With Election Day less than two weeks away, a North Lake Tahoe-based creative duo has released an original song and animated music video titled, “Turn The Page,” in an effort to urge and inspire citizens to get out and vote.
Written in the style and spirit of timeless protest songs of the 1960s, “Turn The Page” takes a look at the current state of the nation and the increasing dissonance, anger, rhetoric and unrest in American politics and in communities across the nation.
“This song is a call to action,” says songwriter, musician, and producer Eric T. Brandt in a press release. “It’s time to stand up and exercise the cornerstone of our democracy, our right — our duty — to vote. Ultimately, the goal of the song is to get people to vote. We, the people, all of us, have to stand up and participate in order to keep this democracy alive and true.”
The song grew from a conversation between Brandt and creative partner/animator Tamara Warren about what they saw as growing unpleasantness emanating from Washington.
“We were becoming increasingly disgusted and concerned about the rampant and unchecked growth of angry and unsettling conduct being displayed by our nation’s elected leaders,” says Brandt. “We looked at each other and agreed that it’s time to do something to help stop this increasingly grim and alarming situation. Voting is the key.”
Brandt and Warren immersed themselves in the project over the last few months, working from their home studios in Tahoe City. Both contributed to the lyrics and Brandt wrote the music and performed and produced the song. Warren, a digital artist, created the animated music video. The song also includes the talents of notable musicians Timothy Drury on keyboards and Nick South on bass.
Brandt and Warren are asking listeners to help spread the word and inspire people to vote by sharing the video and also posting a video of themselves and friends singing along to the song’s chorus, using the hashtag #turnthepage. | erictbrandt.com, text “turnthepage” to 24587
