Arbori EP
A$6,255
of $5,970 targetyrs ago
Successful on 3rd Dec 2013 at 12:00AM.
ARBORI DEBUT EP
After a fan said, “it’s so hard to be your fan as there is not enough music released” it was clearly well overdue to release an EP
Arbori began over 4 years ago and released Biology of Memories the debut single in October 2010. Since then we have released three more single all of which have been sign posts in our development and discovery as writing and recording musicians. From short folky pop, to long ethereal indie and jazz our recording projects have been nothing short of audacious often involving large bands in live environments. We are very proud of these recordings and very grateful for how much you all have enjoyed them.
If you haven't heard any they are available for download here:
www.arbori.bandcamp.com
This EP will feature four of Arbori's strongest songs to date. We want to take our production process out of bedrooms and into a studio to create a product with an audio quality that is more competitive amongst the main radio broadcasters.
Our passion is to communicate not self-indulge. We enjoy making music but we don't make music for musics sake. We make it for you're sake. If it was all about fulfilling our own desires we would hide in a garage and play on alternate weekends. It's not. It's about sharing. It's about blessing people with music the same way it blesses us. If we can't share it and it doesn't uplift and encourage our listeners then the passion we have will slowly dwindle. It's our sincere hope that this EP will speak clearer and more intimately than our previous works.
The band will be the Arbori boys that have loved creating and performing for you over the last four years Paul Brown, James Hutchinson, Tom Swanton, Tim Bradley, Josh Boneffin and Steve Barnard:
Photos by Bella Takes Pictures and 42 Pictures
Our live show has developed a lot over the last four years with many guest vocalists and dancers being apart of the performances.
Photos by Megan Carew Photography
Steve has already filmed and recorded solo acoustic versions of 6 songs there are some pretty special live videos to share too. As we reach fundraising milestones they will be released as free downloads and YouTube videos. Keep your eyes peeled on the Arbori Facebook page for when these milestones are reached and tracks and videos releases.
$500 - Golden Believer
$1, 000 - Worburn Walk
$1, 500 - Song for Alix (Hello NY)
$2, 000 - Love with Courage
$2, 500 - Flannelette and Feather Beds
$3, 000 - Hope
$3, 500 - Father, Son and Holy Boat live feat. dancer Brady Kitch (Live)
$4, 000 - Navy Blue live feat. dancers Team Rockit & Evan from The Burley Griffin
$4, 500 - Flannelette and Feather Beds live feat. dancer Will Tran
$5, 000 - Pozible Video Behind the Scenes Bloopers #1
$5, 500 - Pozible Video Behind the Scenes Bloopers #2
$5, 910 - TBA
To everyone who gives to the project Arbori will be so grateful we fear that the rewards will not express it fully. So at every level of support we'll be rewarding:
1. PERSONAL HAND WRITTEN THANK YOU LETTER
2. A FREE SUPPORTERS ONLY PREVIEW LAUNCH OF THE EP IN EARLY 2014 (SYDNEY)
After a fan said, “it’s so hard to be your fan as there is not enough music released” it was clearly well overdue to release an EP
Arbori began over 4 years ago and released Biology of Memories the debut single in October 2010. Since then we have released three more single all of which have been sign posts in our development and discovery as writing and recording musicians. From short folky pop, to long ethereal indie and jazz our recording projects have been nothing short of audacious often involving large bands in live environments. We are very proud of these recordings and very grateful for how much you all have enjoyed them.
If you haven't heard any they are available for download here:
www.arbori.bandcamp.com
This EP will feature four of Arbori's strongest songs to date. We want to take our production process out of bedrooms and into a studio to create a product with an audio quality that is more competitive amongst the main radio broadcasters.
Our passion is to communicate not self-indulge. We enjoy making music but we don't make music for musics sake. We make it for you're sake. If it was all about fulfilling our own desires we would hide in a garage and play on alternate weekends. It's not. It's about sharing. It's about blessing people with music the same way it blesses us. If we can't share it and it doesn't uplift and encourage our listeners then the passion we have will slowly dwindle. It's our sincere hope that this EP will speak clearer and more intimately than our previous works.
The band will be the Arbori boys that have loved creating and performing for you over the last four years Paul Brown, James Hutchinson, Tom Swanton, Tim Bradley, Josh Boneffin and Steve Barnard:
Photos by Bella Takes Pictures and 42 Pictures
Our live show has developed a lot over the last four years with many guest vocalists and dancers being apart of the performances.
Photos by Megan Carew Photography
Steve has already filmed and recorded solo acoustic versions of 6 songs there are some pretty special live videos to share too. As we reach fundraising milestones they will be released as free downloads and YouTube videos. Keep your eyes peeled on the Arbori Facebook page for when these milestones are reached and tracks and videos releases.
