After two EPs and lots of support on my youtube videos, I need your help to release my First Full Album!
UPDATE 10/2/12
Here are demo clips for 4 new songs that will be on the album if the project is funded:
Hello!
Im Katy McAllister from Denver Colorado, I write songs, play piano, and sing. I've written dozens of new songs and am ready to record my first full length album!
Im really excited about all of these new songs and I want this album to sound much better than my last two EP's. After doing research for studios and producers, I've found out that its going to cost me over $15,000 to record this album!
Usually a record label will pay for all the costs that it takes to make an album, but then they own it and have control over what I can do with my songs. I don't want that... Id rather have my friends and fans be like my record label!
In exchange for your help, I've made some pretty cool rewards that you can read about on the right side of this page.
Thank you for reading, and I hope we can make this new album together!
-Katy
FAQ:
1) WHAT IF YOU EXCEED YOUR GOAL?
If I exceed the 15k goal, all the rest of the money will go to cover the rest of the recording cost, the manufacturing of the album, artwork design, mixing, mastering, the poster, the kickstarter shirt, all other kickstarter rewards, marketing, publicity etc. Everything will go back into making this the best release it can be!
2) WHEN WILL IT BE RECORDED/RELEASED?
If this project is successfully funded I plan to go into a studio in Nashville in late October into early November. Then hopefully have everything ready for release in December/January.
3) HOW MANY SONGS WILL BE ON THE ALBUM?
Around 10 or 11, haven't decided yet!
4) IM INTERESTED IN THE PERSONAL SHOW REWARD, HOW DO I FIND OUT IF YOU'RE AVAILABLE?
Send an email to booking@katymacmusic.com to make sure the date will work!
5) WHAT ARE LINER NOTES?
That is the credits/thank you section in CD booklets.
6) WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DON'T REACH YOUR GOAL?
Then I don't get any of the funds for the album, all the money is refunded to the backers, and there are no rewards. Its all or nothing with this project!
7) HOW/WHEN DO WE PROVIDE THE DETAILS FOR OUR REWARD?
After the project is over (if it was successfully funded) I will send out emails asking you for the details (shirt size, which song lyrics, etc)
8) TELL ME MORE ABOUT THE SHEET MUSIC..
They will be for Piano & Voice, and some will include Cello. And these are the songs that will be available for individual sheet music: All Eyes On You, Here's To The Heartbreakers, Worth Fighting For, Jupiter, Not Cut Out, Resist, Seriously, Flawless, and Here's To The Heartbreakers (acoustic). For the reward that says full songbook, its going to have all of them in one book.
9. CAN I CHANGE MY PLEDGE TO A HIGHER AMOUNT?
Yes, you can go to the manage your pledge section and enter in a new amount and select a new reward.
10) I HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS..
Use the link below to ask a question or email booking@katymacmusic.com.
FAQ
Have a question? If the info above doesn't help, you can ask the project creator directly.
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Sep 7, 2012 -
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Pledge $1 or more
2 backers
Every dollar counts, thank you!
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $2 or more
17 backers
Will send you MP3's for 2 songs from the album 1 week before it is released to the public.
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $10 or more
106 backers
Digital download of the album 1 week before it is released to the public.
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $20 or more
99 backers
Digital download of the album 1 week before it is released to the public AND a physical CD mailed to you by release date. (Please add $4 for international shipping)
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $25 or more
30 backers All gone!
Skype, Video chat, Or Phone call with me for at least 15 mins about anything you want AND Digital download of the album 1 week before it is released to the public AND a physical CD mailed to you by release date. (Please add $4 for international shipping)
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $40 or more
17 backers
THE JUNIOR BUNDLE: Digital download of the album 1 week before it is released to the public AND a physical CD mailed to you by release date AND Kickstarter Backer Exclusive T-Shirt (please add $7 for international shipping)
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $50 or more
29 backers
THE DELUXE BUNDLE: Digital download of the album 1 week before it is released to the public AND a Signed physical CD mailed to you by release date AND Kickstarter Backer Exclusive T-Shirt AND a signed 11x17 two sided poster (please add $7 for international shipping)
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $55 or more
12 backers
SHEET MUSIC DELUXE BUNDLE: Physical professionally printed sheet music for any one song from my Heartbreakers/Self Titled EP (can be signed and personalized to your name if you want) AND THE DELUXE BUNDLE: Digital download of the album 1 week before it is released to the public AND a Signed physical CD mailed to you by release date AND Kickstarter Backer Exclusive T-Shirt AND a signed 11x17 two sided poster (please add $7 for international shipping)
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $75 or more
26 backers Limited (4 of 30 left)
Signed handwritten lyrics sheet for any one of my songs (your choice) AND all items in The Deluxe Bundle
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $125 or more
9 backers Limited (41 of 50 left)
Name in liner notes of the album AND Signed handwritten lyrics for any one of my songs (your choice), AND The Deluxe Bundle
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $150 or more
5 backers
Sheet music songbook for my Heartbreakers/Self Titled EP, this book will include the sheet music for every song on that CD AND Your name in the liner notes of my new album AND Signed handwritten lyrics for any one of my songs (your choice), AND Everything listed in the $50 Deluxe Bundle.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $250 or more
7 backers All gone!
You get to pick a song that you want me to cover. Ill cover it, shoot a video, put it up on my Youtube, & give you a shout out in the video AND Your name in the liner notes of the album AND Signed handwritten lyrics for any one of my songs (your choice) AND The Deluxe Bundle
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $350 or more
2 backers Limited (4 of 6 left)
Your name +1 on the guest list of any one my shows in 2012/2013 AND a pre or post show hang out at a local spot around the show (coffee shop, pizza place etc) AND The Deluxe Bundle // You must be able to provide your own transportation to the show. IF none of the show locations are geographically feasible for you, I will record a 25 minute personal performance in HD and send it to you on a DVD. (you pick the set list)
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $500 or more
5 backers All gone!
I will write a personal song for you about whatever you want, I will go into studio, record it, & send you a digital copy AND Your name in the liner notes of the album AND Signed handwritten lyrics for any one of my songs (your choice) AND The Deluxe Bundle
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $1,000 or more
0 backers Limited (2 of 2 left)
Come into the studio for a couple of hours, witness the recording process, and record a small part of something on the album! (Tambourine, Triangle. Handclaps? We'll figure out something that works!) AND You will be credited with doing it in the liner notes of the album AND Signed handwritten lyrics for any one of my songs (your choice), AND The sheet music Songbook for the Heartbreakers EP AND THE DELUXE BUNDLE: Digital download of the album 1 week before it is released to the public AND a Signed physical CD mailed to you by release date AND Kickstarter Backer Exclusive T-Shirt AND a signed 11x17 two sided poster // You must be able to make it to Nashville for a day in October or November and provide your own transportation/accomodations.
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012Pledge $2,000 or more
1 backer Limited (1 of 2 left)
Will fly anywhere in the lower 48 states for a private show for you and your friends on a mutually agreeable date in 2012 or 2013 AND I will send you 10 Physical copies of the CD by release day to give to your friends AND Your name in the liner notes of the album AND Signed handwritten lyrics for any one of my songs (your choice) AND The sheet music Songbook for the Heartbreakers EP AND THE DELUXE BUNDLE: Digital download of the album 1 week before it is released to the public AND a Signed physical CD mailed to you by release date AND Kickstarter Backer Exclusive T-Shirt AND a signed 11x17 two sided poster // (Email booking@katymacmusic.com to verify availability of a specific day; If outside of Colorado, you must be able to provide piano/keyboard and sound system for vocals if required for the size of the room/patio etc.)
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
