About this project
WE DID IT! WE DID IT! THANK YOU!!!
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Help support the release of my sophomore album, The Way It Goes ♥
Hey friends! Thank you so much for taking some time out of your day to visit my Kickstarter page! I am working on my sophomore album, The Way It Goes, and this time I really need your support!
THE STORY
I am 100% on my own when creating projects and don't have the financial support from a label. Everything I've been doing is out of pocket, which can be quite overwhelming! Kickstarters usually work the opposite way, you raise the funds and then create the project. I didn't want the success or failure of this campaign to be the driving force behind the making of this record. I want you to have this music, Kickstarter success or not. The making of this record is already in motion so you will see the fruits of your pledge early next year! Plus, this just provides an easy way to pre-order and receive the record before it's release! The Way It Goes is due to release February 2012, just a few short months away!
THE GOAL
My goal is to raise $15,000 in 55 days! Yes, this is a large number but it's just a number. It's pretty simple: If the goal is met, you get some pretty cool stuff! If reaching our goal isn't successful, you walk away without spending a dime. I really believe we can do this together and cannot tell you how much your pledge will mean to this project! Please help spread the word on Facebook and Twitter! Anything is possible!
WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES
Your pledge will be used to pay for producer, studio time, musicians, mixing, mastering and duplication of the album. Extra funds that are raised will be put towards promoting this project (press pack, music video, etc.). There are several other things outside of this goal amount that I have to cover aside from the making the album (website, photos, album art, etc.). I have already gone over budget for this record and really need your help to make this a reality! If we raise more than the projected goal, I will donate 20% of the excess funds to charity! I have yet to decide which charity I will donate to but will keep you posted right here! Every donation is huge!
MY STORY
The songs that I want to share with you are songs that I am extremely proud of and excited to release into the wild. When I released my debut album, If I Could (2009), I wasn't prepared to live out a career playing my songs as an artist. Almost three years later, having traveled many different roads, I am in a different place mentally, physically and spiritually and feel it's time for me to pursue music all the way to the top. I am starting this from scratch and want you to be a part of building the foundation it will take for me to live a long and healthy journey in the musical world. I am inviting you to go on this adventure with me and for you to know that you were a major part of something close to my heart.
There is no amount of gratitude that I can show you to truly express how insanely fortunate I am to have such amazing supporters like you. You guys are what make music fun. As a music listener, I know the importance of music in my life. I know what it does for my soul and attitude on a daily basis. There are songs and entire albums I listen to that define moments of my life through the words, melodies and rhythms that found my soul at the right time. I want my music to do that for you.
Be sure to check out the different pledge incentives to the right and the more detailed descriptions below. Choose wisely! :) I will keep you posted on the progress of this campaign and the new record right here! Thanks again for your time and support! If you can, please spread the word to all of your music loving friends! :)
Love, Joe
P.S. I will keep you updated right here and at www.joemoralez.com
CHECK OUT INCENTIVE EXAMPLES BELOW:
Youtube "Thank You" or Cover Song Video
- "Thank You" videos will be personalized with your name before or after the message. I can post a link to your website or Twitter account if you'd like!
- Cover Song videos will be personalized with a video recorded message to you before or after the song! I will email you an MP3 of the song. You will also receive a one-of-a-kind piece of art to go with the song you choose. *The video below is just an example.
8x11 Poster - AUTOGRAPHED
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Every pledge of $15 or more comes with an autographed poster printed on glossy 8x11 card stock paper. *Example below.
KICKSTARTER EXCLUSIVE
Limited Edition 10.5 x 22 The Way It Goes Hatch Show Print Poster - AUTOGRAPHED
- This is a limited edition letter pressed poster created by Nashville's famous Hatch Show Print! These posters will not be available after this Kickstarter campaign. *Posters below are just examples and are not the actual poster design.
