Seed Studios : there’s more of each other to know

‘There’s more of each other to know’ is an exciting project funded by ‘Awards for All’: a National Lottery funded scheme. The project invited over 100 people to express themselves through music and poetry on a theme of ‘overcoming the challenges in life.’

A CD and this website have been produced to celebrate the outcomes of this project.

There will be information on how to obtain a copy of the CD in the next few weeks so watch this space…..

Below is some of the songs and poetry that people have written for this project. Feel free to download and enjoy.

The Sand and the Sea by Chrsitine Johnson

Chrstine has a album deal and we are all very excited to here it

Christine says….

watch chrsitine perform one of her song below

Another You by Phil Kanes

Phil could not play the guitar when he started this project and now he hopes to record a album of his songs.

Phil wrote this song in August of this year and he says..

Love Halo by Jasmin Stephens

This is a song by Jasmin Stephens who is currently recording a song in Seed Studios and she hopes to produce a CD in the future. This song is about supporting and seeing love in each other. A lyric from this song also gave us the title for the project!

Invisible Girl by Lynne Kirkman

This song is about Lynne’s experience of growing up.

Lynne says about this song ‘The song is about my childhood and about dealing with family issues, It is also about reflecting on my life and what I have lost and gained’.

Lynne speaks about being part of this project and Seed Studios.

“For me seed studios is the difference between living in isolation and being part of something, working with and getting to know fantastic people and discovering a song writing ability that I have and never realised I had”

Unlucky 7 by Jamal Lewis

Jamal is an accomplished drummer who has been learning his trade at Seed Studios.

Jamal is also a writer and performs songs that he has composed.

Jamal says..

Monkey Town by Janet Wolstenholme

Janet is an artist who has travelled around America and Europe with her former outstanding band Bandit Queen.

Janet’s song is an observation about living in Manchester.

Janet says about this song “it’s about the fact that all humans are connected together and to every thing” “it’s also about evolution”

Janet speaks about being part of this project and Seed Studios.

“Working on this project has been incredibly inspiring”

Khali Zooflu by Abdul Khan

Abdul speaks about being part of this project and Seed Studios: “I never thought that I would get the chance to hear my song recorded and I have never been so happy in all my life.”

You can’t stop music from being heard, even if it sometimes takes a long time to happen. Abdul Khan came to England in 1963. In his youth, Abdul loved music and singing. A strict father vigorously pointed out Abdul’s responsibilities as the eldest family member and his passion was put on hold for 45 years whilst he raised a family and became everybody’s benevolent benefactor. After returning from Canada, where Abdul briefly tried his hand at running a business, 65 year old Abdul visited his local Arts centre in Manchester and teamed up with musicians to fulfill his dream of recording his songs.

Abdul also plays in his band Abdul Khan and the Projections and you can watch them below.

Yesterdays DNA by Marie Smith

this is the first time Marie has recorded and writen a song.

Marie is also learning the guitar.

Marie says..

I wanna play my rock and roll by Ronnie Hoyte

Ronnie is a singer, songwriter and poet who lives in Manchester. He is very influenced by Marc Bolan and T. Rex.

Ronnie say that music and this project has “helped him stay healthy and achieve his dreams.”

Ronnie hopes to record more songs and wants to tour England, so if you want to book him please contact Andrew Hodson who is the blueSCI Art, Music and Media Manager: andrew.hodson@bluesci.org.uk.

Ronnie has just finished recording an album and you can watch him talking about and playing a new song called Angel.

Love and Power by Herelle

Herelle are a band who compose songs in a Jamaican style but with a fresh edge.

She’s an Angel by Dave Kidd

David sadly passed away in 2011 and our thoughts go out to his family and friends. He was an inspirational person who brought happiness to many people who attend blueSCI and Seed Studios.

Shortly before David died, he completed an album of songs. Please get in contact if you would like a copy.

All funds go towards Seed Studios to help people stay healthy and fulfill their dreams.

Drum Snore Drum by Victorward

Victorward DJ performs around Manchester. Their sound is provocative and is influenced by Dubstep and House music.

Members of Seed Studios are very excited to hear new sounds coming this way in 2012.

Victorward says “Being part of this project has helped me develop my musical skills, increasing my confidence and self esteem.”

In a Moment in Time by Jan Brozozowski

Jan is an actor, playwrite and a poet.

This is the first song that Jan has ever recorded!

About the project Jan said, “being a part of this project has been an incredibly encouraging experience”

Row by Ben Gilbert

This is the first song that Ben has recorded and he is looking foward to recording more in the future. Ben Often plays at Seed Studios’ open mic night.

Ben says..