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THE EARLY BIRD SPECIAL I'll email you my entire new album as a digital download to enjoy before it's available in stores. (You can also add $15 to any pledge amount to receive this reward.)
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"LOFCAUDIO - REMASTERED" – THE DOWNLOAD This reward is for a download of the newly re-mastered Mastedon album "Lofcaudio" – the sound is awesome! Our fans have been asking us for this for years, and we decided THIS IS THE TIME! This has been out of print and unavailable TOO LONG! (You can also add $30 to any pledge amount to receive this reward.) *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $5 for shipping costs.
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THE SILVER CIRCLE I'll send you a signed CD of the new album to enjoy before it's available in stores. You'll also get a bonus online video of me talking about the songs. Plus you get: Pre-release Digital Download (You can add $30 to any pledge for each extra CD you want.) *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $5 for shipping costs.
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POST THIS! I’ll send you a signed, limited edition poster (created for this album project and available only to my supporters). Plus you get: Pre-release Digital Download, Pre-release CD *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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TWO SILVER CIRCLES I'll send you TWO signed CDs of the new album to enjoy before it's available in stores. You'll also get a bonus video of me talking about the songs. Plus you get: Pre-release Digital Download, Limited Edition Poster. *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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EVEN THE SCORE I will send you a copy of the original string arrangements used by the orchestra in the recording studio. You can choose between these compositions: "That's Why God Made The Moon," “One Day down by the Lake,” “The Stream,” “Home with a View,” “Pass the Flame,” (or “Pass the Flame” before the lyric was written entitled “The Italian Song” on the chart), or “If you Just Believe” (with the working title “Sit Down”) - all arranged by the late great Tom Howard and Kris Wilkinson (Jewel and the movie “Country Strong”). Plus you get: Pre-release Digital Download, Pre-release CD *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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LAST CALL!! This reward is for those who want to personally hear from me. I will call you to thank you for your support and talk for a few minutes. As a bonus you'll also receive the new album as a digital download to enjoy before it's available in stores.
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TEE RIFFIC! I’ll send you a signed, special, limited edition T-shirt created for this album project, and available only to my supporters! Plus you get: Pre-release Digital Download, 2 Pre-release CDs, Limited Edition Poster. *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs. (You can also add an additional $20 to this or any higher pledge amount for each additional T-shirt.)
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"LOFCAUDIO - REMASTERED" – THE PHYSICAL CD This reward is for a physical CD of the newly re-mastered Mastedon album "Lofcaudio" – the sound is awesome! Our fans have been asking us for this for years, and we decided THIS IS THE TIME! This has been out of print and unavailable TOO LONG! John and Dino will sign the CD to you or the person of your choosing! Plus you get: Pre-release Digital Download, Pre-release CD. *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs. (You can also add $75 to any pledge amount to receive this reward.)
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SONGWRITER OR BAND SPECIAL If you write or perform songs, this is for you! If you send me an mp3 of your song, I'll listen to it and you'll get back a personal phone call from me with a professional critique of your song. I have recorded and produced over a hundred albums; put my years of experience to work for you! (Even if it's just you and your acoustic guitar, trust me, I can hear the potential.) Plus you get: Pre-release Digital Download, Pre-release CD, *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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PICTURE THIS! **MEMORABILIA REWARD** I’ll send you a signed copy of the Promo Picture for the group "Elefante" (INCLUDING JOHN, DINO AND SKIP ELEFANTE). This is the ONLY picture known to exist with all three brothers. It will be signed by all three of us. Plus I will email you a picture of each of us signing the photo. Plus you get: Pre-release Digital Download, 2 Pre-release CDs. *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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HEADS UP! Not a lot of people know it, but my first instrument is actually drums. So, for this reward I'll send you a 14" snare drum head signed by me and my drummer as well as a pair of drumsticks signed by me and my drummer. Plus you get: Pre-release Digital Download, Pre-release CD. *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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**MEMORABILIA REWARD** I will send you a large, awesome, out-of-print poster of a younger me on a promotional piece for my "Corridors" album. Plus I will personally call you to thank you for your support and explain the story of this very rare poster. And I will sign it and personalize it for you. I will also send you a signed picture of myself holding up your item. Plus you get: Pre-release Digital Download, Pre-release