Please, a moment of your time?
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Successful on 14th Oct 2012 at 1:00AM.
Hello! I'm Jon Mortimer and I just want to make great music. That's all.
I use to sing and write songs in a band called 'We Grow Up'. During my time with this band, we won a Triple J Unearthed competition, received national airplay across Australia and supported Missy Higgins on her national tour. We also released two albums that received glowing reviews nationally. (See below)
The reason I am here, is to ask all of you kind people out there if you can help me finance the costs associated with producing my first solo album, and to produce a film clip with a noted film maker.
After going solo from my previous band We Grow Up, I’ve finished my first EP, ‘Ok to Disconnect’, a 6-track EP of densely orchestrated pop songs, that I intend to release nationally this year. On this album is a song called My Wife Renee (see link below), a catchy folk pop song, which I’m looking to fund a unique film clip for. Helping me with this film clip is a director named Murali K. Thalluri, whose last feature film 2:37 was theatrically released in 26 countries, and was Officially Selected in the Cannes Film Festival.
“I have a very clear vision for what I want to do with this film clip. The nature of Jon’s songs are as such so they naturally tell a story. There’s a lot we can do with this. I’m pumped!” <<< Those are Murali’s words, not mine!!!
Aside from the film clip for ‘My Wife Renee’ I’ve recorded a bunch of songs for what you lovely people will hopefully help turn into my first solo album. My pledge to you, is that every cent that you pledge to me will go towards making what I hope will be great and timeless art.
If you didn't check out our POZIBLE VIDEO above, you can watch it HERE.
BELOW ARE SOME LINKS TO TRACKS FROM THE EP, DEMO'S FROM THE NEW ALBUM, MORE VIDEOS OF OLD AND NEW SONGS AND SOME QUOTES ON PREVIOUS WORK.
VIDEO (Vimeo)
- Jon Mortimer singing Sobriety (From the 'Ok To Disconnect' EP)
- Jon Mortimer singing The Rise and Fall of Willie May (A Demo from the New Album)
- Jon Mortimer singing Child Soldier (A Demo from the New Album)
AUDIO (Sound Cloud)
- My Wife Renee (From the 'Ok To Disconnect' EP) - This is the song we will be making a video for.
- Sobriety (From the 'Ok To Disconnect' EP)
- The Dregs (A Demo from the New Album)
- Child Soldier (A Demo from the New Album)
REVIEWS FOR PREVIOUS WORK
“So refreshing to hear some interesting, intelligent lyrics that don't sound self-indulgent” – Missy Higgins
“...is so accomplished and well-crafted that it’s hard to believe it came from such a young group. God only knows what We Grow Up will be capable of in the future.” - Time Off Magazine
“‘... is an astonishingly accomplished piece of work, and one that suggests they are on equal footing with some of the best songwriters in the country right now” - DB Magazine
“It is rare to see such adventure so well executed on a debut, particularly when a band so obviously defies any tendency to-wards fad or fashion, rather following their own distinct muse.” - Alternative Media Group
“The songsmithing on this record seems to me like a divine promise. Sure, it's great – but such a shit hot debut has to beg the question: What’s next? Here’s hoping it’s a long life together" - Rave Magazine
“...The band aren’t afraid to try something different with the arrangements and the whole thing comes across like a pop merry-go-round.” – Half A Cow Records
“... always have a casual confidence in their ability to win you over with storytelling lyrics and the kind of warmth you get from having friends around a microphone in your living room” - Sydney Morning Herald
“...is an impressively creative calling card akin to Crowded House at their Together Alone peak.” – Rip It Up Magazine
“Classic chord progressions, thoughtful orchestration and smooth arrangements accompany intelligent and meaningful lyrics to make a great album” – Music SA Website
“Haven't been moved like this since first getting into Crowded House and Elliott Smith. No, I'm not crazy. This is some of the best pure indie pop released in Australia since the Go-Betweens”. – Grimnebulin’s Music Blog
I'll give you a shout out on Facebook & Twitter.
