Miz Mandy has 2 kick ass music video ideas for her new tracks 'Cat's Pajama's' and 'Vertigo'. Be a part of this epic adventure now!
As a means to promote the new website, sound, and album, we are looking to produce 2 music videos. We are covering most of the costs ourselves, but we just need a little more budget to make it the best possible! We are trying to raise $3000.
If we do not reach the goal set on kickstarter, we get nothing and the project will either greatly suffer or get cancelled all together.
Please support us by pledging now and spreading the word! We have plenty of great rewards for those who pledge, and that's in addition to feeling good about helping a group of creatives take their dreams to the next level... Thank you in advance for any and all support! Even one dollar goes towards reaching our goal. Every little bit helps.
If we get $5000 raised, it should cover the processing and credit card fees and give us a little extra maneuvering room, so that is our ultimate goal!
Here's a little background on me...
My name is Mandy - And I have been performing my whole life. I moved to California when I was 19 and made the cut to join a band and we toured the world. I decided that I wanted to write my own music, so in 2003, I set out to learn the crafts of songwriting, engineering and production.
From 2005 - 2010, I released demos, singles, dance remixes, and pop/dance albums. My first dance single, 'In the Mix,' charted on the Billboard Dance Charts for 9 weeks, peaking at #37. Other remixes debuted at #92 Electro Chart & #80 Trance Chart at Beatport, & Top 10 @ DJDownload. 'Sweet Fury of Love’ landed #48 on the Billboard charts...
In 2010, I contracted with an Artist Development manager and began working on my latest album with a new producer in LA, the talented Mr. Ryan Franks.
I'm so excited about the release of 'MouseTrap'. Just like a cat, I think this album is cool, stealth, and plays hard to get. As many of you know, it has departed from my historical pop/dance sound to a new electro pop rock sound with highly orchestrated music and characterized lyrical writing. With touches of big band, electronica, and chord changes influenced by French artists, and cinematic melodies, the arrangements are big, fusing dirty trashed out synth, lush strings, dobro, glockenspiel, lap harp, bass clarinet, baritone saxophone, prepared piano, heavy grooves and some cool twists and turns in the vocals. I describe it as "moody, sultry, chic" or cinematic pop/rock.
Here are the details about the videos:
The Cat’s Pajama's is about a female double agent hired to kill a handsome male agent. She's staking him at the pool and she falls for him. She is caught between doing what she is hired to do and following her heart. And you will only know the ending once the video is released, unless you buy one of the many rewards to be in the video or be a behind the scenes VIP! Muah!!!! I like a crisp, swanky Parisian James Bond feel for this one, with an added dash of grit, creepiness, and quirk. I will be working with Producer Frank Rice. And the plan is to shoot the first or second week in July in San Diego. You will need your own eccentric costuming, hair and makeup base. AM pool scene for ages 1-90. PM casino scene for ages 25 - 90. So please, get your pledges in before then if you want to be included. Song and lyrics here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anUJZibF5HY
Vertigo - is all about a comparison of childhood cares (or lack there of) and the realities of adult cares. It is one of my deepest songs ever, and almost every word has a double meaning - what those words mean to an adult vs. a child are two completely different things. It touches on everything from child abuse to the education budget, from Obama to the tsunami/earthquake of Japan. It's all "hidden' in there... and I think it could be very powerful visually to play on all of these things. Think: Raw. Free, Youth. Empowered, Uprising, Natural, Wild Beauty. We are looking for free spirited extras. We will shoot the children scenes (ages 3 - 12) one day in early to mid July. And the adult (ages 18 - 35) scenes TBD in July or August. I’m working with Director of Photography Philip Ferrari. Song and lyrics here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xucRkm6k320&feature=channel&list=UL
The Crew:
Director: Frank Rice Jr. - Directed Music Videos for JMD Records/Universal Music Group - Directed Miz Mandy's first music video. www.frankjricejr.com
Co-Director: Nicholas Lam -Nick has directed such critically acclaimed films as the 2007 Panavision New Filmmaker Award winning Real Fiction, which also took home “Best Dramatic Short Film” at the 2008 Indianapolis International Film Festival; dozens of award-winning music videos including Billboard Top 5 techno band Swiss American Federation, Billboard Top 20 artist Jason Dottley, Gospel charting artist Cynthia Simons, European Billboard Charting punk band Marya Roxx, and such TV pilots as TRL CHINA Top 10 for E! Entertainment and Office Meltdown for Bravo Networks. - Recently signed with Proctor & Gamble to post-supervise their new slate of international ad campaigns for ALWAYS. http://www.nicholaslam.com/
Director of Photography: Nicolas Martin (Nico has a ton more videos and commercials, but I think this is enough.) Rihanna for California King Bed, Adidas with Katy Perry, Justin Bieber (Someday), Justin Bieber/Chris Brown (Next 2 U), Neutrogena/Jennifer Garner, Charlotte Gainsbourg - Terrible Angels, L'Oreal with Beyonce, Adidas with David Beckham, Taco Bell, Clairol, Nokia, Britney Spears for Radiance, Sharon Stone for Dior, McDonald's, L'Oreal with Eva Longoria, InStyle with Hillary Swank, Aveeno, Jenny Craig, Disney Mobile, Revlon, Charlie Winston "I love your smile", Avon with Reese Witherspoon, Nestle and Sony.