CD. *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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**MEMORABILIA REWARD** I will send you a rare Japanese CD release of “Defying Gravity.” (Sorry, I don't sing in Japanese on this!) Plus I will personally call you to thank you for your support and explain the story of this. And I will sign it and personalize it. I will also send you a signed picture of myself holding up your item. Plus you get: Pre-release Digital Download, Pre-release CD, Limited Edition Poster. *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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**MEMORABILIA REWARD** I will send you a rare 45 of "Play the Game Tonight." Plus I will personally call you to thank you for your support and explain the story of this. And I will sign it and personalize it. I will also send you a signed picture of myself holding up your item. Plus you get: Pre-release Digital Download, Pre-release CD, Limited Edition Poster. *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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**MEMORABILIA REWARD** I will send you me, John Elefante, touring with Kansas, on the cover of "Modern Recording and Music Magazine." Plus I will personally call you to thank you for your support and explain the story of this. And I will sign it and personalize it. I will also send you a signed picture of myself holding up your item. Plus you get: Pre-release Digital Download, Pre-release CD, Limited Edition Poster. *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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**MEMORABILIA REWARD** I will send you an original, Kansas board mix cassette from the Kansas/Heart Tour 11/23/83. This show mix, was recorded directly off the board, and given only to the band members. Plus I will personally call you to thank you for your support and explain the story of this. And I will sign it and personalize it. I will also send you a signed picture of myself holding up your item. Plus you get: Pre-release Digital Download, Pre-release CD, Limited Edition Poster. *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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**MEMORABILIA REWARD** I will send you my personal “Vinyl Confessions” backstage pass, worn by me to get around backstage on the Vinyl Confessions Tour. Plus I will personally call you to thank you for your support and explain the story of this. And I will sign it and personalize it. I will also send you a signed picture of myself holding up your item. Plus you get: Pre-release Digital Download, Pre-release CD, Limited Edition Poster. *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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**MEMORABILIA REWARD** I have a special treat for an audio buff - a real collector’s piece! I will send you an acetate single of "Diamonds and Pearls" b/w "Right Away" on LP that was distributed only to radio stations. Plus I will personally call you to thank you for your support and explain the story of this. And I will sign it and personalize it. I will also send you a signed picture of myself holding up your item. Plus you get: Pre-release Digital Download, Pre-release CD, Limited Edition Poster. *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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**MEMORABILIA REWARD** I will send you an original board mix cassette from a USO tour including members of Kansas, Cheap Trick, Pablo Cruise, and the Doobie Bros. This is special show mix, recorded directly off the board and given only to the band members (recorded in the Philippines!). Plus I will personally call you to thank you for your support and explain the story of this. And I will sign it and personalize it. I will also send you a signed picture of myself holding up your item. Plus you get: Pre-release Digital Download, Pre-release CD, Limited Edition Poster. *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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**MEMORABILIA REWARD** I will send you a special, out-of-print "Corridors" pre-release CD/Booklet, brand new in shrink-wrap. Trust me, this is really a cool piece! Plus I will personally call you to thank you for your support and explain the story of this. And I will sign it and personalize it. I will also send you a signed picture of myself holding up your item. Plus you get: Pre-release Digital Download, Pre-release CD, Limited Edition Poster. *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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**MEMORABILIA REWARD** OK, this one is crazy! I will send you my Dove nomination certificate for "I Am On the Rock" by Petra! Plus I will personally call you to thank you for your support and explain the story of this. And I will sign it and personalize it. I will also send you a signed picture of myself holding up your item. Plus you get: Pre-release Digital Download, Pre-release CD, Limited Edition Poster. *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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**MEMORABILIA REWARD** I will send you my one-of-a-kind, original Polaroid taken at the “Drastic Measures” cover art photo shoot! Plus I will personally call you to thank you for your support and explain the story of this. And I will sign it and personalize it. I will also send you a signed picture of myself holding up your item. Plus you get: Pre-release Digital Download, Pre-release CD, Limited Edition Poster. *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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**MEMORABILIA REWARD** I will send you a rare "Defying Gravity," full-size