Issued: 23 May 2011
UK MUSICIANS MAKING A DIFFERENCE WITH THEIR MUSIC.
UNITED KINGDOM: UK support Group Forever Searching are pleased to announce the upcoming release of their much anticipated album entitled “FIND YOUR WAY HOME” which is scheduled for release on 25th May 2011, commemorating International Missing Children’s Day.
“FIND YOUR WAY HOME” is an awareness initiative from Forever Searching. The album consists of 11 tracks; all donated to the group by various UK based musicians, who have used their gift in an effort to raise awareness to our missing in the UK.
These musicians embraced the opportunity to support this project; the album is intense and relevant. The musician’s share a passionate belief that their music will not only help heal the pain of families with a missing loved one, but will raise a public awareness to what can only be described as a global “”phenomenon” which is the multifaceted issue of missing people.
The album was produced by Forever Searching, mastered by Barry Gardner of Safe and Sound Mastering and the artwork was done by People 82.
The album can be purchased on iTunes from the 25th May or a hard copy version can be purchased directly from our online shop at www.foreversearching.com or by writing to enquiries@foreversearching.com.
HISTORY OF FOREVER SEARCHING
Established In the midst of the chaos of Madeline McCann’s abduction, it became more and more evident that so many other families had suffered the same fate and yet very little was being done to support them in raising awareness to their missing loved one.
The Founders of Forever Searching were passionate and committed to raising awareness to all missing people, and were committed to creating an organisation whose primary purpose was to raise awareness to them all.
ABOUT THE MUSICIANS:
EnglanE: EnglanE is a singer/songwriter from Cowes, Isle of Wight. Championed by the likes of Johnny Depp & Courtney Love, she has recently received airplay on BBC Radio as part of the ‘BBC Introducing’ campaign. http://soundcloud.com/EnglanE
“I wanted to be part of this album because I feel very strongly about the missing person’s issue, particularly Damien Nettles, as he also came from Cowes and I remember when he first went missing… I also know his brother James, and was asked to play at a gig in January for ‘Forever Searching’ and in remembrance of Damien, which I was very honoured and flattered to do.”
Callum Lovett; Callum Lovett is a composer & songwriter currently studying Music at Oxford Brookes University, to hear more from him visit www.myspace.com/callumlovett
“When the opportunity arose to write a piece of music for this brilliant cause, I really wanted to contribute something special. I cannot imagine what it is like for those who have missing friends or family, but I hope this piece of music can inspire them and others to continue their searches and find the happy endings they truly deserve.”
Gareth Icke: Gareth Icke is a singer/songwriter and radio DJ from Ryde on the Isle of Wight. Gareth wanted to get involved with this project because he believes in what Forever Searching does. www.garethicke.com
“I wanted to get involved with this project because I believe in what Forever Searching does. They raise awareness of missing people and the anguish it causes their loved ones. Forever Searching won’t allow peoples realities to be swept under the carpet. I have huge respect for that. A song is the least I could do.”
Habit: Habit is a young three piece band from East Sussex who writes and performs their own songs. Having performed at a Forever Searching Charity gig, they were delighted to be asked to write a song for the Charity’s album and wrote their song ‘Missing’. http://www.myspace.com/habitmusic123
The Phonic: Indie pop rock band The Phonic, formed in 2006 at the fabled Enterprise Studios on Denmark Street, London. Doug had never sung in a band before, Val had never played drums in a band, Steve wasn’t a guitarist and Dave wasn’t a bass player! The only way was up (baby)…Hear more from The Phonic at myspace.com/presentingthephonic
Ally Mitchell: Ally makes music on his own and with many other musicians, recording everything with basic equipment. He recently set up his own label, DOUBLE DECORDS, which is intended to be an on-line emporium for budget home recordings.
“I make music to transport me elsewhere. To not only feel the adrenaline of a moment on stage or in the studio, but to open up to the emotions and possibilities that we cannot otherwise access. I am inspired by film scores and the juxtaposition of images and situations with emotive sound and melody. Stories are often unnecessary, or obsolete. I have never experienced the disappearance of a loved one, and would not wish to, but can fully imagine my inability to express my loss through words alone.”
