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Update #5: Success! 24 more hours to go...
Thank you everybody for making this project a success!!! With just 24 hours before the deadline, we are still going strong raising funds for my debut album, Unveiled. Every dollar above the goal amount is going towards promotional materials for the album you backed! So please spread the word to anyone who is a fan of independent, original music.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart; soon you will receive more info on how you will be receiving your rewards!
Love,
Natalie
Update #4: Video Exclusive! Thanks to You
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Posted on March 2, 2010
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Update #3: Two Weeks Left!
Hey all,
I had some time to make a video this morning, and while watching the snow flakes fall and then the sun come out, then more snowflakes, then more sun..... I put some audio and video clips together for my very own VIDEO UPDATE!! Check it out....
-Nat
Update #2: Almost Halfway There! + New Rewards
Hey Everyone!
With your help, the project is a few pledges away from making it to the halfway mark! I'm really excited to start mixing the album in March, and have a lot of great ideas to throw in the mix that will make for a HOT record.
The beginning of 2010 has brought many changes in my life. I have been searching for different opportunities within the musical world, and recently have decided to devote much more of my efforts to teaching music. I'm glad to announce that I will be teaching this summer at Own the Mic!, a music camp directed towards young vocalists, based in Marin County, CA. Check out www.ownthemic.org for more information.
After learning of this teaching opportunity, it gave me a great idea: why don't I offer my instructional services to my backers too? Check out the rewards section of my project, and you will see not one, but TWO new rewards!!
For $75, 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.
For $100, 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)
*NOTE* to all you shy folks, this can be a lesson for yourself (private music lessons are enriching for all skill levels! No previous experience necessary!) OR if you really aren't interested, you may bequeath this opportunity to whoever you choose (mother, brother, daughter, boyfriend, etc.)
Once again, please retweet, repost, refacebook and spread the word! With your continued support, we can get this project funded and I can send you your rewards!
Thank you. With love and appreciation,
Natalie
p.s. If you are already a backer at the $75 level or higher and would like a music lesson, please comment on my project, and I will make sure you will receive a lesson on top of your previous rewards.
Update #1: Thanks! + Album Sneak Peak
Hello everyone!
For all that have pledged, I want to thank you sooo much for your support. The album is sounding incredible. Dominic and I recently went into the Gallery Recording Studio (with Brian Forbes as the engineer) and finished tracking all the voices and synths! The result: some hauntingly lush harmonies and gritty, rocking organ textures.
I'm just gonna give you a sneak peak of my rendition of Joni Mitchell's tune titled "the Hissing of Summer Lawns". I had the opportunity to work with mixing engineer Paul Cox, and he created a demo mix of this song only. So keep in mind, none of the other tracks are mixed! They will all need some loving attention before they can sound polished and balanced. That's where this project will come in: to fund the mixing and mastering studio time.
The project is slowly on its way to success, but it will need a major push in the next couple of weeks in order to meet the goal.
I need your help to make it there, or else I will not receive any of the pledges so far, nor will my current backers receive an album or any other prizes.
The cool thing is that all it takes to make the goal is a little help from a lot of people!
Just a reminder:
For $5, you get the single.
For $15, you get the album in digital format (of your choice! I will have tracks posted on Bandcamp.com and iTunes once the album's released)
For $25, you get a signed hardcopy CD!
....and there are more incentives should you choose to give more. Just check out the rewards on the main page.
If you haven't already, please donate what you can; as little as $5 will be accepted and eligible for a reward. If you have (my dear patrons, thank you!), please send this website link to whoever you think would like to help this project come to life.
All the best,
Natalie
p.s. stay tuned for a video update featuring the band in a couple of days!
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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.
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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!
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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.
Pledge $100 or more Pledge $100 or more
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)
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