promo LP, shrink-wrapped with the "Defying Gravity" CD. Trust me, this is a very cool piece! Plus I will personally call you to thank you for your support and explain the story of this. And I will sign it and personalize it. Plus I will email you the video of me signing it and thanking you for your donation. I will also personally call you to thank you for your support and explain the story of this. Plus you get: Pre-release Digital Download, Pre-release CD, Limited Edition Poster. *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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**MEMORABILIA REWARD** I will send you a John and Dino Elefante produced album (on CD) by Dominic Chianese ("Uncle Junior" from the hit HBO show "the Sopranos"), autographed by Dominic, myself, and Dino. It is filled with great classic songs, as well as "Amazing Grace," recorded with an amazing Gospel quartet. Plus I will email you the video of me and Dino signing it and thanking you for your donation. Plus I will personally call you to thank you for your support and explain the story of this. Plus you get: Pre-release Digital Download, Pre-release CD, Limited Edition Poster. *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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**MEMORABILIA REWARD** I will send you a signed, original Mastedon “Lofcaudio” t-shirt, and a newly-remastered "Lofcaudio" CD signed by me. Plus I will email you the video of me signing them and thanking you for your donation. Plus I will personally call you to thank you for your support and explain the story of this. Plus you get: Pre-release Digital Download, Pre-release CD, Limited Edition Poster. *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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**MEMORABILIA REWARD** I will send you my “Drastic Measures” tour shirt worn by me on the tour (but laundered since!) Plus I will email you the video of me signing it and thanking you for your donation. Plus I will personally call you to thank you for your support and explain the story of this. Plus you get: Pre-release Digital Download, Pre-release CD, Limited Edition Poster. *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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**MEMORABILIA REWARD** I will send you my Kansas “Drastic Measures” multi-page tour itinerary. It’s an awesome, detailed list of everything for the whole tour! Plus I will email you the video of me signing it and thanking you for your donation. Plus I will personally call you to thank you for your support and explain the story of this. Plus you get: Pre-release Digital Download, Pre-release CD, Limited Edition Poster. *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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**MEMORABILIA REWARD** I have a special reward for an audio buff! I will send you a half-speed, mastered, limited release LP of “Vinyl Confessions.” You audiophiles will appreciate this! Plus I will email you the video of me signing it and thanking you for your donation. Plus I will personally call you to thank you for your support and explain the story of this. Plus you get: Pre-release Digital Download, Pre-release CD, Limited Edition Poster. *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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**MEMORABILIA REWARD** I will send you my handwritten practice lyrics book from when I first joined Kansas! I made this and used it to study and memorize all of Kansas' songs for the tour! Plus I will email you the video of me signing it and thanking you for your donation. Plus I will personally call you to thank you for your support and explain the story of this. Plus you get: Pre-release Digital Download, Pre-release CD, Limited Edition Poster. *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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HANDWRITTEN LYRICS I will hand write you the lyrics to any one of my songs that you choose and sign it for you. Plus I will email you the video of me signing it! Plus I will personally call you to thank you for your support. Plus you get: Pre-release Digital Download, Pre-release CD, Limited Edition Poster. *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!! I will personally thank you or someone you choose in the album liner notes, on my webpage and Facebook page. Plus I will personally call you to thank you for your support. Plus you get: Handwritten Lyrics, Pre-release Digital Download, Pre-release CD, Limited Edition Poster. *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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**MEMORABILIA REWARD** I will send you a set of three Kansas Backstage Passes from the Kansas/ Heart tour, the Caesars Palace tour, and the Kansas/ Survivor tour, all worn by me to get around backstage on tour. Plus I will email you the video of me signing them and thanking you for your donation. Plus I will personally call you to thank you for your support and explain the story of this. Plus you get: Handwritten lyrics, Name in Liner Notes, Pre-release Digital Download, Pre-release CD, Limited Edition Poster. *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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**MEMORABILIA REWARD** I will send you an original Pakaderm sweatshirt (with the classic elefant logo) signed by myself and Dino. Plus I will email you the video of us signing it and thanking you for your donation. Plus I will personally call you to thank you for your support and explain the story of this. Plus you get: Handwritten lyrics, Name in Liner Notes, Pre-release Digital Download, Pre-release CD, Limited Edition