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Teen Hopes Original Song Will Connect To Others With Lost Loved Ones
Using music as main outlet to deal with grief, her song’s message is easily relatable to all

After losing several loved ones in a short period of time, one teen wrote a song to help ease the pain and hopes it will comfort and touch the hearts of other teens going through situations like hers.

Sept. 1, 2008 (Seattle, WA)-- Sixteen year-old Amy Helmuth wrote lyrics to her first song entitled "You're Near" after attending and singing for two of five memorial services for loved ones within a month and a half. With more than enough inspiration, Helmuth wanted to have an original song to sing at future memorial services to take place of the ever-popular “Amazing Grace” and of which would have the soul purpose of comforting the whole crowd attending the service to remind them the person of remembrance is—and will always be—near in spirit.

Many people have listened and downloaded Helmuth’s song from her weblog and have left comments including one anonymous one stating, “I too lost several family and friends in a period of about 8 months a few years back. It was a very difficult time. This song touched my heart and reminded me that they are all still near. THANK YOU!”

The founder of the Memorial Music Library website, Bonnie Cooper, stated: “songs by independent artists such as Amy are the real jewels of the Memorial Music Library because they give visitors beautiful and unique music to play at funerals.” Helmuth’s song was recently the featured song of Memorial Music Library’s website.

Although helping grievers cope with their pain through music was her main goal, Amy is also on her way towards writing and recording more songs with others themes.

Being new to the music-producing world, being thrown into the field is a brand new experience to Amy and her family, and they hope that with support of others, her fan base will grow and her songs will reach out and further touch lives.
To contact, support, or listen to Amy’s song, please visit her weblog at www. amyhelmuth. com

For more information, contact:
Amy Helmuth
amy@amyhelmuth.com
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Remembrance and New Memories.

As the anniversary of 9-11 comes to an end here in Seattle, I reflect. Along with everyone else, it's hard not to remember and acknowledge the fateful day seven years ago-- except, apparently, my school today... it shocked us all when a school-wide "moment of silence" never happened-- and how much it brought our country together. This past summer, I had the privilege of visiting my dream destination; New York City. Though a somewhat stressful vacation (we arrived back at home only to leave right away for the remoteness of our cabin; a vacation from our vacation, if you must), I was able to visit the most important sights of the city. Including the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Central Park, Times Square, the subways, Trinity Church, and, of course, "Ground Zero" and the Station 10 Firehouse. Even though it is just a construction sight now, it still effected all of my family in extremely emotional ways. Well, maybe not extremely (we didn't start crying or anything of that stature), but my sister was moved so much that she went to the hotel that night, watched you-tube videos and read as much information as possible. She made a huge informational leap from when she was in second grade and thought that it happened in Seattle. :)
I hope my song was able to reach people all around the world today, who were able to connect with the lyrics, and feel comforted.

Here are two pictures from my trip:




Now, for all of the exciting news happening personally:
1) Yesterday, at approximately 6:18 p.m., "You're Near" was radio debuted on WARM 106.9! They were conducting a fundraiser for early detection of cancer. My dad put in the request to play my song, and they did! Unfortunately, they said that I was his sister, but that's a minor detail that we're trying to overlook.
2) After a not-so-exciting audition process last weekend, the cast list was posted for Peter Pan with Variety Plus! Theatre. And... *drum roll*... you are now reading the blog of the newest Tinkerbell! Basically, all of my friends think it's a perfect match just because I'm so short and tiny, but I know that those seemingly rude comments are filled with love and praise. Rehearsals start this sunday, and performances are on November 9 and 16.
3) After an almost flawless audition for Broadway Bound Children's Theatre... cast lists went up today. And... *drum roll*... you are now reading the blog of the newest Dorothy!

So, uhm, exciting? I'm not sure how I'm going to do all of this, but I WILL find a way.
Thank you for all of your support and encouragement.
Basically, I'm not going to have a social life.
Basically, also, I don't think life could be better (except for the whole "school" thing. that could tone itself down for me).
:D