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A World First London History Event

A totally unique musical and literary release starring... London's History

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A World First London History Event

A World First London History Event

A World First London History Event

A World First London History Event

A World First London History Event

A totally unique musical and literary release starring... London's History

A totally unique musical and literary release starring... London's History

A totally unique musical and literary release starring... London's History

A totally unique musical and literary release starring... London's History

RM Anderson
RM Anderson
RM Anderson
RM Anderson
1 Campaign |
London, United Kingdom
$4,530 USD $4,530 USD by 46 backers
$4,505 USD by 45 backers on Dec 2, 2022

A World First London History Event

 

I’m RM Anderson and I love London’s history.  Perhaps you do too.

This an opportunity to share in a historic London History event that has never been done before.

But first, let's start with a story..

 

 

Over 10 years ago I had a crazy idea. 

What if someone wrote a song every week for a whole year, all about the East End of London?

And created a video for each story.

And recorded and released the songs. Free.

Completely free. For people just like you. That could be good.

And so I did. I wrote and released 52 stories and songs. Every single week spanning 2010 -2011.

 

In 2012 I had another crazy idea. 

What if someone celebrated the London 2012 Olympics by creating  songs and videos from each

of the London Olympic host boroughs?

And released them all. Free.

Completely free. That could be good.

And so I did. 25 stories and songs from all 5 London Olympic Host Boroughs.

 

Then in 2021 I had another idea… 

Why not do it  ..... properly

 

❓Why short change people’s stories and London’s incredible past, by recording these songs as cheaply as possible? Recording them and mixing them in people's spare rooms with neighbours banging on the wall.

 

❓Why not honour these people and the lives they led, by giving them the same care and attention that Cardi B gave to the song about her private parts? 

 

❓Why can’t we showcase these London History songs, these people’s stories, these people’s lives, by using a TOP LEVEL London recording studio, with a TOP LEVEL recording and mixing engineer, who has recorded and mixed real GRAMMY AWARD WINNING artists? 

 

❓And... why can't we accompany these recordings not just with videos, but with a hardback book, sharing the stories behind the songs?

 

Well I’ll tell you why. Money. 

 

 

Do you know how music artists fund albums? Record companies.

Do you know who couldn’t give a rat’s arse about London history? Record companies.

But do you know who does care about London history? We do.

And.    We.    Don’t.    Need.    Them. 

 

Pop Quiz 

 

Q. Who was the first person in the world to write 52 songs about the East End of London?

A. I was. ✅

 

Q. Who was the first person in the world to write songs about the London 2012 Olympic Boroughs?

A. I was .✅

 

Final Question..

Q. Who is the first person in the world to do it all properly?

WE are. Because I can’t do it without YOU. 

 

Together we can produce a collection of songs and memories of the highest quality.  Celebrating people of London's past in a way that they TRULY deserve. Bringing their lives back into the light and capturing their story in a way that connects us to them emotionally.

Music helps us feel them. Music helps them move us. Across time, across places, in a way film, or the written word simply can't. And who is going to do this for them? 

We are.

And I invite you to come with us.

 

R.M. ANDERSON

 

P.S  I'm going all out here and choosing the "Fixed Funding" option. It's all or nothing. Either we raise ALL the funds needed in only 30 days or……  we get ZERO.  (Don’t get nervous..) 

 

 

How This Works

 

It's easy. You order the 10 Track Ltd. Edition Album and the Hardback London History book telling all the stories behind the songs. Then, a few months later, you receive it in the mail. What you contribute, pays for its creation. It really is that simple.

But let's break down the nuts and bolts:

 

Many tracks are already completed, using some fantastic session musicians who record and tour internationally with major pop stars. (I'll tell you more about them later)  You may have heard some on my recent videos. But they haven't been mixed and mastered at that TOP LEVEL gold standard, and of course there are new songs to add.

