The Dyslexia Foundation of New Zealand is very proud to present the results of a fantastic collaboration between New Zealand musicians to produce a brand new dyslexia-related song!
This inspiring hit, which received nationwide radio airplay and media coverage within hours of its release, is available for free download from our site at www.dfnz.org.nz. We also have a special music video and a delightful behind the scenes ‘making of video’ available for viewing on our site.
In the spirit of collaboration embodied by the song, we wanted to reach out to you for opportunities to spread the word about this incredible song through your own networks. Perhaps you may also be able to host information on your own site – and to link to ours for the free downloads and video viewings. Why not engage radio stations, get them to play the song and raise awareness for dyslexia and your organisation?
Sharing positive messages about dyslexia and celebrating the creative gifts it can bring is something we believe has international merit – and we would love this song to become a worldwide phenomenon!
Below is some brief information about the song which could be passed on to your networks or included on your own site. We are more than happy to provide more information, depending what you require. We also have images available, which can be viewed by clicking here.
Written by renowned New Zealand singer/songwriter Don McGlashan, ‘The Closer You Get, The Bigger I Look’ is inspired by Don’s family experience with the challenges of difference, as well as the creative gifts that dyslexia can bring.
“As a parent of two unconventional children, I now how it feels when the world is quick to judge someone you love. Rather than write something that asked for help or patience, I thought something defiant, a ‘don’t judge me before you know me-type song would be better,’” Don says.
The song was performed by popular roots/rock band dDub and produced by acclaimed musician Sean Donnelly. Recorded in just one day at Sean Donnelly’s studio in Auckland, ‘The Closer You Get, The Bigger I Look’ is both upbeat and uplifting.
The song was developed to mark this year’s Dyslexia Action Week in New Zealand, which takes place 15-21 June. For Dyslexia Foundation of New Zealand, this is our annual opportunity to raise the issue of dyslexia on a national stage. And with this song, hopefully we can reach even further afield!
You can find out more about our latest work at www.dfnz.org.nz
We look forward to hearing from you if you are able to help us share this song with a wider audience – and what further information and images we can give you to assist with this!
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