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This project successfully raised its funding goal on July 1, 2011.
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COVER SONG MP3. You'll get an mp3 of an acoustic cover rendition that only Kickstarter Backers will have. Vote on which song you most want to hear. Plus you’ll get access to exclusive album updates.
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THE ALBUM [plus Cover MP3 & Updates]. High-quality download of full-length album with cover art guaranteed on Aug 16, weeks before it’s released to the public.
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DIGITAL FAN = PRIVATE WEB CONCERT + ACOUSTIC DEMO ALBUM [plus all rewards above]. The Web Concert features me & my acoustic, playing whatever songs you want. Keep those requests coming. Plus you’ll get an Acoustic Demo Album that takes you behind-the-scenes of each song on the album. Whenever I get an idea for a new song I record it on my phone. You’ll get all album songs in their most original form, which usually consists of me, an acoustic guitar & lots of temporary lyrics.
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PHOTOBOOTH STRIPS WITH LYRICS [New "Limited" item posted on 6/8. Doesn’t include any other rewards]. These are the actual photobooth strips taken for the “Looking For A Feeling…” cover shoot. Not digital, film! There are only 24 of them. I’ll write out some lyrics from your favorite song off the LFAFYNKYN album on the back & sign it. Take a look at one here: http://tinyurl.com/3jszsdy Note: Requires creation of separate Kickstarter profile. Read more in the left column.
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ANALOG FAN = POLAROID FROM STUDIO + HANDWRITTEN LYRIC SHEET + LIMITED EDITION POSTER [plus all rewards above]. You’ll get a one-of-a-kind 4.25 x 3.4" instant color photograph taken at the studio, dated, signed & mailed to your door. A tangible, badass memento. It might look something like this: http://tinyurl.com/3t84yoh. Plus, I will hand-write the lyrics to the V.E. song of your choice (old or new) on a piece of 8.5x11" paper, sign it & send to you for you to frame & put on the wall. Finally, you’ll get an 11x17 album poster exclusive to Kickstarter. For shipment outside U.S., please add additional $7 to your pledge.
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MUSIC JUNKY = LIVE WEB FEED OF REHEARSAL/STUDIO + ONLINE GUITAR LESSONS + I'LL SING YOUR OUTGOING MESSAGE [plus all rewards above]. You’ll get an advance listen to the album as you watch my band & I at rehearsal, working on the songs. Send us questions in real time. Then you’ll be able to watch us for one day actually record the songs in the studio in Omaha. You can say you were there when it happened! In addition, the band & I will hold an online session in which we teach you how to play a few songs off the new album. Maybe even some old tunes too if you say pretty please. Finally, I’ll get out my guitar & record you a personalized ditty that you can use as your outgoing message. It might go something like: "Ronda ain't home, she's doing something better than talking to you...oooh, oooh, oohh!" Or something sweeter if you want to keep your friends.
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AUTOGRAPHED & FRAMED VINYL COVERS [plus all rewards above] I’ve had these hanging on my wall, now they can be yours. Only 1 of each album: Fifteen Minute, both Slow Down Kids, Sunlight, Woodstock, Daggers & LFAFYNKYN. Here’s what they look like: http://tinyurl.com/42ru2xd First come, first served. Requests for specific albums will be granted in the order pledges are received. Silver frame, size 13x13”. Add $15 for shipping outside US.
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RARE V.E. COLLECTABLES [plus all rewards above]. Complete your VE collection! Package includes signed press photos, posters, stickers & 5 out-of-print albums & singles. See every item here: http://tinyurl.com/3qktrkp For shipment outside U.S., please add additional $15 to your pledge.
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HANG BACKSTAGE WITH THE BAND [includes all of the above, minus "Limited Rewards"]. At a future show, gain early admission via my personal guestlist, watch soundcheck, and hang backstage before & after performance. Learn the entire pre-show ritual. We'll even let you select a song for the setlist. Only valid for NJ/NY show. Travel not included. Must be 18 or accompanied by parent/guardian.
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PAINTING OF ME ON VINYL [includes all of the above, minus "Limited Rewards"]. Image of me on an actual 12" vinyl record, handpainted by artist Mike Ferrari. I'll sign the front & the artist will sign the back. Only 5 will be made! I want one for myself, dammit. Check out all Mike's vinyl paintings at mikeferrari.net and see an approximation of the VE painting here: http://tinyurl.com/3vx5zps For shipment outside U.S., please add additional $15 to your pledge.
