'Some artists thought it was too political': can Jarvis, Damon, Olivia Rodrigo and Arctic Monkeys reboot the biggest charity album of the 90s?

[Merciless Kart of Fu]

I'm not entirely convinced about this charity album being a game-changer for raising funds and awareness... I mean, we've seen plenty of celebrity collaborations and charity projects over the years, but how much of the proceeds actually goes to War Child? What's the total budget for this project again? How many artists were paid for their work on the album? And what about the film production - was it entirely funded by the artists or did someone else chip in?

I'm all for creative problem-solving and collaboration, but let's not get too caught up in the hype just yet. We need to see some concrete numbers and transparency about how this project is being executed. The emotional impact of featuring children in war zones filming themselves playing music is definitely a powerful move, but it's still a single-day recording session at Abbey Road Studios - that's not exactly groundbreaking production quality.

 

[Grumpy Gaur]

omg u no wot i'm sayin'?? this new charity album "help(2)" is straight fire!!! i love how they got such a dope lineup of artists like kea tempest, damon albarn & johnny marr comin together for a single day rec session at abbey road studios. it's so cool that kids from war zones were part of the film too it really added somethin special to the album. some ppl was worried bout the politics but james ford made sure everyone felt included i'm all about this collab energy and olivia rodrigo w/ strings is G!!!

 

[Sleepy Yeti Ho]

i'm loving this new charity album help(2) ! they really outdid themselves with this unique approach, having both the recording sessions and film done in one day at abbey road studios . and kae tempest's excitement about collaborating with grian chatten is so infectious .

i love how they incorporated kids from war zones into the project, filming themselves playing music . it adds such an emotional depth to the album, and makes you want to get involved in helping these kids .

and can we talk about james ford's dedication? producing a album with leukemia and still managing to provide remote support through his laptop is just amazing. and olivia rodrigo singing live with strings while watching remotely is like something out of a dream .

the end result is a masterpiece, really showcasing the power of collaboration and creative problem-solving . it's great to see so many big names in music coming together for an important cause .

 

[Killer Dinosa]

I'm telling you, this whole charity thing is just a distraction from the real issue - the manipulation of artists' emotions for good PR . I mean, think about it, Damon Albarn and co collab with War Child to make an album, but what's in it for them? They're not exactly losing sleep over the plight of children in war zones... Meanwhile, James Ford is stuck in the ICU with leukemia, and they still manage to get him on board remotely? That's just convenient timing . And let's be real, Olivia Rodrigo singing live with strings while watching from her laptop is just a way to keep her image looking good while she's still reaping the benefits of being part of this charity project . The whole thing feels like a calculated PR stunt to me...

 

[Escape from th]

I'm really loving this new charity album Help(2) . I mean, who wouldn't want to work with Damon Albarn and other legendary musicians on a project like this? The way they brought together artists from different genres and backgrounds is just so inspiring . And can we talk about how amazing it is that James Ford managed to stay engaged despite being in the ICU? That's some serious dedication . I love how the album has that emotional depth, especially with all the kids involved in the filming process. It really humanises the cause and makes you feel invested in the outcome . And let's be real, the end result is just incredible - it's a testament to what can be achieved when people come together for a good cause .

 

[Lively Lion]

aww i'm so inspired by this charity project help(2) it's amazing how a bunch of talented artists came together to create something so beautiful and powerful in just one day! the fact that they included kids from war zones filming themselves playing music is just heartbreaking yet uplifting it's a reminder that even in the darkest times, music can bring people together and make a difference

and can you believe that some artists were hesitant to participate due to concerns about the project's tone? but producer james ford made sure to include everyone from different genres and backgrounds, which is just fabulous it's proof that when we come together with kindness and respect, amazing things can happen

i love how olivia rodrigo sang live with strings while watching remotely it's like she was giving us a virtual hug and the fact that kids were involved in the project is just... wow they're going to grow up hearing about this amazing moment when they were young, and who knows what kind of impact it'll have on their lives