REWARDS ARE BEING FULFILLED...slowly but surely
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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on April 20, 2012.
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Good morning (or early afternoon to our east coast friends) KickStarters!
Well, thanks to you, our loyal and generous supporters, we now have a completed album recorded. At the outset, though, we'd like to offer GIANT thanks (and apologies if necessary) that the process is taking much longer than we originally anticipated. We're all involved in our own lives/careers, so getting everyone's schedules to line up to a free three weeks was no easy task. But now...it's done and you'll all be getting contacted soon about mailing address and getting your Kickstarter incentives fulfilled. Don't worry...it's all going to happen.
To say that we enjoyed the three weeks in the studio is quite an understatement. Obviously, there was a little trepidation on our parts as we all begin arriving to the studio on day one, but that quickly went away as soon as Spence started banging out the first beats. We all jumped right in and you would never have known that we hadn't recorded together in 14 years. We were slightly surprised at how easy it went--obviously as a result of the hundreds of prayers that were going up on our behalf. Even our producer, Paul Moak, said that he'd never worked with a band that was so easy to record.
Next up in the process is to have everything mixed and mastered. The wonderfully decorated and highly regarded Shane D. Wilson will be mixing the record starting this week. Feel free to Google him and you'll be impressed with his list of credits http://albumcredits.com/Profile/201196
After that, we'll be sending it all to Brad Blackwood in Memphis for mastering...all the while, David Alan will be designing the final artwork. Here's a sneak peek at one of the photos you may be seeing soon-ish. No airbrushing has been done--yet. :)
Until the next update (which will be sooner than last time).
Your and HIS,
The BTR fellas
Most Dear Friends/Financers
Yesterday (Monday) was a monumental day for Big Tent Revival. We were all back in the studio recording again for the first time in 14 years. To be honest, it was as if we'd never stopped. We all just jumped back in our respective saddles and started making music again. We're happily planted at Smoakstack Studios in Nashville, TN. It's a jaw-dropping space that our producer Paul Moak has created. The lights are very dim and vibey...so it's difficult to get any good photos, but if you check out our Twitter account, you're sure to see something.
In the meantime, here's a little clip of us tracking a song. Paul (producer) is seen playing along with us.
We're taking tomorrow off to be with our families...but we'll be sending out updates more frequently over the next few weeks.
Until then, be careful with your fireworks.
Yours and His,
Randy, Steve, Steve, Dave, and Spence
Funding period
Mar 21, 2012 -
Apr 20, 2012
(30 days)
9 backers
VIRTUAL THANK YOU and FIRST SONG - You'll get a digital postcard, virtually signed by the band and emailed to your very own personal electronic mail address. Also, you'll get a "rough mix" MP3 of the first song we complete.
58 backers
THE EARLY BIRD - early download of the new record, 2 weeks before official release date. Worm not included, but the emailed postcard is!
26 backers
$15 - RARITIES - early download of new record 2 weeks before release + downloadable collection of some outtakes and unreleased songs from 1992-2001. Cannot guarantee that you will like any of the songs...which is probably why we never released them in the first place.
142 backers
SHOW OFF - you get ALL OF THE ABOVE + a physical copy of the new CD, signed by the band and mailed to your door/mailbox/desk/teepee/igloo/lean-to.
6 backers
SHOW OFF PLUS - Not happy with being simply a "show off?" Well, let's take it to the next level. You get everything above at the SHOW OFF level PLUS a silicone "I Helped Put the Tent Back UP" bracelet + a PDF hi-res photo of the band, printable up to 11x17.
45 backers
TWO SETS OF...THINGS - You get all the downloads above plus 2 physical CDs, 2 bracelets, and 2 5x7 photos. One set for you and another set to share. (shhhhhh!! don't tell anyone, but this is the best deal!)
17 backers
WEAR US OUT - Includes everything at the SHOW OFF PLUS level along with a very limited edition Kickstarter/Big Tent Tshirt.
28 backers Limited (172 of 200 left)
OUT OF PRINT(s) - Big Tent Revival LIVE CD, and Steve Wiggins' solo record FAITH THAT IS REAL. These CDs are no longer in print nor do we have permission to print them...so when they're gone, they're gone. Sorry, this can't be combined with the higher levels, but it does include everything at the SHOW OFF PLUS level.
