Máirtín here, Cork is amazin' and I have a need to show you how great the town is, but I need your help to fund this DVD!
In 2010, I released From Cork with Love as the Máirtín de Cógáin Project. It’s an album filled with songs, stories and tunes about Cork, the rebel county and the place of my youth. These songs always bring me back to Cork’s sights and sounds – the bustle of the City’s small back streets, the pastoral boreens of the country, the River Lee’s romantic allure, the Coal Quay and Grand Parade’s rustic charm, even the majesty of the castles of my ancestors in Carrigaline itself, it’s all there. Sure, many may know Cork, but it's not “my” Cork – this album and its concept was very much a tribute to my hometown.
It is a concept that I soon began thinking would make a great video feature. I talked it over and others agreed with me, so I looked into how I might undertake and complete such a project. I eventually found Dublin-based Red Shoe Productions and spoke with them about making a multimedia video travelogue in which the places I sang about on my album would be given context, historical background, local perspective and picturesque video coverage. Known best for their work on Imeall, a weekly arts & culture series for Ireland’s TG4 television station, Red Shoe has extensive experience producing top quality arts and documentary programming. Their co-director (with whom I’ll be working) is Paschal Cassidy who has keen insight into music through his videography on the Fleadh Cheoil programs and Geantraí. They make a perfect partner for this project.
I am very excited about this project. My aim with this Kickstarter is to raise the necessary funds to produce this off-the-beaten-track video travelogue. I will be the audience's guide, taking them by the hand to the oft-overlooked magical places that will make any heart yearn for my county’s beauty and history. Together, we will tour the locations mentioned in the songs and find ourselves diverted into conversation with some of Cork’s true characters – her musicians, shopkeepers, barmaids and historians – and have a truly quintessential Irish experience, with all of it framed by the songs of From Cork With Love.
You lose a lot when you leave home; that’s the way it is with immigrants. But not only will this endeavor provide fascinating insight into Cork for both Irish citizens and the Diaspora alike, it will encourage Irish citizens, immigrants and those of Irish heritage to explore all that Ireland – and more specifically Cork – has to offer and maybe find something there that brings them back home.
Go raibh maith agat!
Thank You!
Máirtín
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A unique postcard designed by Dan Neely of Máirtín in de West posted to you from the road somewhere and Love forever!
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A unique 3 pack of blank postcards designed by Dan Neely of Máirtín in de West for you to post. A Thank you card and Love forever!
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1 copy of the 'From Cork with Love' album and Love forever!
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1 signed copy of the 'From Cork with Love' album, a unique blank postcard designed by Dan Neely of Máirtín in de West and Love forever!
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1 pre release copy of The DVD! just in time for Christmas before anyone else! A unique blank postcard designed by Dan Neely of Máirtín in de West. A Thank you card and Love forever!
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1 pre release copy of The DVD! signed with whatever you want on it. A unique blank postcard designed by Dan Neely of Máirtín in de West. A Thank you card and Love forever!
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1 pre release copy of The DVD! plus 1 copy of 'From Cork with Love' the album, both signed with whatever you want on them. A unique blank postcard designed by Dan Neely of Máirtín in de West. A Thank you card and Love forever!
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1 pre release copy of The DVD! signed with whatever you want on it. PLUS a JEEPERS! t-shirt (Green or Blue). A unique blank postcard designed by Dan Neely of Máirtín in de West. A Thank you card and Love forever!
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $45 or more
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2 pre release copies of The DVD! before anyone else! You can give the other one away as a Christmas gift! What an idea, ha? A unique blank postcard designed by Dan Neely of Máirtín in de West. A Thank you card and Love forever!
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1 pre release copy of The DVD! 1 copy of 'From Cork with Love' the album, both signed with whatever you want on them. PLUS a JEEPERS! t-shirt (Green or Blue). A unique blank postcard designed by Dan Neely of Máirtín in de West. A Thank you card and Love forever!
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15 minute lesson over Skype on 'How to make a Proper Cup of Tea!' accompanied by a song. 1 pre release copy of The DVD! signed with whatever you want on it. PLUS a JEEPERS! t-shirt (Green or Blue). A unique blank postcard designed by Dan Neely of Máirtín in de West. A Thank you card and Love forever!
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $100 or more
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2 pre release copies of The DVD! 2 copies of 'From Cork with Love' the album, signed with whatever you want on them. PLUS 2 JEEPERS! t-shirts (Green or Blue). Your NAME IN THE CREDITS as a STAR BACKER. A unique 3 pack of blank postcards designed by Dan Neely of Máirtín in de West. A Thank you card and Love forever!
