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Funding Successful
This project successfully raised its funding goal on October 2, 2010.
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You will get an advanced digital copy of the new album for your worldly adventures, you will also get exclusive emails containing regular updates, photos and videos of me during the recording process.
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A signed, physical copy of the new album with a little personal note of thanks, plus a digital version for your worldly adventures. I’ll also throw in some new stickers and fun stuff for all your decorative needs. Oh and a signed guitar pick.
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As well as everything above, you’ll get a personal handwritten poem from me, to you. You'll also get your full-name printed inside the album artwork as a thank you. Because I am indeed thankful.
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As well as everything above, you will get original demo mp3's that I tracked at home in the build up to the recording of this album. These are exclusive, unreleased home recordings I made myself and haven’t been heard by anyone.
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As well as everything above, I’ll give you a call and we can chat about life for a bit. You’ll also get 2 guest-list places to a gig of your choice or when I come through your town (a gig of mine that is!). On top of that I’ll dedicate the set to you and your kind heart.
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As well as everything above, you’ll get a personalised mp3 home recording of a song of your choice (of mine!), I'll introduce the song, talk about how you helped me, and dedicate the song to you. As if that wasn’t enough, I’ll send you handwritten lyrics of that song, signed from me to you.
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As well as everything above, we'll do a video chat together no matter where you are in the world, including a personal acoustic performance with a set list of your choice, with some time for questions and chit-chat after.
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As well as everything above, you’ll get an exclusive collection of original poems and lyrics from one of my song books. You will be the only person to own these, because I only wrote them once, no copies or prints will be made, these will be 100% original. I'll also give you a personal phone call to check you got them ok.
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As well as everything above, if you live in the New York Metropolitan area, or within the county of Los Angeles I will give you a private guitar lesson in an attempt to teach you everything I know. After that I'll play a few of my songs for you. If you already know how to play, I can just sing for you or we can go and get coffee or something...
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As well as everything above, I will dedicate one of my “Not My Living Room Series’ videos to you, which I will record whilst performing to you and your friends during a 1-hour private living room performance IN YOUR HOME! (You must live within the Continental US for this one sorry guys!).
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As well as everything above, if you’re crazy enough to give me $10,000, then I will perform something equally as crazy and get your name TATTOOED ON ME (I choose where). That's right, I'll do it, I swear to god. Not only that, but I'll have it filmed and put it online. $10,000 people, I'm telling you, I'll do it.
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Greg Holden is a Scottish-born, English-raised poet and songwriter currently living in New York City. He's trying to raise money to fund his next full-length album. See how you can help him reach his goal.
wow, g.d., what a great song. really, really, good. you did it, pal. p.s. also best album cover ever! congratulations, my talented friend!! you deserve it.
Greg...hugs...
Marianne Gausche-Hill
David Hill
Hey cuz - your 6 year old self was a blast from the past... Brought back memories of being woken up at 6am to watch Thomas the Tank Engine... Scarred me for life!
All good news!!!
I can understand how you cannot stand your songs any more.
Anyone that had tried to record anything and produce it will get that.
Try to continue making it fun. Get it done. Then move on to the next thing.
Anxious to hear the final product.
Safe Home
Congratulations - we are all very proud of your creativity, determination and talent!!!!
Cool to see the process.
Thanks for posting some covert video:)))
Greg... AWESOME!!! so glad you're making your dream come true. I'm glad I could help (11.11) I'm here in Los Angeles and would love to offer my voice to back your project. love & light Rebekah Del Rio (singer from David Lynch's Mulholland Drive)
Hey Greg, congratulations on going way past your initial goal of $20 000!! You deserve every single cent that was donated to you. Music like yours is hard to find these days. Thank you for doing what you're doing and being so appreciative! When you eventually have the resources, please do come to Singapore.
Hey Greg, Congratulations. Im dead chuffed u made $30,000! I Think that is a real testament to what a great fan base you have managed to build yourself.
I was just wondering if, within your shortlist of songs to go on the album you would ever consider this song: http://www.youtube.com/watch…. I appreciate its not your latest and It may miss the cut as it may no tbe in fitting with where you see yourself going, but i thought id put it out there.
Congrats again mate.
