The Cake Sale is a band featuring a loose and expansive collective of musicians and writers who have combined to create a 9-song CD of the same name on Oxfam Records. All profits will go to support Oxfams Make Trade Fair campaign and their overseas programme work.
Recorded in Dublin last year, the bones of The Cake Sale's tracks were laid down by Bell X1 duo Crosby and Paul Noonan along with Crowded House bassist Nick Seymour and drummer Graham Hopkins. All songs were previously unreleased and recorded specifically for the Cake Sale project with all publishing royalties being donated by their writers. Lead vocals were provided from Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody, Glen Hansard (The Frames/ ONCE ), Nina Persson (The Cardigans), Gemma Hayes, and Josh Ritter among others. The song "All The Way Down" written by Glen Hansard and subsequently appearing on the soundtrack of indie movie hit ONCE , now features vocals by Gemma Hayes.
Subsequent to the initial recording sessions, vocalists and additional musical parts were recorded in a range of studios and countries according to the touring and recording schedules of the artists involved. On the duet "Some Surprise" Gary Lightbody and Lisa Hannigan (former Damien Rice collaborator) recorded their vocal parts in different countries at completely different times with the song's ultimate success only being proven in the final mix.
"From a creative point of view, I was interested in making a cohesive sounding record for charity by co-ordinating the efforts of a disparate group of people . All the artists involved wanted the Cake Sale to be an authentic album, with all the songs relating to each other in a relevant way" explains Crosby. "There was a really enthusiastic response from everyone who was approached to write songs or perform, which made it a relatively easy project to put together. Everyone got the vibe of what we were trying to achieve. In fact, the only tricky bit was co-ordinating everybody's conflicting schedules ."
After recording Paul Noonan and Brian Crosby left for Tanzania to observe how the proceeds from The Cake Sale would be dispersed. Noonan explains, "Seeing at first hand how the fruits of your labours will be used is at the same time both affirming and humbling. As musicians it was obviously a totally different world for us but it gave us a certainty that the album and the money from those who buy and enjoy it, is working as it should be."
Originally released in Ireland in November 2006, The Cake Sale is a double platinum album in that country. Ireland's Metro Life raved "...a quite dazzling showcase of the Irish music scene." while Hot Press went on to write, "...this is the album other charity records aspire to be."
Thanks for adding me! Some Surprise is an amazing song. I still remember the very first time I heard it almost a year ago. I think it was at the end of the RTE news or I'm not sure, but I came running out from the kitchen and said "Who the hell is that?" to nobody in particular. Strange the things you remember.
Hiya I've just uploaded the first mixed version of 6 tracks from my debut album. They are starting to come together nicely now. Please have a listen and leave a comment if you wish. Chat soon, J.
Hiya I've just uploaded the first mixed version of 6 tracks from my debut album. They are starting to come together nicely now. Please have a listen and leave a comment if you wish. Chat soon, J.
Alphastates are playing in Whelans upstairs this Saturday, 19th April with support from Sub Rosa. Followed by djs and ill advised jager bombs or whatever you're into of a Saturday night...
Hiya I've just uploaded the first mixed version of 6 tracks from my debut album. They are starting to come together nicely now. Please have a listen and leave a comment if you wish. Chat soon, J.
Hiya I've just uploaded another 2 samples of my instrumentals from my album. Can you have a listen to my new tracks Restless & Breaking thru the Storm and if you approve leave a comment? Take care, J.
My sisters 2 year old is diagnosed with CAH, Classical Salt-Wasting Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia. When female children are born with classical CAH, most have varying forms of urogenital abnormalities that can cause lifelong health risks, including infections and incontinence. Haylie's condition is very severe and requires specialized, intricate urological surgery. She is having a fundraiser / raffle for her, the link to her website is below. She will be having surgery in New York in May and the family is struggling financially, like so many with children that have medical issues. She has been asking businesses and people to donate items, services and/or money (for the fundraiser/raffle) to help this family through this difficult and financially draining period of time.
Thank you in advance for the consideration! We appreciate any and all your efforts and wish you a blessed day! Meet Haylie on GreatDaySA Monday Morning!
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