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $250 or more
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4 x 30minute bodhrán lessons over Skype! or if I am passing close by then they can be traded for in person lessons. 1 pre release copy of The DVD! 1 copy of 'From Cork with Love' the album, signed with whatever you want on them. PLUS 1 JEEPERS! t-shirt (Green or Blue). Your NAME IN THE CREDITS as a STAR BACKER. A unique 3 pack of blank postcards designed by Dan Neely of Máirtín in de West. A Thank you card and Love forever! NOTE: time to be worked out between us but should be done in as much succession as possible for greatest results.
Estimated delivery: May 2013Pledge $750 or more
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A SONG ABOUT YOU! I will work with you and your thoughts and write a song about YOU! Then get into the studio and record it for you to listen to forever. Isn't that a grand deal? But wait...there's more... ALSO you will receive 1 pre release copy of The DVD! 1 copy of 'From Cork with Love', the album signed with whatever you want on them. PLUS 1 JEEPERS! t-shirt (Green or Blue). A unique 3 pack of blank postcards designed by Dan Neely of Máirtín in de West. Your NAME IN THE CREDITS as a STAR BACKER. A Thank you card and Love forever!
Estimated delivery: Jun 2013Pledge $800 or more
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The Máirtín Music House Party!! Do you want me to invade your home? Jeepers, I will. I've been doing house parties/backyard parties for the last few years and they are MAGICAL CRAIC! Back this and ye shall receive one house party with a bodhrán-wielding gas man! Yes, I'll come and sing, tell stories and entertain you, your friends, family and neighbours for the evening... (scheduled between you and me...deliverable within the next 18 months, but hopefully sooner...pretty much the next time I hit your area. If you're in Alaska, Auckland or Aherla i'll GET THERE, i'll just have to make the time and fly over. no bother) - Check out “http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_concert” to know what it's all about PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY BEFORE ORDERING!!!!! PLEASE NOTE: Estimated delivery is December for deliverables ONLY. ALSO you will receive a 15 minute lesson over Skype on 'How to make a Proper Cup of Tea!' accompanied by a song. 2 pre release copies of The DVD! 2 copies of 'From Cork with Love', the album signed with whatever you want on them. PLUS 2 JEEPERS! t-shirts (Green or Blue). A unique 3 pack of blank postcards designed by Dan Neely of Máirtín in de West. Your NAME IN THE CREDITS as a STAR BACKER. . A Thank you card and Love forever!
Estimated delivery: Dec 2013Pledge $1,500 or more
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The Máirtín Music House Party and Meal Plan!! Do you want me to REALLY invade your home? If you think the package above is WILD with this one, Jeepers, there will be no stopping me. I'll bring in all the ingredients, double check you have the right pots... and cook up a storm in the kitchen by making a big vat of Irish Stew, the way my mother taught me, for you and a dozen or so of your friends. Can you imagine the craic? THEN I'll sing, tell stories and entertain you, your friends, family and neighbours for the evening... (scheduled between you and me...deliverable within the next 18 months, but hopefully sooner...pretty much the next time I hit your area. If you're in Alaska, Auckland or Aherla i'll GET THERE, i'll just have to make the time and fly over, no bother) - Check out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_concert to know what it's all about PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY BEFORE ORDERING!!!!! PLEASE NOTE: Estimated delivery is December for deliverables ONLY. Please plan on scheduling the event with us somewhere between the next 12-18 months. ALSO you will receive a 15 minute lesson over Skype on 'How to make a Proper Cup of Tea!' accompanied by a song. 3 pre release copies of The DVD! 3 copies of 'From Cork with Love', the album signed with whatever you want on them. PLUS 3 JEEPERS! t-shirts (Green or Blue). A unique 3 pack of blank postcards designed by Dan Neely of Máirtín in de West. Your NAME IN THE CREDITS as a STAR BACKER. A Thank you card and Love forever!
Estimated delivery: Dec 2013Pledge $2,500 or more
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YOUR LOGO named as sponsor at beginning and end of film, displayed on the back of the DVD! packaging. Product Placement, tasteful or tacky, however you like it, you'll definitely see it! Also you will receive 5 copies of the DVD, 5 CDs of From Cork with Love. PLUS 5 JEEPERS! t-shirts (Green or Blue). A unique 5 pack of blank postcards designed by Dan Neely of Máirtín in de West. A Thank you card and Love forever!
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $10,000 or more
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MAIN SPONSOR!!!! YOUR LOGO LARGE and named as main sponsor on front and back of the DVD! packaging, Logo and named as main sponsor at beginning and end of film as well. Product Placement, tasteful or tacky, however you like it, you'll definitely see it! 10 copies of the DVD!! 10 copies of the CD From Cork with Love. PLUS 10 JEEPERS! t-shirts (Green or Blue). A unique 10 pack of blank postcards designed by Dan Neely of Máirtín in de West. A Thank you card and Love forever!
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
