hi, I have been following the ONE.org campaign for the past year or so and found myself in a position where I felt that I cannot help due to the place where I live. There are no activities in my area that support ONE or, well at least, I cannot find anything apart from the fact that you can sign for ONE.

But that's not true: I can spread the word. You can spread the word. I do it via the Web. I do it by a writing a song. By creating a simple melody. And I do find many people who through my activities over the net who actually true to be involved, who are concerned.
It's not my fault that the world is like it is but it's my fault if it stays like this...

I did the song Africa to do my bit to support ONE.org even though there is no ONE office in my area. But I got some people across the Atlantic involved who helped me to finish that song.

Even with music you can spread the word...

Greets

Chris

Lyrics Do you believe
that there is something out there
Something out there that makes it disappear

Do you believe
that you are the only one
who knows how to suffer while eating a honey bun

Here you are
far away from those
who try to rescue their poor souls

There are no schools
There are no doctors
It's about justice not charity

Get up now
Get involved
Take their hands
They are proud
But they do
need your help
in Africa...

Make poverty
history
Raise your hand
For their demands
And they do
need your voice
for Africa...

Do you really
rely on others
Do you really know what that means

Do you really know
how rich you are
Have you ever been to Africa...

Make poverty
history
Get them out
of their misery
All they need
is your voice
for Africa...

Raise your voice
Scream out loud
It's not your fault
The way it's now
It's your fault
if it stays like this
in Africa...

Hardware Les Paul Custom, Vox AC 30 Amplug, Neumann TLM 103, SPL Goldmike 9844, iMac Intel, Edirol FA-101.

Software: Logic Pro 8, Addictive Drums, Ozone3

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	Skean said 40 days ago
	Yep good song So true, so true... Nice sung as lyrics is awesome... I love it.

	edpdx said 40 days ago
	Nice song I like the sound that comes and goes. Very nice! edpdx

Parichayaka said 39 days ago

Inspiring
Love the simplicity of this song, the genuine, calm but evocative feeling throughout. I always appreciate when songwriting doesn't depend on lots of layers of instrumentation to make up for lack of creative ideas - here the pulsing synth with the soft drums work extremely well as a soundbed for the vocals. The guitar and echo effects in the vocals are a nice touch too. Builds until the end...well done!

	magnatone said 39 days ago
	Africa This is INCREDIBLE - thanks for posting this, it's very special and extremely well done!

	kassia said 39 days ago
	africa This is fabulous. Heartfelt, soulful, honest and true. I love the subtle beats that keep the whole piece moving gently, almost swaying. What a vocal performance! Great emotion and lyrics. I love the strings that come in. This is a wonderful song, inspired by a righteous message and a true need in this world. Thank you for sharing this with us!

	MarkHolbrook said 39 days ago
	Excellent... I too like the simplicity. I love the vocal too! Powerful message.

	drakonis said 39 days ago
	excellent work nice song writing and singing, and sentiment. The mix is great... although at the very end, the main voice gets a little lost. I might suggest a small build around the middle of the song, just a hint of what's to come at the end, then let it die away again for the second half. Very nice work here, and welcome to Macjams! ttfn, Drakonis

	Char said 38 days ago
	You did good. I appreciate your effort and I am grateful for your sharing this. Good lyrics and singing. Love the beat and the sounds. Very engaging. Thank you. :)

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