A true story. An adventure made by everyday people, who not only wanted to prove something to themselves, but accomplish something positive and valuable for others by their endeavour.
The album is about one man's inspiration to fulfil his son's ambition to climb Kilimanjaro. The son had been planning to fulfil his own ambitions regarding the ascent of the mountain when he was tragically kidnapped and killed by local African bandits. In memory of his son, the father then went on to organise a climb, gathering many like-minded people whose endeavours also raised funds for the 'Children in Crisis' charity.
I found the story to be an inspirational drama that the world deserved to share, and understand. I set about expressing a musical record of their journey; the trials, love and faith of those who undertook the challenge (Including Jeff Stewart of New World Music).
Flavoured throughout with the instruments of Africa, one can sense the excitement, the wonder, the tension and the final triumph of dreams that came true. A portion of the sales from the album are also being contributed to the Children in Crisis appeal.
01 Kilimanjaro (07:13) 02 Be All You Can Be (07:24) 03 Journeys of the Heart (06:40) 04 Snow in Africa (06:48) 05 Forest Trail (04:31) 06 Ascent (07:44) 07 Above the Clouds (07:42) 08 Dawn Over Africa (06:33)