Poster. *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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**MEMORABILIA REWARD** I will send you a rare 45 record single of "Everybody's My Friend" AND I will call you and reveal if I am the masked man on the cover! I will also hand write the lyrics to the song and sign them and send them to you. Plus I will email you the video of me signing them and thanking you for your donation. Plus I will personally call you to thank you for your support and explain the story of this. Plus you get: Handwritten lyrics, Name in Liner Notes, Pre-release Digital Download, Pre-release CD, Limited Edition Poster. *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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**MEMORABILIA REWARD** I will send you a special, original, one-of-a-kind pencil sketch of me, created by a very talented fan, and given to me by my management (I'll be in the dog house for giving this one up!) Plus I will email you the video of me signing it and thanking you for your donation. Plus I will personally call you to thank you for your support and explain the story of this. Plus you get: Handwritten lyrics, Name in Liner Notes, Pre-release Digital Download, Pre-release CD, Limited Edition Poster. *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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**MEMORABILIA REWARD** For all you music video buffs, I have an extremely rare reward! I will send you the video treatment with storyboard for the "Fight Fire With Fire" music video. Plus I will email you the video of me signing it and thanking you for your donation. Plus I will personally call you to thank you for your support and explain the story of this. Plus you get: Handwritten lyrics, Name in Liner Notes, Pre-release Digital Download, Pre-release CD, Limited Edition Poster. *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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**MEMORABILIA REWARD** I will send you a bundle of my original handwritten studio lyrics, including "That's Why God Made the Moon," "I Know You're There" and several more! Plus I will email you the video of me signing them and thanking you for your donation. Plus I will personally call you to thank you for your support and explain the story of this. Plus you get: Name in Liner Notes, Pre-release Digital Download, Pre-release CD, Limited Edition Poster. *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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SWEET SURPRISE! I will personally call your friend or loved one and sing Happy Birthday to them on their birthday. You provide the name, phone number and date, and I'll give them a surprise phone call and sing for them. I will also mail them a personalized card for the special occasion. Plus you get: Handwritten lyrics, Name in Liner Notes, Pre-release Digital Download, Pre-release CD, Limited Edition Poster. *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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**MEMORABILIA REWARD** TOUR JACKET I will send you my Drastic Measures tour jacket that I wore on tour with Kansas! Plus I will email you the video of me signing it, and thanking you for your donation. Plus I will personally call you to thank you for your support and explain the story of this. Plus you get: Handwritten lyrics, Name in liner notes, Limited edition T-shirt, Pre-release Digital Download, Pre-release CD, Limited Edition Poster. *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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**MEMORABILIA REWARD** TOUR JACKET I will send you my “Kansas World Tour '82-'83” jacket that I wore on tour with Kansas! Plus I will email you the video of me signing it and thanking you for your donation. Plus I will personally call you to thank you for your support and explain the story of this. Plus you get: Handwritten Lyrics, Name in Liner Notes, Limited Edition T-shirt, Pre-release Digital Download, Pre-release CD, Limited Edition Poster. *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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THE SKY-PES THE LIMIT I will personally Skype you and anyone else you gather around your computer for a thirty minute chat to thank you for your support, talk about my new album, and sing you an excerpt from a new song. Plus you get: Handwritten Lyrics, Name in Liner Notes, Limited Edition T-shirt, Pre-release Digital Download, Pre-release CD, Limited Edition Poster. *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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**MEMORABILIA REWARD** TOUR JACKET This is a piece that is very meaningful to me. I'll send you a "John Elefante Corridors" tour jacket. This is a warm, winter jacket (wool with leather sleeves). There are only a few of these in existence and this is as much a family heirloom as it is memorabilia. I will call you to talk about my album and tell you about the jacket. Plus I will email you the video of me signing it and thanking you for your donation. Plus I will personally call you to thank you for your support and explain the story of this. Plus you get: Handwritten Lyrics, Name in Liner Notes, Limited Edition T-shirt, Pre-release Digital Download, Pre-release CD, Limited edition poster. *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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LESSON UP! I will call you to get to know you and your vocal skills! Then I will provide TWO 30 minute Skype vocal or songwriting lessons for you and a few friends (if you choose) to gather around your computer! (Don't worry; I won't be staring at my watch, I'm here to help!) Plus you