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A-J Charron's Minstrel's Tale project

Following the critical acclaim of the first album, now is the time to launch a second one!

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A-J Charron's Minstrel's Tale project

A-J Charron's Minstrel's Tale project

A-J Charron's Minstrel's Tale project

A-J Charron's Minstrel's Tale project

A-J Charron's Minstrel's Tale project

Following the critical acclaim of the first album, now is the time to launch a second one!

Following the critical acclaim of the first album, now is the time to launch a second one!

Following the critical acclaim of the first album, now is the time to launch a second one!

Following the critical acclaim of the first album, now is the time to launch a second one!

Alain-Jacques Charron
Alain-Jacques Charron
Alain-Jacques Charron
Alain-Jacques Charron
1 Campaign |
Montréal, Canada
$782 USD $782 USD 7 backers
7% of $10,427 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
Following the critically acclaimed release of my debut album "Humouring Gods", I want to use the momentum to release a follow-up album which will be called "Minstrel's Tale".
 
 
Fame review of Humouring Gods
 
Minstrel's Tale will consist of 16 songs, one instumental and the rest with myself and my wife on lead vocals. At this time, before the mix, we are looking at 1 hour 45 minutes worth of music; hence, this will be a double album.
 
As a Progressive Rock artist, I conceived this album to mainly be Prog Rock, but it will also have a few more mainstreamable songs. We will be pushing these toward radio play, videos, etc.
 
With the right mix and the right promotion, this will be the album that can launch my career in a big way.
 
 
Skunk Magazine Review of Humouring Gods
As of the Indiegogo launch, the album is nearly completely recorded. One song still requires a few guitar and keyboard tracks, a few have the vocal tracks recorded and require only drums, the instrumental piece is complete. As for the other ones, all that is left are the vocals and the drums.
 
 
Goal
 
I would like to raise $15,000 in order to:
  • Hire a drummer and pay for his studio time (and that of the sound engineer's)
  • Hire an engineer to mix the album
  • Have the album mastered
  • Buy artwork for the cover
  • Hire a photographer
  • Have the album manufactured
  • Launch the album
  • Promote the album effectively (costs include mailings, telephone, travel, etc.) A lot of promotion means better visibility
 
If I don't raise the full amount, this will mean less promotion, maybe no official launch, cheaper artwork and an overall package which will not be up to the standard of the music on the album itself.
 
 
Progressive Rock Brazil review of Humouring Gods
 
 
Packages
 
I'm offering a variety of packages, something for every pocket. Contributions range from $1 entry level to a pledge of $1,500, which will allow the doner to become an executive producer for the album. There will be a page added to my website where every contributor will be thanked by name. This page will always remain on my website.
 
On top of "Minstrel's Tale" you can also get "Humouring Gods", both signed or not. I'm having earings made out of guitar picks (black) which have my AJC logo printed on them in colour. I will also be starting a new "Fan of the Week" feature both on my website and on my Facebook page (an idea inspired by Greg Lake who did this during his last tour). You can become "Fan of the Week" through two packages. This will mean having your photo up on the main page of my website and on my Facebook banner for a full week, all I ask is that you supply me with a photo.
 
For the more romantically inclined, there is a package where I will write and record a song for someone you love. Tell me about this person and let me know if it's a special occasion. I promise every song will be unique! I know the price may seem high, but please understand that I must write a personalised song, then I have to record it and mix it. Many hours will be spent on my side and a lot of creativity will be put into it.
 

The difference you will make

I have been working for over 30 years at writing songs, perfecting my sound, tweaking my playing skills and getting known by people inside the industry. My sound is unique, the stellar reviews of "Humouring Gods" (Fame, Progressive Rock Brazil, Jerry Lucky, Guitar Noise, Skunk Magazine, I/O Pages) show this. "Minstrel's Tale" will be a more accessible album and will have songs to please everyone. With a well-managed promotional campaign, it can take my career to the next level, which is becoming popular and, hopefully, playing many live shows where you are.

Other ways of helping

If you cannot contribute financially, then don't... and please don't go above your means! But you can help by spreading the word. You might be surprised which of your friends and family members could be interested in helping. There are tools here on Indiegogo to spread the word, you can also send people to my website at http://www.ajcharronmusic.com or to Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/AJCharronMusic and have them follow me on Twitter @ajcharronmusic

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Thank you and your name on the website.
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You'll be able to download the full album, 2 weeks before the official release.
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Minstrel's Tale CD

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The full double-CD delivered to your mailbox 2 weeks prior to release.
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2 CD package

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The full double-CD Minstrel's Tale delivered to your mailbox 2 weeks prior to release and the full CD of Humouring Gods.
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September 2013
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2 Signed CDs

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The full double-CD delivered to your mailbox 2 weeks prior to release and the full CD of Humouring Gods. Both albums signed.
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2 Signed CDs and earings

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The full double-CD delivered to your mailbox 2 weeks prior to release and the full CD of Humouring Gods. Both albums signed. Plus a pair of earings made from guitar picks with A-J's logo.
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Signed CD & exclusive T-Shirt

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The full double-CD delivered to your mailbox 2 weeks prior to release and the full CD of Humouring Gods, both signed, plus an exclusive T-Shirt available only with the Indiegogo project.
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Credits and Fan of the Week

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The full double-CD, signed, delivered to your mailbox 2 weeks prior to release with your name in the credits (where A-J thanks his family, friends and the people who helped make the album possible) for all of time, plus your picture on A-J's Facebook banner and on A-J's website for one week (you supply the picture)
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September 2013
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Lyric sheet & Fan of the Week

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A lyric sheet used in the recording of the album, signed by A-J, plus your picture on A-J's Facebook banner and on A-J's website for one week (you supply the picture), plus the full double-CD, signed, delivered to your mailbox 2 weeks prior to release,
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September 2013
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A song for your loved one

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A-J will write a song for your loved one (you choose the occasion, the song can be in English or French) and record it and send it to you on a CD with a personalised presentation letter to your loved one. No two people will get the same song. Also includes a pair of guitar pick earrings, a T-Shirt and the full double-CD Minstrel's Tale delivered to your mailbox 2 weeks prior to release.
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September 2013
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Executive producer credit

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