Mark Trueack – Save Us (Feb 1st Release Date)

Save US - The Songs

Mark Truey Trueack co-founder of Unitopia and founder of United Progressive Fraternity will be releasing his first ever solo project titled Save US will be Limited Edition pressing only 300EPs along with CDs

In October 2023 Mark was playing at the Progstock festival USA with Unitopia and it was there he met with Keyboardist Patrick Moraz and discussed the flood as an asked Patrick if he wanted to contribute

The song Save Us was co-composed by Mark (Truey) Trueack and Patrick Moraz and the Orchestral Arrangements were done by Christopher Lebled
Guests include: Dave Kerzner (keys) John Greenwood (guitars), Don Schiff, (bass) Chester Thompson (Drums, Percussion) Jameson Smeltz (Sax) Steve Unruh (flute violin guitar) Joanna St Claire (backing vocals) Maew Pao Café Choir Including, Supattra Anontri, Nippon Sanboon, WuKam, Suphalak Jaib, Aoi Chanchayapop, Kris Sookhnoom and Bualai Sriburin

The EP will also include 5 new songs written by Mark and collaborations with Dave Buchhoiz, Patrick Moraz, Steve Layton and Chris Lebled.

Special added arrangement on “So Fragile” Dave Kerzner
All Lyrics by Mark Trueack except “What we’ve done”
Engineered by Steve Unruh
Produced by Mark Truey Trueack
1. Show Me How (soul version)
2. What we’ve done (new song written by Dave Buchholz)
3. So Fragile (new song)
4. Reality (new song) (soul version)
5.  Save Us (new song co-written by Mark Truey Trueack and Patrick Moraz with orchestral arrangement by Chris Lebled)
All proceeds go to help repair and buy new equipment for the cafe

Artwork by Ed Unitsky
Presales start now

Save US Raising Funds

The song was inspired by the events of last year’s flooding of Mark’s new enterprise Meaw Pao Café Restaurant in Udon Thani Thailand this is where Mark lives now. This disaster happened while Mark was touring with Unitopia in Europe and USA at the time of the flood. When Mark returned home, he was devastated with what had happened and the hardship that he was about to face.

Many of Mark’s Friends rallied to help with ideas to try and raise money for many expensive items that were damaged. A GOFUND ME campaign was launched in November 2023 and is still active due to an even bigger flood in 2024 Mark is trying to raise funds for the equipment needed to survive and help keep the restaurant going.
The campaign, striving for a $48,000 goal, has accumulated over $8,000 with 60 donations. Trueack, facing structural damage and financial strain, offers gratitude to supporters through a cafe 'Hall of Fame' and other rewards. The fundraiser reflects a heartfelt plea for aid in resurrecting a community cornerstone and a dream built on love and partnership.

The GoFundMe campaign Phase 2 titled "Melodies of Hope: was introduced after the first launch to help continue to Aid Mark Trueack's Cafe Recovery," The campaign seeks financial support to aid in the recovery of the Meaw Pao Cafe in Udon Thani, Thailand

The fundraiser aims to restore the cafe to its status as a premier dining and entertainment center in the region. As of the latest update, $8,102 AUD has been raised towards the $48,000 goal, with contributions from 60 donors.
So please if you support my music and want to help, please purchase this EP or just donate to the GO Fund Me campaign
https://gofund.me/4dc34775

Album produced by Mark Trueack
Audio mixed and mastered by Steve Unruh
Artwork and graphic layout by Ed Unitsky

Show Me How Is based on my experiences that I have here Thailand, learning about the way of Thai people, my understanding of how poor the country is yet it has so much richness. The words in the song reflect on my broken marriage and a new beginning here in Thailand and becoming a part of a new family.
The arrangement was given to me 4 years ago from my good friend Chris Lebled but I shelved until last year when I started to work an idea that would fit the arrangement.

1. Show Me How (6min 24)
(Christophe Lebled / Mark Trueack)

Christophe Lebled - Keyboards, melodic and percussive sequences
Mark Trueack - Vocals
Steve Unruh - Violin, backing vox
Michelle Young- Lead Backing vocals
Maew Pao Café Choir, including, Supattra Anontri, Nippon Sanboon, WuKam, Suphalak Jaib, Aoi Chanchayapop, Kris Sookhnoom and Bualai Sriburin

What We've Done This arrangement was sent to me by Dave Buchholz, he asked me if I wanted to sing on it for his upcoming album, once I listened to words and arrangement, I knew I wanted to make this a very special song. The Lyrics are strong and thought this would be perfect to put on the project. I felt the song needed some special help from my friends Chester Thompson, Don Shift, Nate Miller, Marc Papeghin, Steve Unruh and John Greenwood. Dave’s piano and keyboard arrangements are very emotional which is why this song was added to the EP

2. What We've Done (9min 8)
(Dave Buchholz)

Dave Buchholz - Piano, orchestral arrangement
John Greenwood - Electric and classical guitars
Nate Miller - Erhu
Marc Papeghin - French Horn
Don Schiff - NS/Stick
Chester Thompson - Drumkit
Mark Trueack - Vocals
Steve Unruh - Violins

3. So Fragile (4min 21)
(Steve Layton / Mark Trueack, arr. by Dave Kerzner and Fernando Perdomo)

Dave Kerzner - Keyboards
Fernando Perdomo - Nylon-string guitar, bass, harp
Mark Trueack - Vocals
Steve Unruh – Flute
Joanna St Clare-Backing Vocals and harmonies

Reality is another song Steve Layton arranged this song sat on my computer for 10 years, then my marriage ended after 40 years and on top of that I had serious medical issues, to me I had to face the many realities that I have never endured, I wanted to try and make it work but my family was broken up and then a few months later I meet someone. So this song like others is very personal and reflects on relationships and how one has to face reality and try to move on.

4. Reality (7min 5)
(Steve Layton / Mark Trueack)

Steve Layton - Guitar, Keyboards
Don Schiff - NS/Stick
Jamison Smeltz - Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bari saxes
Mark Trueack - Vocals
Steve Unruh - Percussion, flute, violins, backing vox

Save US The song was inspired by the events of last 2 years of flooding of Mark’s new enterprise Meaw Pao Café Restaurant in Udon Thani Thailand this is where Mark lives now. This disaster happened while Mark was touring with Unitopia in Europe and USA at the time of the flood. When Mark returned home, he was devastated with what had happened and the hardship that he was about to face. This year’s flood is twice as bad and now the Thailand government is trying to understand why? China is processing an undeclared water across Southeast Asia. Wiping out many rivers’ villages along the way including our own San Pharo’

5. Save Us (7min 12)
(Patrick Moraz / Mark Truey Trueack and orchestral arrangement by Chris Lebled)

Christophe Lebled - Keyboards, melodic and percussive sequences
Patrick Moraz - Keyboards
Don Schiff - Fretless NS/Stick
Chester Thompson - Drumkit
Mark Trueack – Lead Vocals, harmonies
Steve Unruh - Guitar, violin
Joanna St Clare- Lead backing vocals
Maew Pao Café Choir, including, Supattra Anontri, Nippon Sanboon, WuKam, Suphalak Jaib, Aoi Chanchayapop, Kris Sookhnoom and Bualai Sriburin