MARIA DAINES: Music United For Animals

Maria Daines

Music United For Animals

© 2006 Maria Daines/Paul Killington (634479471377)

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Mixed genre, blues, rock, acoustic & ballads

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'Music United For Animals' is a collection of songs written to speak up for animals in distress and each song supports the end of cruelty.

Many animal welfare/rights subjects are explored in the 13 track cd, which includes the ballad 'I am the owner of this coat' written to expose the horror of the fur trade.

'They Wanna Kill (Have mercy on the ice) reminds listeners of seal extermination annually, while the true story of Fozzie Bear, a puppy who died in his rescuers arms tells the tale of dogs bred in puppy mills.

Factory farming is exposed in the rock song 'Your meat is our murder' and other topics include fighting with dogs, vivisection, veal trade, bear bile farming and the circus.

The International anthem 'Rise Up - Make this moment Last' was written for Marijo Gillis of Welfare For Animals (WAG, New York) and calls for everyone to make a difference.

Proceeds from this cd supports rescue shelters world wide.


'It was a unity made in heaven for me and for the animals when I met Maria and Paul, and realised that their music is a peaceful and universal voice of expression, bringing to the public's attention in a direct way, the cruelty animals are subjected to by the human race on this planet every day'

Mary Alice Pollard
Cornwall's Voice for Animals (cvfa/oipa.uk)
Representing The International Organization for Animal Protection
NGO affiliated to the UN Department of Public Information
http://www.cornwallsvoiceforanimals.org/Welcome.html


'I Wanna Run Free'

Maria, love your song
you are also a great singer
sincerely, Willie Nelson
26 June 2006


http://www.telegraphindia.com/1070112/asp/etc/story_7135534.asp

Music for a cause is nothing new but music solely devoted to animals does seem novel. Maria Daines, a British singer and songwriter has just released a CD entitled, *Music United for Animals,* that is aimed towards the cause
of animal rights and welfare.

Says Maria, "As a child I had many pets and my mother taught me how to respect animals."

Indeed, her album espouses the cause of animals in a medley of situations, starting from dogs in Romania to the horses of the US. "I can think of no better reason to create music and I would like to make a difference that I can feel in my heart, and share with others," remarks Maria.

The CD features 13 songs, all of which are thoroughly enjoyable. The best song of the album is the ballad, *I am the owner of this coat,* to make people aware of the horror of the fur trade. Maria has also voiced her concern for Indian animals. Recently, she wrote a song for a protest
concerning an elephant polo match organised in Jaipur. She has also performed on BBC recently.

"Everywhere, the animals need a friend," says Maria. The animals surely have one in her.

Shubhobroto Ghosh


Steve Gilmore 'Tracks of the Year 2006'
http://board.soundclick.com/viewtopic.php?t=196746

Maria Daines/Paul Killington - I Am The Owner Of This Coat

Last years Artist Of The Year has been suspiciously inactive for much of the year, at least on the online scene. However, my puny, insignificant membe... ummm award paled into the background when the full glare of internet publicity (Ed: ain't that a hoot?) fell on Maria and Paul when they also won IOMA's Artist Of The Year 2005 Award. That, my friends, is pressure. Nonetheless, I've been keeping tabs on the Cambridgeshire contingent and know that they have lots of real-world stuff happening (a live band, gigs, opening of supermarkets, that kind of thing) but they've also become highly involved with animal welfare; as is typified here in the most heart-breaking song you are ever likely to hear - whatever your thoughts on animal welfare are. With its understated arrangement and production, I Am The Owner Of This Coat leaves Maria to fully express every single emotion it is possible for that tremendous voice to pour into an already emotive subject. The CD Music United For Animals has just been released and boasts this front and centre as track one - which it is, in every respect. (Ed: right, and this would be the vocalist you keep referring to as The Gob would it?)


Dear Maria & Paul,

Words can not express just how grateful we all are to you both for writing this beautiful song about our beloved Andrew. It was so very sad to lose our No 1 ambassador but the thousands of messages of support and now this wonderful (and very emotional) tribute to Andrew show us all that he certainly did not die in vain. His memory lives on with us all and once again strengthens our determination to end this barbaric suffering once and for all.

Andrew has and will continue to play his part in a unique journey and we thank you for playing your part in this journey too. Andrew’s memory will live on in the words of this song.

Best Wishes,
Dave

Dave Neale
UK Director
Animals Asia Foundation

Find out more about our historic China Bear Rescue and Friends or Food? projects by visiting the Animals Asia Foundation website at http://www.animalsasia.org


Dear Maria and Paul,

I just anted to drop by and say how very proud I am to be your friend !!!!