get: Handwritten Lyrics, Name in Liner Notes, Limited Edition T-shirt, Pre-release Digital Download, Pre-release CD, Limited Edition Poster. *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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LET ME ENTERTAIN YOU!! I will personally Skype you and anyone else you gather around your computer for a 45-minute chat, to thank you for your support, talk about my new album, tell you a story or two, and Dino and I will perform "Dust in the Wind" live for you! (Imagine this on the big screen at your church or office party!) BONUS! During the Skype call, Dino and I will sign the guitar we used and send it for you to keep and display! Plus you get: Handwritten Lyrics, Name in Liner Notes (up to five individual names or your organization), Limited Edition T-shirt, Pre-release Digital Download, Pre-release CD, Limited Edition Poster. *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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**MEMORABILIA REWARD** OK, this one's absolutely amazing! I will send you the actual string score for "Young and Innocent" (my song from St. Elmo's Fire), produced by David Foster and John and Dino Elefante. It is signed by David Foster, Dino, myself and world-renowned recording engineer Humberto Gatica (Celine Dion, Chicago, Michael Jackson). Just above Foster's signature he writes, "This is a smash" (the album went multi-platinum!) Plus I will email you the video of me and Dino signing it, and thanking you for your donation. Plus I will personally call you to thank you for your support and explain the story of recording this smash record. Plus you get: Name in Liner Notes, Limited Edition T-shirt, Pre-release Digital Download, Pre-release CD, Limited Edition Poster. *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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SCHOOL OF ROCK I will call you to get to know you and your vocal skills! Then I will provide FIVE 30-minute Skype vocal or songwriting lessons for you and a few friends (if you choose) to gather around your computer! (Don't worry; I won't be staring at my watch, I'm here to help!) Plus you get: Handwritten Lyrics, Name in Liner Notes, Limited Edition T-shirt, Pre-release Digital Download, Pre-release CD, Limited Edition Poster. *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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THE MOTHER LODE! This one is great for a group of fans! First I will personally call you to thank you for your support and talk about the album. I'll send you 10 Limited Edition T-shirts, 10 Pre-release Digital Downloads, 10 Autographed Pre-release CDs, 10 Limited Edition Posters, and 10 Lofcaudio CDs. Also you'll get the Handwritten Lyrics and the Signed Copy of the String Arrangement. As a special bonus, I will Skype call you for 45-minutes where you can ask me anything in a no-holds-barred personal interview! *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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YOU GOT ME! My lovely wife and I will travel to your home (or church, fundraiser, or school) within three hours drive of Nashville and meet you! We will spend an awesome evening together, and I will sing you "Dust in the Wind" and then sign and give you a guitar! If you are further out, I can still come to you (However, transportation and lodging are not included). Plus you get: Handwritten Lyrics, Name in Liner Notes, 2 Limited Edition T-shirts, Pre-release Digital Download, 2 Autographed Pre-release CDs, Limited Edition Poster. *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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ROAD TRIP For this pledge amount I will come to your venue (church, corporate event, party, etc.) And perform 4-5 songs. I will give you a list of songs to choose from. (Including a few Kansas favorites) I will also do a short talk, Q&A or testimony and be a part of your event. If your event calls for more rockin' and less talkin' this one's for you! If you are further out than 4 hours drive from Nashville, TN, I can still come to you (However, transportation and lodging are not included). Plus you get: Handwritten Lyrics, Name in Liner Notes, 2 Limited Edition T-shirts, Pre-release Digital Download, 2 Autographed Pre-release CDs, Limited Edition Poster. *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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PARTY TIME!! My lovely wife and I will travel to your home (or church, fundraiser, or school) within three hours drive of Nashville for an exclusive PRE-RELEASE PARTY!!! We will spend an awesome evening together, and listen to the new CD!!! I will bring an exclusive video of me in the studio working on it too, for all of us to watch! I will sing you a song from the new CD and then sign and give you a guitar! If you are further out, I can still come to you (However, transportation and lodging are not included). Plus you get: Handwritten Lyrics, Name in Liner Notes, 4 Limited Edition T-shirts, Pre-release Digital Download, 4 Autographed Pre-release CDs, 4 Limited Edition Posters. *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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MI CASA ES TU CASA Welcome to my place! You and a guest will be invited to Nashville for an overnight stay. You and your guest will have a delicious, homemade Italian dinner at my house, with my family and Dino. After dinner Dino and I will play a few songs for you, and we can talk. Then Dino and I will autograph the guitar he played and give it to you. Feel free to video and photograph our mini concert! The next day I will take you to our favorite restaurant for lunch, and then I