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Mearra - Selkie from the Sea

Award-winning singer/songwriter Linda Marie Smith creates a multimedia performance about love, longing and transformation based on the Celtic tale of the Selkie

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Mearra - Selkie from the Sea

Mearra - Selkie from the Sea

Mearra - Selkie from the Sea

Mearra - Selkie from the Sea

Mearra - Selkie from the Sea

Award-winning singer/songwriter Linda Marie Smith creates a multimedia performance about love, longing and transformation based on the Celtic tale of the Selkie

Award-winning singer/songwriter Linda Marie Smith creates a multimedia performance about love, longing and transformation based on the Celtic tale of the Selkie

Award-winning singer/songwriter Linda Marie Smith creates a multimedia performance about love, longing and transformation based on the Celtic tale of the Selkie

Award-winning singer/songwriter Linda Marie Smith creates a multimedia performance about love, longing and transformation based on the Celtic tale of the Selkie

Linda Marie Smith
Linda Marie Smith
Linda Marie Smith
Linda Marie Smith
1 Campaign |
Chicago, United States
$6,180 USD 62 backers
61% of $10,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal



Thank you so much for your interest in my campaign. On the heels of my original multi-media music show "The Triumph of Artemisia,” I will be presenting another unique multi-media performance piece called "Mearra--Selkie From the Sea." This is a one-of-a-kind live music performance featuring my original songs, rich orchestrations and evocative video-projected imagery.

My enchantment with this beautiful Celtic myth inspired me to my write my fourth  album, Mearra, Selkie from the Sea. The legend of the selkie, the mythical seal with the mysterious ability to transform into a human being has always fascinated me.

The story of Mearra is told through words and music that explore the mystical and compelling love story of Mearra, the Selkie and a lonely fisherman named Ian.

Folklore involves fantastic people or animals, and brings our attention to things we value most highly, fear most deeply and hope for most ardently. They fire our imaginations and make us consider what is true, fair, good or beautiful. My spirit and childlike innocence was rekindled while doing research about the Selkie story. As a singer/songwriter, I find myself embracing the most sacred and personal aspects of who I am in order to share my music with all those who wish to listen. 

So, this campaign is part of realizing my dream, summoning courage and diving boldly into unchartered territory with all my passion. Your contribution will help fund the  production of this work and will be presented on March 1st of 2014 at the Irish American Heritage Center in Chicago. This unique stage presentation will feature a full musical ensemble, narration to guide you through this romantic adventure along with captivating animation designed especially for the event. The show will be filmed to present the entire production for broadcast and DVDs.

I’m looking to raise a minimum of $10,000.00 to cover a large portion of this production.

I’ve already spent $20,000 on the recording of the CD, brilliantly produced by Rich Rankin at Mosaic Music which is now complete and $5,000 for the visual animation. I need to raise an additional $14,000.00 for the filming of the live show in March of 2014 and an additional $6,000.00 for PR and publicity of my project.

Every pledge will be appreciated and every connection I make throughout this campaign will bring me closer to fulfilling my dream for this musical and visual experience. From my cast of talented musicians, studio time, mixing, mastering, photography, design, animation, video, CD and DVD production, duplication and the live show.

Even if you can’t afford to pledge monetarily, your help is still very much needed and appreciated. Please talk about and share the link to this page everywhere you can. Post it to your Twitter, Facebook or share it in an email blast. 







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Tier 1 - SHOUT OUT!

$5 USD
You will be given a very special shout out as one of my awesome supporters!
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May 2014
0 claimed

Tier 2 - Digital Download

$15 USD
A digital download of the CD, Mearra~Selkie from the Sea. Includes Tier 1 too!!
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January 2014
3 claimed

Tier 3 - CD

$25 USD
Oh boy, you are one lucky little mackerel. You get a Mearra~Selkie from the Sea CD! Includes Tier 1. Add $5 to ship outside of the U.S.
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December 2013
7 claimed

Tier 4 - One for the money!