In all that you do in your music, and education of us all, I want to give you an extra special thanks and recognition.

I know this might seem strange, but, I have made up a special award for you both. It's called the;

VOICE OF THE VOICELESS COMPASSION AWARD !!!!

This is in recognition of all your contributions to the world wide community through your amazing music and selfless giving of your time and energies to many causes that need to be addressed !!!!

I don't have a certificate to give to you for this. I can only offer my words and deep gratitude for your continued concern and efforts to give those without a voice, that need assistance in being given some attention, and or, protection, a voice through all your actions and music.

I know that many people have been enriched by your music and willingness to offer compassion through education.

I am one of those people !!!!

Cheers,

ZEST
Zest Radio Show


'I am the owner of this coat'

Powerful, heart breaking song

Powerful, heart breaking song Here I am at work, bawling. I hope nobody comes in! Magnificent voice, such a sad song but so important to get the message out there especially as fur seems to be once again be gaining more popularity in the "fashion" world. Do these people not care or are they just clueless? Maybe both. This would be a great song to put in a documentary on the fur trade. I know some of the news shows (Dateline?) ran stories on the cat and dog fur trade, maybe they could be persuaded to re run those stories and add this song. The horse slaughter song is also a wonderful work, thank you so much for your efforts!

Reviewed by: summerhorse 3/1/2006 Mixposure


Beautiful Song for a Beautiful Animal

I burst into tears listening to this song such is the power of the emotion that welled up on hearing the words and music and thinking of Andrew's tragic life and death! I wish this was a real hit song that millions would hear and maybe then some more would get done to save these beautiful bears!

Review of 'Andrew' by: Bard of Ely 4/13/2006


Review by: Pinedog 9 August 2006
'Abandoned in Romania'

When a Light Shines

Where there is Love, there is Hope. Compassion spawns kindness and kindness is contagious. The arrangement is masterful both in it's solemn demeanor and in it's skillful delivery. I love how the silence speaks when you don't. Images rise and emotions flow. This song will probably never be any huge hit because it makes people a bit uncomfortable to think about those who are abused and powerless. I guess Maria and Paul may have to be content with being the voice of the downtrodden, the forgotten and the mistreated. You dare to speak of things that are at the core of this world's problems...the lack of love and compassion between living creatures on this planet. Maria, you are a gifted writer and Paul, your music is so in tune with her it's incredible. Same wavelength. You may not be rich and famous yet, but you are Heroes...you dare to shine The Light into the dark corners of mankind's behaviors where most do not want to look. The Light of Success as human beings shines both on you and from you. Beautiful song.

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  • Must get!!
    author: Kelly Platt

    This album is so great, I have been playing it non stop since I got it. It is so great to hear someone bringing up these issues through music- and great music at that! Because it is sung in the point of view of the animal it is that much more powerful. Brilliant!! Love it!! I hope Maria and Paul come to Norfolk, VA someday!!

  • Music United For Animals
    author: Marilyn Glasgow

    This is a truly beautiful CD. I just heard about you a while back from a couple of my animal websites. Finally someone is singing and speaking for our wonderful animals. I love this CD so much, I'm hoping there will be more, such as one with " Tobey's Song" on it. You and Paul are absolutely amazing. I love you for this. Beautiful voices and wonderful band.

  • Music United for Animals
    author: Cindi Simpson

    Maria,How incredible...songs about animal rights. You have the most beautiful voice and a heart to match.I am ordering 2 more cd's to give as gifts to 2 doctors in Washington who have been instrumental in closing down live animal labs in over 100 medical schools in the U.S. I know they are going to love your songs as much as I do. Thank you,thank you, thank you!

  • an Idyllic Animal Rights CD
    author: Brien Comerford

    I have been waiting for an idyllic animal rights CD for the the last thirty years. Maria Daines' multi-faceted and compelling vocals are grievous, spiritual, poignant and uplifting. The lyrics and songs address the sorry plight of seals, calfs, dogs and animals inhumanely killed in slaughterhouses. Paul's fantastic guitar riffs and instrumentals bolster and ascend this CD to an optimum level. This is one of the most superlative CD's that I have ever heard. In England Marian Daines is inheriting the animal loving torch that was started by the McCartney's three decades ago. A great combination of country, rock, soul, blues and progressive music.