We're so excited for you Greg! Have a great time in the studio! Can't wait to hear all the new tunes! Kudos on a great Kickstarter program! Awesome job!
Congrats!
wow i cant believe you made it to 30,000!! you should REALLY consider putting ur song "not my living room series part 11 on your album its one of my ABSOLUTE favorites!!
Wow, 30,000! Congrats! Can't wait for the EP ;)
someone please just donate $2.000 :) so excited if you reach your goal! good luck!
Greg, I cancelled my $100 pledge so that I can combine my $100 with the $ my stepdaughters are contributing in honor of Anna Leuning's 17th birthday (Nov. 30th). The plan is to get Anna the rewards for the $500 level :)
Greg! Congrats on $24,000! Heard you open up for Ingrid last year in LA, loved your music. Equally grateful to you for introducing me to Katie Costello's music, she's fantastic. Here's to more albums, more touring, more of all the good stuff. Cheers.
congratulations!
i'm surprised that nobody pledged 10,000.
wahey!! You made it!! massive well done! Lets see if you can get to $40k now
Much love xx
Congrats!
Whoop! $20,000+ Congrads!
Good luck, Greg! I wish I could have given more.
I wasn't able to pledge as much as i wish i could, but I am soooo glad to see that there are so many people who are supporting you. You have a true gift and I am so glad you have chosen to share it with everyone. Best wishes!
Guys... still 17 days to go... let's aim for $40 000 - why not?? Tell everyone you know!!
Someone backed you at $2,000!!!! Thats unreal!! Haha... you're going to be busy after this is done, fulfilling all your pledges... that'll be a tour in itself!
Greg, there needs to be a way to pledge in honor of someone else -- My stepdaughter Anna is your #1 fan. I pledged $100 in honor of her birthday, October 30th. Please make the rewards out to Anna! She's the one that immortalized you in chalk :) Thank you for bringing such joy to her and many others. Blessings.
hi bro it nick can you write a letter to your niece as she misses you and katie loooooootttttsssssts,,,she then has this to look back on when she is older love you both loads see ya soon keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's absolutely my pleasure to back you for this album Greg. From a fellow musician (from Euxton) who moved far far away in search of a dream! :)
less than $4,000 to go!!
Hey, first I want to say congratulations on your project and vision. I'm glad that you are creating your vision - sort of why I'm writing to ya. I started my project and I am raising money but not at the rate I would like. What has your fundraising efforts be so successful? Get back at me when you can, and soon, por favor!
Love and blessings always...
Goya Robles
Greg, I love your music, found you via Julia Nunes - you two did a duet while she was visiting in Britain. Can't wait to hear your new and old material on a professionally produced album! Anyhow, keep your spirits up!
BTW: Each year I give myself a birthday gift (and ask that my friends and family just send cards), it avoids all of the embarrassing "what were they thinking of" kind of moments, this year my pledge to your album fund was my gift!
Maybe you could suggest that other people give a pledge as a "gift" to a friend that likes independent music?
Pledged - good luck buddy, i want you to play at my wedding, but your always in America! I may play for your flights back though....shall be in touch in 2 years!
Get IN on this shit people.....this is a great idea and a great way to make an album.....!!!!
Keep it up Greg! The Economist just gave Kickstarter a huge bump in its technology section this week. Expect fast results!
Busking. location to be posted to twitter.
Well done Greg. At this rate you'll be making two albums. Good luck!
Hi Greg, just bought one of your songs on iTunes and am keen to help with the new album. BUT i live in New Zealand. how much should i add to pledge for $100 donation to get the stuff sent down here?
10th September and you can have my money (: x x
You'll get there. I mean you better as you are a tad over halfway there in 2 days. I shall personally be offended if you don't make it in LESS than 30 days actually!
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Half way there! (: You got it, Greg.
I'm Pledging as soon as I get paid tomorrow :)
From one starving artist to another, here's to making your goal! Your fans are here for you :)
Sharing on Facebook/Twitter and doing my part. Loveddd your music when you came to New Orleans with Ingrid Michaelson. Keep up the good work!
I love you but I have zero money!!! But I promise to tell every single person in the world I know :P
Agreed. Also, It brings random people together who obviously have similar interests. Hello!
mmmm. I like the idea, a social investment. Well I've pledged