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WE'LL RECORD SONG OF YOUR CHOOSING [includes all of the above, minus "Limited Rewards"]. Pick any song--your favorite cover or one of your own originals--and we’ll record it at the studio & send you an MP3 download. Have an unfinished song you want me to help finish, I can do that too. If you can make it to the NJ/NY area for a show, we'll put you on the guestlist, let you hang backstage & play your song live for you! If you're not local, we'll shoot it all on video & send it to you.
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PERFORM WITH THE BAND [includes all of the above, minus "Limited Rewards"]. Fulfill your dream of being a rockstar! Play any instrument and/or sing alongside me & the band on any one VE song of your choosing at an upcoming live show. Scream "shock" into the mic. Bash on the drums. Play cowbell. Or screw it, do the Courtney Cox dance. It's up to you. Includes all the perks included in the HANG BACKSTAGE reward above. Only valid for NJ/NY show. Travel to show not included. Must be 18 if hanging backstage.
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I'LL WRITE YOU A SONG [includes all of the above, minus "Limited Rewards"]. The Val Emmich Song Shop reopens, briefly. You send me subject matter & I'll write you a full-length acoustic song named after you & send it back to you as an MP3. Read fan reviews from the last Song Shop at valemmich.com/songshop.
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ORIGINAL ALBUM COVER PAINTING [includes all of the above, minus "Limited Rewards"]. The actual original 16x23 painting by Mike Ferrari used for the cover of the new album. The image that started it all. See it here: http://tinyurl.com/3n23j8s
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ORIGINAL ALBUM NOTEBOOK [includes all of the above, minus "Limited Rewards"]. My personal notebook for this album featuring lyrics, ideas, planning, plotting, doodling & random hysteria. All my inner most thoughts over a 6-month period. I shouldn’t be sending this out into the world, but I really want this album made. View sample page: http://tinyurl.com/4y5fm34
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MY "PRETTY PLEASE" GUITAR [includes all of the above, minus "Limited Rewards"]. My personal one-of-a-kind Martin acoustic-electric guitar handpainted by me. I will miss this thing. Please treat her well. Comes with hard shell case w/ Val Emmich sticker on it. Will only ship within U.S. View guitar here: http://tinyurl.com/3vxsbkp
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PRIVATE ACOUSTIC SHOW ANYWHERE IN U.S. [includes all of the above, minus "Limited Rewards"]. I’ll travel to your town, have dinner with you, then play in your house for you & your friends. You choose all the songs. Please don't murder me & dump my body in a river. Party on. Does not include travel & lodging. Must add later for airfare & one-night's lodging, unless otherwise supplied. We can work this out together.
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Val Emmich (pronounced Em-ik) is a singer-songwriter & actor. Over a ten-year career, he’s released seven studio albums, had guest roles on some of TV’s best shows (NBC’s "30 Rock", ABC’s "Ugly Betty," & the Showtime drama "The Big C"), and starred as the lead in the indie feature film "Fighting Fish."
People Magazine called him "the real deal." Entertainment Weekly labeled him a "breakout singer." The New York Times said he's "a rocker who rocks to his own beat."
Emmich was the first unsigned artist featured on MTV's "TRL" and he's produced dozens of music & promo videos; check out the video for "The Only One Lonely" which won him an Independent Music Award. He's currently working on his first novel.
I,ve been listening to alot of your music lately, lots of great material. You should be proud.In particular Sunshine Searchparty stands out.I listen to alot of music and you are right up there with my favorites. I'm proud to support the project. Rob Wylie
Just can't wait for some new tunes! And so excited to hear your voice all crispy scratchy-like on my record player =]
So do we know what the cover song is yet? I'm excited.
Sorry but I just had to pledge again because it was really starting to bug me with how long it was stuck right under 12,000, haha. Now we only got less then a 1,000 to go now!
Great to see the goals being met so quickly! Also intrigued that you'll be recording in Omaha. For us midwest fans, would you consider adding some sort of meet and greet reward for when you are in town? You did a songshop song that I gave to my girlfriend last xmas. We are now engaged and that song is her most favorite gift ever. In fact it was so good I'm a little concerned that I've set the bar too high for future gifts! I've been a fan since I saw you open up for Better Than Ezra in DesMoines like 8 years ago. It was at the riverfront and I remember you poking fun at people sitting across the river who didn't want to pay for the great music they were hearing. You were real then and still are now. Still have a signed copy of Slow Down Kid from that show. Amazing that you keep putting out such great quality. Looking forward to this new album. Thanks.