will personally drive you around Nashville for a two hour tour of the city. This package includes hotel accommodations (transportation to and from Nashville not included). Plus you get: Handwritten Lyrics, Name in Liner Notes, 4 Limited Edition T-shirts, Pre-release Digital Download, 4 Autographed Pre-release CDs, 4 Limited Edition Posters. *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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STUDIO! Welcome to my studio! You and a guest will be invited to Nashville to come sit in on one day of studio time while I am recording the album. I will explain what the equipment is and how it works, and you will be there while I record tracks for the new album. You can help select the title for one song, and even be recorded singing some background vocals that will be on the record (with background vocal credit!) Then you and your guest will have a delicious, homemade Italian dinner at my home, with my family and Dino. After dinner Dino and I will play a few songs for you, and we can talk. Then Dino and I will autograph the guitar he played and give it to you. Feel free to video and photograph our mini concert! The next day I will take you to our favorite restaurant for lunch, and then I will personally drive you around Nashville for a two hour tour of the city. This package includes hotel accommodations. Plus you get: Handwritten Lyrics, Name in Liner Notes, 4 Limited Edition T-shirts, Pre-release Digital Download, 4 Autographed Pre-release CDs, 4 Limited Edition Posters. *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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WEEKEND! You and a guest will be invited to Nashville for a two night stay. You and your guest will have a delicious, homemade Italian dinner at my home, with my family and Dino. After dinner Dino and I will play a few songs for you, and we can talk and tell band stories. Then Dino and I will autograph the guitar he played and give it to you. Feel free to video and photograph our mini concert! The next day I will take you to our favorite restaurant for lunch, and then we will go to my studio where you will sit in on an afternoon of studio time while I am recording the album. I will explain what the equipment is and how it works, and you will be there while I record tracks for the new album. You can help select the title for one song, and even be recorded singing some background vocals that will be on the record (with background vocal credit!) Then Dino and I will take you and your guest to a favorite restaurant for dinner. The next morning I will bring you out to breakfast, and then I will personally drive you around Nashville for a two hour tour of the city. This package includes hotel accommodations (transportation to and from Nashville not included). Plus you get: Handwritten Lyrics, Name in Liner Notes, 4 Limited Edition T-shirts, Pre-release Digital Download, 4 Autographed Pre-release CDs, 4 Limited Edition Posters. *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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WOWZA! OK folks, here comes the Mac Daddy! I will sing lead vocals and background vocals on two of your songs on your project or any song or project you choose. I will also jump in if you need any help with the production and add overdubs that you might need to improve the song. This could open some amazing doors for your songs! After they are completed, we will post the songs to my Facebook page! Plus you get: Handwritten Lyrics, Name in Liner Notes, 10 Limited Edition T-shirts, Pre-release Digital Download, 10 Autographed Pre-release CDs, 10 Limited Edition Posters. *Foreign Supporters: please add an additional $10 for shipping costs.
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I've had the opportunity to sing with Kansas, produce 100 artists' records, and enjoy a rewarding solo career. My success has really been thanks to my fans and this project is nothing different.
John,
Will there be updates on the recording process? Perhaps snippets here and there?
John, Couple of questions...Great version of Islands In The Sky, I was wondering if you have perfect pitch? It certainly seems so from the way you were singing the song? It seemed very easy to hit some of the higher notes and was also wondering if you have lost much of y our range over the years. Doesn't seem like it...Lastly any thoughts from my earlier post?
We are hoping much sooner than September. Thanks
Question: I did pledge $45 for the new cd + the Lofcaudio Rematered one. Is the Remastered one ready or it will be ready later (maybe September)?
I am so blessed to get to be a part of this project, John. I can hardly wait for you to finish the album.
Blessing!
John, congratulations on an awesome campaign. 163% funded! That's pretty amazing. I'm glad I was able to be a part of it. Looking forward to the new album.
Congratulations, and Happy Birthday John
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John, "the man" --What a pleasure to finally be able to help you out....Owe the govt. over $6000 in taxes because I had to take a 401k loan to move out on my own. lol ...Closer to my kids now so that's all that matters. But I have $75 for "the Man"!!! Unbelievable gift you have to create some of the most beautiful, intense, moving music I have ever heard in my lifetime. The intro to "That's why God Made The Moon" gives me chills everytime I hear it, even after all of these years...
Here is a thought for a CD title and or song title that I have had in my own lyrical vault for years. How fitting it is for what has happened here and the what you will now be able to do for the people who admire you and your special gift....
