
About this project
I'm raising $2,500 to record my first album in March 2010. (This is half of the expected $5,000 in production costs. I'm fronting the other half.)
The musical style is instrumental rock/fusion. Think Steve Morse, Eric Johnson, or Joe Satriani with a twist of Frank Zappa. I am the composer/arranger/guitarist/bandleader. I have a great band (guitar, bass, drums). Rehearsals are going well and everything is on target.
I have a schedule and plan to write and arrange approx. 20 compositions before March 1. I've written 11 so far. I write and practice the material every day (pushing myself as a composer and player) and rehearse the band bi-weekly.
The album will be recorded in mid-March. I've asked two celebrity guitarists to appear on the album. I won't say who they are until the album is fully recorded :), but suffice it to say I'm super thrilled about playing with my heroes! This will be a dream come true for me.
The album will be released probably in June. (I will post the precise date as we get closer.)
The money covers costs including studio facility rental, engineer, per diems for musicians, mixing, mastering, CD duplication, and miscellaneous costs (guitar setups, etc.) Also costs of goods for merchandise (t-shirts, posters, etc.)
I am so very grateful to each and every fan and supporter. I will do all I can to help you feel a part of this project.
Thank you!
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Backers
$822
pledged of $2,500 goal
Funding Canceled
Funding for this project was canceled by the project creator on January 29, 2010.
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Video blog of the album in progress.
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All above plus free download of the album.
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All above plus CD.
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All above plus autographed CD plus poster or t-shirt.
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All above plus autographed CD plus poster plus t-shirt plus mention in the credits.
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All above plus 2 free tickets to a live performance.
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All above plus 2 additional free tickets to a live performance plus a song dedicated to you or someone of your choice.
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Connected as Darren Nelsen (338 friends)
I'm a composer, guitarist, arranger, and bandleader. My influences are Frank Zappa, Charles Ives, Vernon Reid, Andy Summers, Steve Morse, Eric Johnson, SRV, Frank Gambale, Jennifer Batten, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Philip Glass, Howard Skempton, and others.