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Depeche Mode's "Sounds of the Universe" Album On Sale Now In The US

Depeche Mode fans celebrate - the much anticipated 12th studio album by Depeche Mode is now on sale in the United States!  "Sounds of the Universe" has already received much praise by all the musical pundits such as:

1)  Entertainment Weekly - B+

2)  USA Today- "...have enjoyed a level of enduring interest in their music matched by few bands. Their international sales exceed $100 million, and they have been cited by artists ranging from The Killers to Nine Inch Nails — and covered by Coldplay and Johnny Cash, to name two."

3)  BBC - "...Sounds Of The Universe easily rises above the pretenders."

4)  Newsday - A-  "Depeche Mode has returned to its roots with impressive results."

The truth is that Depeche Mode fans and the band themselves truly stopped caring about what the pundits said quite a long time ago!  No positive review could ever capture the meaning of Depeche Mode and their music to their devoted fan base.

Amazon.com has Depeche Mode's album already ranked at #7 overall in sales the night before its release which is quite incredible.  There are numerous versions of this album:

1)  Sounds of the Universe CD

2)  Sounds of the Universe CD + DVD

3)  Sounds of the UniverseDeluxe Box Set = 3 Cds, DVD, 2 books and more!

4)  Sounds of the Universe2LPs + CD

There is already a ton of underground buzz about the song "Peace" which has Dave Gahan and Martin Gore sharing vocals - this is a MUST listen song on the album.

Below is proof that Depeche Mode still reigns supreme - the bands current hit single, on the Sounds of the Universe album, titled "Wrong"
 

Depeche Mode's Sounds of the Universe Deluxe Box Set: Pre-order Now on Amazon.com

Die hard Depeche Mode fans delight!  Depeche Mode's Sounds of the Universe Deluxe Box Set is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com. 

This incredible box set will be loaded for Depeche Mode fans excited about the upcoming release of Depeche Mode's 12th studio album Sounds of the Universe. 

Other versions for the less devoted Depeche Mode fans are:  1) the Deluxe version of Depeche Mode's Sounds of the Universe which includes a DVD 2) Regular version of Depeche Mode's Sounds of the Universe album.

Below is a video of Depeche Mode in the studio working on "Come Back" one of the many hot singles on this album.  Incredible!

Of course everyone was blown away by Depeche Mode's live performance at the Echo Awards:

Depeche Mode - The Official Music Video "Wrong" From The Upcoming Album "Sounds of the Universe"

What happens to the guy in this Depeche Mode video below is definitely wrong! 

Be sure to check out Depeche Mode playing the single "Wrong" to a massive audience in Berlin Germany.  This is a must see video. 

Depeche Mode fans can already pre-order Sounds of the Universe on Amazon.com - be sure to check out the deluxe album as well!

AND - For the diehard Depeche Mode fan a must buy is Depeche Mode's Sounds of the Universe Deluxe Box Set which is LOADED with Depeche Mode delight!

Depeche Mode Sounds of the Universe

Depeche Mode is back once again with their 12th studio album titled Sounds of the Universe!  Depeche Mode recently announced several US tour dates with hopefully more to come.  

My wife and I saw Depeche Mode on their US tour for Playing with Angels and it was quite incredible.  We saw Depeche Mode play two nights in a row and both concerts we lucked out and had front row seats - it is certainly a night we will never forget. 

Depeche Mode fans can pre-order the album at Amazon.com and there are several versions for purchase.  Be sure to also check out Depeche Mode's deluxe version of Sounds of the Universe.  The Depeche Mode Sounds of the Universe Deluxe Box Set is a Depeche Mode fan's dream come true!

Further details on Depeche Mode's Sounds of the Universe can be found on Depeche Mode's official website.  If you have not heard Depeche Mode or perhaps listened to them a long time ago you should revisit this band because they have only gotten better with time!  See below for proof!

 

Listen/watch Depeche Mode's first single Wrong below:

Citizen Cope - The Best Kept Secret in Music Today

- BUT NOT FOR LONG!

Citizen Cope may be the best kept secret in music today, however we don't expect this secret to last for long.  Citizen Cope is by far the most original music out in the music scene, which is driving strongly devoted fans to his sold out concerts.  Radio stations seem to scratch their heads in confusion because they just don't know how to classify Citizen Cope's music.  But the fans do!

While radio station managers continue being confused and miss out on all the fun; Citizen Cope has aggressively toured the U.S. bringing new fans in by the droves.  Not just "music fans"!  But "Cope fans" dedicated to this amazing music with an intensity that tells you Citizen Cope will very soon no longer be a cool secret among original music lovers.

