{"id":8174,"date":"2021-07-11T15:31:06","date_gmt":"2021-07-11T22:31:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seattlewaveradio.com\/swrwp\/?p=8174"},"modified":"2021-07-16T10:49:16","modified_gmt":"2021-07-16T17:49:16","slug":"raymond-hayden-we-can-make-it-artist-collaboration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seattlewaveradio.com\/index.php\/2021\/07\/11\/raymond-hayden-we-can-make-it-artist-collaboration\/","title":{"rendered":"Raymond Hayden ~ “We Can Make It” ~ (Artist Collaboration)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Susan\nMUSIC REVIEW\nby Susan Varnes-Newland\n<\/em><\/span>\n\n(Guest blogger from Grieve The Astronaut<\/a>) ~ ~<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Musicians have always showed up to create support for others, during times of celebration or times of grief. Whenever there is a crisis, musicians join together to create public awareness fundraisers. In our local communities, they perform at charitable functions. They always show up FOR US.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWE CAN MAKE IT\u201c <\/strong> is a song FROM musicians, FOR musicians and the music community. A collaborative effort, birthed from the creative souls who have been hurting in silence during 2020. Physically separated from receiving the support and healing they need. Musicians have ALWAYS been there to support us through our hard times. But, who has been there for THEM during the trying challenges of 2020? I can\u2019t think of an area of more damaged careers, than those who are involved in the creation of live music.<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019m writing as a music fan, who has become a friend. I\u2019ve sat through the creative dreams process , and seen the months of hard work that went into them. And then watched the dreams dissolve. Witnessed the tears of frustration when the last hopeful show gets canceled. Listened to the stories of financial devastation from businesses that aren\u2019t allowed to open and operate. Live music isn\u2019t just about the musicians. It\u2019s about the lighting and sound engineers. The camera operators. Recording studios. The booking agents and managers. The venue owners. The independent merchandise distributors. And the ripple effect goes on and on.<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019ve come to view Tacoma WA artist Raymond Hayden, as the beating heart of the PNW local musician community. He has the natural gift of joining and connecting people together. \u201cWE CAN MAKE IT TOGETHER\u201d is a shining example of his gift.<\/span><\/p>\n

It was a mere week, from his Vision, to the recorded Creation. Involving 11 music artists from various genres and backgrounds. They worked independently to create a musical message that fit together perfectly in the end. <\/span><\/p>\n

My initial thought was \u201cOh wow! This is the PNW version of the 1984 Band Aid collaboration \u201cDo They Know It\u2019s Christmas \u201c. Even though, they were representing various genres, it all blended beautifully. I found it fascinating how well the lyrics flowed together. As if they they worked together in a room, rather than separate and independently. A true message was formed, with powerful words.<\/span><\/p>\n

As a personal friend, these are the lyrics that really hit home from the first time I listened.<\/span><\/p>\n

Oh, I need to be close, we\u2019re so far apart\nWhen the distance grows, and you\u2019re not in my arms\nJust know\u2026.you\u2019re always in my heart<\/span><\/p>\n

Last month, Cirke Cherockee and Jessica Lynne Witty were up at my ski condo, filming Cirke\u2019s new Christmas music video. When I first heard it, I started crying. It was so beautiful, and I\u2019ve missed the healing from live music. Jessica actually held me in her arms for a bit. And said, that it was a poignant reminder, that her work as a musician WAS important. The inability to see their audiences definitely has an impact on their perception of the importance of their craft.<\/span><\/p>\n

All of the lyrics of this song are important. The instrumental performances are important. The recording and mixing is important. Go listen for yourself and see what hits home for you,. And make sure and let the musicians know afterwards.\n\n\n<\/span><\/p>\n

And this is my personal message to all musicians, and also to those involved in the music industry:\nYOU ARE IMPORTANT\nYOUR WORK IS IMPORTANT WE MISS YOU DESPERATELY YOU ARE NOT ALONE\n\n\n<\/span><\/p>\n

To quote a meme I read last week \u201c The greatest healing will take place, when live music comes back.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Start looking for a Superhero Cape to wear. That\u2019s how we\u2019re going to see you in the ( hopefully ) near future!<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWE CAN MAKE IT TOGETHER\u201d November 2020\n\n\n<\/span><\/p>\n

COLLABORATING ARTISTS:\n\n\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Raymond Hayden\nJessica Lynne Witty\nCirke\nWanz\nKitt Bender\nLyle Ronglien\nGeorge Varghese\nAnthony Ciarochi\nPaul Sawtelle\nJeff Eason\nSean Van Dommelen\n\n\n<\/span><\/p>\n

LET\u2019S ROCK!<\/span><\/p>\n

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