2008 Woodie Awards
'Share a Dream' CD
Kathleen Schultz
Issue date: 3/1/07 Section: Perspectives
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Share a Dream is a fundraising CD that was compiled in 2005 for the Share a Dream Foundation that was established in 1990 by Shay Kinsella, in Ireland.
The CD, which captures the very heart of Irish music, ranging from traditional to reels and jigs to modern sounds, was released in 2005 after many famous Irish artists donated their tracks.
The artists are: Sharon Shannon, Seán Keane, Máirtín O Connor, Dolores Keane, Charlie Lennon, Dessie O'Halloran, Mary Staunton, Aoife Clancy, John O Halloran, Marc Roberts, The McCarthy Family, Carmel Dempsey, Gerard Fahy, Liz and Yvonne Kane, Máirín Fahy, and Carmel Staunton.
The inspiration for this production came about during an Irish get together when a singsong broke out. The idea of producing a CD for fundraising purposes originated with two staff members from the Galway Regional Hospitals, Dr. Florry Daniels and Anne Conroy Senior Executive Officer. The Conroy family of Moyvilla, have deep roots in music, song and poetry for generations.
"This sound just soothes me and brings me back to the time I lived in Ireland listening to the Irish traditional music being played in the pubs," said Ashley Buonnano, senior, Warwick, R.I.
One musical artist on the CD, Carmel Staunton, was a part of her families musical group "The Staunton's." At the age of 22 she died in a tragic road traffic accident. She was very talented and dedicated her short life to creating beautiful music. The Share a Dream album states that the family donated two of her tracks for this CD so that her voice "would be a source of great joy to many, and that the funds raised would result in bringing a smile to a child."
One of her tracks, "Friend for Life" was written for her leaving cert graduation mass from Scoil Mhuire Ballinasloe in 1999. She also wrote "Miss You" in memory of a good friend who attended National School with her. He died tragically at the age of 22.
Another track that seems to be a favorite is "Village Reels." It includes O'Connell's Trip to Parliament, The Jolly Banger and Gan Ainm, all traditional music.
The Share a Dream Foundation has the mission to fulfill the wishes of children with life threatening illnesses or handicaps.
Originally the CD was going to have local talent, but so many various artists flocked to donating their own tracks. The CD is filled with sounds of traditional instruments, such as the fiddle, whistle and bodhran, the Irish drum.
"This CD is such a great idea and has so many songs that truly touch your heart," said Annie Bellettiere, senior, Brooklyn N.Y.
It is mostly sold at Share a Dream foundation events or through staff members to friends through word of mouth.
The CD, which captures the very heart of Irish music, ranging from traditional to reels and jigs to modern sounds, was released in 2005 after many famous Irish artists donated their tracks.
The artists are: Sharon Shannon, Seán Keane, Máirtín O Connor, Dolores Keane, Charlie Lennon, Dessie O'Halloran, Mary Staunton, Aoife Clancy, John O Halloran, Marc Roberts, The McCarthy Family, Carmel Dempsey, Gerard Fahy, Liz and Yvonne Kane, Máirín Fahy, and Carmel Staunton.
The inspiration for this production came about during an Irish get together when a singsong broke out. The idea of producing a CD for fundraising purposes originated with two staff members from the Galway Regional Hospitals, Dr. Florry Daniels and Anne Conroy Senior Executive Officer. The Conroy family of Moyvilla, have deep roots in music, song and poetry for generations.
"This sound just soothes me and brings me back to the time I lived in Ireland listening to the Irish traditional music being played in the pubs," said Ashley Buonnano, senior, Warwick, R.I.
One musical artist on the CD, Carmel Staunton, was a part of her families musical group "The Staunton's." At the age of 22 she died in a tragic road traffic accident. She was very talented and dedicated her short life to creating beautiful music. The Share a Dream album states that the family donated two of her tracks for this CD so that her voice "would be a source of great joy to many, and that the funds raised would result in bringing a smile to a child."
One of her tracks, "Friend for Life" was written for her leaving cert graduation mass from Scoil Mhuire Ballinasloe in 1999. She also wrote "Miss You" in memory of a good friend who attended National School with her. He died tragically at the age of 22.
Another track that seems to be a favorite is "Village Reels." It includes O'Connell's Trip to Parliament, The Jolly Banger and Gan Ainm, all traditional music.
The Share a Dream Foundation has the mission to fulfill the wishes of children with life threatening illnesses or handicaps.
Originally the CD was going to have local talent, but so many various artists flocked to donating their own tracks. The CD is filled with sounds of traditional instruments, such as the fiddle, whistle and bodhran, the Irish drum.
"This CD is such a great idea and has so many songs that truly touch your heart," said Annie Bellettiere, senior, Brooklyn N.Y.
It is mostly sold at Share a Dream foundation events or through staff members to friends through word of mouth.
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