ADDICT-SONGWRITERS FIGHT DRUGS WITH MUSIC
Hollywood, California (June 24) - Songwriter/Addicts come together to address a musical question: Can creating music become a satisfying substitute for drug and alcohol addiction? "Writing music helps me fight my need for pills, wine, and food, which is all I can think of when I'm bored," says writer Lori King, "This is better. Instead of calling my dealer, I call my co-writer."
Musician Vaughn Daniels states, "Music is like a jealous woman, though, She doesn't like you putting other things before Her. See, it's not possible for you to be the best musician you can be and still do drugs or alcohol. I found that out the hard way."
"Morphine is a lethal addiction," answers songwriter Iris Harden, "music's my choice, I write the prescription."
The project started as a means to create addiction awareness through music, evolved into hundreds of songwriters expressing their experiences through song, and culminated in a very original and compelling CD. Certainly, when listening to "ADDICTION: Highs & Lows," one feels the depth being tapped by these writers about very honest struggles, whether it's the hell of a heroin habit or cravings for caffeine, the songs run the gamut of emotion, from humor to heartbreak.
Producer Janet Fisher says, " The hardest part was having to eliminate so many songs from the brilliant, sincere, diverse works submitted." The CD is still abundant, however, with 15 songs, plus two bonus tracks. The listener receives about double the normal amount of music for his $12.95. It also is refreshingly NOT preachy, as Fisher seems to hold entertainment value as an equal to reality, and there is no forced conversion message here. Musicians frequently write to her about their own dependencies, whether participating in the current project or not.
"The CD has incredible Songwriting and artistry, but for me, there is hope for success above the Almighty Dollar," Fisher continues, "I want to prove to these writers that there is something more fun and real and lasting than a bottle of wine or a bindle of heroin. They have something in their hand to show, to say proudly, 'I am part of this great project,' and believe it. I want them to earn something from the high of the music and work."
All writers involved share better-than-traditional music industry royalties from CD success, and Fisher believes the CD will have a much longer shelf-life than most modern major label productions. "Since the dawn of man, humans have been seeking escape and joy through drugs -- it isn't a problem that will go away someday soon."
"ADDICTIONS: Highs & Lows" is released on Goodnight Kiss Records, and may be ordered online or via 1-800-Buy-My-CD for $12.95. The website for the CD is located at: http://www.goodnightkiss.com/audio/adall.html
Web surfers may hear samples of the songs and find out more about the writers and lyrics. Licenses or quantity order information may be obtained from Goodnight Kiss Music at (831) 479-9993.
Fisher has published and produced music since the mid 1980s and is also a performer and professional songwriter. Company doors are open to anyone who brings specific, requested material as listed in the free online newsletter at the Goodnight Kiss website: www.goodnightkiss.com
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