From: Brian Baltin (bbaltin_at_earthlink.net)
Date: 2005-01-05 22:28:29
Like all of you I'm operating in a state of shock at the loss of human
life caused by the Quake and Tsunami in the Indian Ocean.
My heartfelt love and condolences goes out to all those who have lost
family and friends in this terrible tragedy.
I have so many friends from the devastated regions of Indonesia who
lost their lives.
So many children who once greeted and treated me like family are gone.
Their small islands disappeared forever!
My spirit is lifted by the incredible and positive response for aid
from everyone the world over.
We the human race are now closer than ever and behaving like One
Nation, I hope we can go on showing this Love, Understanding and
Support to our brothers and sisters around the globe from here on!
That said, I remind all the governments and leaders of the world that a
warning system like the one placed in the (richer neighbours waters)
Pacific could have, and would have lessened the loss of lives.
We need to think ahead! We need to behave compassionately before the
fact!
I have written a song with Graham Harvey which we will record with the
help of all the Incognito family and friends, the proceeds of which we
will donate to help save and rebuild the lives of those so desperately
in need.
Our project name will be 'HOPE COLLECTIVE'.
Featured artists recording with us tomorrow include:
Chaka Khan
Jocelyn Brown
Steve Winwood
Maysa Leak
Carleen Anderson
Taka Boom
Omar
Amp Fiddler
Maxi Jazz (Faithless)
Jamie Callum
Lemar
Raghav (Indian artist)nAppleton
Shazney Lewis
Look out for us on the various news channels tomorrow. Wešll be doing
it for all our brothers and sisters around the world!
I thank you all for everything that you are personally doing to help,
and for the support that I know you will be giving us with this record.
I also thank all those who will be taking part in this project ahead
of time.
I quote Mother Teresa at this time:
'In this life we cannot do great things. We can only do small things
with great love'
Peace
Bluey