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WELCOME to UNITED SOUND OF MUSIC
Not For Profit - Public Benefit
Special Projects of quality music CDs for Charities and Causes
Believing in Music as Therapeutic
Bringing together a Supporting Community
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'WOKE UP and FOUND MYSELF HERE' PROJECT
This Project is dedicated in Memory of My Father, Rupert (Rocky) W. Brockway, who died when he was only 42 from complications of Alcoholism.
His passion for music lives on through me.
Fiscally sponsored by the New York Foundation for the Arts : www.nyfa.org 501(c)3 a nonprofit organization, serves individual artists, promotes their freedom to develop and create, and provides the public with opportunities to experience and understand their work. NYFA accomplishes this by offering financial assistance and information to artists and organizations that directly serve artists, by supporting arts programming in the community, and by building collaborative relationships with others who advocate for the arts in New York State and throughout the country.
The "Woke Up & Found Myself Here" Project will benefit families and friends of Alcoholics, who have had their lives affected, addressing the emotional disease of alcoholism. It is estimated that each alcoholic affects the lives of at least four other people... alcoholism is truly a family disease.
The "Woke Up & Found Myself Here" Project will be a published Journal of actual case histories accounting the affects of Alcoholism on lives, sharing information and experiences in hopes to help others in similar situations. Included will be Artwork and a compilation CD with original artwork and music from Artists whom themselves have been affected in some way by Alcoholism. 100% of all proceeds from the sale of the journel and CD will be used to benefit families whose lives have been affected by Alcoholism. ** If you have a story to share, artwork or original music for this project, please click on the ''Contact Plus'' link in the left side menu for consideration. Please state whether or not you would like your name mentioned as author or you can remain anonymous. **Announcements of when Artists/Musicians/Bands can submit theirs songs for paid, non-exclusive use on the above CDs will be posted here soon. If you would like to Donate towards this Project, All Donations are 100% tax deductible Checks need to be made out to: The New York Foundation for the Arts 155 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10013 Donations can also be made securely with a credit card or an echeck here: Donate
IMPORTANT: Which ever way you make a donation, make sure you state that the donation is for the "Woke Up & Found Myself Here" Project as NYFA fiscally sponsors many projects. Thank You ~ | |
MUSIC
Music speaks to the soul like nothing else does, crossing all cultural and socioeconomic barriers.
Music is universally felt by all who have feelings.
A person who is limited in their range of appreciation and capacity to enjoy music is often limited in
understanding, connecting, and empathizing with other people.
JoAnne ~
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10 Therapeutic Characteristics of Music
- Music captivates and maintains attention -- it stimulates & utilizes
many parts of the brain
- Music is easily adapted to, and can be reflective of, a person's abilities
- Music structures time in a way that we can understand
ex: 'that's the last verse - my exercise session is almost over!'
- Music provides a meaningful, enjoyable context for repetition
- Music provides a social context - it sets up a safe, structured setting for verbal and nonverbal communication
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- Music is an effective memory aid
- Music supports and encourages movement
- Music taps into memories and emotions
- Music - and the silences within it - provide nonverbal, immediate feedback
- Music is success-oriented - people of all ability levels can participate
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USM Most Recent News/Reference
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| News: Study: Most Alcohol Abusers Never Seek Treatment |
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 The vast majority of adult Americans who abuse alcohol never seek treatment, according to a new government public health survey.
The survey, the first of its kind by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism in 10 years, presents a full picture of alcohol disorders in the country.
One of the most striking findings from interviews done more than five years ago was the low numbers of people who seek treatment for alcohol disorders.
Only 24 percent of those who suffer from alcoholism ever seek treatment. This rate was slightly higher a decade ago. And for those who do seek help, the average age is 32.1 - 10 years following the typical onset of alcoholism for those in the study.
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| News: Nimal Mendis Song for Autism to raise funds for Autism Speaks UK |
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  The Sri Lankan superstar, the award winning singer-songwriter Nimal Mendis has written a song for autism titled: OPEN EVERY DOOR. A copy of the CD has been presented to the British Prime Minister Tony Blair. Copies have also been handed over to the Prime Minister-in-waiting Gordon Brown, Leader of the Opposition David Cameron and the Leader of the Liberal Democrats Sir Ming Campbell.
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| News: Nimal Mendis launches Open Every Door - A Song for Autism |
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The award winning South Asian singer/songwriter Nimal Mendis who is based in London has just released a song for Autism titled 'Open Every Door.'
The song is a moving account of the life of a child with autism.
Nimal Mendis hails from Sri Lanka. He recorded 22 songs on the Decca label in the 1960s-1970s. He has also appeared on BBC TV's 'Top of the Pops.'
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| News: Brad Paisley: Time Well Wasted |
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Time Well Wasted reunites Brad with producer Frank Rogers for a 16-track collection sporting 10 selections from Paisley’s pen, including first single, "Alcohol," the fastest-rising chart single of his career. Look for multiple guest stars, including Dolly Parton (featured on "When I Get Where I’m Going") and Paisley labelmate Alan Jackson, who duets on the Guy Clark/Darrell Scott gem, "Out in the Parkin’ Lot."
"Alcohol" Lyrics:
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| Elvis is in the Building - Charity aids 'Idol' six, too |
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 It was a miraculous night on "American Idol" last night: Nearly $30 million was raised to aid poor children in Africa and America, Elvis came back to life and nobody was sent home.
In keeping with the charitable spirit of this week's "Idol Gives Back" theme, all six finalists were given another chance to perform next week. Host Ryan Seacrest said all 70 million votes from Tuesday's show would be added to next week's results and the bottom two contestants would be eliminated.
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~ Bono, U2
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