Call for Citizen Action in Song and Video of 'Robin Hood, Where Are You Now'

Oct. 7, 2009 - PRLog -- Power to the people! That is the underlying theme to the new song, "Robin Hood, Where Are You Now?" sung by award-winning blues singer/guitarist Phil Gates. Composed by Matt Forger, Gates, and Larry John McNally, the song is a rocking blues tune that is good fun while seriously arguing for economic change in the USA.

"We are all greatly concerned that the economic situation in this country is wildly out of proportion," states co-writer and co-producer Matt Forger. "Some corporate executives are receiving exorbitant compensation while laying off workers and outsourcing jobs. We need the spirit of Robin Hood to help the American worker and protect the American citizens from the robber barons of the 21st century."

The ideas in the song run in parallel with some of the points in the new Michael Moore film, "Capitalism: A Love Story," currently in release. "That is a fortuitous coincidence," Forger notes, "but we are happy to be in alignment with such a powerhouse in the entertainment industry."

An eight-track "Super Single EP" is available on iTunes, with multiple versions of the tune. Two music videos have been produced. The first, which contains the full vocal version to the composition, was co-directed by Zayde Naquib and The G-Man. The second version, which is more instrumentally oriented to emphasize the dueling guitars of Gates and McNally, was produced and directed by the FookMovie collective. Both versions are on the RobinHoodNow site and YouTube.

Both videos contain footage taken inside two Los Angeles recording studios, Bright Orange Studios and Anisound. In addition to singer/guitarist Gates, each video also features Forger, McNally, drummer Jon Mattox, and the Choir of Semi-Angels.

About Phil Gates
Millions of people heard him play guitar for the Air Force “Tops in Blue” World Tour at the Super Bowl Half-Time Show, and he has played guitar on sessions for a great many recording artists, including Philip Bailey, Maurice White, and the Stylistics. He is president of the L.A. Blues Society.

About the Songwriters
Matt Forger has worked with artists Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney as well as producers Quincy Jones, Giorgio Moroder, Keith Forsey, Harold Faltermeyer, George Duke, Rod Temperton, and Bruce Swedien. Matt has also worked extensively with Japanese superstar Yuming, serving as recording engineer, mixer, and co-producer on 13 albums that entered the Billboard chart at #1.

Larry John McNally's songs have been covered by artists such as The Eagles, Don Henley, Bonnie Raitt, Rod Stewart, Joe Cocker, the Staple Singers and Aaron Neville. His latest indie album, "Buddy Holly," was just released.

Bios, photos and videos are online at www.robinhoodnow.com

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