About this project
I am a musician living in Brooklyn, New York, and I am in the process of recording my very first full-length album.
I started writing music when I was 19, and lots of ideas have emerged since the first tune I committed to paper. I've performed in many different bands, had a number of different shows at venues world-wide, and have had life lessons that have kept the new ideas flowing. I'd like to think of this project as the weaving of many ideas into one cohesive package.
The songs: sultry, mellow, harsh, emotional, coy, expressive, pop, jazz, and really true to my experiences as an artist, a musician, a lover, a traveler, and a Californian-Brooklynite. The band: the best of the best in the world of young and talented players in New York City. The process so far: an incredible experience recording with capable engineers who support independent artists and whose skills are surpassed by very few in their field of work.
Up to this point, the expenses have been covered from my pocket and from a few graciously bestowed gifts, yet as the savings have been applied to the recording studio, now I am looking to offer you a chance to be a part of the final stages of production.
The final stages that I speak of include mixing the songs, mastering the album, hiring a photographer and graphic designer for the album art, and duplicating the physical product.
Also, I tend never to talk myself up: that's for someone else to do! And publicity (at least effective publicity) can cost.
A word on the magic of Kickstarter: This site gives the potential donor (you) a chance to check out some of the work the artist (me) has already completed. Not only that, but it also will give incentives to invest early in the game. You can pre-order the album, receive digital downloads, and many more awesome rewards!
The terms of Kickstarter.com projects: a fundraiser is set at a manageable monetary goal (in this case, $3,000). If this goal is not met by the deadline (my 24.5'th birthday), no donor's card is charged by Amazon payments, and I will get no money.
Essentially, my ability to promote and produce this album properly is contingent upon how much money is in the pot. Now, once I have $5,000 I will reasonably have the funds to promote and distribute the album properly! However, I'm only asking for $3,000 for reasons stated above. With that in mind, this project can use your support, despite whether the base goal has already been reached.
This is really set up so you can be a patron of the arts on any level, and you will be handsomely rewarded accordingly. We can produce this project together, and keep original, independent music alive and well!
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This project successfully raised its funding goal on March 12, 2010.
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A digital download of the album's single, "Veils of Innocence". Good stuff!
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A digital download of all the tunes on the album. Each one more melodious than the last...
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The real thing: an actual copy of the CD! Signed by yours truly, plus all the awesome album artwork you've missed since the dawning of the digital age.
Pledge $50 or more
TWO Signed CD's + 2 Tickets to any Natalie John Group show of your choosing. And you will be thanked in the liner notes of the album!
Pledge $75 or more
You will receive a 30 minute music lesson over Skype with me, and I will offer you either a voice, trumpet, piano, music theory or composition lesson, your choice. Plus 2 signed CD's and two concert ticket vouchers.
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You will receive a 50 minute music lesson IN PERSON!, and I will offer you either a voice, trumpet, piano, music theory or composition lesson, your choice. Plus 2 signed CD's and two concert ticket vouchers. This is for NYC folks to be redeemed at any time, since I live here. If you are in the Bay Area, we can set up a lesson during my two week residency with Rock the Mic (June 28th-July 9th)
Pledge $150 or more
Signed CD + 2 show tkts + a very special digital download just for you! Dominic Fallacaro, my co-producer and conspirator, and myself will record a duet of any song you would like!
Pledge $300 or more
Signed CD + 2 show tkts + I will compose you a lovely tune (any reasonable subject of your choosing). Subsequently recorded by the dynamic duo, Dominic and Natalie.
Pledge $500 or more
Congratulations! You will be listed in my album credits as micro-producer, and all shall know of your graciousness. You are hereby invited to the official band party in scenic Crown Heights during the summer of 2010 (date TBA), where you will enjoy a backyard acoustic set by the band and will dine on Dominic's famous burgers (or vegetarian option). Plus of course the CD + concert tkts mentioned above.
Pledge $700 or more
ALL of the above, plus your very own private concert --an unplugged acoustic set -- in the following city of your choice: New York, Washington DC, San Francisco, Los Angeles, or the vicinity of your choice.
Pledge $1,000 or more
ALL of the above, plus your very own private concert --featuring the full band! -- in the following city of your choice: New York, Washington DC, San Francisco, Los Angeles, or the vicinity of your choice. I'll even make my famous guacamole for all your guests.
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Check out the official website! www.nataliejohnmusic.com
24 year old Natalie John aspires to develop her artistic expression through original compositions and stretching the boundaries of pop music.
Natalie had always been enthralled with music, having been trained classically at a young age. At around age 16, she delved into the world of jazz records and found herself compelled to keep listening ever since.
Upon entering college at University of Southern California in Los Angeles, she studied with the best LA jazz musicians, earning the John Coltrane Foundation Scholarship in 2005, and the 2006 Downbeat Award for Best College Vocalist.
Transferring to New School University in 2006, John has studied with Reggie Workman, Charles Tolliver, Junior Mance, Rachel Z, Joe Chambers and many other inspiring artists in New York City.
She participated in the prestigious Betty Carter’s Jazz Ahead artist residency at the Kennedy Center in the spring of 2008. Also in 2008 she was selected from an international draw of musicians to participate in the Banff Centre’s 3-week International Workshop for Jazz and Creative Music, directed by world-reclaimed trumpeter and composer Dave Douglas.
Outside of collegiate groups, John has performed at clubs in and around the city of L.A., including Catalina’s, the Mint, the Lighthouse, Tangier, and others. The Natalie John Quartet was featured at the 2005 Festival Jazz en Lima, voyaging to Lima, Peru, South America, where she shared the bill with Maria Schneider, Ingrid Jensen, Geoff Keezer, and other international jazz greats
Since 2006, the Natalie John Quartet performs in Manhattan and Brooklyn at such venues as the 55 Bar, Zinc Bar, Sweet Rhythm, Spike Hill, Rose Live Music, Cachaca, and others.
Natalie recently shared her talents on Oscar-winning composer and incredible South Indian musician Prasanna's new jazz album (release info. TBA). She has also performed with Ingrid Jensen’s quintet, Rachel Z’s Department of Good and Evil, Travis Sullivan’s Bjorkestra, and DUET, formerly known as the Tyler Schwartz Group.
She is available for booking and performs in an array of formats, including as a jazz vocalist with accompaniment for formal events. Also, she is available for copy work/transcriptions as well as contracted lyricist and arranger. Just write to: nataliejohnmusic@gmail.com