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Est. delivery is Sep 12
A digital download of the single 'My Wife Renee'. <br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /> Plus all the rewards others will get for pledging less than this. For example if you pledge $100, you get all the rewards that people will get who pledge, $1, $10, $15, $30, $50, $75 Plus the extra reward for pledging $100. <br /><br /><br />
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Est. delivery is Sep 12
A digital download of the EP 'OK to Disconnect'<br /><br /> <br /><br /> Plus all the rewards others will get for pledging less than this. For example if you pledge $100, you get all the rewards that people will get who pledge, $1, $10, $15, $30, $50, $75 Plus the extra reward for pledging $100. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
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Est. delivery is Sep 12
A physical copy of the 'OK To Disconnect' EP. <br /> <br /> Plus all the rewards others will get for pledging less than this. For example if you pledge $100, you get all the rewards that people will get who pledge, $1, $10, $15, $30, $50, $75 Plus the extra reward for pledging $100. <br /><br /><br />
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Est. delivery is Nov 12
An autographed physical copy of the 'OK to Disconnect' EP. <br /> <br /> Plus all the rewards others will get for pledging less than this. For example if you pledge $100, you get all the rewards that people will get who pledge, $1, $10, $15, $30, $50, $75 Plus the extra reward for pledging $100. <br /><br /><br />
2 chosen
Est. delivery is Nov 12
A physical copy of the new album (upon its completion and release. <br /> <br /> Plus all the rewards others will get for pledging less than this. For example if you pledge $100, you get all the rewards that people will get who pledge, $1, $10, $15, $30, $50, $75 Plus the extra reward for pledging $100. <br /><br />
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A DVD Copy of a live gig (45 minute set) + A photograph of me holding up a personalised 'Thank You' sign. <br /> <br /> Plus all the rewards others will get for pledging less than this. For example if you pledge $100, you get all the rewards that people will get who pledge, $1, $10, $15, $30, $50, $75 Plus the extra reward for pledging $100. <br /><br /><br />
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Est. delivery is Nov 12
A DVD copy of the film clip 'My Wife Renee' (upon its completion)<br /> <br /> Plus all the rewards others will get for pledging less than this. For example if you pledge $100, you get all the rewards that people will get who pledge, $1, $10, $15, $30, $50, $75 Plus the extra reward for pledging $100. <br /><br /><br /><br />
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Est. delivery is Nov 12
I will e-mail you at least two new demo recordings a month for six months + A personalised video thank you + A DVD of specially recorded 'Pozible' performances. <br /><br /> <br /><br /> Plus all the rewards others will get for pledging less than this. For example if you pledge $100, you get all the rewards that people will get who pledge, $1, $10, $15, $30, $50, $75 Plus the extra reward for pledging $100. <br /><br /><br />
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You will receive an 'Executive Producer' credit for both my new album and for the film clip of 'My Wife Renee' to be directed by Murali K. Thalluri.<br /> <br /> Plus all the rewards others will get for pledging less than this. For example if you pledge $100, you get all the rewards that people will get who pledge, $1, $10, $15, $30, $50, $75 Plus the extra reward for pledging $100. <br /><br /><br /><br />
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I'll play a gig for you personally in your living room. If you are not in Adelaide, I will either do it over Skype or be happy to be flown over :)<br /> <br /> Plus all the rewards others will get for pledging less than this. For example if you pledge $100, you get all the rewards that people will get who pledge, $1, $10, $15, $30, $50, $75 Plus the extra reward for pledging $100. <br /><br />
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I'll play a gig at a location of your choosing. If you're not in Adelaide, you are more than welcome to fly me over! :)<br /> <br /> Plus all the rewards others will get for pledging less than this. For example if you pledge $100, you get all the rewards that people will get who pledge, $1, $10, $15, $30, $50, $75 Plus the extra reward for pledging $100. <br /><br />
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I will make you a personalised video of me playing a cover to a song of your choosing. I'll also send you a demo recording of that song. <br /> <br /> Plus all the rewards others will get for pledging less than this. For example if you pledge $100, you get all the rewards that people will get who pledge, $1, $10, $15, $30, $50, $75 Plus the extra reward for pledging $100. <br /><br /><br />
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I will write and record a song for you. You can choose the topic, and make suggestions as the song progresses. It will be a great, well crafted Jon Mortimer original (I won't half ass it, it's not in my DNA).<br /> <br /> Plus all the rewards others will get for pledging less than this. For example if you pledge $100, you get all the rewards that people will get who pledge, $1, $10, $15, $30, $50, $75 Plus the extra reward for pledging $100. <br /><br />
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