Vertigo Director of Photography Philip Ferrari: Philip Ferrari is the owner of Ferrari Productions – a full-service media production company specializing in video production and commercial photography. He has produced award-winning video promotion and training programs, photography, commercials, training media and television programming since 1989. Credits and awards include: Easy Turf ads with Ladainian Tomlinson, Zui Buzz, 2009 Best of San Diego Award, and San Diego Union Tribune Readers’ Poll Best Video Production Company for 2008. http://www.ferrariproductions.com/
I'd like to thank you all for your support and love through the years! And now, I need you more that ever! Thank you all sooooo much! : )
Much love... Mandy
PS - We shot a music video in January for my new track ‘Rising Sun’. Here is a peek at behind the scenes footage set to the song ‘Paper Tiger’ (also from my new album). http://vimeo.com/35229240
* All dates, songs and crew subject to change, though not expected.
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*** Please be patient and flexible. We will do our best to accommodate all pledges within a timely manner.
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A private acapella performance of Miz Mandy’s unreleased Jazz and Blues songs. Please be flexible with date and time. Additional travel fees will occur outside of 30 miles of 92067 or 62208. Also, get a MouseTrap CD, and your name in the next album liner notes
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30 minute Live Performance by Miz Mandy and her band (San Diego) Includes all Miz Mandy Mp3 downloads, ringtones, albums and Merch, and your name in the next album liner notes, and DVD of videos and behind the scenes footage. Photos with the band and 8x10 signed copy.
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30 minute Live Performance by Miz Mandy and her band (Los Angeles) Includes all Miz Mandy Mp3 downloads, ringtones, albums and Merch, and your name in the next album liner notes, and DVD of videos and behind the scenes footage. Photos with the band and 8x10 signed copy.
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A fully produced song just for you! You choose the creative direction, includes producer/studio time and completed mixed and mastered track. Includes all Miz Mandy Mp3 downloads, ringtones, albums and Merch, and your name in the next album liner notes, producer credit and DVD of videos and behind the scenes footage. Photos with the band and 8x10 signed copy. Ownership and royalties to be negotiated.
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Produce the next Miz Mandy video - Be Co-Producer and you choose the song and give creative direction! Work along side Miz Mandy's crew to create your vision! Please be flexible with date and time. Includes all Miz Mandy Mp3 downloads, ringtones, albums and Merch, and your name in the next album liner notes, and DVD of videos and behind the scenes footage. Photos with the band and 8x10 signed copy. Ownership and royalties to be negotiated.
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30 minute Live Performance by Miz Mandy and her band (St. Louis) Please be flexible with date and time. Includes all Miz Mandy Mp3 downloads, ringtones, albums and Merch, and your name in the next album liner notes, and DVD of videos and behind the scenes footage. Photos with the band and 8x10 signed copy.
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Co-Produce the next Miz Mandy Album! - Collaborate on all creative and business decisions, includes producer/studio time. Producer credit on new album. Please be flexible with date and time. Includes all Miz Mandy Mp3 downloads, ringtones, albums and Merch, VIP Access and producer credit on both videos, Be a featured extra, and DVD of videos and behind the scenes footage. Photos with the band and 8x10 signed copy.
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