This topic is on other forum here but I found that it deserved more our attention. The project is very interesting, for a good cause and the songs are really good.
CEREMONY - A New Order Tribute benefits the Salford Foundation Trust's Tony Wilson Award Florida independent record label, 24 Hour Service Station, has assembled a tribute album honoring the music of New Order entitled CEREMONY - A New Order Tribute. The double CD plus bonus disc and digital album are scheduled for release on February 20, 2010.
Participants include Rabbit In The Moon, Kate Havnevik, SUNBEARS!, Jah Division, The Cloud Room, DETACHMENTS, The Beauvilles, Kingsbury, The Penelopes, GD Luxxe, Pocket, XOXO, Kites with Lights, Dub Gabriel and many more!
Artists have donated a version of their favorite New Order track, as well as their take on “Ceremony” for the extra disc.
Proceeds from record sales will benefit the Salford Foundation Trust’s Tony Wilson Award, established in memory of Tony Wilson, the founding father of landmark independent record label Factory Records, who died of cancer in 2007. The trust will benefit children and young people who can demonstrate a special talent or ambition in the arts or creative skills.
The idea for this tribute came about in 2007, when Tony Wilson passed away from cancer. Marshall Dickson, founder of 24 Hour Service Station, was stirred to put together a fitting tribute to his hero. Upon discovery that a charity had been established in Wilson’s name to aide children with creative & musical skills, the pieces came together. Jump started by partner Sonshine Ward, the project has become an international endeavor with artists from around the globe, equally inspired and moved by Wilson’s passing, answering the “Sirens’ Call.”
