Afterquake [EP]

Abigail Washburn and The Shanghai Restoration Project (Author)

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: EP
• Label: Afterquake Music
• ASIN: B0027DVU5M
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #10,767 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

In honor of the one-year anniversary of the Sichuan Earthquakes, two pioneers in entirely different genres  folk and electronica  have merged to increase knowledge and understanding of the continuing aftermath of the earthquake. Afterquake is a collection of raw, remixed field recordings of post-earthquake soundscapes as well as performances by relocated children and their faraway parents captured and produced by Abigail Washburn and Shanghai Restoration Project creator Dave Liang, in cooperation with Sichuan Quake Relief. A portion of the proceeds from this EP will benefit the Sichuan Quake Relief organization.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Moving & beautiful music, May 8, 2009

By	J. Sigler "yoga mom" (Washington, D.C.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was an ESL teacher in China for 2 1/2 years, and came back to living in the States at the end of 2005. When the devastating earthquake hit Sichuan Province last year, I was deeply touched in particular by Melissa Block's live story on NPR. Today, as I was driving to pick up my son from school, I heard the NPR interview with Abby & Dave, and I was incredibly moved by their stories, and especially by "Song for Mama". I looked at their website tonight & purchased a CD. Not only is this a very worthy cause for support, but the music is really fabulous too.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Greate music with an added dimension, June 9, 2009

By	D. Zhuang (California) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This album is truly one-of-a-kind. Abby and her partner are able to combine grass-root music with her own cutting-edge artistry. I bought this CD along with Sparrow Quartet CD after listening the samples on Abby's own website. Abby has also been doing the right kind of activism in China by 1) extending a helpful hand to local communities, and 2) fostering the mutual understanding of two unique cultures in a very modern, dignified and intimate way. Way to go, Abby !