Alex Roberts: Blending genres from baroque to blues, with a ‘honey and sandpaper’ voice and fine finger-style guitar Alex Roberts is an artist who represents the best aspects of the songwriter’s craft. www.alexrobertsmusic.com
Alex wrote the song ‘Someone Knows’ as a testament to his long-time missing childhood friend Damien Nettles, and to Damien’s loved ones who keep hope of his return.
John Keenan: As you listen to John Keenan’s songs, you learn about the man. He writes and sings with a stark honesty that is as refreshing as it is heartrending. www.myspace.com/johnkeenansmusic
“I wanted to get involved with this project because as a child I suffered physical abuse and went through a period where all I wanted to do was escape! run away! I can relate to why some of the kids take off, I know how it feels to be that scared and alone!”
Prad: Prad (aka Adam Thornhill) is a singer songwriter from Sandbach in Cheshire. Prad writes all of his own material having done so since he taught himself to play guitar as a teenager. Taking inspiration from the minutiae of life’s little details, he often develops a song from seeing somebody in the street and imagining a life and story for them. Prad wrote for the missing in celebration of Steven Cook’s 21st birthday. His musical influences include Bruce Springsteen and Oasis. http://www.myspace.com/pradsmusic.
Hannah Saunders: Hannah is a songwriter from Berkshire, shortlisted for an Indy Music Award and has performance credentials that span continents. Hannah specialises in bespoke pieces that speak from the heart to us all.
“Working with Denise’s (Allan, mother of missing Charles Horvath – Allan) story was extremely challenging. To imagine the struggle of the campaign, the frustrations and disappointment with the incompetency of some Police officials to help, the pure heartache that comes with the loss of a child, I think we can all share a great regret in the despair that an experience like this can cause. I could do very little to help Denise but when she asked me to write a song, I felt it was something I must do. To be asked to create a bespoke song to tell a story that is not my own, is incredibly flattering, but more so, I feel it is an ultimate privilege and honour.”
Tara London: WINNER!! Of “Best Female Solo Artist” and “Best Soul/Funk/Blues Artist” at this year’s ‘The People’s Music Awards’ 2010!! The Music industry is describing this Up & Coming Artist as ‘Nora Jones with Attitude!’ Without a doubt you all will be seeing and hearing a lot more from this fresh, talented young woman!” http://www.myspace.com/taralondon
“As an artist, I have found that when you sing about such issues as missing children or human trafficking, a certain hush falls over an audience. , You can feel a tangible sense of human empathy as the music and lyrics enters their ears and settles in their hearts and moves them to become more aware of the world around them. For me, this is one of the gifts that I am lucky enough to share on behalf of Forever Searching and as their Patron it is my honour and my duty to raise as much awareness as I possibly can through my music.”
INTERNATIONAL MISSING CHILDREN’S DAY
The problem of missing children is complex and multifaceted. The exact number of children missing at any one time internationally is unknown. However to give an indication on the extent of the problem, it is estimated that every year in the United Kingdom 225,000 people go missing, of those figures between 97,700 and 110,000 are children under the age of 18.
The vast majority of these children are usually recovered within 1 week of their disappearance, however it is estimated that 1% remain as “Long Term” missing.
International Missing Children’s Day is a day to commemorate missing children who have been found, remember those who have been victims of crime and continue efforts to find those who are still missing.
UK Based support group “Forever Searching” actively raise awareness of missing children, to mark International Missing Children’s day the group have arranged various balloon releases throughout the UK. Attached to every balloon, there will be a tag which will provide the details of a missing person, the tag also asks for the finder of the tag to return it to the Group telling them where the tag was found.
Forever Searching Group will be using this day to release a compilation of music that has been donated by various artists, in an effort to raise further awareness of our missing.
HISTORY: Missing Children’s Day was first recognised in the USA following the disappearance of 6 year old Etan Patz on 25th May 1979 who was last seen on a street corner in New York on his way to school. The National Missing Children’s Day was first declared by President Ronald Reagan and has been recognised by every US government since and it is now recognised internationally.
