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Funding Successful
This project successfully raised its funding goal on October 16, 2011.
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Finished E.P. Digital Download: Be the first to get the final mastered versions of the new songs recorded with Dwight Baker @ Matchbox Studios.
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Live Rehearsal Invitation via uStream: Get a special invitation to tune into a live rehearsal/chat session via uStream.com.
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Private Songwriting Rehearsal: Be invited to attend a private rehearsal to see the songwriting process in action as the band focuses on writing new music.
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1 Hour Drum Lesson From Sean via Skype: Sean Hill, the monster himself, will give you a personal 1 hour drum lesson via Skype.
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1 Hour Songwriting Lesson From Todd via Skype: Get a Private one-on-one songwriting lesson from Todd via Skype.
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Write a Song For You: The band will write and record a song just for you about something important to you!
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Lifetime Free Show Pass: Free admission to every Language Room show... forever!
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Full LR Package: Includes the Lifetime LR Pass, an original song written for you, a personalized video of the song performed live thanking you for your support and a free 1 hour lesson from anyone in the band.
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After both moving from Los Angeles to Austin in search of a greater music community, old friends Scott Graham and Todd Sapio, who literally bumped into each other in the middle of Sixth St. during South By Southwest, began hashing out song ideas in the spring of ‘07. After a few solid rehearsals, Scott suggested that his brother Matt, who had already been living in Austin, should sit in on bass. M...att, who was not normally a bass player, brought a different, more melodic approach on the bass that fit in perfectly. Their manager at the time, Dustin Laycock, brought in Coloradoan session player Caleb Kelly on drums after their current drummer literally vanished the day before an important gig. Behind his “Ringo kit,” Caleb conjured his signature thunderous groove for the three Houston-bred white boys, and the band had found their sound.
The newly formed Language Room immediately went into the studio to record their first E.P. with LA producer Derek Jones. From that session, “Make Me Choose” was used as the intro to Livestrong.org, and “Don’t Cover Your Eyes” was also used in the ending credits of The Beacon. Having only been together for less than a year, the band began to turn heads all over the Texas region. One head in particular was Austin producer Matt Noveskey. So in the winter of ’08, he and the band began working on their debut album One by One.
Released independently in February ’09, the album received excellent reviews. “Rarely do young bands release profound music with their debut,” said The Hollywood Bureau; “(One by One) is a bold and resplendent ode to American rock and indie pop…an epic poem written for the musically obsessed.” According to Austin Chronicle critic Austin Powell, “Language Room's alt-rock debut is slick and radio-friendly, but the local quartet performs with the earnest sincerity of Clarity-era Jimmy Eat World and has an ace up its sleeve in guitarist Scott Graham.”
After acquiring new management with George Cappellini Jr., the final self-titled version Language Room was officially released in 2010 under independent record label Pazzo Records. Originally comprising of 10 songs, Cappellini suggested that three songs be shelved to feature two new songs, “Frantic” and “Quiet Eyes.” So with their brand new album, the band toured all over the States and has developed a loyal and compassionate following. With new and current drummer Sean Hill, Language Room is currently busy re-shaping their sound to fit Sean’s aggressive and monstrous drumming, while recording new songs for the upcoming E.P. with producer Dwight Baker, which is set to be released by the end of the year.
Kick some ass in the studio guys :)
Hey so...now that this thing is going to be funded, I have to let you know that my personal incentive is that you have to play "Carried Away" and "Waiting It Out" in the same show (that I am attending). No negotiations.
Here's a pledge idea -- lifetime photos for every show I can be at, or photos for anything at all <3
Hey, you did it! You're over the top! Congrats!
Ok, I just 'backed' 20 more dollars on behalf of Jen's bday. =) <3 you guys!
You should now see a soundcloud download link in the update. :)
Y'all are awesome!! :)
How about putting the song up on http://soundcloud.com/ (or similar) and enable backers to use it to promote the project!?
Love the song BTW!
Absolutely Jayne! If we have to, we will make you a one off that no one else has. :)
We appreciate every dollar in these tough times. Thank you so much for your pledge!
~Todd
LR
Awesomeness!!! Can't wait for the new EP!! May I request an autographed poster instead when you reach your goal (which of course will happen!!!!)? Would love to add LR to the decor of the artwork hanging on my walls!!! :) If not, that's okay - good luck and thanks for making such great music!! jayne13
Wow! 3 days in and we're already at $1675! You guys are amazing!! Please keep posting the link on your pages and talking to folks about it. We're 1/4th there!!
~LR
That is plenty Michelle! We are now that much closer because of you're generosity. Thank you so much. We appreciate it more than you know. :)
Good luck y'all!! I really wish I could do more, but I'm sending positive-music making-money raising vibes your way!!