Jazelle
The song Silent Ones was written in response to the anguish I feel over how we treat animals, especially the ones that we send to be mercilessly slaughtered. What do we mean when we tell ourselves that we "love animals" and yet actively participate in their extreme suffering? Why do we blindly accept the "traditions" we have inherited when we know that they will cause fear and pain to others? When we deny that the body on our plate once had meaningful relationships and a unique purpose for existing apart from our culinary pleasure, what damage does it do to the well being of our own spirit?
Silent Ones / single
Dedicated to chickens and animals worldwide. May the day come when it is the machinery that is silent and the slaughterhouses are no more.
Photo: Cedric, adopted from the Humane Society in 2006, he was a 13 year old resident of Roostersong Sanctuary
Silent Ones is available by donation as a Special Edition CD Single which includes a full-color printed sleeve, black on white printed music disk and a lyric sheet insert. All funds from the sale of the CD go toward a self-funded* micro-sanctuary in California called Roostersong. The rescued birds at Roostersong include unwanted roosters, ex-battery hens and unreleasable doves. Each is given a forever home to live out their lives in retirement. For more information on Roostersong Sanctuary and its residents go to roostersong.wordpress.com
Note: A donation of $5 USD will cover the cost of printing, manufacturing and shipping of CD (within USA, standard via USPS). 100% of any amount donated above $5 goes toward Roostersong Sanctuary. One CD per donation. Please ensure that your USPS mailing address is correct in Paypal and write "CD Request" in the message box. Due to our non-tax exempt status donations are not tax deductible*.
Silent Ones
Music & lyrics ©2007 Jazelle Lieske
Skyfeather Music/ BMI All rights reserved
Vocals and guitar: Jazelle
Additional instruments: Bill Bentley
Produced, recorded, mixed & mastered by:
Bill Bentley Productions, Concord, CA
Many thanks to those listed below who donated services and images:
Packaging design: Scott Tucker Illustration
Back cover photo: Craig Tranby
CD photo: Farm Sanctuary
(used with permission)