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Update #14: That's all folks
One Last Message |||
As of now, with the exception of a few special cases, all Kickstarter rewards have been delivered. If for some reason you have yet to receive some or all of your rewards, please get in touch with me ASAP.
I want to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU one last time. I jumped into this fundraising thing with many reservations and you guys erradicated nearly all of them within the first 24 hours. My new album would literally not be possible without your donations. I hope the experience was as rewarding for you as it was for me. I hope the album has found a place in your life. I hope it was all worth it.
This will be my last Kickstarter message.
Brand New Song ||||
Before I go, I wanted to let you know we've got a brand new song for you guys called Hard To Hurt Someone and all proceeds from the sale of this song for the first few weeks go to benefit the Pigeon Club recording studio in Hoboken, NJ. The studio was flooded and damaged after the freak hurricane that tour up the East Coast earlier this fall. And now, just a few days ago, after a day of heavy rain, water came through the roof, wetting the console and turning bad to worse.
As some of you may know, I've recorded and mixed many of my albums at
the Pigeon Club over the course of my career. My band and I also
rehearse there. Needless to say it's a place that's near and dear to my
heart. We recorded this song at the studio and are now offering it to
you at a price of just 49 cents, though we hope some of you will be
willing/able to offer a little more.
Check out this article about the studio and the benefit concert this weekend (Dec 10) in Hoboken, NJ.
Watch Video of us Recording Live
Listen / Buy Song
Update #13: Rewards Updates
REWARDS ||||
Hey everyone. At this point I am relieved to say that all rewards have been mailed out. If you do not receive your reward by the end of next week (Nov 11), please contact me here or by emailing ve.newsletter@gmail.com.
As far as digital rewards, there are two remaining that I have yet to deliver and they apply only to the $75-and-up Backers. They are the Online Guitar Lesson & the Personalized Outgoing Messages. The messages should take me a while so please be patient on those. The guitar lesson will take place on Saturday Nov 19 at 7pm E.S.T. via Ustream and will last approximately one hour. Log-in info to follow.
NEW STUFF FOR SALE ||||
Many of you have received the Ton Papa 7" as part of your reward. For those of you who were unable to pitch in the required $35, Ton Papa is now for sale, both as a limited edition vinyl package and a digital download. (I hope the rest of you don't mind me deciding to put the music out there for everyone. As a thank you to my $35 backers, I'm sending you the bonus studio video for free. Check your inboxes.)
Buying options:
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$.99 per song - 2 studio outtakes from Aide Memoire plus acoustic versions
- $3.49 Digital Album - 2 studio outtakes from Aide Memoire, plus bonus solo acoustic versions of both, plus an exclusive 6-minute studio video showing the making of "Leave Yourself Alone."
- $4.99 Vinyl/Poster Package - the 7" vinyl, an 11x17 poster and you also get everything included with the Digital Album too. Price does not include shipping and tax.
Also for sale at valemmich.com/store.php:
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Aide Memoire - If you just donated enough for the download, now's your chance to get the CD which features YOUR NAME in the actual artwork of the CD, plus a 16-page color booklet.
- Proof We Were Here - This 80-page book provides a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Aide Memoire. The band and I reveal intimate details about our creative process and share stories from our journey from New Jersey to Omaha, Nebraska to make the record. Features over 100 candid photos from the studio and the road, personal passages from my notebook, and in-depth analysis of every song. Available in Softcover for $19.95 and Hardcover for $34.95.
Update #12: Lots of News: Web Concert, New Video, Album Release Party!
WEB CONCERT
If you missed Saturday's 25-song Web Concert with my dog Missy, or just want to watch it again, you may do so now by visiting this link and plugging in the password that was previously provided to you via email. Hint: if you were unable to donate the $25 necessary to see the concert your best bet is to try and suck up to one of the other backers and grab the password from them. Perhaps they'll be nice? I'm staying out of it.
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/stay-in-touch-with-val-emmich
Part 1=http://www.ustream.tv/channel/5237173
(FYI...the actual show begins at exactly the 9:00 minute mark)
1. Experts
2. A Voice
3. Break
4. Careful
5. Pretend I'm Worth Your Time
6. Wake Up Brand New
7. Expecting
8. Too Far
9. Grown Up Man
10. Softee
11. Hurt More Later
Part 2= http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/17761165
12. We Were So Close (To Being Close)
13. I Like The Way You Sound
14. Please Don't Accept My Apology
15. E.S.T
16. Slow Down Kid
17. Cover Up
18. A Punch
19. Separate Things
20. The Only One Lonely
21. First Try
22. Absolutely Still
23. At The Risk Of Sounding
24. Down
25. High Noon
WOOLY MAMMOTHS VIDEO
Check out this video for "Wooly Mammoths" featuring studio footage from Omaha. Please pass it along. Watch it here: http://youtu.be/4Ynt0qxhNZI
ALBUM RELEASE
I know you already have the album but most of the world doesn't. Any help you can offer spreading the word about the album is so greatly appreciated. The album "should" be available through all digital stores like iTunes, Amazon, by the end of the week. It is currently available on CD and download here: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/valemmichtheveeries
PRIVATE RELEASE PARTY
Attention all those in the New York City area! To celebrate the release of Aide Memoire we're having a private party at an undisclosed location in Hoboken, NJ on Saturday, October 22 at which we will be performing the entire album in order. We are opening up the party to 5 lucky people plus guest. Here's how to enter to win.I will be posting a question on Facebook (facebook.com/valemmichmusic) and Twitter (twitter.com/valemmich) tomorrow Thursday, October 13 at 4pm E.S.T. Just email the correct answer to ve.newsletter@gmail.com. The first five people to respond correctly will get in with a guest. Do it.
--Val
Update #11: Aide Memoire--the Documentary & the Book
By now, all you $25-and-up backers have received the Demo Album (if you haven't, check your spam folder!). Well, these next two treats are for everyone.
Aide Memoire Documentary:
Watch this 25-minute web documentary for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Aide Memoire (for sale on 10/11): http://vimeo.com/28776232
Aide Memoire Book:
In addition to the album being released in October, there will also be an 80-page companion book for sale. Titled Proof We Were Here, it will feature all the secrets behind the album as well as candid photos, notebook entries and band interviews. Stay tuned for more info.
Finally, October is the month to check your mailboxes for VE goodies. Kickstarter Rewards are coming soon!
Love,
Val
Update #10: Web Concert - Saturday, October 8
It's been a while. I'm back with some updates. First off, all the elements of the CD are starting to arrive. I've got the discs and just today the 16-page booklet arrived (pictured below). Just waiting on the jacket now. Why am I telling you this? Because if you pledged $25-and-up, you'll be getting one of those CDs in the mail eventually. Packages should start going out in early October, barring any unexpected problems.
Also in early October, that Web Concert I promised most of you. Saturday, October 8 to be exact, at 7PM Eastern Standard Time. It's a bit early for a Saturday night but it will be rather late for my European friends so hopefully it's a bit of a compromise. If anyone has any unusual song requests, start telling me now either on Facebook, Twitter or here on Kickstarter so I can prepare. When we get closer to the date, I'll send out information about how to view the concert at Ustream.tv. It will last roughly 90 minutes.
Lastly, I should be sending out the Demo Albums at the end of this month so look out for those in your inbox.
That is all.
Thank you,
Val
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Debby Phillips on September 8, 2011
Will we be able to watch a recorded version if we are unable to watch live? *fingers crossed*
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Val Emmich on September 9, 2011
Yes, the concert will be recorded and you will be able to watch the concert at a later date. --Val
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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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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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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.