  • Music United for Animals
    author: Monique Boutot

    Dear Maria and Paul, this cd means so much to me, I can't stop playing it since I got it last week! There are 4 or 5 tracks that make me cry everytime I hear them: Fozzie Bear, I Don't Wanna fight no More, I am the Owner of this Coat, The Dogs of Romania, Andrew, oh! and The Rainbow Bridge... There may be more. The more I listen, the more words I make out, the more it means and the more I cry. It is quite strange. I never had a CD that meant so much to me! Thank you for caring enough to make it! Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you! I'll be in touch! Monique Boutot, Vancouver, BC, Canada

  • author: Jan

    I LOVE the CD and the meaning behind it.....powerful, is great. The only reason I did not give it a 5 is I cannot understand some of the words. the voice fades out and is heard to hear. I thought it was just me, but had other folks listen as well and had the same result. Hope to hear more songs from you in the future.... thanks

  • author: Pamela Bertsch

    Maria and Paul are true pioneers of music for the animals! May other artists follow their lead. This is the first CD to raise awareness about animal issues that I know of. I remember Maria once telling me, "Music can go where we cannot." That's so true! Music goes straight to the heart! Bless you both! You are loved.

  • Awesome CD
    author: Susan

    This CD is a tear jerker the entire way through. I love it though. Fozzy Bear made my husband cry. I would recommend this to anyone with a heart concerning animal issues.

  • author: duane adcock

    powerful slanghter song if you are a veg you need this cd

  • So poignant and heartfelt...
    author: Becca Martin

    I love this CD, it is so poignant and heartfelt...I feel that it gives a true and compassionate voice to those who cannot speak for themselves. True art is meant to elicit emotion in those it touches, this CD does that and more. Each track delivers a profound portrait of an important issue with a soulful tone.

  • There can be no better voice for the animals
    author: Mary Alice

    It is said that music is the international language - and this cd proves it ! There can be no better voice for the animals and we thank Maria and Paul for all they have given to the animals on this planet, and to the music industry. ~Rock and Roll for Animals~

  • Beautifully done, a must for all!
    author: Angela 4 HarpSeals.org

    This cd is a perfect example of combining heart & compassion with serious lyrical genius and vocals that amaze. Maria's voice is beautiful, the lyrics meaningful, and the music varied and always interesting. Brava! Great work!

  • very poignant music
    author: avril ( neesan )

    this is my first cd by this artist it will not be my last every word in every song hit home about the suffering of animals in our world today it has done a lot to change the way i now look at things thank you

  • Best CD I ever own!
    author: ROSLINA JUPRI-TAN

    The song "Rescuer's Prayer" is a really fitting tribute to everyone who dedicated their lives to animal welfare. Also songs like "Abandoned in Romania" and "I am the owner of this coat" always brought tears to my eyes whenever I listened to them. Great work and beautiful songs. I do hope that more people will be more aware of the plight that the animals in our society are going through. We need all the support that we can get to make this world a better place for ALL - Humans and Animals alike.

  • author: Gary Frederick Edwards

    Music United For Animals is a collection of music that focuses on the plight of animals in the modern world, and one can only hope that this pioneering work inspires other artists to take up the theme. Meanwhile, the voiceless victims of human cruelty could not have wished for a more effective advocate than Maria Daines, accompanied by musician/producer Paul Killington. The language of poetics speaks of the "pathetic fallacy": the ascription of human qualities to inanimate nature. A far more significant--and deeply tragic--fallacy is the failure to ascribe human qualities to creatures in the animal kingdom. Maria Daines offers a powerful antidote, assuming the person of abused, exploited animals and singing their desperation and pain with a depth of authentic emotion that can't fail to touch any but the most calcified spirit. Maria communicates her profound sympathy for the very real and deeply feeling awareness of animals with undeniable, irresistible conviction. And those who share Maria and Paul's concern for animals will be able to identify with the emotional range of the album; for, while some songs, like "I Am The Owner of This Coat," are poignant laments, others explode in angry outrage at the crimes perpetrated against helpless animals by human beings. If you feel anger at the greedy exploitation of puppy mills, at the slaughter of wild horses and whales for profit, at the vicious obscenity of the fur industry, you'll hear your own feelings pouring out in the remarkably powerful voice of Maria Daines and the passionate guitar work of Paul Killington. Maria's voice is a rare instrument, a haunting sound that cuts deep and true, combining exquisite beauty with raw emotion. Hers is a very special talent and one you will be thrilled to have discovered once you make her acquaintance. There are many ancient fables of champions sent by Heaven to fight for the oppressed. Thankfully, such fables sometimes describe a present reality. I'm very, very glad and grateful that Heaven has sent Maria Daines to fight for voiceless animals with a flaming sword of a voice that might cleave through even the ugly armor of human cynicism. If you want an album of richly satisfying music coupled with a message that's moving, meaningful and long overdue, you will love this record. The first song alone is worth more--much more--than the price of the entire outstanding collection. You can't go wrong.

  • Best CD I own
    author: Tim

    Maria Daines did a wonderful job on this CD. I am the owner of this coat is a incedibly moving song

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