“Peacelands” is a word and concept created by visionary Louisville artist Mark Anthony Mulligan,” explains My Morning Jacket singer-guitarist Jim James. It’s “an imaginary land of peace, friendship, and equality he created in his artwork — a place where folks listen to each other and find a way to get along in peace, friendship, and togetherness, despite their differences. “I think about this word “Peacelands” in our world all of the time, especially in troubled times, and we believe that it’s still possible for us to achieve Mark’s vision of “Peacelands” — a world of love and friendship — if only we can learn to listen, love, and forgive in paths of peace, acceptance, and tolerance.
We stand with the people of Minnesota and everywhere else affected by the horrors of ICE brutality and lack of human decency or transparency from this administration,” James continues. “There is room for everyone to be safe and free and at home in this vast world and we need to find a new path together to safe and humane immigration policy and reform rooted in peace and love… safety and equality… and new systems of fairness, freedom, and transparent justice for all.
“Peacelands” is an album of mostly unreleased, acoustic peaceful protest songs – some covers and some of my own – released exclusively on @bandcamp. We are proud to support organizations like @aclu_nationwide fighting for our safety and freedoms here at home, as well as @doctorswithoutborders and @rescueorg – organizations working hard to help heal the horrors of war and terror around the globe… working around the clock to help move us all towards “Peacelands.”
The Fat Angel Sings 