
UPDATE 09.25.09: Check the 'Updates' tab above for more sound clips from the new songs...
UPDATE 09.02.09: Because we want to be part of something bigger than ourselves, and because we intend to see lives changed for the better, we will be giving a portion of all CD and t-shirt sales to two organizations working for good in the world: She Dances and Living Hope. We sincerely thank you for considering giving to our collective cause...
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Hello. My name is Zack. I'm in a band called The Walla Recovery. We're making our first record, an EP entitled 'With Trembling...'
It's about the feeling you might get when standing before a Great Lion. Will he show you his ferocity? Or his mercy? In that moment, who will save you, if not he himself?
We want as many people as possible to hear these new songs. We're almost finished recording, and we know exactly what to do next: (1) manufacture CDs, and (2) take a small tour.
We have one obstacle: money. We did the math... It's going to take $4000 to make our plans a reality. That's why we're partnering with Kickstarter to offer pre-orders and other first-edition goods that may not be available again.
Our listeners have been very supportive in the past, so we know it can happen with your help. If you chip in, we'll make sure you're rewarded! Donate any amount ($1 - $1500 or more), and you'll receive a thank-you gift in return:
Privileged recording updates, the EP (digital download or physical CD), a Lion t-shirt, exclusive acoustic tracks, band sessions & song stories, ringtones, and handwritten lyrics. Also: a chance to give us your opinion on a never-before-heard song, or have us play a concert in your living room. Check the right-hand side of our Kickstarter page for the details. →
There is a catch: if the entire $4000 isn't raised in 40 days, you won't receive a gift. Neither will we. (Your card won't be charged.)
So, make your pre-order/donation/pledge today, tell your friends, and let's see what happens! We're looking forward to you hearing our new recording.
Thanks! Questions? Email us: band [at] thewallarecovery.com
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TO HEAR OUR MUSIC: Download 'Demonstrations One Through Three (Bonus Track Version)' for free at NoiseTrade.com!
FOR THOSE OF YOU DON'T CARE TO HAVE AN AMAZON ACCOUNT: Visit thewallarecovery.com and click the 'Donate' button to use your credit card via PayPal.com (a PayPal account is not required). We'll see that your pledge gets documented and that you receive your reward of choice. Thanks!
FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO DON'T WISH TO USE YOUR CREDIT CARD: No problem! Hand us your check or cash in person, or mail your check (be sure to include your reward of choice and shipping/contact info) to:
+ The Walla Recovery
+ PO Box 172603
+ Arlington, TX 76013
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THE WALLA RECOVERY: Jonathan Kaylor, Justin Luningham, Brandon Reynolds, Zack Smith
+ thewallarecovery.com
EP TRACK LISTING: 1 I Am the Only One
2 Disaster
3 The Spoils of Warring Hearts
4 Spread Your Wings
5 She Said (featured in video)
6 My Sacrifice
7 Break Me
INTENDED TEXAS TOUR STOPS: 1 Fort Worth
2 Burleson
3 Waco
4 Austin
5 Houston
6 Tyler
7 Dallas
Project location: Fort Worth, TX
Exclusive updates about the recording via Kickstarter.com
DOWNLOAD: Digital download of the entire EP (7 songs) before it's publicly available
DOWNLOAD + CD: First-edition printed copy of the EP (physical CD, with Lion sticker & guitar pick) shipped to your door
DOWNLOAD + BONUS PACK: Bonus digital package containing 3 new acoustic tracks, 7 band session tracks with stories about the songs, 7 ringtones (.mp3 and iPhone), and handwritten lyrics for every song on the recording
CD + BONUS PACK + DOWNLOAD: see above
T-SHIRT: First-edition Lion t-shirt shipped to your door
T-SHIRT + DOWNLOAD: see above
T-SHIRT + CD + DOWNLOAD: see above
T-SHIRT + BONUS PACK + DOWNLOAD: see above
T-SHIRT + CD + BONUS PACK + DOWNLOAD: see above
ALL ITEMS ABOVE + WEBSITE LINK: Thanks written to you, with a link of your choosing, on our website (we reserve the right to reject any link we deem contains inappropriate content)
ALL ITEMS ABOVE + BAND CONFERENCE: 15-minute Skype video chat or phone call with the band so we can say thanks and get your opinion on an unreleased song
ALL ITEMS ABOVE + HOUSE SHOW: Zack will play an exclusive show at your house for all your friends and family (you must live within the contiguous United States)
I am a musician, designer, husband, and dog-owner. I enjoy a perpetual state of childlike wonder and courage, and I hope you do, too.