Isaac Gee's New Album 'Softening'
Softening is a collection of songs I have been writing over the last five years. These are songs that I wrote for myself in quiet moments, through years of personal change, and with no grand project in mind. Only on reflection did these songs seem to have a kindred spirit - that I could pull them together into something cohesive. While my previous album seemed to me to have sense of searching for something, these songs I think are a little more grounded and personal - maybe a result of me not trying to be anything musically other than who I am.
The music is intricate, (occasionally brash), and explores relationships, change, the beauty and wildness of Tassie, and the incredible mutual support our artistic community has for one another. We punch well above our weight down here on this tiny speck at the bottom of the world!
I don't think I could have made this record before now. The most incredible, humble, and 'right' people for the job are all around me, and I can so clearly envision how it will all sound. I just need the resources to bring the vision into reality!
These people include:
Luke Plumb - Mandolin and recording
Al Future - Mastering
Konrad Park - Drums
Ben Brinkhoff - Bass
Yyan Ng, Emily Shepherd, and Georgia Shine - Composition partners, guitar, violin and cello
Charlie McCarthy - Violin
Jonny Scholes - Artwork
Milton Andrews - Graphic Design
I hope to record as much as possible of this music live in the studio with the band, to capture the subtle interaction and expression that happens only when people play together in real time.
It's going be something special I think, and I hope you'll join me!
Budget Overview
ALBUM BUDGET BREAKDOWN
$3,913 - Music Production Costs (Recording, Mixing, Mastering)
$1,350 - Musician's fees (not including my own)
$970 - Album Art (Artwork and Graphic Design)
$2,871 - Vinyl Printing
$455 - Pozible Platform Fee
Total Cost - $9559
Stretch Goals!
If we beat all the odds and reach the above target, it opens us up to reach the next target of $10,200 - Which would allow me to add extra string sections, and possibly even vibraphone (oooooh!) to some of the tracks.
No Reward
You don't want a reward, but you love supporting independent artists and want to chip in! You are a legend
Digital Album
Don't have a turntable? We've got you covered. This includes a High Quality Digital copy of the album, and HQ download of album booklet.
Digital Album + Physical Falselight
Digital copy of Album and Booklet, plus a physical copy of my debut album Falselight.
Softening Signed Vinyl
A Signed, limited edition Vinyl (Includes digital download)
Signed Softening + Handwritten Lyrics
A signed copy of the Softening Vinyl (Includes digital download), and a copy of handwritten lyrics. I
Double Dose! Signed Softening + Falselight
A signed copy of the Softening Vinyl + A signed copy of my first album Falselight. (Digital downloads included for each)
Softening + Lyrics + Credit in Liner Notes
A signed vinyl copy of Softening (Digital Download inlc.), A copy of handwritten lyrics, and your name featured in the liner notes of the album.
Softening Super-Mega-Ultra Package!
A signed copy of the Softening vinyl (Digital Download incl) + a copy of handwritten lyrics + sheet music for 3 instrumental tunes + Credit in the liner notes of the album + a physical CD of my first album 'Falselight'
I'll write you a song! + Super-Mega-Ultra-package
I will write a song for you based on a chosen theme. You will also recieve everything included in the Super-mega-ultra-package
Concert + Super-Mega-Ultra Package
A solo concert for you and any friends + family. Somewhere in Tassie. + Everything that's included in the Super-Ultra-Mega Package