Ladder 116 by the Upwelling

This is a band, the Upwelling, out of New York that began literally because 9/11 made them decide to go for it as musicians. So many of the 9/11 tributes deal with the tragedy itself and very few deal with that hope springs forth from such an event.

Also Ladder 116 is an absolutely beautiful song and I believe it is the song that got them signed to a label...On their liner notes it says that the lead singer from Third Eye Blind co-produced the song... so this isn't just some local band exploiting the event.

So I guess, seeing something positive come out of September 11th is my answer to your question. Music in general has the ability to transform tragedy into hope and Ladder 116 does that for me with regard to 9/11.

Kudos to the people who cam up with this project...I am looking forward to hearing some new stuff as well.

Abe Stearn