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Mysteriet is the new concept album by veteran CHR alternative rockers The Waiting.

Hi, folks!
 
The Waiting is already working on a brand new record! And, while many of the pieces are in place to make it happen, there is one crucial thing we still need – and that’s you!
 
Since the beginning, The Waiting has existed only because of the passion and support of our friends. Now, we need your help more than ever before. We are recording our new project without the backing of a corporate record label and, while this gives us wonderful creative freedom, it leaves us without financial support.
 
The new project is a concept record about The Trinity and we have named it “Mysteriet” – a Norwegian word that means “the mystery.” What better way to describe our sense of wonder at the three holy entities of God? The friends and fans who have heard the music for “Mysteriet” are as excited about this project as we are (maybe even more so)!
 
Our friend Danny Stephens (Smalltown Poets) is handling promotions and concert booking for “Mysteriet” and the exceptionally creative visual artist and musician Chris Taylor (Love Coma) is working up the album art for us. We aim to release the record before the end of 2012.
 
“Mysteriet” has been written and we have reached the demo stage of the project. But, in order to do this right, we need a tie up some lose ends. This is where you come in!
 
The Waiting is seeking funding for:
 
1.    professional studio space to record drums and percussion
2.    a final mix by our friend, Atlanta-area recording engineer Ryan Potesta (Collective Soul, Magnets & Ghosts)
3.    project mastering and duplication, including artwork
4.    promotional expenses
 
That’s it! Any pledge amount will help – from $1.00 on up. We are so grateful for all of the friendship and support you have offered to us over the years. We hope to see you again out on the road once we finish “Mysteriet.”
 
Brad and his daughter Dakota recorded the video up above to explain the whole thing. We hope it will charm you into providing a little financial support for “Mysteriet.”
 
Sincerely yours,
 

Brad, Todd, Clark and Brandon

The Waiting
 

P.S. Follow this link to a video of Brad and Todd working on a “Mysteriet“ demo called “Breathe Out”:  http://youtu.be/HhUifQc3IHg

 

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    4 backers

    A virtual wink and a nod, our gratitude and the knowledge that you have done your good deed for the day!

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
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    5 backers

    Immediate download of the demo of the song 'Lorica' from Mysteriet.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
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    22 backers

    Advance download of Mysteriet- 2 weeks before the street date.

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
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    July 1st download of 1 piece of original art created for Mysteriet by Chris Taylor of Love Coma.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
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    37 backers

    Physical CD of Mysteriet and an advance download 2 weeks before street date.

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
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    1 backer

    Impatient Pack- Immediate download of 'Lorica' demo and 1 piece of original art created for Mysteriet by Chris Taylor.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
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    6 backers

    Physical CD, advance download and immediate download of 1 piece of art created for Mysteriet by Chris Taylor.

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
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    Drum stick signed by Brandon "Brando" Thompson.

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
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    18 backers

    Sundry Pack- a signed Mysteriet CD, a limited edition album t-shirt and a signed drumstick or drum head plus advance download.

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
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    July 1st download of 2 pieces of original art created for Mysteriet by Chris Taylor.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
  • Pledge $75 or more

    6 backers

    Calligrapher Pack- handwritten lyrics to your favorite The Waiting song- autographed by the band member who wrote it and ready for framing- a signed CD and download.

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
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    1 backer Limited (19 of 20 left)

    Personal video thank you from Brad and Todd posted on your facebook wall and advance download.

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
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    July 1st download of 3 pieces of original art created for Mysteriet by Chris Taylor.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
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    2 backers

    Phone call or personal voicemail from a band member and advance download.

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
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    July 1st download of 4 pieces of original artwork created for Mysteriet by Chris Taylor.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
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    3 backers

    Associate Producer Pack- your name in the liner notes of Mysteriet as a producer! Plus advance download.

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
  • Pledge $300 or more

    4 backers

    Fun Pack- Your name in the liner notes of Mysteriet as an associate executive producer, a signed CD, an album t-shirt and advance download.

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
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    2 backers

    We write and record a song about you or a subject of your choice. Even if its about what one person suggested- roadkill.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
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    Brad and Todd make a personalized video especially for you! They will make the video about you or any subject u choose- including roadkill.

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
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    2 hour drum lesson from Brandon at his home. He provides drum knowledge- you provide transportation..

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
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    2 hour guitar lesson from Todd at his home- you provide transportation.

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
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    2 hour bass lesson from Clark at his home in Louisville. Transportation not included.

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
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    2 hour vocal lesson from Brad at his home.Transportation not included.

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
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    Homemade dinner with Brad and Todd- cooked by Todd and advance private listening of Mysteriet + CD and download. Transportation not included.

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
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    A day with The Waiting! You sit in on a studio drum session and go out to dinner afterward with Brad, Todd and Brandon + CD and download. Transportation not included.

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    Concert Pack- The Waiting will play a show in your city! It can be a full show at your church or local venue or an acoustic concert in your living room. This reward will be part of the shows they play for the Mysteriet release. Travel costs further than an 8 hr drive of Atlanta not included. Venue and PA for a full concert not included.

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
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    Executive Producer- all access and input throughout the production and recording process. In addition, you can basically have anything on this list that you want. Particularly if your name is Steve Taylor.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012