KICKSTARTER EXCLUSIVE
Limited Edition Piano Key Ornament - AUTOGRAPHED
- The piano keys come from an old organ I had. I only have 60 of these little guys! You can hang them from a tree or rearview mirror. Each ornament is autographed and numbered!
FROM THE VAULT - Original artwork by Joe Moralez
- I will send you one random original piece of art that I have created over the years.
- Each art piece is a one-of-a-kind and comes with a signed numbered authentication card.
- Each art piece will come with a piece of paper describing the story and inspiration behind it.
- Each art piece comes FRAMED.
You can listen to some songs off of my debut album, If I Could, by visiting my Reverb Nation page!
FAQ
Have a question? If the info above doesn't help, you can ask the project creator directly.
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Thank you for your contribution! Every donation is huge!
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DIGITAL DOWNLOAD of the new album before it's release!
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PHYSICAL COPY of the new album (Includes: Digital download of the new album before it's release + Autographed 8x11 Promotional poster + Album sticker.)
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AUTOGRAPHED PHYSICAL COPY of the new album (Includes: Digital download of the new album before it's release + Autographed 8x11 Promotional poster + Album sticker.)
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AUTOGRAPHED PHYSICAL COPY of the new album + My unreleased 6 song, To Say Goodbye, E.P. (Includes: Digital download of the new album before it's release + Autographed 8x11 Promotional poster + Album sticker.)
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BOTH OF MY FULL LENGTH ALBUMS AUTOGRAPHED + My unreleased 6 song, To Say Goodbye, E.P. + Autographed 'If I Could' Poster + I'll follow you on TWITTER (Includes: Digital download of the album before it's release + Autographed 8x11 Promotional poster + Album sticker.)
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AUTOGRAPHED LIMITED EDITION 14X22 LETTER PRESSED JOE MORALEZ POSTER BY HATCH SHOW PRINT *Example on left (Includes: Autographed physical copy of the new album + Digital download of the new album before it's release + Autographed 8x11 Promotional poster + Album sticker.)
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HANDWRITTEN "THANK YOU" LETTER on fancy paper :) (Includes: Autographed physical copy of the new album + Digital download of the album before it's release + Autographed 8x11 Promotional poster + Album sticker.)
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HANDWRITTEN LYRICS SHEET OF ONE OF MY SONGS on fancy paper :) - You pick the song! (Includes: Autographed physical copy of the new album + Digital download of the new album before it's release + Autographed 8x11 Promotional poster + Album sticker.)
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AUTOGRAPHED PIANO KEY ORNAMENT - Keys come from an old organ. *Example pictured on left (Includes: Autographed physical copy of the new album + Digital download of the new album before it's release + Autographed 8x11 Promotional poster + Album sticker.)
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DISPOSABLE CAMERA filled with pictures I will take during one single day of my life + HANDWRITTEN "THANK YOU" CARD + AUTOGRAPHED PHYSICAL COPY of the new album (Includes: Digital download of the new album before it's release + Autographed 8x11 Promotional poster + Album sticker.)
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FRAMED ONE-OF-A-KIND HANDWRITTEN "THANK YOU" LETTER/MIXED MEDIA ART PIECE + POLAROID PHOTO (Includes: Autographed physical copy of the new album + Digital download of the new album before it's release + Autographed 8x11 Promotional poster + Album sticker.)
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FRAMED ONE-OF-A-KIND HANDWRITTEN LYRICS SHEET/MIXED MEDIA ART PIECE - You pick the song + POLAROID PHOTO (Includes: Autographed physical copy of the new album + Digital download of the new album before it's release + Autographed 8x11 Promotional poster + Album sticker.)
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FROM THE VAULT - Framed original one-of-a-kind artwork + Authentication card and story behind the work *Examples of some of the art is pictured on the left under "From The Vault." (Includes: Autographed physical copy of the new album + Digital download of the new album before it's release + Polaroid photo + Autographed 8x11 Promotional poster + Album sticker.)
