Harperman

Tony’s Turner’s “Harperman” protest song was posted on YouTube on June 22, 2015. Two months later, he was suspended from his job as a federal government scientist pending an investigation into whether his creation of this song breached his employer’s “values and ethics” code. We’ve had an election since then, but this policy remains in place, and all of our Freedom of Speech remains impinged. This documentary explores the fascinating and important issues this situation has raised.

When

Monday, 8 February 2016 from 6:30 PM to 11:00 PM (EST)

Where

Mayfair Theatre – 1074 Bank Street Ottawa, ON K1S 3X3 CA
Advance tickets online $11.99…

We have released a free online 43 minute documentary covering the issue of freedom of speech how we need to protect it and how easily it can be taken away if we are not vigilant. We picked an issue that is most important at this time. Please take a look and share far and wide.

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  • A Dissident Serenade

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We will be releasing the full length film in December with the world premiere in Ottawa. The film will cover the issues that are important to all Canadians no matter who gets into power. We cannot thank you enough for your time and we will be staying in touch to keep you appraised. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact myself or Cody.

Yours truly,
Zena Hagerty
Producer – Harperman – A Dissident Serenade

Sunday 2:30 p.m. on Parliament Hill

Tony Turner and Chris White will lead the sing a-long.

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  • Harperman Farewell Sing-Along (Oct 18) promo

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Ottawa, October 2, 2015 – Tony Turner, the federal scientist whose popular political folk song “Harperman” became a YouTube sensation when it was reported he was under investigation for alleged violation of the Harper government’s 2012 values and ethics code, has chosen to retire rather than wait days or even weeks longer to learn his fate from his employer, Environment Canada, says the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC). Continue reading Tony Turner retires to sing another day!

The Harperman merchandise sales are now over – the sale of teeshirts, bandannas and signs helped to support our cross country singing campaign- photos of these materials are here. We want to especially thank Carlos Graphics in Ottawa for their professionalism and their help in expediting printing when we were pressed for time.

For all of you across Canada, Harperman Graphics are posted on the Downloads Page . These may be used by you or by local printing companies to transfer to T-shirts, and signage.

A counterpoint to Harperman is Tony Turner’s Circle of Song – a universal anthem of unity. The song celebrates the power of music to connect people to each other and to the world. The song was inspired by small song circles and concert performances where performer and audience are magically united in the musical moment.

Circle of Song has found wide appeal as a choral piece in community and church choirs across Canada and in the United States. The song has just been published in Rise Again, the sequel to Rise Up Singing, the popular folk singer’s songbook.

Read the rest and watch the Circle of Song Video

Want to download it? Here’s how:

1. Click here to open the audio file on a new page
2. Save the new page (File -> “Save page as” or Right-click -> “Save page as”)
3. Follow the instructions on your phone for installing it as a new ringtone.

That’s it! Have fun.

You asked for it so with Tony’s permission here it is:

Want to download it? Here’s how:

1. Click here to open the audio file on a new page
2. Save the new page (File -> “Save page as” or Right-click -> “Save page as”)

That’s it! Have fun.

Alternate versions:
Ringtone (20 seconds of the chorus)
Karaoke (guitar and bass, no vocals)