For Immediate Release
Legendary YES Singer/Songwriter Jon
Anderson and Counting Crows Matt Malley To Release Charity Single “The Family
Circle”
London, UK - GONZO Multimedia is proud to announce the
release of a new charity single “The Family Circle” by legendary YES
vocalist/songwriter Jon Anderson and former Counting Crows bassist Matt Malley.
The money received from the single will go to the following
charities: Flutie Foundation - www.flutiefoundation.org (Jon Anderson), Sahaja Yoga Meditation - www.sahajayoga.org (Matt Malley) and National Autistic
Society - www.autism.org.uk (Rob Ayling, GONZO
Multimedia president)
“ 'Family Circle' came together when Matt
sent me the beautiful music earlier this year. I sang the song and lyric idea
and sent it back to Matt, thanking him for the great energy. Eventually, Matt
added some more sounds and the haunting guitar solo. We decided to have all sale
proceeds go to our respective charities. It's a pleasure to release this around
Thanksgiving time, reminding us of our connection with our families and how our
children keep us together, bonding our love of life.” - Jon Anderson
“Not only am I a fan of Jon's voice but I’m
a fan of his fearless spiritual outlook which appears in all of his music. A
mutual friend said we should meet and got us in touch and after talking a
little, Jon said, 'So send some music!' - so I had a cup of my best Darjeeling
tea, went into my studio and came up with the instrumental arrangement that you
hear on 'Family Circle'. I sent the file up to Jon and it came back with his
marvelous voice, lyrics…everything that brought the song to becoming fully
realized.” - Matt Malley
Jon Anderson is undoubtedly one of the most
recognizable voices in progressive rock as the original lead vocalist and
creative force behind YES. Anderson was the author and a major creative
influence behind the ground-breaking album 'Fragile' as well as the series of
epic, complex pieces such as “Awaken”, “Gates of Delirium” and especially “Close
to the Edge” which were central to the band's success. Additionally, Anderson
co-authored the group's biggest hits, including “I've Seen All Good People”,
“Roundabout”, and “Owner of a Lonely Heart”. In addition, Jon Anderson had great
success with a series of albums he did with Vangelis, and most recently released
the critically-acclaimed solo album entitled “Survival and Other Stories” (GONZO
Multimedia). In the fall of 2014 Jon Anderson teamed up with jazz violin legend
Jean-Luc Ponty to form the AndersonPonty Band.
Matt Malley is an Oscar, Grammy and Golden
Globe nominated songwriter who is best known for co-founding the multi-platinum
selling rock band Counting Crows back in the early 90's. He appears as bassist
on their biggest hit records and songs. In 2004 Matt retired from the band so he
could work from his studio at home and be with his family. He is a student of
the Indian Slide Guitar and a fan of Progressive Rock, Celtic Folk, World and
Indian Music.
Listen to
a sample of the track here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hATdN-XMBSQ
To
purchase Jon Anderson & Matt Malley's “Family Circle”: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/family-circle-single/id911786898
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Jon Anderson's official website: www.JonAnderson.com
Matt Malley's official website: www.malleyablemusic.com
Press inquiries: Glass Onyon
PR, PH: 828-350-8158, glassonyonpr@gmail.com
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