About this project
My Holiday CD -- titled December -- will be ready to ship around Thanksgiving. As a life-long singer-songwriter, I've only recently launched my recording career. My first CD, Bring Love Home, was released two years ago and included ten originals and several standards. Several video performances can be found on my YouTube channel, cahassett49. Just search for Chris Hassett and you'll find me pretty quickly. My version of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" is my most popular video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnEWJZenBPM
December will include several originals but there is so much great holiday music that I just had to give the lion's share of CD real estate to the carols and standards I've loved since boyhood. I thought it might feel strange singing holiday music in August and September but it has been fantastic--and a real joy collaborating with my friend and accompanist Drew Massicot day after day, week after week.
We'll be laying down final tracks in the next couple weeks and I'm having final photography and graphics work done this month, too. I'm so excited to hear how Kickstarter can help independent artist and musicians like myself. I don't consider this a handout at all--I plan to give everyone real value for the support I get—signed CDs, with personal messages and a thank you card, sent to the address you provide. Even an international option! Thanks for the help!
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1 CD, signed, sent USPS First Class to a single address, in a distinctive package along with a framable "Thank You" card. You tell me what to write on the CD. (US only)
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2 CDs, signed, sent USPS First Class to a single address, in a distinctive package along with a framable "Thank You" card. You tell me what to write on each CD. One for you, one for a gift! (US only)
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International Reward! 2 CDs, signed, sent outside of the US to a single address, in a distinctive package along with a framable "Thank You" card. You tell me what to write on each CD. One for you, one for a gift!
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For my local peeps! This is a 5-CD package hand-delivered to (or picked-up from) a convenient location in San Diego--my No-Frills option. No package, no card. But I'll still sign them! If you're not local, I'll introduce a 5-CD package for you, too--mailed, with a card.
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5 CDs, signed, sent USPS First Class to a single address, in a distinctive package along with a framable "Thank You" card. You tell me what to write on each CD. (US only)
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8 CDs, signed, sent USPS First Class to a single address, in a distinctive package along with a framable "Thank You" card. You tell me what to write on each CD. Take care of all your Holiday Shopping! (US only)
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Not just born to sing -- I think I was born singing. Or if it was crying -- you can be sure it was on pitch! I've had a life-long fascination with the American Songbook and hope that, someday, some of my songs may appear on a page or two. We have so much in our own experience to sing about.
Born in Kansas City, MO -- grew up in an Air Force family with four brothers -- lived in CA since high school -- make my living as a marketing guy, writer, and creative development person.
I now devote more of my energy and time to singing and songwriting.
I work closely with my friend and accompanist, Drew Massicot. My music covers a range of styles -- hey, I grew up in an eclectic music world.
I have one CD out, Bring Love Home, available through my website and two CD projects in the works right now -- a 2011 Holiday CD and 2012 Love Songs CD.
I look forward to working with the Kickstarter community to see what we all might conjure up.
