Sir Ivan Releases New Version Of John Lennon's IMAGINE to Help Victims of PTSD

The singer, songwriter and philanthropist SIR IVAN is known to his many fans as the Peaceman. And now, he has released a new (EDM) electronic dance music version of John Lennon's "Imagine" to help victims of PTSD. This release commemorates the passing of John Lennon 35 Years Ago.

SIR IVAN stated, "In light of the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, and to pay respect to John Lennon, who passed away 35 years ago, on December 8th 1980, it is an appropriate time for a new generation to listen to Lennon's optimistic lyrics, which offer hope to all people on the planet and a formula for world peace. The song is co-produced by Grammy Award winner Omar Akram and legendary music arranger Peter Rafelson.

Sir Ivan will be performing "Imagine" at his 60th birthday celebration this month at his castle home in the Hamptons. The single has recently made a meteoric rise on the charts.

This is not the first time SIR IVAN has released a new version of "Imagine," He did so in September of 2001, exactly one week before before the tragedy of September 11th. It was then that he launched his musical career and became the first recording artist in history to turn any slow ballad of the Beatles or John Lennon into an up-tempo popular dance record.

"Imagine" is the first single released off SIR IVAN's new 10-song album called "Peaceman Shines". Each of the 10 songs, created by 10 different producers, are all well-known anti-war and peace songs from the 60s and early 70s, except for two original songs, co-written by SIR IVAN, that share the same theme.

In 2005, SIR IVAN, son of Auschwitz survivor Siggi B. Wilzig, created The Peaceman Foundation, a charity that donates funds to other non-profit organizations that help people suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD is a debilitating mental condition that often results from exposure to severe acts of violence, such as brutal attacks against members of the LGBT community, atrocities of war and terrorism.

All of SIR IVAN's recording artist royalties from the single "Imagine" and the album "Peaceman Shines" will be donated to The Peaceman Foundation to battle PTSD. Both are available on iTunes, Amazon MP3, Beatport Pro and many other top digital music stores. Physical CDs can be purchased at CD Baby.

For more information about SIR IVAN, his music and his charity, The Peaceman Foundation, visit http://sirivan.com/.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Sir Ivan

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