On November 8, 2013, the deadliest natural disaster in Philippines’ history, Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan), stole the lives of over 6,000 mothers and fathers, grandmothers and grandfathers, brothers and sisters, and countless children.
More than 16 million people have been affected by this horrific tragedy, their world ripped apart with every loss…their hopes torn from tortured hearts.
Though we are scattered across the globe, we are connected to their anguish, we feel their sorrow as if it were our own. They need our help, our empathy, our compassion, our action!
Over 30 gifted composers hailing from 16 countries collaborated on an inspirational album, initiated by Peter Ebbinghaus, to raise funds for the victims of this catastrophe. All profits from the album, and companion ebook, will go to Gawad Kalinga (“give care”) and GVSP (Gualandi Volunteer Service Programme), supporting the efforts in distributing food and rebuilding the devastated lives and damaged cities across the Philippines. More information on the album can be found at the Soundtracks and Trailer Music site.
Each of the 28 tracks instills a sense of hope, whispering of a new dawn. Every note holds the promise of rebirth, strengthening the power of will to rise again. The soul of the music demands that we fight back, it is the nature of our existence, to persevere, to strive for a life that is once again beautiful. This is not the end–a hymn of faith shall spill from our voices into cups of peace that will strive to heal brave hearts.
Together, we are a commanding force for change, forging a global act of kindness that will ripple through the sea of souls and restore the broken, battered pieces of humanity.
Composers For Relief
Master Tracklist with Contributing Authors:
Album Available NOW on ITunes, Amazon, CDBaby & Spotify
- A New Dawn – Satnam Ramgotra, Nicolas Neidhardt, Wayne Sharpe ▶ Anoosha Lalani
- Our Nature – Valentin Boomes ▶ Leighton Williams
- Existence – Nick Murray ▶ Moira Katson
- Spes Et Libertas – Iliya Zaki ▶ Shannon Kenoyer Lawrence
- Rise Again – Red Ochsenbein feat. Deane Ogden & Stefan Schroff ▶ River Fairchild
- A Cup of Peace – Attila Áts ▶ Vidya Sury
- Continuum – Ed Watkins ▶ Jeff Tsuruoka
- Rebirth – Tera feat. Gabriel Lee ▶ Valentina Cano
- Dumakulem – Juan Iglesias ▶ Ceridwen Wales
- God Is With You – Hendric Bünck feat. Pascale Scarabin ▶ Jessica Marcarelli
- The Best Is yet to Come – Daniel Vulcano feat. Fabiano Pereira ▶ Michael L Swift
- This Is Not the End – Petteri Sainio ▶ Mary Pax
- Hymn of Faith – Jochem Weierink ▶ Damyanti Biswas
- Fighting Back – Dreammaker ▶ Lisa Shambrook
- Aurora – Renan Javier Cabrera ▶ C. Lee McKenzie
- Right Time – Brisom ▶ Bryan Taylor
- Into the Unknown – Geoffrey Vernon ▶ Jeff Hollar
- Renaissance – Ainan Celeste Cawley ▶ Rebekah Postupak
- Beautiful Life – Lauri Koivisto ▶ Amy Willoughby Burle
- Hope – Debbie Teong feat. Hope ▶ Lisa McCourt Hollar
- The Power of Will – Ivan Torrent ▶ Al Diaz
- Moonside – Raphael Tschernuth ▶ Nick Johns
- The Phoenix – Celestia ▶ Ruth Long
- New Days – Coldnoise ▶ Sarah Aisling
- Your Heart Is Brave – Synthphonia feat. Monika Emat ▶ Michelle Wallace
- Requiem for a Queen – M² feat. Dina Fanai [M² consists of Michael A. Levine & Man Parrish] ▶ Djinnia
- No More – Phillip Lober feat. Cedric Hyon ▶ Yolanda Renee
- One – Ryo Ishido feat. Nik Kershaw ▶ Elise Fallson
- Composer for Relief album ▶ Samantha Redstreake Geary
Beyond the Binding
Cover designed by Jennifer Redstreake Geary
All proceeds of the Composers for Relief album and Beyond the Binding will go to Gawad Kalinga (“give care”) and GVSP (Gualandi Volunteer Service Program), to support the relief efforts for victims of the deadliest natural disaster in Philippines’ history, Super Typhoon Yolanda.
Embark on an exciting journey Beyond the Binding of the imagination with 29 authors from across the globe, in a groundbreaking collaboration where music meets fiction. Surrender to soaring compositions as they surge through the veins of every story, capturing the triumphant pulse of the notes in heart pounding sci fi, enchanting fantasy and gripping slices of realism.
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What a wonderful and touching idea! And look at all the composers and writers being so productive. (I haven’t had time to touch my WIPs in three months. 😛 ) Good luck to all the participants! 🙂
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i’m nearly done! i hope i can do justice to the music.
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I look forward to reading the stories. I know they’ll be wonderful.
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Hey Sam, I sent you the link to my story via a Facebook message.
Such a privilege, thank you!
Love, Vidya
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What a fab idea. Wish you every success.
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