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Orbital Sound Unites Artists for Drumming and 9-11 Photo Exhibit

Orbital Sound, which made a pivotal contribution to One World Beat 2004, is back again with another thrilling line-up of caring and talent for 2006. On May 6, from 4:30 to 6:30, the voice of the drum will be used to create a positive message of solidarity.

Orbital Sound has invited a select group of New York drummers to join the festival by participating in a house-party style concert, which will take place at 10 Charles Street in Hamilton, New York. Additionally, in response to drummers from as far away as Tanzania, Orbital Sound has solicited drum clips for inclusion in the event and for subsequent rebroadcast.

New York freelance photographer, Ron Force, will hold a special gallery showing of his work during the festival. His black and white photographic images have appeared in "Here is New York: A Democracy of Photographs"--a book which has become the most authentic and comprehensive record of the events of September 11th (www.hereisnewyork.org) --and in Helen Whitney's PBS Frontline documentary, "Faith and Doubt at Ground Zero".

Orbital Sound will host the OWB House Party on the World Wide Web from 5:00 to 6:00 pm (Eastern Standard Time) where they will invite people from all over the globe to attend from their computers, via the Windows Media Player. They plan to record the event for a special edited rebroadcast on Sunday, May 7. Drum clips and samples from the event will be made available on their website, as will the exhibition by Ron Force. Please check the site for more information and details on the festival webcast, and also contact James Wunderlich at
orbitalsound@msn.com.

Orbital Sound Records, now in its third successful year of business, is dedicated to providing new music from emerging artists with an indie-culture vibe. They have an online record shop where you can listen and purchase high-quality mp3 tracks, a music store where you can find gear and gift ideas, and an email newsletter. In addition, they have sound studio services and provide audio business solutions.

Orbital Sound artists include James Wunderlich--whose music "blends the expansiveness of new age with the passion of arena rock" (as one critic wrote)--and Leif James, a songwriter-musician whose artistic efforts and dedication to OWB's mission of "music making a difference" have been greatly admired and appreciated. He has participated in other humanitarian events, such as the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial, and the Third Annual Daniel Pearl Music Day network of global concerts.

We are proud to work with these amazing artists, and look forward to many years of the "Sound" being around, and OWB-bound!