Giving Voice Foundation

National Foundation for 'Giving Voice' promotes a holistic approach to health & well-being using song. New book 'Unlocking the Power of Song' available now

[Giving Voice Foundation @GivingVoiceFndn]

Please check out our press release and pass it on https://t.co/5zkVoKdMCO

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[Giving Voice Foundation @GivingVoiceFndn]

So sad to lose Sinead O'Connor. Several of her special songs have enabled us + many of our students over the years, particularly the songs below. RIP dear courageous Sinead. U r in our💞 #SineadOConnorRIP
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@Skylightview This is her Healing Room. Let's hope she's in it now xx
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[Giving Voice Foundation @GivingVoiceFndn]

Hi Patsy, something that might be of interest? – https://t.co/5zkVoKdMCO
@PatsyWestcott1

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@puthatpendown
Hi Sarah, this press release abt Jill Rakusen's new book might be of interest (do you remember interviewing her some years ago, about 'Giving Voice'?) Her work has developed hugely since then; you might enjoy following this up?

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Find a Companion for Life in Jill Rakusen’s book for Challenging Times https://t.co/PoYiRgfafa

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Find a Companion for Life in Jill Rakusen’s book for Challenging Times https://t.co/PoYiRgfafa

[Giving Voice Foundation @GivingVoiceFndn]

“It’s a contribution to reclaiming a role for music, & in particular, song, that goes beyond the constructs of ‘musician’ vs ‘non-musician’, ‘performer’ versus ‘audience’, ‘sacred’ vs ‘profane’, & beyond the construct of music as an art, a means of manipulation, or a panacea.”

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A gentle & kindly guide to Jill’s unique approach to song, the book is designed as a Companion for personal use for years to come 

It's potentially for anyone –

whether you sing or not

whether or not you define yourself as ‘musical’

https://t.co/zBgQpd78KH

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And novelist Kazuo Ishiguro talking about the rich heritage of the song, how it came to be in the film, and why he thinks people are so moved by it.

https://t.co/fpAE7XClDS

[Giving Voice Foundation @GivingVoiceFndn]

We love #BillNighy's rendition of The Rowan Tree in #Living. It's such a wonderful example of using profound authenticity to connect with song. Apparently most of the crew members were in tears when it was filmed! 🥹

[Morris Folk Choir and Folk Club @MorrisFolkChoir]

Saw Living today, and lovely to hear @LisaKnappMusic singing The Rowan Tree on the end credits. More surprising to hear what sounded like Bill Nighy himself singing it beautifully and movingly during the film itself. A good film.

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Here's #BillNighy talking about his relationship to #song:

"It was so different from acting. It was so much more personal and so much more exposing"

https://t.co/yGWKbA07FR

[MindWell @MindWellLeeds]

We love this self-care booklet from our neighbours @MindinBradford - full of #mindful activities & tips to look after ourselves. Brilliant! Seeing as we're sharing, here's a link to our #SelfCare downloadable sheets: https://t.co/CzKfRhTyoj
#MentalHealth #Leeds #SelfCareWeek

[Good Grief Festival @GoodGriefFest]

NOW ON THE GRIEF CHANNEL: GRIEF + MEMORY WITH JULIA SAMUEL
In October, Grief Gang Podcast creator Amber Jeffrey interviewed Julia Samuel to explore the myriad ways that memory plays a part in grief.

Watch now here https://t.co/wvFqFG3DqV

@thegriefgang

[Connecting Opportunities @ Touchstone @CO_Touchstone]

Great feedback from #ConnectingOpportunities participants who attended our wellbeing workshops in Leeds, Bradford and Wakefield last month :-)
#TNLComFundESF

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"GV has to be part of Primary Health Care - for me it is - in my heart it's like coming home. It is not feel-good nonsense: it can be integrated with medical knowledge and is integral to an holistic approach."

Mary - nurse/counsellor

#NHS

https://t.co/dx8jz1aoae

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Starting today... An opportunity to have a deep dive into the question of what the songs and music that we choose to listen to and preserve really say about us collectively. Such a vitally important question.

@MusicStory22 @SODAmcr @ManMetUni

[MDMArchive @MDMArchive]

'Telling Stories' @MusicStory22
The 3-day international conference collaboration between us @SODAmcr @ManMetUni is happening this week!

For more information check out
https://t.co/uvc89iHyfu

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Interesting feature on R4 Today this morning about the new 'engaging with music' report by @IFPI_org, released today.

Here's a summary. It feels encouraging that "69% of people say #music is important to their #MentalHealth "

https://t.co/RLE2KHRsJd

#EngagingWithMusic2022