| MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE release '#SINGItForJapan'... |
| Written by Shahlin Graves |
| Sunday, 17 April 2011 13:55 |
 MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE have released a re-interpretation of their single 'SING' in support of earthquake and tsunami victims in Japan. The song is available for purchase exclusively on iTunes - and the band and Warner Bros. Records will be donating all of their proceeds from the song’s sales to the American Red Cross in support of its relief efforts in Japan. '#SINGItForJapan' was named after the Twitter hash-tag that My Chemical Romance fans used to express their messages of support, and produced and arranged by MCR's guitarist RAY TORO. Of the project, Toro has said: "Ever since our first show there, My Chemical Romance have always shared a special connection with Japan. We received news of the events unfolding there while on tour and it affected us in a profound way. We were inspired by our fans to set to work on re-imagining ‘SING’ and to contact the dozens of musicians who donated their time and talent to help bring ‘#SINGItForJapan’ to life. Using classic Japanese themes in the orchestration, we hope we have honoured and paid tribute to the people of Japan." The band have also put together a video to accompany '#SINGItForJapan', which features messages of hope for Japan submitted by My Chemical Romance fans from all around the world. The band are also offering a special t-shirt and signed lithograph package - featuring a photo entitled 'From Shibuya With Love' that guitarist FRANK IERO took in Tokyo during the band’s Japanese tour earlier this year - with all proceeds from the sale of the t-shirt and lithograph (which is signed by each member of MCR), to be donated to the American Red Cross in support of its relief efforts in Japan. Click HERE to visit the 'Sing It For Japan' website. Watch the '#SINGItForJapan' fan-submitted video tribute below... |
