Five circus musicians are going to compose and record a full length album in 24 hours.
Cirkestra is going to compose and record 10 songs in 24 hours. It'll be released on a beautifully packaged CD. Each of the 10 songs will be based on an imaginary circus act (for example "Human Cannonball", or "Wire Dance"). That's where you come in. These circus acts are imagined by backers of the project. This has never been done before. The entire experience will also be captured on video and edited into a short documentary. The entire process from composing each note of each song, to arranging parts, to rehearsing, to recording will occur in the time of 24 hours. In the weeks leading up to the event I'm training daily by writing a song every morning with a timer ticking. See this video. This is Olympic Level Circus Music Training. On the day of the event I'll be joined by the other members of Cirkestra: Mike Dobson on drums, glockenspiel, car horn and circus toys; Lis Craft on fiddle; Niki Mariskanish on saxophone and clarinet, and Jim Gray on tuba and upright bass. I'll play accordion and write the music. Still wondering what circus music is? well have a look at this. It's not the first time we've been asked to write an impossible amount of music in a day but no one has ever set out to write and record a complete CD in so little time. The CD will be released on May 1, 2011; the traditional first day of the circus season. Your support will fund the final mastering and manufacturing costs incurred with releasing it to the world. Your involvement also allows us to use recycled packaging and a zero carbon footprint manufacturing process. We've picked this funding goal because we think it covers the basics. If you're able to support this a little more, the extra funds will be divided among the musicians, audio engineers and filmmakers who put their talents into this. No one knows what this will sound like. You're a part of that discovery. We can show the world what happens when five circus musicians lock themselves in the house for a day. We can show that the impossible is possible. We need you to help bring this music and this never-before-attempted feat to the ears and eyes of the world.
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- First created · 17 backed
- Peter Bufano 1071 friends
- Website: cirkestra.com
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You get to see all of our updates and virtually come along for the ride. You become a part of circus music history. And you show the world the impossible is possible.
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I'll send you a hand written thank you postcard, access to all of our updates, and the pride of knowing you helped bring this never-before-attempted feat to the ears and eyes of the world.
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Receive a pre-release download of the completed recording, a hand written thank you postcard, access to all of our updates, and the pride of knowing you helped bring this never-before-attempted feat to the ears and eyes of the world.
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17 backers
One copy of the CD, delivered to your door in it's glorious full color package; One circus themed Cirkestra button made by Camilla at Cirkestra World Headquarters; and all of the above.
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Three previously released Cirkestra CDs ("Pinocchio", "Alice", and "Swing") plus all of the above, lovingly packed in a white box, carried over to the Allston post office and rushed directly to your home.
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6 backers Limited (44 of 50 left)
A special edition hand silk screened "Get it" tee shirt. This is designed and printed by Cirkestra accordionist Peter Bufano, features Dobson and his favorite catch-phrase, and is only available to supporters of this project. Plus all of the above.
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6 backers
Your name boldly printed in the CD liner notes with "Executive Producer" credit for all to see. A full color signed Cirkestra poster. Plus all of the above.
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2 backers Limited (48 of 50 left)
A DVD of this never-before-attempted feat. This short documentary will place you right there behind the scenes. Plus all of the above.
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8 backers Limited (2 of 10 left)
Your imaginary circus act (for example "Human Cannonball") is used as a song idea on the CD. Plus you'll be on the guest list for all Cirkestra Shows in 2011 that we headline on. Plus all of the above.
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Cirkestra accordionist Peter Bufano will come to your house/theater/restaurant wherever you want in the world (you pay travel outside of Boston) and play for you. This is great for a romantic serenade, house concert, entertainment at your bistro, or even a one on one experience on a park bench. Plus items 1-8 (hand delivered!).
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Permission to use any 1 of our original songs for your circus act (or play or TV show or Film or promo or trailer or commercial) in perpetuity anywhere in the world. Plus items 1-8.
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Cirkestra will come to your house/theater/restaurant wherever you want in the world (you pay travel outside of Boston) and play for you. Plus items 1-8 (hand delivered!).
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You get Dobson. He'll visit you. Includes his travel to anywhere in the continental US. (Plus items 1-8 hand delivered) Get it.
