The Beatitude Project

Donovan Taylor is using his talents to help others in need and is inviting you to do so with him.

Donovan has completed the writing of his debut album entitled “Beatitude” - a 13-song musical gem inspired by themes of love, mental health, and faith - and is ready to record and release his creation.  Inspired by the medieval Christian artwork found in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, Donovan combines his backgrounds in indie-rock, classical and jazz to artistically convey the emotions involved in overcoming challenges with mental health.  Each song in the album shares a poetic piece of insight into Donovan’s own mental health journey.

Knowing first hand the barriers to (and importance of) access to appropriate resources when struggling with debilitating mental illness, Donovan is using this album as an opportunity to connect with others while raising awareness and support to increase mental health care access.

Continue below for more information about the project and how YOU can be involved.

The Project

  • Fundraising for The Beatitude Project was initiated Fall 2022. We share our deepest thanks to everyone who generously participated in this aspect of the project. We have completed our fundraising and are currently (excitedly!) working on the project.

  • While not a traditional tour, Donovan Taylor and his talented friends have performed at several local NYC venues featuring the not-yet-released “Beatitude” music. 50% of merchandise sales are going to our partnered charity - Gantry Group.

    The tour’s title is based on the New Testament story where Peter declares to a crippled man that he has no silver or gold, then states, “but such as I have give I thee”. Peter then heals the man. The title is representative of Donovan’s desire to use the gifts he has to help others heal their wounds.

    Donovan is pleased to announce a partnership with Gantry Group (www.gantrygroup.org), a nonprofit aimed at providing resources to college-aged individuals from underserved backgrounds. Donovan Taylor Music will be using “Beatitude” proceeds to support this organization in providing mental health services to students suffering with emotional/mental wounds.

  • Donovan is currently working with a talented team to create and share a short series of professional videos containing clips from a live “Beatitude” recording session intermixed with commentary sharing his own mental health journey in connection with his artistic choices of the album. These videos will play a pivotal role in fulfilling the purpose of this album.

    Keep an eye out for the release of these videos!

  • Donovan is currently working with his producer (Robert Willes, Tampico Lasting Love) and talented musician friends to create the recorded “Beatitude” album which will be released the beginning of 2024.

    50% of profits from album and merchandise sales will be given to the division of our partnered charity, Gantry Group, which aims to provide mental health resources to college-aged students from underserved backgrounds.

  • Donovan’s desire is to create future installation and performance experiences that encapsulate and share the beauty and purpose of “Beatitude”. This album is meant to be a gift to the emotionally wounded; to lift and inspire, to provide, and to heal. Donovan hopes this album will be a gift that keeps on giving.

    Stay tuned post-release for these artistic endeavors.

    1. Follow Donovan on Instagram and/or YouTube (see “Music” tab).

    2. Share the “Beatitude” and Mental Health Video Series on your social media when released.

    3. Pre-save the album when available and invite your family and friends to do so.

    4. Listen to “Beatitude” after it is released. Share with your family and friends.

    5. Buy merchandise through Bandcamp (link will soon be available). 50% of all merchandise/album proceeds will be given to our partnered charity.

    6. Be kind to everyone around you. Seek for opportunities to serve and lift. You never know what someone is going through on the inside.

Step 1: “Silver and Gold Have I None” Tour

“Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.”

Acts 3:6

Step 2: Beatitude and Mental Health Video Series

Step Three: The Release of “Beatitude”

“Old bridge will you give me everything I ever gave to you. I’m sorry I thought I knew you…knew you…

“Light, fill my eyes, fill my eyes…light…”

George Washington Bridge, from the “Beatitude” album, to be released the beginning of 2024.

Step 4: The Gift that Continues to Give

The idea of “radical abundance” was sparked in Donovan’s mind one day while discussing his professional music aspirations with a mentor who encouraged him to focus less on what he could “get” and more on what he could “give”. That idea and conversation was the birth place of “the Beatitude Project”. Donovan’s desire is to take what he has been given, and what he will receive, and use it to help those who have less. In doing so, he believes that everyone gains more.

Follow the journey.