$30 USD
Exclusive, pre-sale ticket to attend the LIVE performance of Mearra-Selkie From The Sea at the Irish American Heritage Center on March 1st, 2014! Includes Tier 1!!
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February 2014
4 claimed

Tier 5 - Mearra Necklace

$40 USD
A lovely handmade Mearra necklace by visual artists Catherine and Sarah Satrun. 4 images to choose from. Includes Tier 1 and 3. Orders received by December 1st, will receive necklace and CD before Christmas. Add $5 to ship outside of the U.S.
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January 2014
6 out of 100 of claimed

Tier 6 - Music/Animation DVD

$50 USD
A  Mearra~Selkie from the Sea DVD which beautifully blends the music from Mearra~Selkie from the Sea and the imaginative and stunning animation created by my dear pals and extraordinary visual artists, Catherine and Sarah Satrun with the brilliant direction of Creative Director/Producer Chris Olsen. Includes Tier 1. Add $5 to ship outside of the U.S.
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March 2014
3 claimed

Tier 7 - Big 'Ol Bundle

$70 USD
The best of everything so far!! CD,Music/Animation DVD (available March 1st), digital download, a necklace and one 8x10 animation still. Orders received by December 1st, will receive their gifts by Christmas. (DVD available March 1st)   Includes Tier 1. Add $5 to ship outside of the U.S.
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March 2014
2 out of 100 of claimed

Tier 8 - Mearra in March!

$75 USD
The Music and Live Show Package! 2 exclusive advanced pre-sale tickets to the debut and filming of Mearra~Selkie from the Sea for Saturday, March 1st, 2014 at the Irish American Heritage Center in Chicago. 8p.m. Includes Tier 1 and 3. Add $5 to ship outside of the U.S.
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February 2014
22 out of 259 of claimed

Tier 9 - Royal Fam' Pack

$150 USD
2 exclusive advanced pre-sale VIP tickets to the debut and filming of Mearra~Selkie from the Sea for Saturday, March 1st, 2014 at the Irish American Heritage Center in Chicago. 8p.m. Includes Tier 1,3 ,6 and live DVD performance.   Add $5 to ship outside of the U.S.
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February 2014
5 out of 58 of claimed

Tier 10 - BEHIND THE SCENES

$175 USD
2 advanced pre-sale VIP tickets to the debut and filming of Mearra~Selkie from the Sea for Saturday, March 1st, 2014 at the Irish American Heritage Center in Chicago. 8p.m. Includes Tier 1, 3 & 6 and Special Edition of live performance DVD. And a special invitation to attend the pre-show “behind the scenes” taping on the afternoon of Saturday, March 1st. *Everything but the Special Edition live DVD performance video is available by February 1st, 2014. Add $5 to ship outside of the U.
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February 2014
3 claimed

Tier 11 - Selkie Songwriter

$300 USD
A one on one  2 hour songwriting session with yours truly Linda Marie Smith. An unforgettable experience is promised! Includes Tier 1, 3 & 6. Add $5 to ship outside of the U.S.
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April 2014
0 out of 2 of claimed

Tier 12 - Recording session

$500 USD
6 hour recording session at Linda Marie Smith’s private, in- home recording studio. Sonic Spa Recording owner and sound engineer Robert Arendt provides a very comfortable and nurturing atmosphere to bring forth and beautifully express your inner banchee! Shots of Bushmills included. This is not to be missed!! Includes Tier 1, 3 & 6. Add $5 to ship outside of the U.S.
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April 2014
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Tier 13 - Dinner with Linda

$600 USD
Bring your favorite person and enjoy a home cooked meal prepared by me, Linda Marie Smith! My biggest fan and supporter, musician extraordinaire, sound/recording engineer and husband Robert Arendt promises to keep your wine glass full! A very, very yummy experience is promised!!  Includes Tier 1,3 & 6. Add $5 to ship outside of the U.S.
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April 2014
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Tier 14 - House Performance!

$1,500 USD
A private intimate house concert in your home. I promise to make the evening a very special event for you and your guests. Chicagoland area only. Includes Tier 1, 3 & 6. Add $5 to ship outside of the U.S.
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April 2014
0 out of 2 of claimed

Tier 15 - See a Selkie

$2,500 USD
A most generous contribution by a wonderful friend. 4 days at the most charming and enchanting 3 bedroom cottage in Southwest Michigan  which overlooks beautiful Lake Michigan. This is truly a magical place and if you look hard enough and surrender to its magic, perhaps, you will encounter a fresh water Selkie.  Includes Tier 1, 3 & 6. Add $5 to ship outside of the U.S.
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June 2014
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