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A New Album from 10 String Symphony

2 fiddles, 2 voices, epic music.

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A New Album from 10 String Symphony

A New Album from 10 String Symphony

A New Album from 10 String Symphony

A New Album from 10 String Symphony

A New Album from 10 String Symphony

2 fiddles, 2 voices, epic music.

2 fiddles, 2 voices, epic music.

2 fiddles, 2 voices, epic music.

2 fiddles, 2 voices, epic music.

10 String Symphony
10 String Symphony
10 String Symphony
10 String Symphony
1 Campaign |
Nashville, United States
$21,130 USD by 274 backers
$20,100 USD by 234 backers on Jan 20, 2015

Hi!

We are 10 String Symphony from Nashville, TN.  We love you and music.  And we are using indiegogo to combine our two loves.

10 String Symphony started out as two fiddle players making a little extra cash busking together on Broadway in downtown Nashville.  Christian grew up playing classical violin to Neil Young records, and had moved to Nashville to pursue music after quitting a corporate job in Washington, DC.  Rachel had followed her favorite old time and bluegrass fiddle traditions to Nashville from her hometown of Chicago, IL.  Often it was just the two of us and so we tried to find ways to create a full band sound in order to attract a good crowd on the noisy streets.  Eventually, we began to really enjoy the challenge of using 5-string fiddles to their fullest potential - both with instrumental tunes and to arrange vocal music.  Busking led to gigs, national and international touring, and a self-titled 8 track record in 2012.  After two and half years as a band, we have arrived at a new, more developed sound, a focus on original songs (and even the occasional clawhammer banjo),  but we still draw on our original vision of pushing the 5-string fiddle to it's fullest potential. 

We are now in the process of making our second album, and we could not be more excited to share our newest sounds with you.  We have a lot of new material, as well as some songs you may have been hearing on the road for a little while that have yet to be recorded.

With your help, we will be able to record, mix, and master this album, pay our amazing producer, physically create the albums, and get the word out in a real way.  This project is an important next step for us as a band, and we are so grateful to have you all along for the ride.


Goals!

Our goal is to raise 20,000 to fund our record.  Crowdfunding allows us to raise that money by giving our music, experiences, gifts and merchandise directly to you.  We are working independently, and will retain all creative and financial control over our record.  This is an artist friendly-first model, as opposed to many record label deals.  We believe that artist-friendly is also ART friendly, and that this model will allow us to make the best music we can possibly make, and bring you the most joy that we can possibly bring.

Here is another awesome part---we get to give you stuff!

Below you can see an outline of the kinds of rewards we've got in store for you.  In addition to a copy of the new album, we will have new merch (hats, T-shirts and stickers).  We also have some more personal rewards such as compositions for your special occasions, home roasted coffee, house concerts, or private lessons.  To us, one of the best things about crowdfunding is that it can open up some great ways to get to know you and connect with you more. 

Here is a specific outline of where the money we are raising will go:

3,000: Producer
3,500: Recording Costs
2,000: Mixing
700: Mastering
3,000: Physical Production
500: Artwork and Design
6,000: publicity
10-15% fees for indiegogo/credit card companies

You may notice that the overall total exceeds our goal - we will need more than $20,000 to fund this endeavor, but your help will go a long way. In advance: we cannot thank you enough - your support means the world to us. 

What it all means

This record is the next big step for us as a band.  We have grown so much - both as individual musicians and as a band - since our first record, released in Nov 2012.  A new, longer, fuller, and more original record will allow us to tour more, build momentum and generally continue doing what we love doing: making the best music we can for all of you!

There are, of course, risks associated with any project. But we have years of experience as professional musicians and we are absolutely committed to making a great record, and making sure that every one of you who contributes or gets involved feels valued and rewarded for his or her help. 

Other ways you can help

There are so many ways to support independent music, and we know that not everybody can become a financial backer.  If you want to help with the campaign, you can also spread the word by telling your friends, sharing on social media, coming to a live show, or just loving music!

And that's all there is to it.

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IT'S A DIGITAL WORLD

$15 USD
Digital copy of the album before it's released. Exclusive (read: secret) campaign updates. Our eternal love.
57 claimed

Pre-Order!

$20 USD
Get a hard copy of the new album mailed to your door before the release date. Help us get thing into the world!
7 claimed

OLD SCHOOL

$25 USD
Signed physical CD + a sticker mailed to your door. A digital download of the album before it's released, exclusive updates throughout the recording process, and our eternal love.
79 claimed

CHOICES, CHOICES!

$50 USD
Pick any 2 of the following merchandise options: - 2 signed physical CDs of the album (each can be sent seperately to you or a friend!) - 10 String Symphony t-shirt with custom art - 10 String Symphony trucker hat with custom art Plus: a sticker, digital download of the album before it's released, and exclusive updates throughout the recording process.
43 claimed

LET'S GRAB COFFEE

$50 USD
A signed physical CD of the album + one 8oz bag of coffee, home roasted by Christian. Plus: a sticker, digital download of the album before it's released, exclusive updates throughout the recording process, and our eternal love.
22 out of 100 of claimed

GUEST LIST

$50 USD
Signed physical copy of the album and guest list status for you +1 to any non-festival 10 String Symphony show Plus: a sticker, digital download of the album before it's released, exclusive updates throughout the recording process, and our eternal love.
6 out of 50 of claimed

UNIVERSITY

$100 USD
1 hour lesson with either Rachel or Christian- topic of your choice*, a signed physical CD of the album, a digital download of the album before it's released, a sticker and our eternal love. (*Options for redeeming lessons are Skype, Nashville, or meeting us somewhere on tour, time permitting.)
9 out of 100 of claimed

MORE MUSIC!

$100 USD
A signed physical CD of the new album, plus copies of the debut 10 String Symphony album, Rachel's solo album: Speakeasy Man, and Christian's duo album with mandolinist Dave Goldenberg: The Show About Nothing AND a 10 String Symphony T-Shirt. Plus: a sticker, digital download of the album before it's released, exclusive updates throughout the recording process, and our eternal love.
8 claimed

THE HIPSTER

$150 USD
Two 8oz bags (different varietals) of coffee, home roasted by Christian. 10 String Symphony's "Insider Guide to Nashville." 10 String Symphony trucker hat. A physical signed CD of the album. Plus: a sticker, digital download of the album before it's released, exclusive updates throughout the recording process, and our eternal love.
5 claimed

MUSIC, JUST FOR YOU

$300 USD
We'll compose and record an instrumental song just for you. We'll get in touch and chat briefly about the mood the song should create, and then set our musical minds loose. This makes a great gift for a wedding, birthday, or anniversary. Plus, a signed physical CD of the album, a sticker, digital download of the album before it's released, exclusive updates throughout the recording process, and our eternal love.
4 claimed

10 STRING SYMPHONY LIVE!

$750 USD
We'll come and perform a concert in your home, for you and your friends.* Plus: two signed physical CDs of the album, a sticker, digital download of the album before it's released, exclusive updates throughout the recording process, and our eternal love. *Scheduling will revolve around our tour schedule. We'll make it happen, it just might not be tomorrow.
2 out of 10 of claimed

GET CREATIVE

$1,000 USD
Any combination of the above options. And of course, as always, our eternal love.
1 claimed
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