THE GIFT OF CREATION- Has many meanings for me and fits everything this project is about. From the gift God has given you to create such beautiful music to the gift we all have been able to help you with to be able to move forward with this project, to the gift of being able to create life, meaning our childern. We receive so many gifts from God that we don't even realize but the gift of creation is to me one of the most powerful ones we could ever receive. If you like it and want to use it that would be an honor!!!
So many blessing to you and this project John. God Bless!!!
We would assume the remastered version of Lofcaudio will come as an mp3 file. I believe for a $30 pledge you also receive physical CD as well.
Looking forward to the new music and glad I can be a part of making it happen! Had a question...will the remastered Lofcaudio come as a flac or alac file? Since Its only digital I want to be sure Ive got the best audio quality
Happy Birthday........a couple of days late. What do ya expect? I'm a bass player. Always a bit behind.....the beat, the times, etc.
Hi John- I hope you had a fantastic birthday yesterday. I'm so thrilled to be backing your project! I can't wait to hear the new songs!!
Happy Birthday John...You have 50,235 wishes...
Happy B'day John
Hey guys, right away is back up!! The songwriting contest will resume later in the year. John
Hello John/Andrew,
I'd like to inform you that the "Right Away" demo has disappeared from the volummonster site. Can you upload it again? I'd like to download it. Thanx very much in advance.
John,
What happend to the song writing contest? Will it still happen? How will it work? Will there be different areas to submit songs (i.e. lyrics only, songs with lyrics, just music etc.)? I'm interested if this is going to happen! Also what about a contest to name your new album?? Let us know!
I'm writing a lot!! The recording part will be easy. Thanks for all your help!! John
Loved the Islands In The Sky concert John...It left me wanting more, speaking of which...How is the New Album coming along?? Tim
Actually Brent, originally the record was supposed to be named after a character in a Shel Silverstein book titled "lafcadio the lion who shot back" different spelling. We even had some re-occurring themes relating back to the lafcadio character, it was some very cool thematic stuff. As it turned out, in the 11th hour we we're alarmed that there could be some possible copy write infringement issues, so we did not want to take any chances and put the brakes on the whole theme. We then changed the cover, took away all and any resemblance to lafcadio (of the book) and decided to still call the record Lofcaudio (different spelling). From there we kind of left the whole thing a bit of mystique. Many fans had surmised that it meant Love Of Christ Audio, which I think was very cool, but we had no time to attempt any alternative meaning behind our Lofcaudio!! There you have it. Thanks, John
John, Would you be willing to share with us the origin and meaning of the name Lofcaudio that you selected for the second Mastedon album?
I've finally found the time and funds to get here and back this project! So happy that I'm able to help in some small way - John, I've loved your music for MANY years (decades!) and still can't get enough of your music, your writing, and the heart you put into your songs. I work in the entertainment industry, and am jaded by most music and bands today, but your music stirs something in my heart - keep up the Good work!
Have you thought about adding a bonus disc of all the digital tracks released over the course of the kickstarter campaign even if it would just be a DDR?
John,
Wish I could pledge more, but I simply can't! I can't wait to hear how this all turns out.....
This messed up world needs more good songs by more good people. The world needs more people like you! Looks like it's "full steam ahead" ((( (not a bad album title by-the-way ))))
Thanks John. I really like the song "Confess". Reminds me of stuff from the album "Portrait of a Spirit". Is that the direction you think you'll be going with this project?
I must confess though, I ABSOLUTELY LOVE the snippet of "All I Have To Do". That's more in my wheelhouse. Will that song be offered in its entirety to your backers? I guess I'm just anxious.
Thanks again !!!
Dude I'm can't wait to hear this new cd and look for you to tour. I'll be be there Can't Wait!!!
Great Idea John to give the song "Confess" to everyone...You're right, this song and it's message is too powerful not to share it with the world, a world I might add that is in desperate need of such a message. Most Christian songs either mention, praise or direct you to Jesus in their lyrics but I don't think I've ever heard one that leads someone to the throne of God and lays out the plan of salvation in four minutes of Heavenly sound that almost forces you to your knees with the powerful Spirit of God. I hope Christian radio stations wake up and put this song into their rotation because it is not only a number one hit, it is also a life changer and soul saver. God bless you Brother, your music & Ministry...
