August 19, 2010

Voting Now Open for Playlist For The Planet

I’m so bloody excited about this song I wrote & recorded, that I have rewritten this  5 times. Words can’t describe my excitement & I just want as many people as possible to listen to it.

Why?

I entitled the song ‘One & The Same’! I wrote it as an environmental anthem, specifically for a contest called ‘Playlist for the Planet’ and I have never, EVER, wanted to win something so bad in all my life! I’ll admit that wanting to win for the potential fame was & still is a little part of it, but there is zero fortune to be made for me personally. If my song wins and is selected to be on the Playlist for the Planet Album, ALL PROCEEDS for its sale will go to the David Suzuki Foundation. (David & his organization are the ones that are truly helping to save our planet!)

When you listen to the song & the lyrics I think you will understand even better… I think you’ll love it.

Now What?

1.       Please listen to the song here http://radio3.cbc.ca/play/band/Raito/One-and-The-Same

2.       To Vote for ‘One & The Same’ you will need  take 3 seconds to register for the CBC Radio3 site here http://radio3.cbc.ca/membersignup or LOGIN if you have signed up before

3.       Then go here to Vote for ‘One & The Same here: http://radio3.cbc.ca/polls/?pollId=69 (It’s about half way down the page) Everyone is allowed to pick one song they like per province, so if you end up having fun with this go for it as there are a ton of great new artists you will discover.

4.       Go back here: http://radio3.cbc.ca/play/band/Raito/One-and-The-Same & click the Become a Fan Button at the bottom of my page.

That’s it!

If you like the song and the contest it represents please forward this to your friends, family and or contacts.

Thanks again for your vote,

Lee

PS. I’ll be back in the studio again sooner rather than later.

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August 11, 2010

One and The Same Featured on CBC Radio3

I must say I am excited and truly honored. One &  The Same has made the Weekly Featured song list for David Suzuki & CBC Radio3′s Playlist for The Planet contest. Voting for the contest starts in 4 days… so much, much more to follow soon :)

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July 23, 2010

One and The Same

Officially released my first (independent) single ‘One & The Same‘:

Again, I wrote this song specifically for the David Suzuki ‘Playlist for the Planet’ in hopes of making a small difference in this world that we can all choose to save. If you connect with the lyrics & music please take the time to sign up on the CBC website as a fan and FAVORITE the song ( for now it is only available on the CBC website)!!!

Click Here To Play Song

(On the CBC Radio 3 website Please sign up as a fan, click the fav button, & share with everyone in the world who might owe you a favour:) Voting starts August 15th….. so I’ll be hitting everyone up again then.

Thanks to the following people for making this song come to life:  Len Milne (Producer, Engineer & Various Instruments), Samantha Rech (Wicked Female Vocalist), Blaine Badiuk (Fiddle Player), Todd Lesage (Drums),   Travis Hauge (Bass), Gang Vocals (Wally, Sam, Blaine Travis, Todd, Mom, Dad, Anke, & all my imaginary friends!

Now, time for a well deserved break and road trip with my girls….

Cheers,

Lee

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July 16, 2010

Studio Work Almost Done

The last musicians are scheduled in for this Monday evening (violin & female vocals). It is going to be utterly wicked hearing ‘One & The Same’ as a completed song including bass, drums, guitar, violin, female vocal harmony & gang vocals!

I have been taking a few pictures in Studio, so will be posting them soon along with crediting all the amazing musicians who have contributed to this project.

We should be mixing & editing by mid-week and sent off for mastering by later this week. If all goes according to plan, I’ll have the song uploaded to the CBC website, competing in ‘Playlist for the Planet!’ well before the deadline.

Next step, getting everyone ready to vote the song up starting August 15th!!!

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July 3, 2010

In Studio This Wednesday

Well, it’s official.

I am booked in with Len Milne (BedSide Recording Studio) to start recording ‘One & The Same‘ for David Suzuki’s Playlist for the Planet. To say I am excited is an understatement!!!

Since the deadline for uploading songs to  Suzuki’s contest is August 15th we are going to have to work fast to pull all the musicians together necessary. This song will hopefully have female vocal harmonies, tambourine, bongos, piano, group vocals & possibly violin. Trying to get this puppy finished by the third week in July to allow at least three weeks to promote on & offline.

Whatever you are doing this Wednesday evening… please send any good Karma available my way :)

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June 26, 2010

One And The Same- David Suzuki Playlist for the Planet

I wrote this song yesterday specifically for David Suziki’s Playlist for the Planet contest. I am going into studio over the next two weeks to at least get a decent acoustic, voice & piano version of the song completed!

