Make Some Noise, Amnesty International

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[edit] Make Some Noise

Make Some Noise is Amnesty International’s latest global venture into the world of music. It is a mix of music, celebration and action, designed to engage a new generation in Amnesty International’s human rights work. Well known artists are re-recording John Lennon songs exclusively for Amnesty International and for the protection of individuals wherever freedom, justice and equality are denied.

Thanks to an extraordinary gift from Yoko Ono- the recording rights to ‘Imagine’ and John Lennon’s entire solo songbook- Make Some Noise and Amnesty International are harnessing the power of music to stand up for human rights. New versions of Lennon’s iconic songs have been recorded by bands like the Black Eyed Peas, The Cure, Snow Patrol, The Postal Service, Maroon 5 and Afroreggae and are available as digital downloads, and eventually as ringtones and a compilation album.

As a solo artist, John Lennon’s unique talent and passionate campaign for world peace made him one of the most influential activists the world has ever seen. "Peace is no violence, no frustration, no fear," claimed Lennon – and with this lyrical mantra, he strove to promote the issues he believed in, inspiring change through music which both provoked and united communities. In a world plagued by war and poverty Lennon's message is just as relevant today as it was it was when it was first written.

Make Some Noise is here to make a positive impact on our world and collectively raise our voices to make as much noise as we can for human rights. The project aims to inspire and engage more than 1 million new supporters for Amnesty International’s human rights work. All the money raised trough the sale of Make Some Noise music, mobile content and merchandise will be channelled directly back into Amnesty International’s global research and campaigning work.

“Music speaks the language of freedom, revolution and solidarity. Without that freedom-without music that is angry, joyful and necessary- we are nothing” Yoko Ono.

[edit] Recent history

The origin of Make Some Noise dates back to September 11, 2001. In the wake of the tragic events in New York, Yoko Ono generously donated the recording rights to ‘Imagine’ to Amnesty International as a way to spread the word about the continued importance of human rights. In 2002, Amnesty International USA launched a national ‘Imagine’ campaign broadly aimed at raising awareness of human rights in the US. On the back of the success of this campaign, Ms. Ono donated the rights to the entire Lennon songbook. Starting in late 2004, Amnesty International conceived Make Some Noise as a fresh, new global campaign leveraging the assets of the full Lennon songbook to engage a new generation in the human rights cause. The global launch of Make Some Noise took place on 10th December 2005-International Human Rights Day- with the release of four exclusive singles available as digital downloads.

[edit] Artists and songs

Artists participating in Make Some Noise represent a balance of critically acclaimed, commercially successful and socially aware musicians. All of the artists involved are ardent defenders of human rights and committed to making music with a message. They are coming together to record cover versions of Lennon’s most powerful and iconic songs:

Many more top-selling internationally-renowned artists will be joining the project.

[edit] The meaning of Make Some Noise

The Make Some Noise campaign is literally asking people to make some noise in any way they feel comfortable, in support of human rights. It is about making noise on behalf of individuals that have been silenced through injustice and making enough noise so that all those fighting against injustice and inequality know that we are on their side. It is about letting those who oppose individual liberties know that we shall not be silenced and will continue to speak out for human rights.

[edit] Campaigns and actions

Make Some Noise is encouraging people to take action in a number of campaigns to protect individuals wherever justice, freedom and equality are denied:

  • Close Guantanamo now! campaign calls for individuals across the world to send in their videos add their voice to the global chorus calling for Guantanamo Bay to be closed now.
  • Protect the People of Darfur campaign invites people to join the actor Don Cheadle and Snow Patrol in putting pressure on the United Nations to send peace keeping forces to Darfur,
  • Control Arms campaign asks individuals to add their face to the Million Faces petition calling for a Global Arms Trade Treaty.

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