7 backers
YOUR NAME HERE! Your name (or an alias) goes on the liner notes in the CD artwork as an Associate Producer. Also includes everything on the WEAR US OUT level.
26 backers
MR/MRS FANCYPANTS - All of the above plus 4 pre-show limited access passes to watch soundcheck and eat dinner with the band PLUS 4 front row seats, to the show of your choice (check website for dates). Travel expenses are on you. Hospitality is on us. Also includes YOUR NAME HERE awards.
1 backer
VIDEO KILLED THE RADIO STAR - For those of you who can't travel to a show, this award includes a 30-minute SKYPE/Video Conference session with the band plus a customized video shout out that will be posted on our YOUTUBE channel and Website! Also includes YOUR NAME HERE awards.
3 backers Limited (7 of 10 left)
YOU'RE THE BOSS - We will record a song for you. Any song. You name it. Want to hear BTR's version of "Jesus Freak?" How 'bout Spence singing "Rocky Top?" Randy's been known to belt out "Come Together." It's up to you. You tell us what to record, and it will be available to ONLY YOU!! NOTE: We will finish the task of making our new CD before attempting these songs. That's understandable, right? Also includes YOUR NAME HERE awards.
1 backer Limited (19 of 20 left)
VIDEO CONFERENCE CALL CONCERT - Limited to 20 donors, but we'll be performing a 1 hour (maybe longer), acoustic concert in the Storytelling style featuring old favorites and a few new tunes that will be available to view via live video conference call (Skype or other service TBD). Dates/Times will be arranged soon after the Kickstarter ends. Also includes YOUR NAME HERE awards.
0 backers Limited (5 of 5 left)
HOW TO WRITE A SONG - You'll get one hour of personal one-on-one time with Steve Wiggins (via Skype or similar service) to learn the craft of songwriting. You will learn about story songs, song arranging, rules to follow/rules to break, etc. Honestly, you can ask him anything, even if it has to do with changing your oil. Also includes YOUR NAME HERE awards.
1 backer Limited (1 of 2 left)
A DAY IN THE LIFE - You're invited to spend a day in the studio with us as we track the beginning session for the new record. Includes lunch, but travel and lodging is your responsibility. Limited to TWO sponsors and includes the YOUR NAME HERE awards.
0 backers Limited (5 of 5 left)
CALLING ALL ARTISTS - Do you have a song that you're dying to get recorded? Don't like your voice? Can't play an instrument? Well, neither can we, but we'd love to record your song for you. Send us your version of the song and we'll record a high quality version of it for you. You will receive all ProTools files, along with a final mastered WAV file of your song. NOTE: We will focus on recording our new CD first, then we'll record these extra songs. Also includes YOUR NAME HERE awards.
1 backer Limited (4 of 5 left)
ACOUSTIC HOUSE SHOW - Your very own, private, acoustic concert in your home for you and as many friends as will fit. Details/Dates/Locations will need to be coordinated later. Plus, you're responsible for getting us there. If it's close, we'll rent a car. If it's far you'll need to pay our airfare/lodging--or send your plane for us. Obviously, includes YOUR NAME HERE awards.
0 backers Limited (5 of 5 left)
LIVE SHOW. We bring the RAWK to you! One full length, full band concert. We'll even let you in on choosing the setlist. Limited to 5 donors. NOTE: On top of your donation, your expenses will also include providing production (lights, sound, venue), travel, food, and lodging for 7 people. Dates/Times will be arranged after Kickstarter ends. This will take some planning and coordination, but we'll make it happen. Also includes YOUR NAME HERE awards.
0 backers Limited (2 of 2 left)
WILL PLAY FOR FOOD - Are you an artist/worship leader in need of a band to take your CD to the NEXT LEVEL? Want to take it to the BIG TENT LEVEL? If you can get yourself to Nashville, we will be your band for a week (5 days, two songs a day). Bass, drums, acoustic, electric, and keyboards...all courtesy of our brains and fingers. Mind you, we don't do hip-hop, progressive metal, and/or teen pop, but we will do our very best to make you proud. You may even use our name in your marketing. Travel/lodging/studio costs are yours to pay (of course, we will help you find a great spot to record). Does not include mixing, mastering, duplication, or artwork. Also includes the YOUR NAME HERE awards.