So, I've secured Brett Shaw as an engineer/producer who has worked with Lady Gaga, Florence & The Machine, Gorillaz, Jess Glynne, Mark Ronson and Rufus Wainwright amongst others.

 

 

He is on board with the project and has offered his services and studio to get the tracks mixed and mastered to complete the album.  And we need to print the book.

Raised funds are required to cover:

  • The recording / mixing engineer
  • CD design and artwork
  • Book proofreading and layout
  • Book design and artwork
  • Manufacture of books and CDs.

In addition to the finances already invested in this project thus far, only a further £3,500 is required to see its completion.

That's it. 

£3,500.

That's roughly only 60 people needed to buy the 10 track Limited Edition CD and Hardback book.

(You can see an excerpt of the A4 sized book below)

 

 

How You Can Be Involved

 

You can partner with us and help finance the final stage of the project, by purchasing one of the following bundles:

 

The Mayfair Package  £149

 

 

This package includes:

  • YOUR NAME included and thanked in the Album liner notes
  • YOUR NAME included and thanked in the Hardback book. A permanent and forever connection with this World First London History event.
  • Leather Bookmark - Custom made. When the demands of your kingdom drag you away from relaxing with your hardback and CD, don’t lose your place. Use this crafted leather bookmark displaying a beautiful London logo, to mark your page. 
  • Limited Edition Signed Digipack Album. This is a limited edition item. All Albums sold after official release date will be jewel case only
  • Signed Hardback book. Beautiful hardbound A4 sized coffee table book written by RM Anderson, outlining all the stories referenced on the album with additional notes, lyrics and song insights,
  • Digital Album Download (FLAC, WAV, MP3 formats)
  • Digital Instrumental  Album Download  (FLAC, WAV, MP3 formats)
  • Signed Photocard by RM Anderson
  • Custom made Digital Wallpaper of a London Scene created exclusively for this campaign.

 

The Notting Hill Package £59 

 

 

This package includes:

  • Limited Edition Signed Digipack Album. This is a limited edition item. All Albums sold after the official release date will be jewel case only
  • Signed Hardback book. Beautiful hardbound A4 sized coffee table book written by RM Anderson outlining all the stories referenced on the album with additional notes, lyrics and song insights,
  • Digital Album Download (FLAC, WAV, MP3 formats)
  • Digital Instrumental  Album Download  (FLAC, WAV, MP3 formats)
  • Signed Photocard by RM Anderson
  • Custom made Digital Wallpaper of a London Scene created exclusively for this campaign.

 

The Vauxhall Package (£35)

 

This package includes:

  • Limited Edition Signed Digipack Album. This is a limited edition item. All Albums sold after the official release date will be jewel case only
  • Digital Audio book.  Written by RM Anderson outlining all the stories referenced on the album with additional notes, lyrics and song insights,
  • Digital Album Download (FLAC, WAV, MP3 formats)
  • Digital Instrumental  Album Download  (FLAC, WAV, MP3 formats)
  • Signed Photocard by RM Anderson
  • Custom made Digital Wallpaper of a London Scene created exclusively for this campaign.

 

The Whitechapel Package (£30)

 

 

This package includes:

  • Signed Hardback book.  Written by RM Anderson outlining all the stories referenced on the album with additional notes, lyrics and song insights,
  • Digital Album Download (FLAC, WAV, MP3 formats)
  • Digital Instrumental  Album Download  (FLAC, WAV, MP3 formats)
  • Signed Photocard by RM Anderson
  • Custom made Digital Wallpaper of a London Scene created exclusively for this campaign.

 

The Devil's Acre Package (£20)

 

 

This package includes:

  • Digital Audio book.  Written by RM Anderson outlining all the stories referenced on the album with additional notes, lyrics and song insights,
  • Digital Album Download (FLAC, WAV, MP3 formats)
  • Digital Instrumental  Album Download  (FLAC, WAV, MP3 formats)
  • Custom made Digital Wallpaper of a London Scene created exclusively for this campaign.

