Jan
19
Music is definitely one of my passions, and so is the environment. That's why I was interested to hear about the 1% for the Planet Music Fundraising Campaign.
It's billed as "Quite possibly the most important album ever made." That's a pretty bold statement considering what "We Are The World" did for Africa in the 80s.
The quick summary of 1% for the Planet is it's a growing global movement of over 1,100 member companies, small and large, that donate 1% of their sales to environmental organizations worldwide.
Here is more info on 1% for the Planet and what it's all about:
THE ALBUM
- Tagline: Help rockstars save the planet.
- 1% for the Planet: The Music, Vol. 1 is a one-of-a-kind music compilation. Over forty artists have donated rare or exclusive music to produce the first album dedicated to supporting the environment.
- Over 40 leading artists came together to create 1% for the Planet: The Music, Vol. 1. An environmental first for the music industry, all proceeds from the album help 1% for the Planet do more for their growing network of environmental non-profits around the world
CONSUMER & FAN SALES
- When people buy the music or spread the word, they’re supporting 1% for the Planet and over 1,800 environmental non-profits working around the world on everything from protecting coastal beaches, to saving our rainforests and more.
- Buyers get 41 rare or exclusive tracks for $9.99, from the album’s website at http://music.onepercentfortheplanet.org or at iTunes or Amazon.
January 20th, 2010 at 2:05 am
i am just crazy about rock muzic.. i will surely buy this album..
January 20th, 2010 at 8:22 am
It is nice that an important group of people like music stars are doing something for the environment, i watch the band aid with a lot of friends it was an impressive event. Lets hope they do something for haiti too.
January 20th, 2010 at 9:46 am
While reading your post I've thought that music should also be eco-friendly - some styles of music remind noise and really pollute our environment.
January 20th, 2010 at 11:37 am
Most important album ever? Yeah right. This is the first time I ever heard of it. I mean, it's a great cause, but they need more publicity.
January 20th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
Manhattan said:
I must admit, this was my first thought - if it's going to be so big why haven't we heard of it? I too commend the idea, but having checked out the playlist it's not very impressive IMO.
January 23rd, 2010 at 7:54 am
This ecofriendly style is really cool ,but they should have given more publicity to it , Very impressive