"we must feel anxious, and afraid, and guilty, without being ashamed of feeling this way." - Alan Watts
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in support of anyone (male/female/chosen identification) with an internal struggle of their own, 100% of the proceeds of this song, from now until the end of June
will go directly to the Kai Eardley Fund, creating positive change for the mental health of our youth and to honour the life of Kai Eardley.
simply click 'buy', enter the dollar amount you wish and you're done!
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in July 2016, a friend of mine lost his brother, Kai (aged 20), to anxiety and depression. Having walked through mental illnesses with some of my closest friends, the news that Kai's family had decided to create the Kai Eardley Fund was heartwarming.
the family work closely with organisations such as Tomorrow Man and Black Dog on a Leash, to bring education and connection to Australian youth, while working to eliminate the 'macho', 'man up' attitude we attach to our Australian male culture: a mindset that so often impedes our ability to truly open up, speak out and seek help.
kai-fella.com.au
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this track is reminder to accept yourself.
to truly feel your emotions.
to allow yourself to be vulnerable.
and to share it with us.
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released March 16, 2019
composed, arranged and recorded by Mason in a bedroom in Perth.
Bass | Tom Bosco
Guitar Solo | Kr Arguelles (1:57 - 2:30)
Speech | Alan Watts
Guitars + everything else | Mason Tate
Production | Mason Tate
Engineering | Emmett Carroll
Artwork | Nathan Richards
www.paperwombat.org
Mixed and Mastered by Emmett Carroll at E.C Audio