Glad to be a part of helping such a wonderfully talented person achieve their goal.
Congratulations on the total so far, Val! I look forward to hearing the album.
So excited for the new album, Val! I fell in love with your music when I saw you play in Milwaukee, WI about 8 years ago and have been ever since! Thanks for always being true to yourself and your fans.
Hi Sara (and All Backers),
Thanks for increasing your pledge! I really appreciate it. To answer your question, since it is a limited thing the Photobooth Strip was intended to be its own separate reward that didn't come with anything else and I clearly stated that in the reward description. I also stated that it required Backers to create a second profile. Several people did this: they kept their original pledge, created a second account, and bought the Photobooth separately. But I agree that my wording was confusing because I also promised that anyone who pledged $25-and-up would get the CD. So I'm in a bit of a pickle because my original intention in posting this new reward was to get closer to the $13k goal and in some cases Backers are just changing their pledge instead of purchasing a new one. Oops. But don't worry, it's totally my fault.
Therefore, since I wasn't absolutely clear, I am going to honor my promise and send the CD to anyone who selects the Photobooth reward at $25. If you can afford it, an additional pledge is appreciated but it certainly isn't mandatory. No pressure. But just to be clear...with the Photobooth reward, you don't get the Web Concert and Acoustic Demo Album; you need to purchase the Digital Fan reward for those things.
For those who created a second Kickstarter account and made a second additional pledge...thank you so much. But, in light of what I just said, if you wish to change your pledge you may do so. I'm sorry for the confusion this has caused.
Finally, I just want to reiterate that I appreciate every dollar you guys have pledged because I know it is hard-earned. No matter what we end up with, I feel so lucky to have you. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Love,
Val
Congrats on making it over 10K! Quick question...does the new $25 reward (the photo strips) include the album reward? Or do I need to pledge twice?
Reiterating what I posted on your Facebook wall, thank you for everything. I wish you the very best of luck with your upcoming album. Where/when can we request a song for the handwritten lyrics? Thanks again.
It warms my heart that your friends and fans are showering your project with love. I can only see this as motivation and inspiration for you to create another amazing album. Whenever you are feeling down you can always look back at all of these wonderful people and realize that your music (past, present and future) is something we all truly believe in. Personally, I can't wait to experience what comes next.
wooopeeee!!! dreams come true for everyone :D
HOLY SHIT VAL! SECOND GOAL ACHIEVED! Congrats! And it only took a week! I'm so happy for you :)
Goal achieved!
Susan you are so badass.
I had to pledge an additional $3 just to get to $9,000. Only $1,000 more to go!!!
Agh let's get to 10,000. Tweet and Post the shitake mushrooms out of this.
Yay!!!!! Congrats!!!!!
Posted on Twitter, Facebook, and Tumblr! I just pledged too! Val, you are absolutely amazing and your fans will support you in any way that we can! Continue to make music, it makes our lives so much better! :)
I would give Val Emmich my first born, just never stop!
May this be the first donation of more. It has always been a dream of mine to open for/play with a musician I really admire and you are without a doubt the biggest influence on my own music. Unfortunately I can't afford $400 today, but I'm working my way to it. I hope the one I made today helps and what's more important than getting something is giving to you, someone who has already given me so much. If there was no reward I would pledge the same
ooops should be "put it into ..." not "out it into...." couldn't change it...
Everyone who is a fan should copy and paste the link above and out it into your facebook pages!!! It would be awesome to see Val hit his goal in one day !!!!!!!!!!
Very exciting, Val! You have some awesome fans!
I can't believe you got this much in a few hours! I only wish I could give and do more. As always, I adore you Mr. Emmich. Looks like there's a new album in your future! Get to work! <3
Congrats on making it over 5k in less than one full day! You'll be at the 10,00 goal mark in no time! Honestly, I can't imagine a musician I'd support more. From that crazy evening at Zimmerli to release parties and goodbyes at Maxwell's, I can't imagine how different my life would be without you & your music in it.
Amber amber amber. I'm glowing. You rock and so does everyone else around here. Big hugs coming your way.
I'm so happy for you that on the very first day that pledging was available you've already hit your halfway mark to your 1st goal! I may pledge some more money once pay day comes around again, but all depends on bills. Either way I love you and obviously this proves that other people do as well, so NEVER forget that :)