It's Make a Demo Disk time!

Several of you have suggested that we should begin by making a Demo Disk. You've described how this disk becomes the calling-card for the project: a real-world sample radio show, as if it were one of the PeaceIsPossibleRadio series itself.

With this demo disk we can: recruit volunteers (sam), verify distribution channels (npr, university fm radio stations, web streaming radio and downloads), and test the format and production logistics.

SO!

Objective: produce a 28-min demo disk.

What needed:

1. project manager - keep us on track
2. team communicator - keep us informed
   
3. music junkie - find us the best few tracks which can be used for this episode
4. quote junkie - find us the best few quotes that match the theme of this episode
   
5. DJ - the on-air person(s): the "voice", the "personality"
6. writers - small team who write scripts and 'storyboard' the episode
   
7. editor and techie - assemble the show into 28 minutes
8. experienced overlord - consultant who has radio production experience to guide us
   

Qualifications:

1. a "just do it" attitude
2. commitment to enjoyment
3. accountable to deliver your part over a 30 day period

How to offer to help:

Use "Comment" below to offer which of these roles you could help with.
If none of these roles are for you, pass this on to someone who might want to jump in.

This isn't a commitment yet! We will start with a conference call on the phone or Skype and then decide on an on-line workspace.

Feel free just to call or txt me too! LA time zone: Kirk at +1 818.414.0866.

Yes! Let's DO this!

Make a comment below...!!

Think Radio is Dead? Ha! Read on:

A major report on media usage found this:

"90% of adults are exposed to some form of audio media on a daily basis, with broadcast radio having by far the largest share of listening time."

"Broadcast radio reaches those aged 18-34 at rates equivalent to the general adult population, with 79.2% of younger adults listening to broadcast radio for an average of 104 minutes a day among listeners."

Above quotes are from the Executive Summary. Read the summary, or the whole report here: http://blog.nielsen.com/nielsenwire/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/VCM_Radio Audio_Report_FINAL_29Oct09.pdf

- How U.S. Adults Use Radio and Other Forms of Audio, The Council for Research Excellence, October 29, 2009

45-sec audio update on Aug 17

Definitions

Peace - the longing of the soul.

Possible - "capable of being real, present, or true".

Radio - "means of communication".

Music - carries the message of the soul!

URLs

We have these URLs reserved and parked for our future use:

o    PeaceIsPossibleRadio.com

o    PeaceIsPossibleRadio.info

o    PeaceIsPossibleRadio.mobi

o    PeaceIsPossibleRadio.net

o    PeaceIsPossibleRadio.org

What could happen here? 

A follow-up site with world-wide links to other media channels, peace events, musicians?

Site just for an international forum for conversation about the possibility of peace?
MP3, ipod downloads?

The ".mobi" would be compressed for music and words on the go.

Tipping point

I read how scientists, demographers, and spiritual types all agree on the phenomenon of a "tipping point" - a point of critical mass out of which a new paradym can emerge.

This project is about that - moving a mass of conscious music listeners towards a tipping point around the possibility of peace. Recognizing that peace is a personal possibility. And that peace is a personal responsibility. Insititutions sure aren't going to do it. Theories aren't going to do it. WE are going to do it, - for ourselves, and for anyone else who wants to rise to the occasion!

MUSIC track suggestions

Do you have some great cuts in your playlist?  Collect them!  Music themed around Peace, Possibility, Hope.  All gendres. Indy. Rock. Funk. Whatever. Individual tracks with artist and source. Make comments about the tracks if you can.  Soon we'll begin to see what's out there and then assemble some tracks to make a DEMO!!! 

Hats...

This idea is big - to create an awesome weekly radio show that offers music with meaning and showcases great words that can drive the peace message home. To pull this off, there will be many hats to wear. I was brainstorming with myself (?) and came up with a few of the jobs. And there are more. You might totally know more than I do about this. If you do, comment.

Series Researchers
Find source materials of interviews, topical audio clips, M’s talks, prose/poetry, etc.

Music Directors
Source and select music that expresses the theme for each 28-min segment.

Series Writers
Write hosts’ talking-points and other announcements.

Segment Directors
Assemble all the uncut audio files that relate to one theme for a 28-min radio show.  Acquire sign-offs prior to final output.

Segment Editors
Each working with one Segment Director, they edit all the audio files into a final cut for one 28-min broadcast show.  Produce final digital output using basic audio edit software.

Words by Prem Rawat

The message this guy delivers is AWESOME!  Truly universal. Totally inspiring.  I've never heard anyone deliver a message about a topic like this in a way that is just so down to earth.  Last week I heard a clip of him saying something like ' This is NOT about Truth. This is NOT about spirituality. This is about ENJOYING this Life!'  Now that is universal!

What I like about his words is that he says a lot with a little. Sometimes with great poetry. He addresses everybody. This is important: his message cuts across religions and belief systems. And if someone likes what they hear and wants to personalize it, he can even teach people how to do that themselves if they want. No cost.

Background at The Prem Rawat Foundation www.tprf.org. There is tons of content - audio clips can be pulled from www.mspeaks.com.  

The core message

That peace IS possible.  This statement contradicts a widely-held myth that peace is really NOT possible.  Impact is created when a myth is contradicted.  It relies on re-defining peace as a private and practical experience rather than as a spiritual, social, or political construct.

This project in 20-seconds

Project is called PeaceIsPossibleRadio.  Series of half-hour radio programs for 18-34 y.o. demographic.  80% music, 20% host, interview, high-impact words and humor around universal message of peace.  Tone – edgy, to contradict the ‘yoga-mat' concept of peace.  Music – themed around peace, hope, possibility. Participation all volunteer. Distributed in US via NPR, 700 university radio FM stations, and internationally via web radio streams, website podcasts, etc etc...