Hello to one and all,
Sending very best wishes to you!
And the update on the fundraising is: this is really exciting! We are more than halfway there, with almost 13K already pledged. There are six days left in the drive to raise 9K. As some of you have already poured on your love, here is just a note of thanks! And a mention that now passing the word to your friends, family, community, groups you are a part of, anyone you think would be interested in giving this project wings, is crucial, and much appreciated. To put this record in your hands and ears, we need your support.
In recent New York City news, met with the wonderful string arranger Nick Britell earlier this week, who will be arranging three of the songs on the album for a string trio. He has recently been working with the iconic 20th century composer Philip Glass on a new project, and is very much looking forward to this project too, as are we
In the updates of the Kickstarter page is a free demo I just posted of a song "When I Come Home". It will not be on the album, but it is the type of bonus prize backers receive—and will get more of once the drive is a success. I haven't technically lived anywhere since last summer, have just been traveling and playing shows, so this one is always somewhat poignant to sing
This record is being made possible by the support of many people around the world. (Thanks people!) And still it can benefit from the involvement of even more. Instead of keeping it under wraps, we recommend you tell others. Now. Thank you!
All the best wishes to you,
Ben
What’s next? Go to my Kickstarter page and you will see a video I made for the fundraiser, as well as more details, a list of prizes for you, etc. Pledge, make an album, become a patron of the arts