Last year I spoke with several Citizen Cope fans at a concert and they seemed conflicted in a way that shows their true devotion.  Citizen Cope is their musical secret which they dread mainstream music executives eventual attempts at diluting such original music.  On the other hand, they have a sense of appreciation for the hard work and amazing talent that Citizen Cope places not only in the music but also for genuine appreciation of the fans - SO they want Cope to break out big!

Citizen Cope's prior record labels seemed almost clueless at promoting his music/albums.  Radio station managers and record labels execs may be confused as if they sniffed too much glue as a child, but one thing is for sure Citizen Cope's fans are not in any way confused about the this incredible talent.

Experiencing a Citizen Cope concert is like no other!  If it is your first time you will find yourself looking around at the crowd amazed by the number of fans singing WORD FOR WORD on every single song.  You will be literally stunned as Citizen Cope, also known as Clarence Greenwood, weaves different genres of music together in a way that is both pleasing and hard to believe that it can actually be pulled off.  Is it Rock, Rap, Jazz, Blues, Folk or Reggae that you are hearing?

Nope!  It's just music's best kept secret - Citizen Cope!

The ultimate in music pleasure is hearing Citizen Cope and Alice Smith sing together on stage at a concert.  Who is Alice Smith?  Now come on - we can't give away all of our musical secrets!  OK we will share one more.

Citizen Cope just launched a new website and is currently on tour doing an acoustic solo performance throughout the U.S.  Citizen Cope has a brand new acoustic album that will coming out in December just in time for the holidays.

Be sure to check out Citizen Cope's other albums until then:

Citizen Cope 2002

The Clarence Greenwood Recordings 2004

Every Waking Moment 2006

Anyone know how to get his first demo tape, released in the late 1990's under the name of "Cope Citizen"?

Be sure to also check out these two youtube videos of Citizen Cope:

Back Together and Let the Drummer Kick

If you are a MySpace fan you might want to also join the 100,000 fans of Citizen Cope.

2008 National Fatherhood Summit Jan 4th Grand Rapids Michigan

It is very important to note that this Fatherhood Summit is a National event and NOT exclusive to just Michigan.  This is the first event leading up to the 2nd Annual Family Preservation Festival which is to take place on August 15th-17th 2008 at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The Fatherhood Summit will bring together husbands, wives, mothers, fathers and grandparents in an effort to begin the New Year recognizing the need for repair of fatherhood nationwide. 

So...why should you attend?

This event is packed with an incredible list of speakers, elected officials and family preservation experts!

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS

Judge Willie Lipscomb 36th District Court Detroit

Edward Bartlett - RADAR
Carol Rhodes - Author "FOC Enemy of the Family"
Cmdr. James Semerad - Dads and Moms of Michigan

Apostle Arthur Bailey - Abundant Life Ministries
Bishop W. Durham - Families for Justice and Equality
Robert Pedersen - A Child's Right, DaddyBlogger & Equal Parenting Bike Trek Cyclist

Mike McCormick - ACFC
Dr. Stephen Walker - ACFC
Rev. Edward Pinkney - BANCO
Lary Holland - Get off the Bench
Tony Taylor - Dads Custody Support Group
Bessie Hudgins - Three Sides to Every Story, Inc
Minister Ronald Smith - Children Need Both Parents, Inc
Mr. Sal Frasca
Representative Rick Jones Judicial Committee
Representative Tom Pearce - Child and Family Services Committee

Representative Jack Hoogendyk Child and Family Services Committee
Senator Mark Jansen

Representative Glenn Steil Child and Family Services Committee
Representative Robert Dean Co Chair Child and Family Services Committee
Dr. Michael Ross -  Family Rights Coalition
Representative John Stahl
Robin Denison - Parental Alienation Awareness Organization

Torm Howse - United Civil Rights Councils of America

Alicia Crowe, Esq. & Author "Real Dads Stand Up"

TENTATIVE SPEAKERS

Dr. Olu Shabazz

"Possible Address Via Taped Interview"
Dr. Linda Neilsen - President of ACFC & Author "Embracing your Father"

AGENDA

January 3rd Registration and Fellowship 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

January 4th Agenda:

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM - Prayer Breakfast

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - SPEAKERS

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch - Book Signing

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Domestic Violence Law Reform
501(c)(3) instructions - Organizing
Medication of Children
Spiritual Aspect of Fatherhood
Title IV-D
Parental Alienation
Family Preservation and Reconciliation Act

3:00 - 4:30 PM

PRAYER - FELLOWSHIP - UNITY

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Who is Invited

This Event is for Wives, Husbands, Mothers and Fathers, and Grandparents...All Family Support Units.