I just had to change my pledge to the Silver ($30) today when I had the chance to read that you get the cd and the digital download AND a video of you talking about the songs. That will be so cool to learn what the songs mean to you. That will be my favorite part. I am sure like so many we wish we could pledge more money, we would if we could and we know you understand the cash flow issues so I am just so blessed to be a part of this in a small way. Was the q and a on video by any chance? I was on the road and missed it. So excited for your new project. It know it will be great. Thanks so much!
John, thanks for being on ustream with us the other night. I appreciated your answer to my question wrt performing "The Wall" during your time with Kansas. That makes a lot of sense. Just so you know, I'm not stuck in the past when it comes to your music. I asked about you doing your own rendition of The Wall (or "The Pinnacle") because I was blown away by your last Mastedon project where "Dust in the Wind" was the bonus track. It was excellent! I'm always looking forward to NEW John Elefante material. - God Bless, Doug
John, I was able to listen to you last night only until about 9:30 eastern as I had to get to bed. But I wanted to let you know I thought that was really cool to connect with your fans that way, and I am proud to be one of your backers! It was especially insightful to find out how difficult your incredible vocals are for you and that singing is your least favorite part of the song (*not* what I would have thought!). And thank you for being a wonderful Christian role model. :)
???? looking into it now. Thanks
What happened to the "Days Remaining" below the pledged amount???
Looks like the "Backer Angel" has returned...Went to work at 41k and returned to 44k...Thank you Angel!!!
Loved the Hard Times download John...Never heard the Rick Cua version but I love yours...
Brian, yes!! Good call, I will use this to remind folks. Thanks you, John
There are currently 334 backers, while 846 people liked this on Facebook. Does that mean there are potentially another 512 more backers out there, just waiting for the right time...?
Alright, someone has to get us over the 41K mark!! we're a mere 53 bucks away. A buddy posted on facebook that if someone pledged 200 tonight that I would call to personally thank them tonight. I guess I'm ready, I usually stay up until 2am...
How about "Between the Now and Then" as a double CD title? With obvious reference to a set of modern sounding, mainstream songs ... and the "Then" referencing some "heavy" Mastedon/"progressive" Kansas style songs?
Of course I still like "Sacred Doorways" too. :D
Progressive heavy ... best of everything there! :)
Hey guys, trust me I'm reading all your comments!! Thanks, John
I agree with the 3 posts below! haha
I agree with the post below!
+1 for a 'heavy side' CD!!!! It's 2012...and rock & roll is still alive and well! I'd like to hear music that 'moves me'. It can even slightly dip into a 'metal edge' for a song or two ;) I refuse to believe that there's anything that John can't do! Make us proud, John, and God bless!!!!!!
I'm so excited to hear what you are going to do (I hope its on the heavy side ) I haved loved all your music and message. Keep up the great work GOD BLESS!!!!!!!
I too think it would be awesome if Anthony Sallee played on the new album! Do you have a lineup of the musicians who are going to play on the project yet?
John,
Congrats on achieving the goal and thank you to all BACKERS out there !!! I share the same sentiments as the previous comment
Will you be using Anthony Sallee for your recordings? Love his playing. Loved what he did in White Heart !!!
John, I am so pleased that the project has exceeded the target. Your music and message has inspired me across the miles and across the decades. Can't wait to hear the new music and listen to your soaring vocals once again. Best wishes from Northern Ireland. Dave.
Can't wait to hear more Elefante material!!! With Drastic Measures being my first "cassette," I have always been a fan. I've always wondered if you had any unreleased demos from Vinyl Confessions/Drastic Measures that you would consider releasing. "Young and Innocent" is such a great track that I've wondered of other tracks you wrote around that time, as I was hoping for an "Elefante" album at the time. I know you have other duets with other artists that I think should be recorded under your name as well. Regarding the double album idea, CD2 could include the following classic Petra/Halo/Other tracks: Underground, Open Book, Sky Rocket, Climb the Mountain, Homeless Few, Prayer, I Am on the Rock, I Will Follow You, Helpless, Love One Another. All the best, Craig
Tim's right, it was a "best guess" on my part as I refreshed last night, sorry about the confusion. The pledge went from $28K to $38K and we were up to 309 Backers. It could have been 304, 307? Who knows, just happy for the fact that we all are part of something really cool.
Hey guys, not intending to be secretive, I just don't know yet if this very generous person wants their name out there yet. Steve, I wouldn't want to copy the Tap and steal that super creative cover design. John