Amanda Easton - New 5 Song EP
A$5,079
of $5,000 targetyrs ago
Successful on 5th Feb 2013 at 12:00AM.
Hello there,
I left my big corporate job a few years ago to become a singer and songwriter - and have been having the ride of my life ever since. Two self-funded albums and three singles later, new songs are bursting out begging for life! So I am now working on a 5-song EP, the first in a series of three EPs. I'd describe my sound as theatrical electronic pop (trip-hop pop?) but this first EP is also inspired by the soul divas and girl-groups of the 1960s (hence the strange hair in the picture!).
I am asking you to be involved in the recording, mixing and mastering part of the project, which is going to cost $5000 altogether. 100% of the money will be put towards this process. Simply pre-ordering the EP will help me towards my goal.
I make my full-time living as a singer and I still can't quite believe that since I left my office job, I've got to sing and tour with some of Australia's best-loved artists - including Wendy Matthews, Marcia Hines, Richard Clapton, Powderfinger and James Reyne. I don't feel I can ask you to invest in me if I don't invest in myself as well, so I am putting my gig money into the pressing and promo costs, once the EP is recorded. In my former life I was a publicist, so I've got plenty of ideas on running my own campaign on a shoestring.
Of course, if I manage to exceed the target, that just means the opportunity to make a video clip, or two!
This will be the first Australian project for UK Music Producer Matt Sladen, who has just moved to Sydney and has a great British sound (think Portishead, Massive Attack, Goldfrapp). We're also lucky enough to have Steve Peach to mix and master. Simon Morel, who has also helped out in song arranging, will be on guitar. I have written all the songs (as my Mum says: I 'made them up myself'). And I can't think of anything more important to write about than love.
Simon and I have been playing the songs live and making some rough demos. You can hear a couple of demos here: SoundCloud Link.
You can listen in full, and stream free, all the songs from previous albums and singles: CDBaby Link and everything is on iTunes and YouTube too.
The EP launch is already set for March 21 at Slide Lounge in Darlinghurst, Sydney (details here). I am putting together a big show which will of course include all the original songs from this EP as well as some offbeat takes on my favourite 60's tunes. My band will be the Soul Lovin' Swelltones featuring Simon Morel on guitar, Al Goodman on keys and synth bass, Chris Field on loops and drums and Jo Elms on backing vocals.
As you can see, it is all happening and I can't begin to tell you how excited I am! I am just hoping you will become part of the project so that I don't have to sell my left kidney ;)
By the way, there is no name as yet, for the EP, so I'd love to hear your ideas!
This project will definitely by fun, creative and un-boring. And I promise to really involve you, giving you lots of updates and behind-the-scenes action along the way. I hope you will grab a ticket and jump on board.
xAmanda
HOW DOES IT WORK?
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THE MUSIC (digital) A digital download of the 5-song EP, at least a week before ANYONE can buy it...and my undying gratitude.
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THE MUSIC (the actual CD) *A signed copy of the brand new 5-song EP, direct to your mailbox, before the rest of the world has a chance to buy it...and my undying gratitude Australian Shipping included. OS folks, please add an extra $5 to your pledge
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PERSONALISED EP PACK * A personally signed A3 poster, plus: * A signed copy of the brand new 5-song EP, direct to your mailbox, before the rest of the world has a chance to buy it, plus: * A thank you to your name in the liner notes, plus my undying gratitude - Australian shipping is included. OS folks, please add $5 to your pledge.
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ALL THE MUSIC (digital) * A digital download of the new 5-song EP, before ANYONE in the world can buy it, plus: * A digital download of my first album (imaginatively titled 'Amanda Easton), plus: * A digital download of my second album 'Chanteuse' (worth $16.99 on iTunes), plus my undying gratitude
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ALL THE MUSIC (The CDs) + Personalised Pack * A pre-release signed copy of the new 5-song EP, direct to your mailbox, plus: * A 'thank you' in the new EP's Liner Notes, plus: * A signed copy of my first album 'Amanda Easton' direct to your mailbox, plus: * A signed copy of 'Chanteuse' direct to your mailbox (worth $16.99 on iTunes), plus: * A personally signed A3 poster, plus my undying gratitude. - This amount includes Australian Shipping, OS folks please add $5 to your pledge
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THE WHOLE SHEBANG (CDs, T-shirt, Poster, Thank You) * A pre-release signed copy of the new 5-song EP, direct to your mailbox, plus: * A 'thank you' in the new EP's Liner Notes, plus: * A signed copy of my first album 'Amanda Easton', plus: * A signed copy of 'Chanteuse', plus: * An Amanda Easton Logo T-shirt XS,S,M,or L, plus: * A personally signed A3 poster, plus my undying gratitude. - This amount includes Australian Shipping, OS folks please add $6 to your pledge
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APPEAR ON THE EP Always wanted to be a backing singer? hand clapper? whistler? * Be part of a song to appear on new EP - we will record you at a professional recording studio with a real live producer (imagine the Facebook check in!), plus: * Your name will appear on the credits in the EP, plus: * A pre-release signed copy of the new 5-song EP, direct to your mailbox, plus my undying gratitude - Recording will be in the first two weeks in February in Sydney. We can organise a time with you.
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I'll RECORD ANY SONG YOU LIKE Would you like to hear me do ACDC? Lady Gaga even? * I'll record my version, with acoustic guitar, of any song in the universe that you'd like to hear me do! Plus, of course: *A pre-release signed copy of the new 5-song EP, with a thank you in the liner notes, direct to your mailbox, plus my undying gratitude.
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A CONCERT IN YOUR HOUSE - in SYDNEY I'll perform especially for you, with Simon Morel on guitar, in your very own living room, or anywhere else within an hour's drive of Sydney. * 2 x 40 minute sets, at your party or an intimate dinner. We have our own sound system, so all costs included! We can organise a date anytime in 2013 to suit you and us, plus, of course: *A pre-release signed copy of the new 5-song EP, with a thank you in the liner notes, plus my undying gratitude.
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I'LL WRITE A SONG JUST FOR YOU It could be for/about your secret crush, your spouse-to-be or on any topic you ask for. I will write a unique song for you, not for public release. I will record it along with acoustic guitar. A great anniversary, wedding, birthday present or just a great way to show someone you love them! Plus of course: *A pre-release signed copy of the new 5-song EP, with a thank you in the liner notes, direct to your mailbox, plus my undying gratitude.
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