Musicians United to Sustain the Environment (M.U.S.E.)
M.U.S.E. is an all volunteer, 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded by Walkin’ Jim Stoltz and Craig Wagner. It’s group of mostly professional touring musicians who are concerned about the health of our planet. Many of them draw their inspiration from the land, and feel the need to give something back toward protecting it. They’ve banded together to release powerful collections of music. The profits from the M.U.S.E. compilation recordings goes toward grants to small, cutting-edge conservation organizations that can get a lot done with limited amounts of funding. By supporting M.U.S.E. you are also supporting important environmental projects all across America.
If you are interested in purchasing any of this music, please contact Leslie at: lesliehstoltz@gmail.com
All proceeds go to the Kid for the Wild Scholarship Fund
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“One Land, One Heart” was the first CD produced my M.U.S.E.. It’s a cohesive compilation album of 16 environmentally inspired tunes from a wide spectrum of nationally known soloists and groups. The album is a diverse brew of folk, blues, jazz and haunting instrumentals.
Craig Wagner — Genesis Magpie — We Belong to the Earth Susan Grace — Stand Up For Love Dakota Sid Clifford — We Want the Whole Thing Back Karen Goldberg — Earth Day Song David Elias —- The Blue Planet Alice Di Micele — Chinook Blues John McCutcheon — Leviathan Lydia Adams Davis — Song of Life Peter & Lou Berryman — Here’s to Mother Nature Joanne Rand — Bearing Witness Dana Lyons — The Tree Joyce Rouse — We Are One Walkin’ Jim Stoltz — Oh, What A Life Libby Roderick — Low to the Ground Paul Winter — Antelope Dreams of Her African Cousins
“…This is probably the best various artists compilation of specifically ecologically-oriented music I’ve encountered……it is a real accomplishment when an album of music all about environmental themes can produce a sense of holism and hope. The aptly titled One Land , One Heart accomplishes just that, evoking the beauty of the American land, sadness at environmental destruction, but also true hope for the future, a celebration of the spirit that sings or lies latent within all of us. This music recognizes that ultimately it is not an us vs. them struggle, but a collective human journey toward wholeness that we need to undertake…. Both lyrically and musically, these selections are intelligent, genuine, rooted in real connections with the earth.” —- From a review in Talking Leaves (Winter ’99 edition) by Chris Roth
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“Eye of the Hunter” is the second compilation CD released by M.U.S.E., a joint project with Predator Conservation Alliance. This collection celebrates wolves, mountain lions, bears, coyotes and other North American predators through 16 songs. Styles range from Folk, New Age, Jazz, Folk Rock, and Pop flowing together to weave a rich listening experience unique to this recording.
Paul Winter — North Fork Wolves In The Midnight Rain Kate Bennett — WolfSong Jez Lowe — The Big Fear Casey Neill — Pine Marten Swagger Susan Grace — Lone Lion Runs Magpie — Amarok Paul Todd — Where Are the Wolves Keith Hammer — Ursus Arctos Horribilis Country Joe McDonald — Coyote Katherine Archer — Prey Dakota Sid Clifford — Greenfire Paul Todd — Land of the Grizzly/Morrison’s Jig (lyrics by Keith Hammer) Leah Wolfsong — We Walk With You Larry Long — Grizzly Bear Walkin’ Jim Stoltz — Eye of the Hunter
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“Songs for the Earth – A Tribute to Rachel Carson” is the third compilation CD by M.U.S.E., a joint venture with the Rachel Carson Council . This fine collection of songs honors the life of one of America’s greatest heroines, Rachel Carson . Inspiration of the modern day environmental movement, Rachel Carson inspired awareness of pesticide issues through her wonderful books and words. The cd booklet offers a compelling look at Rachel Carson, and the songs are a great celebration of her life and work.

Pete Seeger – My Dirty Stream Walkin’ Jim Stoltz – Song for Rachel Steve Schuch – Where Will We Go? Kat Eggleston – Go to the Water Bill Oliver – Queen Invicta Tom Vincent – Ballad of the Osprey Betty and the Baby Boomers – Back Bay Casey Neill – Hallowed be thy Ground Dean Stevens – Salmon River Cindy Kallet – Roll to the River Tom Paxton – When it’s Gone, it’s Gone Magpie – Rachel Tish Hinojosa – Something in the Rain Gordon Bok – Herring Croon Emma’s Revolution – Silent Spring Bob Zentz – Far Horizon Josh White Jr. – Gentle Warrior and the Voice of Rachel Carson
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