About this project
Stories Of Discovery
We love stories of discovery. We love hearing about how people discover our music. We enjoy small messages and posts that tell us how Bison's music brought joy to someone's day or helped pick someone up from off the ground. Everyone can recall moments of discovery in their life; a time when eyes are opened to something that wasn't there before. The song Switzerland is the story of such a discovery, and we have found that it's not just the melody that resonates with people, but its message as well.
Our vision is to capture that sense of discovery in an artful video. We want to paint with film what our song paints with music, and we see all of you as holding brushes that will help us create it.
The production team is fast at work, gathering resources, creating story boards, and recruiting help. We look forward to delivering a work of art through video that not only captures a story of discovery but also encourages you on a path to discover what your eyes have not yet seen.
FAQ
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Due to the nature of the filming conditions (at night, in a somewhat isolated environment, with the potential of cold weather,) We are limiting the age of extras in the video to 13 and older. Therefore, though anyone can give the $250+ pledge, and may choose another to be the extra in their place, the extra must be 13 years of age or older.
Have a question? If the info above doesn't help, you can ask the project creator directly.
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This project successfully raised its funding goal on February 22.
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PLAIN PLEDGE A thank you on our Facebook page and the joy of knowing you helped out!
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PREMIERE PLEDGE You are invited to the exclusive Ustream.com premiere of the Switzerland video with a live Q&A with the band following.
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PRODUCERS PLEDGE The above plus your name in the video credits under the Executive Producer's list
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PROMOTERS PLEDGE The above plus an 11X17 movie poster signed by the band
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PARAMOUNT PLEDGE Receive all of the above plus our Switzerland Premier Package including a signed copy of Bison's Quill CD, a Bison t-shirt, and a hard copy DVD of the Switzerland video with bonus features including a personal thank you from the band.
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PERFORMANCE PLEDGE All of the above plus you will be given a part as a second in the video, forever preserved in the video history of Bison. You must provide your own transportation to and from the video location (Chesapeake VA). Video will be filmed March 8-11, 2012.
Project By
Connected as Dan McFluger Hardesty (700 friends)
Bison’s mountain-top chamber music combines elements of alternative folk with classical sensibilities, bringing a fresh inspiring sound to the folk genre. The music of this seven member band grew organically in the family living room and around backyard bonfires giving it a rootsy quality and yet the complex arrangements and refined strings seem just as appropriate in the symphony hall. With recent airplay on WROX (Norfolk, VA), the popularity of the band is expanding rapidly. According to the stations program manager, “Switzerland”, the first single from their Debut album has prompted the biggest audience response of any tune in his five years at the station.
Ben Hardesty’s (vocals and guitar) songwriting bears sonic resemblance to groups such as Mumford and Sons and The Decemberists. Incorporating traditional folk instruments with a reed organ, percussion, and classical strings creates a unique hybrid sound that defies pigeon-holing the band, and has given them the opportunity to headline the NorVa (Norfolk, VA) as well as perform with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra.
The Daily Press (Newport News VA) said of Bison’s live performance, “The stars of [the] show did not disappoint. Bison skillfully performed complex arrangements and delivered songs with passion and sensitivity. The crowd sang along with the group’s local hit “Switzerland” and gave a warm reception to many other tunes. Bison is a unique musical outfit that creates an unusual energy on stage. The fact that so many local fans are embracing its sound is good news indeed.”