We are Beginning the Year on One Accord and Interjecting the Spiritual Aspect of Fatherhood Combined with Activism.

Bring Your Planners and Let's Get Busy.

This is the First of a Series of Events Leading to DCRally2008.

Sponsored By

Children Need Both Parents - an ACFC affiliate
Dads and Moms of Michigan - an ACFC affiliate
And Abundant Life Ministries

FOR MORE INFO CONTACT:
Minister Ronald Smith
Children Need Both Parents, Inc.
616-301-1515

or visit the National Fatherhood Summit Webpage

WHERE: Abundant Life Ministries
1725 Division SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Dave Gahan - Hourglass Released in US Today!

Dave Gahan's new solo album is released today in the U.S.!  This is certainly some of Dave's best work and the music is quite varied so you will find yourself playing it over and over again.  "Saw Something" is truly one of the most moving songs I have heard from Dave and his vocal training paid off big time.  Awesome song, WOW!  "Kingdom" is the current single that Dave Gahan has out and it is ripping up the charts.  "Deeper and Deeper" is intense and has a slight Nine Inch Nails sound to it, yet it is distinctly Dave Gahan! 

You can hear samples of all the songs on Dave Gahan's MySpace. 

You can view a copy of Dave Gahan's Hourglass Album sleeve here:  Download digital_booklet_hourglass.pdf

This album brings my husband close to mind because he has been a life-long fan of Depeche Mode and Dave Gahan since their very first album.  This is something I admire about Robert - he doesn't change direction to fit in or belong, i.e. jumping from Depeche Mode to Country Music.  What he likes he sticks with - plain and simple. Another example is Peter Cincotti; Robert bought his first album before most people knew who he was and now his third album "East of Angel Town" is his guaranteed super hit that will make him know worldwide.

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Dave Gahan - Hourglass - All songs can now be heard on MySpace

Dave Gahan proves once again that his talent is a huge part of the longevity of Depeche Mode. If you were impressed with Dave Gahan's last solo album, then "Hourglass" will literally blow you away. Once again Dave Gahan and Depeche Mode fans have plenty to celebrate over! You can purchase Dave Gahan's new solo album "Hourglass" via Amazon.com below. You can also listen to all of the songs on Dave Gahan's MySpace page. Dave Gahan My Space

My husband, Robert, has been listening to Depeche Mode since he was only seven years old.  This is when their first album launched in the U.K.

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Peter Cincotti - East of Angel Town

Peter Cincotti - East of Angel Town  Check out the new promo You Tube Video for Peter Concotti's East of Angel Town.  This will certainly be Peter Cincotti's best album to date!

Peter Cincotti's Goodbye Philadelphia

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Dave Gahan's Hourglass

Robert has been listening to Dave Gahan and Depeche Mode since he was a kid.  Robert has always been consistent with the type of music he enjoys and doesn't change with whatever the direction the wind is blowing.  One of our best memories is seeing Depeche Mode in concert two nights in a row and in both cases we had 1st row seats, it was unbelieveable and such a fun night!  Below is Dave Gahan's first single and video "Kingdom".  Make sure you buy the CD when it comes to the United States in October.  It is quite amazing that Dave Gahan, Martin Gore and Depeche Mode keep getting better and better as time goes on!

Dave Gahan's life is an example of how you can overcome numerous challenges and at the end of them become a happier person with even more to offer to this world.  This reminds me of my husband's walk through life. Robert is not only a wonderful husband but also an awesome father!  Dave Gahan looks happier and sounds even better to the ears.  New and old fans of Dave Gahan have much to rejoice with the upcoming release of Hourglass.  You can pre-order Dave Gahan's new album Hourglass via the Amazon.com link below.

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What an honor! Yes it is true! Robert Pedersen and Robb Mackenzie will be interviewed on the ultra popular Radio Lia Country Music Station

This is so amazing and such an honor.  While Robert and I were going for our evening walk we received an excited call from Robb Mackenzie. Both Robb and Robert will be on the Radio Lia Show!  Hearing Robb so excited made me happy and I looked over at my husband who looked stunned at first and then came the huge smile I know my husband best for.  The interview focus will be the over 600 mile EQUAL Parenting Bike Trek!!

This radio show has a nationwide audience and they are connected to some of the most famous country music stars!  I especially enjoyed the Toby Keith interview!!  I can see why this show is so popular because I listened to some of Lia's stuff on the website and she has quite the personality!  Not only is this show nationwide in scope but they also have a large fan base out of Canada as well!  Radio Lia is also a strong advocate for our troops!

