About this project
WHAT ARE WE DOING?
We received 20 hours of free studio time from Jack Straw Productions to record our debut album. Now that the tracks are in the can, we need funds to manufacture the CD.
HOW ARE WE GOING TO SPEND YOUR HARD EARNED DOLLARS?
The funds will cover graphic design fees and royalties (because we're doing a couple of cover songs). Funding will also support CD mastering and manufacturing.
WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF IT?
Each $25 dollar donation garners an autographed copy of the CD delivered to your door.
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For your generous donation of $25, you will receive an autographed copy of Alchymeia's debut album.
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The practitioners of the ancient art of alchemy often sought to transform or combine a variety of elements. In a similar manner, the members of the ensemble Alchymeia gather folk song ingredients from various cultures and arrange them in new and fascinating ways. The repertoire reflects the varying backgrounds of the ensemble's founding musicians.
Nadia Tarnawsky has been studying Eastern European singing techniques for nearly two decades with Ukrainian singers Mariana Sadowska, Lilia Pavlovska, Albanian singer Merita Halili, and Bulgarian singers Maria Bebelekova and Donka Koleva. She has taught workshops in Ukrainian village-style singing for the Center of Traditional Music and Dance (NYC).
Brandon Vance is a two-time Open U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion and the youngest player ever to attain the national title at age 14. Brandon has performed with numerous Celtic artists including Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas, Carl Peterson, Maggie's Fury, and Clumsy Lovers.
Nadia and Brandon began performing together in 2008 and in 2010 they enlisted some of Seattle’s finest musicians to create Alchymeia. Alchymeia's members are: Nadia Tarnawsky (vocals), Brandon Vance (violin), Steve Rice (accordion/piano), Brad Hawkins (cello), Yusuf Kilgore (guitar) and Ahmad Yusefbeigi (percussion).