$500 - Golden Believer
$1, 000 - Worburn Walk
$1, 500 - Song for Alix (Hello NY)
$2, 000 - Love with Courage
$2, 500 - Flannelette and Feather Beds
$3, 000 - Hope
$3, 500 - Father, Son and Holy Boat live feat. dancer Brady Kitch (Live)
$4, 000 - Navy Blue live feat. dancers Team Rockit & Evan from The Burley Griffin
$4, 500 - Flannelette and Feather Beds live feat. dancer Will Tran
$5, 000 - Pozible Video Behind the Scenes Bloopers #1
$5, 500 - Pozible Video Behind the Scenes Bloopers #2
$5, 910 - TBA
To everyone who gives to the project Arbori will be so grateful we fear that the rewards will not express it fully. So at every level of support we'll be rewarding:
1. PERSONAL HAND WRITTEN THANK YOU LETTER
2. A FREE SUPPORTERS ONLY PREVIEW LAUNCH OF THE EP IN EARLY 2014 (SYDNEY)
How The Funds Will Be Used
$1, 600 - Production, Engineering, Mixing
$2, 000 - Black Foot Studio
$660 - Turtle Rock Mastering
$1, 100 - 500 Physical Copies (Austep enviro friendly)
Project Total: $5, 360
$400 - Pozible & Bank Fee 7% (see Pozible FAQ)
$150 - Rewards Postage
GRAND TOTAL: $5, 910
STRETCH GOALS
$7,370 - Music Video
Steve will head into the studio and choreograph and record a music video for the lead single off the EP with the multi award winning dance company Phly Crew (of which he is a founding member).
$8, 370 - Add a Song
We will add a song to the EP. Who doesnt want more songs...?
$9, 370 - Making Of Documentary
We will not only record the EP but have the videographic talented of PaddyMazz Productions on site documenting the experience to produce a making of documentary to accompany the CD.
CHECK OUT SOME OF WHAT PHLY CREW
DO BY CLICKING THE IMAGES BELOW
$2, 000 - Black Foot Studio
$660 - Turtle Rock Mastering
$1, 100 - 500 Physical Copies (Austep enviro friendly)
Project Total: $5, 360
$400 - Pozible & Bank Fee 7% (see Pozible FAQ)
$150 - Rewards Postage
GRAND TOTAL: $5, 910
STRETCH GOALS
$7,370 - Music Video
Steve will head into the studio and choreograph and record a music video for the lead single off the EP with the multi award winning dance company Phly Crew (of which he is a founding member).
$8, 370 - Add a Song
We will add a song to the EP. Who doesnt want more songs...?
$9, 370 - Making Of Documentary
We will not only record the EP but have the videographic talented of PaddyMazz Productions on site documenting the experience to produce a making of documentary to accompany the CD.
CHECK OUT SOME OF WHAT PHLY CREW
DO BY CLICKING THE IMAGES BELOW
The Challenges
this is the second attempt for this campaign with a much much less ambitious budget. And it always feels risky asking people to invest in you more so the second time around. It was very clear in the first instance that we were not going to reach our goal so very quickly re-assessed and re-launched the project.
The biggest challenge of this Campaign was the organisation of it. Doing pre-production for the EP, booking a promo tour, recording videos and tracks, etc... I've been preparing since Aug so a lot of those challenges have already been faced.
For the recording project itself I think the biggest challenge will be working to a deadline. Everything we get done in Blackfoot Studios is is going to sound far better than what we do in home studios and I don't want to be recording in my bedroom afterwards as we 'ran out of time'. That's why pre-production has been such an important element to this project.
The biggest challenge of this Campaign was the organisation of it. Doing pre-production for the EP, booking a promo tour, recording videos and tracks, etc... I've been preparing since Aug so a lot of those challenges have already been faced.
For the recording project itself I think the biggest challenge will be working to a deadline. Everything we get done in Blackfoot Studios is is going to sound far better than what we do in home studios and I don't want to be recording in my bedroom afterwards as we 'ran out of time'. That's why pre-production has been such an important element to this project.
HEAR IT FIRST Pre-release digital copy of lead single. You'll hear it the day after it gets mastered, you could leak it online if you liked just like a Kanye fan).
1 chosen / 199 available
Est. delivery is Apr 14
SEE IT FIRST a limited edition pre-release physical copy of the lead single. I'll master it, make it and send it within the week.
1 chosen / 49 available
Est. delivery is Apr 14
HEAR IT ALL FIRST Pre-release DIGITAL version of EP. You hear it so soon it'll taste underbaked.
9 chosen / 41 available
Est. delivery is Apr 14
SEE IT ALL FIRST Signed pre-release PHYSICAL copy of the EP. This one will taste just right!!
16 chosen / 59 available
Est. delivery is Apr 14
SEE IT ALL FIRST IMMORTALITY EDITION Inc. See it all First BONUS 1: Get your name printed on the physical CD cover credited as an official backer and listen on my social media. You will be immortally remembered as one of: "Without the generosity and support of the following people this EP would not exist - My Pozible Partners: John Smith, your name here, etc..." All backers above this amount will be also be included in this list. BONUS 2: Limited edition handmade felt pinwheel
26 chosen / 44 available
Est. delivery is Apr 14
BACK CATALOGUE Inc. See It All First Physical copies of Arbori back catalogue inc: Biology of Memories, In the Places You Fold, and Polar Bear Swim. There are only 150 'Biology of Memories' left when official stocks run out I'll burn you an unofficial copy.
