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Here are the organizations I’ve pledged songs to, and what they said.


When I send a song to the people who inspired it, I often add a promise: if the song ever earns anything, the proceeds go to their work. A $1.50 download won’t change the world, but it can be a small thank-you that keeps giving. Here are the organizations I’ve pledged songs to, and what they said.

NEPM, New England Public Media

Song: The Hadley Witch

“This song is very interesting… We’ll be featuring this story on the show today.”

— Monte Belmonte, The Fabulous 413

Kestrel Land Trust

Song: Pelham Hills, Westhampton’s Spruce Hill and Spruce Hill Stands

“I’m so touched to hear that our work inspired you to create this beautiful music! … a moving reflection of the love of the land.”

— Kari Blood, Community Engagement Director

Friends of Wildwood Cemetery, Amherst

Song: Amherst Swing

“This song is so much fun!!!! … We are always looking for donations so your offer is very much appreciated.”

— Rebecca, Friends of Wildwood Cemetery

City of Northampton conservation work

Song: Rewilding the Nashwannuck Brook

“I’m so grateful that the Nashawannuck Brook project in particular has elicited a connection and creative response… Like ‘Seminole Wind,’ but opposite!”

— Sarah LaValley, Northampton Office of Planning and Sustainability

University Staff Association, UMass Amherst, in memory of Emma MacDonald

Song: In Silence And Tears

“Thank you for sending this! I will share it with our board.”

— Sheila Gilmour, President

New Hampshire Fish and Game

Song: Monadnock Remembers

“We are very impressed it’s a great song well done my friend! … we are sending it out to all of Field Lieutenants who do these missions!”

— Colonel Kevin J. Jordan, Chief of Law Enforcement

NOAA U.S. Tsunami Program

Song: Tsunami Lament

“It seriously made my day.”

— Charles McCreery, Director, Pacific Tsunami Warning Center

Penn Engineering, University of Pennsylvania

Song: Robot Photonics

“I think it’s really impressive how you managed to incorporate so many of the details of this research project into the lyrics!”

— Ian Scheffler, Senior Science Writer

Oregon State University research

Song: Stone Tools’ Trace

“Thanks very much! I’ve forwarded your email along to Loren.”

— Misty Edgecomb, Media Relations Director

University of Southampton research

Song: The Temple of Amun-Ra

“Thanks so much for getting in touch and for sharing your song! I thought it was excellent!”

— Steve Williams, University of Southampton

Chankillo archaeological project, Peru

Song: Lost Observatory

“We loved the song, thank you very much!”

— Dr. Iván Ghezzi, Director, Chankillo

Every time someone buys one of these songs on Bandcamp, my share goes to the organization it was written for.

Want a song of your own?

I’d love to write one for you: a family story, a local hero, a landmark, an anniversary, or the work your group does. Tell me the story and I’ll write, record and mix a finished song.

If you’re a nonprofit, a school, a land trust or a community group, I’ll pledge my proceeds from the song to your cause, so every download keeps supporting your work.

Commission a song or write to me at adamrsweet@outlook.com.

Follow me on Bandcamp at adamsweet.bandcamp.com. It’s free, and you’ll hear about every new song.

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