This is huge and will certainly bring the issue of shared parenting into a national scope and focus.  Robert and Robb are so excited and honored by this.  The part of Radio Lia's website that touched me the most was when she explained how much her father touched her life.  The interview will be at 6pm this Friday.  Stay tuned for more information on this awesome story.  Please take the time to write Radio Lia and thank her for covering this amazing dad story!

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Three New Peter Cincotti songs.

You can listen to the new songs at Peter Cincotti's My Space

You can also buy them via Itunes here

Watch his new Goodbye Philadelphia video.

New Peter Cincotti video - Goodbye Philadelphia

Incredible music!  Incredible video!  Goodbye Philadelphia will be on Peter Cincotti's upcoming album titled "East of Angel Town". 

Music helps soothe the soul.  Both of Peter Cincotti's previous albums helped me get through some very difficult times.  Angela and I are very excited about the upcoming album this spring/summer.  His live concerts...you will never regret attending!  Visit www.petercincotti.com for more information on this artist.

Robert Pedersen

www.achildsright.net

Two new Harry Connick Jr. Releases coming soon and my trip.

Two new releases from Harry Connick, Jr. will be coming to us on January 31st and we are very excited about this!  "Oh, My Nola" is your traditional Harry Connick Jr. album with jazz, funk, classics along with 4 new songs by Harry Connick, Jr.  One of those songs, "All These People" was released this past summer and was written from the suffering Harry Connick Jr. saw after the destruction of Hurricane Katrina. 

I have shared this song with my husband and also the things I saw when I volunteered to help for a week in some of the most damaged areas caused by Katrina.  Robert always calls me the "Angel that came into his life" and frequently refers to what I experienced when down there.  There is nothing more fulfilling than being a Registered Nurse involved with Emergency and Critical Care.  Challenging as well - I have seen many people die as patients and held their hand as they passed before my very eyes. 

Emotionally it is a very challenging career that very few can handle and eventually lose some of their skills by going to traditional employment such as working in a physician office. Robert was, and still is, blown away by how much knowledge I have because he was used to interacting with MAs, LPNs and RNs from the offices he called on in sales. 

I will never forget how Robert looked at me when I helped his father after having surgery for cancer.  He was already having a bad day because his ex-wife was being hurtful by not allowing Robert's daughter (son only) to also see Papa Pedersen after surgery.  He was so happy to see all of us and especially one (out of 2) of Robert's children.  He tells us even today how much Robert's son made him happy by their interaction together.  Robert's son told him how much he misses Papa Pedersen and we all had to hold back the tears.  I then double checked the surgery site and how the nurses were taking care of him.  It is an incredible feeling to have a husband admire you as much as mine does.  I feel very lucky.  Back to the music...

The second album being released on the same day is "Chanson du Viex Carre" which is more of the traditional New Orleans style Jazz.  This will be his third release on the Marsalis Music record label.  Robert and I are both looking forward to listening to these new albums.  I have long been a fan of this genre of music.  I remember talking to Robert one day at my "starter" nursing job and he introduced me to Depeche Mode.  I told him I would listen to DM if he would give Harry a solid listening. Music is one of the ways we connected when we were just friends.  How wonderful it is to marry a friend that I have known for years and not someone I met casually or on match.com.

We both experienced Depeche Mode front row seats and actually met all of the members of the band personally.  I bought Robert for his birthday two consecutive days of DM and both were front row seats!  Funny how Dave Gahan did a double take when he saw us the second night and then winked at us.  So much fun!  Robert frequently listens to a Depeche Mode song called "Precious" which he calls his son's song because it is about a father's concern for his son for seeing less of him because of a divorce.  Martin Gore wrote this song about his divorce and loss of time with his child. 

Another song we both love to listen to is "Just Because" by Todd Sharpville.  Although we have to space it out because each time we listen to it Robert is torn apart.  He has a copy saved for both of his children when they are old enough to have it.  You can listen to it here:  Download 64247596_b432f0d7.mp3

As you know sports, music, and more is part of Daddy Blog!  We try to tone done the seriousness from time to time.  This is not my personal story that I promised earlier!  I am still trying to decide how I will approach the writing of it.  Hope everyone is having a fun weekend like we are!  Angela Pedersen, R.N. http://www.squidoo.com/fatherachildsright 

Always remember - A Child's Right:  EQUAL time with Both fit Parents.  Also thank you to those who have signed up from our volunter page at our main organization's website!  This is something new we are trying that has brought in a ton of (oddly enough) grandparents in particular.

 

A song I have saved for my children when they are older! Must Listen!

"Just Because" by Todd Sharpville is a "must listen" song for any non-custodial parent.  I have saved a copy for my children when they are older.  Beware - this song is an emotional one which will bring tears to your eyes. Listen Here