Alistair The Optimist’ album out now!
The album is now available to buy via itunes and Amazon. Just click on the links below to make your purchase. A CD version of the album will be available in the new year – watch this space.
I hope you enjoy listening to our songs as much as we have enjoyed making this record. I feel very proud of what we have achieved and hope we are able to spread the message of incurable optimism through the album.
Please buy it now and tell your friends.
Sing and play along with, record or perform the ‘Alistair The Optimist’ songs!
Yes Yes Yes! You can now download the lyrics and guitar chords for all 10 songs on my album.
Not quite sure what the songs are about? Fear not…simply click on any of the titles below and all will be revealed, and you will be able to sing along to the album with confidence.
Alternatively, if you are interested in playing your own version of any of my tracks then a simple guitar tab with relevant chord shapes is included.
In The Wake Leading Eye Metal Men No One Nothing To Me Now
The New Regime So Long Survivors Precipice Now What
Get recording and send in your versions to show you are an ‘Incurable Optimist’ – you could even post your clip on You Tube.
I have already been asked by several people who want to perform songs from ‘Alistair The Optimist’ including a choir – brilliant, I can’t wait to hear them.
Alistairx
Why I’m an Incurable Optimist
Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is killing me. It will gradually leave me unable to walk, talk, eat and breathe. I’ll miss out on my kids growing up. There will be things that I will no longer be able to do like record and play the music I love.
Time is running out. I need to finish an album with my band before my muscles stop working. I need to leave this legacy for my family and friends.
But I’m not going to let it defeat me. MND may be incurable but I am an incurable optimist. I’m determined to carry on drumming for as long as I can, and the songs I am recording with my band are dedicated to all the incurable optimists helping to beat MND.
Take a look at what I am doing and see how you can get involved to help others and support the work of the Motor Neurone Disease Association. I know that through optimism we will find the cure to MND.
Some of you may remember Patrick Joyce, another incurable optimist. Find out more about Patrick by clicking on the link below.
Loving your album and spirit of optimism Alistair. Can't wait to see the videos!
posted by Chris B
Hi Mr Banks, I used to be a GCSE geography student of yours many years ago at Little Ilford Sc...
posted by Kruti Patel
The album is fantastic. We are so proud of you.
posted by Terry
Hey Alisdair, We went to Kingston together I am one of Jez's friends. I watched you many times ...
posted by Alison Rumble
Hey Al. Just bought the album. Wasn't sure what to expect and was thrilled with it. Beautiful an...
posted by Matt Graham