It is fitting that the first post of the newly revised Orient Occidental site is about a musician who embodies how music can be used to bring joy to, and unite the hearts and minds of the peoples from all over the world. A self proclaimed “World Citizen”, Heather makes it her life goal to perform in poverty stricken countries. Heather doesn’t just talk the talk. She walks the walk too. In fact, she seems to do a lot more walking than talking. She performs in Middle and Far Eastern countries on regular basis.
Heather is an accomplished classically trained musician who writes or co-writes much of her material. Her music is joyful and many of her tracks have all the ingredients to be monster hits. She has a large following all over the world. Notwithstanding her fan base, her commercial success does not rise to the level of her talent and the quality of her music.
As it turns out, Heather’s philanthropic endeavors are not limited to performing for the less fortunate. She gives directly to the charity too. She has released a fantastic single entitled “ Touching Down“ with 100% of proceeds going to “Adopt A Village” which is a charity to fund the education, healthcare, and sanitary water for all the residents of an underdeveloped city. Now that is a charity to root for. A free MP3 download can be obtained from iLike but I recommend buying this track. There is a “Buy all” link at iLike that will take you to the iTunes store where “Touching Down” is available for a mere 99 cents. It all goes to a good cause and the enjoyment you receive from listening to this fantastic track is well worth many times the price.
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She has other tracks available as well. One that I am particularly fond of is free for listen (but not download) at iLike. It is entitled “Superelectrifical”. Unfortunately I could not find a link for purchasing this track but there are many other fabulous track available from Heather on iTunes. Just do a search for “Heather Schmid” (notice that there is no “t” at the end of Heather’s last name) in iTunes store.
Check out Heather’s home page via the link below. There, you will find the link to Heather’s iLike page plus a whole host of information on Heather and her affiliations.
If most musicians followed Heather’s footsteps and avoided the self serving traps that are plaguing the popular music industry nowadays, the impact on the world would surely be nothing less than spectacular. Heather, in our opinion is a true Ambassador of Goodwill.
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Heather I have added you on myspace.
You are beautiful talented and inspiring.
I love your videos on youtube.
Downloaded “touching down” on my ipod.
Your voice is so clean and unique.
I am planning to download all other songs of your and I support and salute your charity.
Finally a person in Hollywood that is a true role model for me.
Luv Luv xoxoxoxoxxoxoxo
Amazing. A beautiful talented person that is also selfless. Didn’t think they existed anymore.
I thought Grammy and Hollywood only promotes thugs and women beater like Cris Brown….
Finally a sexy glamorous talented person lifting up the standards for Grammy and Hollywood to a level where they use to be.
I am young mother and always worry the decadent world Hollywood and Grammy like organizations are upholding.
Folks running these academies are simply dumb not to notice you.
HEATHER SCHMID - I as the voice of all young and frustrated mother want to let you know how much we appreciate what you do.
You are not only the Ambassador of peace but also a true Ambassador of Grammy and Hollywood.
This is first year I did not not watch any tv show, movies or bought any song as I refuse to support role models that will corrupt my daughter’s mind.
I am single mother and feel very lonely.
Please please continue what you are doing you are such an inspiration for my 13 going to 14 years old.
She has all your songs in her Ipod and she tells me when she grows up she would like to be just like you.
Love Love Love hugs hugs kisses kisses kisses
Nicole
Heather YOU ROCK!!!!!*******!!!!!!*****!!!!
Hollywood is full of skunks.
You are a Breath of Fresh Air
BTW-I love Touching Down Song.
Kiss and Hugs
Kelly