10 chosen / 40 available
Est. delivery is Apr 14
BACK TO FRONT CATALOGUE Inc. See it all First Back Catalogue Home and Homeless - Future Album Exclusive An exclusive acoustic copy of my forthcoming concept album Home and Homeless. 12 tracks exploring and challenging the perspectives on homelessness through songs inspired by my experiences chatting and sharing meals with the homeless and my experiences living in a share house. Due for release mid 2014 but you'll hear it now!
16 chosen / 34 available
Est. delivery is Apr 14
I CAN COOK Inc. See it all First Cooking is my hobby, love good food, love healthy food, love being awesome in a kitchen. I'LL COOK YOU DINNER!! My place or yours (Sydney only or while I'm on tour). I love cooking and sharing meals. A shared meal is healthier than a lonely one. So lets eat together and talk life. It will most likely be vegetarian and delicious!!
8 chosen / 2 available
Est. delivery is Apr 14
SO YOU WISH YOU COULD DANCE Inc. 2x See All it First One dancing lesson for you & a friend (or lover, or soon to be lover) in any of the following styles: ballroom, latin american, hip hop, contemporary, acrobatics or tap. I have been teaching and performing dance for over 15 years so mega fun times ahead. Sydney only (sorry, maybe Skype) and studio location is Inner West. Aprox 1-1.5 hours. People with two left feet welcome! Just think between two it's only $40 each (inc 2 EP's) BAM! MATHS!
0 chosen / 10 available
Est. delivery is Apr 14
JUST EVERYTHING Inc. See it all First Back Catalogue Back to Front Catalogue BONUS 1: Digital Images from all Arbori photo shoots & professionally shot gigs. BONUS 2: The Arbori Take Home DVD. All 5 Arbori music videos (inc one not currently online), selection of HQ live videos & dance collabs with Phly Crew. BONUS 3: Limited edition handmade felt pinwheel BONUS 4: Limited Edition hand written (copies) lyric sheets for the EP tracks.
5 chosen / 45 available
Est. delivery is Apr 14
COURTYARD SESSION Inc. See it All First I perform with the hip hop crew Phly Crew. We do a YouTube series where we take my music and our dance into peoples courtyards and film 4-5 videos inc, songs, song and dance collabs, dance improvisations and audience participation fun times. Have your own courtyard session performance. Within 1hr of Central Sydney or Sydney South. here is an example of what it's like: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnQ_4DUIUtY
0 chosen / 3 available
Est. delivery is Apr 14
SO YOUR FRIENDS WISH THEY CAN DANCE Inc. up to 20x See it All Firsts One dancing lesson a small or large group of up to 20 people in any of the following styles: Ballroom, Latin American, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Acrobatics, Tap. THIS WILL BE SUPER FUN!! I have been teaching and performing dance for over 15 years. Sydney only (sorry, maybe Skype big screen) and studio location is Inner West. People with two left feet welcome!! Between 20 thats $10 each (plus EP's)! MATHS WINS!
0 chosen / 3 available
Est. delivery is Apr 14
DON'T FORGET I'M A SINGER Inc. See it all First An intimate house gig. I'll bring myself and a few of my band members to your home and perform for you. And just as a bonus I'll bring a friend or two to perform their own set as well. So that’s two (maybe 3) bands for the price of one!!
1 chosen / 4 available
Est. delivery is Apr 14
MY FRIENDS CAN ALSO DANCE Inc. See it all First Don’t Forget I’m a Singer THIS IS THE DEAL!! Phly Crew (thats me too) Australia’s premier comedy hip hop company performing in your home. Seen on Aus Got Talent and representing Aus in Las Vegas at the Olympics of Hip Hop. Their critically acclaimed comedy hip hop show is like nothing else. Umbilical Brothers meets Hip Hop. With hilarious skits and dance this will super funny night. See more http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9FT3xivWNI
0 chosen / 5 available
Est. delivery is Apr 14
CAMEO SHMAMEO Inc. See it all First Don't Forget I'm a Singer My Friends Can Also Dance Want to feature in an Arbori music or on a track on the EP? Want to do both? I certainly want you to! Come and hang in the studio and contribute where you can, maybe some hand clapping maybe some back masked subliminal message. I'm sure we will find something.
1 chosen / 2 available
Est. delivery is Apr 14
MY GIFT IS MY SONG Inc. See it all First Comeo Schmameo You have earned a gratitude I cannot express with words so I will write you a song. We’ll grab some beers and talk about ideas, get inspired. I will arrange it with a string quartet, record it well, design you your own cover art & print a limited run of 100 CD's (and digital download) and film a music video. You will officially be apart of the Arbori catalogue & officially I will be your number one fan!
0 chosen / 1 available
Est. delivery is Apr 14