Afterquake [EP]

Shanghai Restoration Project | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: EP
• Label: Afterquake Music
• ASIN: B0027DVU5M
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #175,302 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

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

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

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

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J. Sigler "yoga mom" (Washington, D.C.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Afterquake (Audio CD)

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 wonderful work, October 26, 2009

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B Rice (Houston, TX, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Afterquake (MP3 Download)

Heard it over NPR and got it right away. It's a good charity work, and as a music album it definitely has some inspirational and emotional songs. Be sure to check out its website for additional information.

It's slightly cheaper on iTunes, but Amazon's digital download is in .MP3 format.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

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

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D. Zhuang (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Afterquake (Audio CD)

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 !