Wish me luck!

Here are the lyrics:

One and the same
You are the world
Isn’t it a shame
That your killing yourself
That’s so cruel… You are a fool

One and the same
We are the world
Isn’t it a shame
That we’re killing ourselves
That’s so dumb… The world is one

They say there’s time
I’m not so sure
It’s up to you and I
To save the earth

One and the same
You are the world
We take all the blame
Now we are saving ourselves
That’s so fun… The world is one

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May 27, 2010

Tell Me Something Lyrics

Here is a brand new song (May 2010) and again plan to record in studio this fall!

You can listen to the song here: Tell Me Something

I use to always say, “Tell me something I don’t know!” It finally became a song, that I hope you like and possibly relate to in your own life!

Here it is:

Tell me something I don’t know
Tell me something original
Tell me something I’d like to hear

Other than why it’s different this time
It’s different this time, It’s different this time, It’s different this time

Tell me something I can get
Tell me something I won’t regret
Tell me something I’d like to hear

Other than why it’s different this time
It’s different this time, It’s different this time, It’s different this time

Tell me something I don’t know
Tell me something original
Tell me something I’d like to hear

Other than why it’s different this time
It’s different this time, It’s different this time, It’s different this time

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May 9, 2010

I Don’t Give a Damn Lyrics

Here is a new song written this month. This song is about pride and not settling…

You can listen to it here:  I Don’t Give a Damn

I don’t give a damn
What you want from me
You’re the faceless man
Thinking it’s all free

I don’t give a damn
What you think of me
Look in the sand
Nothing you will see

Oh, I’m free

Oh, I’m free
Oh, can’t you see
Oh, I’m me
Oh, so free

I so give a damn
About the soul in me
I so give a damn
Where I plant my feet

I so give damn
What i have to see
I so give a damn
What I want to be

Oh, I’m free

Oh, I’m free
Oh, can’t you see
Oh, I’m me
Oh, so free

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May 1, 2010

The Sun Goes Down Over Mexico Lyrics

You can listen to the song here: The Sun Goes Down Over Mexico

I wrote this song in early 2010 for my little brother (Petri) & his new bride  to be (Marni). Rather than get up and give a speech at his wedding in Playa de Carmen, Mexico I passionately performed this song in a packed Italian restaurant. There are very few moments in life that can be labeled as truly spectacular and this is one I will never, ever forget.  I wrote this song from the grooms point of view where he sings to his bride telling her this is our time & I want to be with you forever… marry me.

I plan to record this song in studio later this year.  The lyrics are below the image.

The Sun Goes Down Over Mexico Lyrics

The Sun Goes Down Over Mexico, by Lee Raito

The sun goes down over Mexico

The sand burns into the sea

It’s time for margarita

It’s time for you and me

Oh, I know a thing or two about love

I know a thing or two about you and I

I know forever is a long time

That’s fine by me

The sun goes down over Mexico

The sand burns into the sea

It’s time for Sandos

It’s time for you and me

Oh, I know a thing or two about love

I know a thing or two about you and I

I know forever is a long time

Marry me

Te amo, te amo, te amo

Marry me

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April 17, 2010

Super Woman Lyrics

You can listen to this song here:  Super Woman

I wrote this song in March 2010. To give you some minor background as to the emotion behind the song, I wrote if for my daughters later in life. They will love someone and have their hearts broken when they lose them (break-up, death, etc). They will be strong beautfiful woman who just need to be put in front of a mirror and reminded that loving someone sets you free & because of who they are… they will love again.

I plan to record this song in studio later this year.  Here are the lyrics:

Super Woman,  by Lee Raito

Daddy I loved him.

Daughter I know.

Daddy what do I do now?

Daughter here is what you do, come & see.

Look in the mirror & what do I see?

Super Woman staring back at me.

Because you loved it sets you free.

Daddy I’m broken.

Daughter not even if you tried.

Daddy what do I do now?

Daughter here is what you do, come & see.

Look in the mirror & what do I see?

Super Woman staring back at me.

Because you loved it sets you free.

Daddy will I love again?

Daughter yes you will.

Daddy how do you know?

Daughter I’ll prove it to you, come & see.

Look in the mirror & what do I see?

Super Woman staring back at me.

Because you loved it sets you free.

Super Woman Lyrics

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