Toby and I have been working on the recording of a song called Cotton Tree lately. I wrote it after reading the sad story of the death of human rights activist FannyAnn Eddy in 2004 after she had stood up for the rights of lesbians and gays in her home country of Sierra Leone. The Cotton Tree is a symbol and landmark of the capital of Sierra Leone, Freetown.

By coincidence I recently learnt of a competition within SL to find a song for Amnesty International. I thought I'd put Cotton Tree forward and although there's sure to be many great songs on the shortlist if they decide they'd like to use it they are very welcome. 

The song will also be on my album and I have been playing it live in my shows.

I've had the P85 for just over a week now and it is super. I am really pleased with the feel and action of the keyboard and the tone of the piano sound is spot on. I have one little niggle that when I plug my headphones in then the tone is a little tinny. This was a worry as the same headphone socket would be providing the out for my desk and I thought the same tinnyness would be heard through the desk but after testing it I found it was fine. Maybe some new headphones are in order!

P.S...and why was I delayed in receiving the piano? Well it was delivered on time but I thought I would appreciate it more if I waiting and had it for my birthday. The anticipation was worth it...sort of!