 

This is a 'World First' Event

 

This is a world first. Yes, sure other bands have written about London. The Kinks wrote Waterloo Sunset and Bananarama sang 'Hey, Young London', but no-one has ever published a book about London's History, accompanied by a collection of songs dedicated to them.

 And certainly not with with a group of like minded partners like you.

Make no mistake. This is a World First and you are part of it. 

 

 

Other Ways You Can Help

 

If you can only do one thing - please share with your entire social networks.
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  • Linkedin

 

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The Devil's Acre Package

The Devil's Acre Package

Currency Conversion $25 USD $35 USD (28% off)
£20 GBP
You're scum. There's no way around it. You live in the worst area of London. You strangled your last child this morning so that you could sell her clothes to fund your visit at the gin shop but now - a strange feeling! It's called guilt. Not about her, but about how to better use your money. Cleanse yourself with the Devil's Acre Package!
Included Items
  • Digital Album Download
  • Digital Instrumental of Album
  • Digital Wallpaper of London
  • Digital Audiobook
Estimated Shipping
May 2023
4 claimed
The Whitchapel Package

The Whitchapel Package

Currency Conversion $38 USD $50 USD (25% off)
£30 GBP
This morning got off to a positive start when you discovered that a dead Matchgirl on the door step had acted as a draught excluder overnight. That explains why you slept so well. Plus she can now be sold on for anatomy to a body dealer. Win / win! Time for a celebration. Reward yourself with the Whitechapel Package!
Included Items
  • The Hardback Book
  • Digital Album Download
  • Digital Instrumental of Album
  • Digital Wallpaper of London
Estimated Shipping
May 2023
5 claimed
Ships worldwide.
The Vauxhall Package

The Vauxhall Package

Currency Conversion $44 USD $57 USD (22% off)
£35 GBP
Life isn't easy amongst the smog and factory smoke. But hey, things could be worse! Your eight other children could have survived and then you'd really be under the pump. Plus, you'll be dead by 40 so it's only a short discomfort. Take your mind of it all..... with The Vauxhall Bundle.
Included Items
  • Signed Ltd. Edition Album
  • Digital Album Download
  • Digital Instrumental of Album
  • Digital Wallpaper of London
  • Signed Photo RM Anderson
  • Digital Audiobook
Estimated Shipping
May 2023
6 claimed
Ships worldwide.
The Notting Hill  Package

The Notting Hill Package

Currency Conversion $74 USD $95 USD (21% off)
£59 GBP
You've made it. After generations of living in filth and squalor, you've managed to drag yourself into the emerging middle class. It's tiring though. Holding your nose as you walk through the old neighbourhood to visit your favourite knocking shop. And then there's that persistent itch.. Relax..... and reward yourself with The Notting Hill Bundle.
Included Items
  • The Hardback Book
  • Signed Ltd. Edition Album
  • Digital Album Download
  • Digital Instrumental of Album
  • Digital Wallpaper of London
  • Signed Photo RM Anderson
Estimated Shipping
May 2023
13 claimed
Ships worldwide.
The Mayfair Package

The Mayfair Package

Currency Conversion $188 USD $251 USD (25% off)
£149 GBP
This package is reserved for the ruling class. Your family struggled hard to claim this throne. You’ve waged a few wars, slaughtered a few pretenders and strangled a couple of nephews in their bed. Now you're surely entitled to a bit of relaxation before you have the servants horsewhipped. Reward yourself with The Mayfair Package.
Included Items
  • Named & Thanked in Book
  • Named & Thanked on CD
  • Custom Leather Bookmark
  • The Hardback Book
  • Signed Ltd. Edition Album
  • Digital Album Download
  • Digital Instrumental of Album
  • Digital Wallpaper of London
  • Signed Photo RM Anderson
Estimated Shipping
May 2023
11 claimed
Ships worldwide.

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