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ONE-OF-A-KIND FRAMED ORIGINAL ALBUM INSPIRED MIXED MEDIA ARTWORK + POLAROID PHOTO (Includes: Autographed physical copy of the new album + Digital download of the new album before it's release + Autographed 8x11 Promotional poster + Album sticker.)
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RANDOM TREASURES! I will load a package full of random things/treasures/finds that I love and send it to you! *For example: Coffee, tea, movies, music, photos, art, etc. + DISPOSABLE CAMERA filled with pictures I will take during one single day of my life + (Includes: Autographed physical copy of the new album + Digital download of the new album before it's release + Autographed 8x11 Promotional poster + Album sticker.)
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PERSONALIZED "THANK YOU" VIDEO UPLOADED TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL *Each "thank you" video will be different! (Includes: Autographed physical copy of the new album + Digital download of the new album before it's release + Autographed 8x11 Promotional poster + Album sticker.)
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SKYPE/VIDEO CHAT DATE! We can pretty much talk about whatever you want! *20 minute minimum. (Includes: Autographed physical copy of the new album + Digital download of the new album before it's release + Autographed 8x11 Promotional poster + Album sticker.)
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THE PHONE CALL - I will call you and we can talk about whatever you want! Believe it or not, I'm kind of fun to talk to! *20 minute minimum. (Includes: Autographed physical copy of the new album + Digital download of the new album before it's release + Autographed 8x11 Promotional poster + Album sticker.)
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PERSONALIZED "THANK YOU" VIDEO W/ ME COVERING ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE SONGS (within reason) UPLOADED TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL + MP3 + ARTWORK to go with the song *We can discuss details! (Includes: Autographed physical copy of the new album + Digital download of the new album before it's release + Autographed 8x11 Promotional poster + Album sticker.)
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YOUR NAME IN THE LINER NOTES of the new album + DESSERT AND COFFEE with me in Nashville, TN *We can discuss details. Travel not included. (Includes: Autographed physical copy of the new album + Digital download of the new album before it's release + Autographed 8x11 Promotional poster + Album sticker.)
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I WILL RECORD A 3 SONG E.P. OF COVER SONGS OF YOUR CHOICE (within reason) JUST FOR YOU + ORIGINAL ARTWORK TO GO WITH THE PERSONALIZED E.P. + YOUR NAME IN THE LINER NOTES of the new album. (Includes: Autographed physical copy of the new album + Digital download of the new album before it's release + Autographed 8x11 Promotional poster + Album sticker.)
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PRIVATE 60 MINUTE CONCERT AT YOUR HOUSE FOR YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS! *Travel expenses not included + YOUR NAME IN THE LINER NOTES of the new album. (Includes: Autographed physical copy of the new album + Digital download of the new album before it's release + Autographed 8x11 Promotional poster + Album sticker.)
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SPEND A DAY WITH ME IN TENNESSEE + YOUR NAME IN THE LINER NOTES of the new album! We will spend an entire day visiting all of my favorite places in Nashville. We will close the day out with dinner and dessert! *We can discuss details. Travel not included. (Includes: Autographed physical copy of the new album + Digital download of the new album before it's release + Autographed 8x11 Promotional poster + Album sticker.)
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I am an independent singer/songwriter from Texas currently living in Nashville, TN. When I was young I took piano lessons against my will. Terrified of recitals, I decided to call it quits in the 4th grade so I could learn to enjoy the instrument at my own pace. Since then, I played by ear and developed a creative drive that allowed me to write songs at an early age only to be performed to close friends and family. Growing up allowed my skills to develop and change giving me the opportunity to learn from other artists that were constantly on the radio or in my CD player. Inspired by such artist as The Beatles, Radiohead, Sigur Ros, Rufus Wainwright, Alison Krauss, Ben Folds and many others, I have been able to shape my unique style from those inspirations. I have released songs since 2004 but finally finished and released my first debut record, If I Could' in November 2009! You can catch me playing shows here and there! Hope to see you down the road!
