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AISMA - Book I

Let music and fairytale take you away into a world of a girl living between dreams and reality.

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AISMA - Book I

AISMA - Book I

AISMA - Book I

AISMA - Book I

AISMA - Book I

Let music and fairytale take you away into a world of a girl living between dreams and reality.

Let music and fairytale take you away into a world of a girl living between dreams and reality.

Let music and fairytale take you away into a world of a girl living between dreams and reality.

Let music and fairytale take you away into a world of a girl living between dreams and reality.

Edgars Cīrulis
Edgars Cīrulis
Edgars Cīrulis
Edgars Cīrulis
1 Campaign |
Aalborg, Denmark
$2,006 USD $2,006 USD 70 backers
34% of $5,886 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
Overview
Your help can be instrumental in letting me create a one-of-a-kind music experience. AISMA is a project I've been unconsciously brewing in my mind since my childhood and finally, the right conditions are met to make it a reality.

AISMA - Book I

 

Who are you and what is Aisma?

 

My name is Edgars Cīrulis, and I am a composer and pianist from Latvia.  Since the release of my debut album in 2016 my mind has been on my next goal - to let music bring the listener somewhere else, immerse them fully not only with sound, but emotion, feeling and thought.
And so I came to that the music should help tell a story, or should story help the music?

Or maybe both?

I am simultaneously writing a story and music about a girl - Aisma, who is growing up with her mother and trying to find her place in the world. Both the text and the compositions live in the same universe, deeply intertwined and symbiotic.

What we are making is a book (short story) that is accompanied with an album. Each chapter of the story is represented in the recording with its corresponding piece, recorded by an amazing international team of musicians from: Latvia, Denmark, Italy and USA.

We are working on the first part of the three part series on Aisma and her journey through dreams and reality.

 

Where do I come in?
 

This is a very ambitious project. Not only it combines three different art forms (literature, music and visual art), but also 4 nationalities. To bring all these people together in the same place is no simple task (also not a cheap one).

Then come the production costs:

  • recording,
  • mixing and mastering,
  • art design,
  • illustration,
  • printing.

I have already covered parts of the project on my own, but this isn't something for one man to bear. So I'm turning to you!


I want YOU to be a part of this, I need you for the project to come to life and I want you to know that every bit counts! And I want to let you know, that even if we don't reach the goal, I'm going to make the project happen no matter what.

 

What do I get?

 

I deeply appreciate any support, be it a share, thumbs-up, donation or contribution, and in return I will give you:

  • A social shout-out at every contribution level.
  • Early access to the album. Backers will get the album before official release.
  • Physical rewards such as: T-Shirts, posters, prints, sheet music.
  • Reward as service: A personalized composition, one-on-one lesson.
  • Bragging rights.

 

How will this work?

 

A load of the hard work is already done and dusted.

  • The first part of the story is done and the compositions are finished.
  • The studio is booked.
  • The team is assembled and we're set for recording in the beginning of August.
  • An incredible sound engineer has joined the project.

If we don't meet any production hiccups along the way, the final product is due in the end of 2018 or beginning of 2019.


I am going post updates along the way on every step we take to make sure that you are in touch with how the project is moving along.

 

Where is my money going to?

 

Your money is going directly into the production of the product:

  • recording,
  • mixing and mastering,
  • cover design and illustrations,
  • translation and finishing touches on the story,
  • book printing,

 

How else can I help?

 

If you find this project exciting and interesting, please consider sharing and spreading the word. Your voice is instrumental in the success of this project.
 

THE TEAM

 

Edgars Cīrulis - story, compositions, piano https://www.edgarscirulis.org/
Arta Jēkabsone - lyrics, vocals http://www.artajekabsone.com/
Davy Lazar - composition, trumpet https://www.davylazar.com/
Svens Vilsons - guitar
Kenneth Dahl Knudsen - double bass
Federico Nelson Fioravanti - composition, percussion
Matias Fischer-Mogensen - drums

Jānis Ločmelis - story
Aija Pastare - art
Jana Moisja - editing

Pauls Dāvis Megi - recording
José Diogo Neves - mix and master http://josediogoneves.com/

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Social Media shoutout!

Currency Conversion $5 USD
€5 EUR
Every bit counts! We will shoutout your name and thank you for taking part in the support of the project on Facebook/Instagram.
Included Items
  • Shoutout!
10 claimed

Poster + Album Download

Currency Conversion $11 USD
€10 EUR
Is your living room wall looking a little lonely? Maybe it could use our cool poster of the main character of story. You also gain access to a digital download of the album.
Included Items
  • Shoutout!
  • Album download
  • Poster of Aisma
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
9 claimed

AISMA - Book I (digital)

Currency Conversion $16 USD
€15 EUR
You get the AISMA experience, but digitally.
Included Items
  • Shoutout!
  • Album download
  • Book download
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
9 claimed

AISMA - Book I

Currency Conversion $27 USD
€25 EUR
This is it. This is what all of this is for! It is the physical copy of Aisma - Book I with the digital download - signed, sealed and delivered to you.
Included Items
  • Shoutout!
  • Album download
  • Signed copy of AISMA - Book I
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
29 claimed

AISMA - Book I + Poster

Currency Conversion $44 USD
€40 EUR
Its the AISMA book and poster in one neat deal.
Included Items
  • Shoutout!
  • Album download
  • Poster of Aisma
  • Signed copy of AISMA - Book I
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
1 claimed

AISMA + Poster + T-Shirt

Currency Conversion $54 USD
€50 EUR
Now including the ultimate mark of your support - the infallible T-Shirt with imagery from the characters of the story.
Included Items
  • Shoutout!
  • Album download
  • Poster of Aisma
  • Signed copy of AISMA - Book I
  • T-Shirt
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
6 claimed

The Full Basket

Currency Conversion $87 USD
€80 EUR
Signed copy of the Book? Right there. Poster? You got it. T-Shirt. Yup. Even sheet music of the parts played in the recording? What more could you want? (we even put your name in the back of the book, so people can see how awesome you are) It is the full basket. The Tutti Frutti. Grab it while its hot!
Included Items
  • Shoutout!
  • Album download
  • Poster of Aisma
  • Signed copy of AISMA - Book I
  • T-Shirt
  • Sheet Music
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
3 claimed

Limited edition print

Currency Conversion $163 USD
€150 EUR
This is a special one. We will add a limited edition print of the illustrations drawn by our artist. So limited that only you and 24 other people in the world will own it! Also includes the Full Basket.
Included Items
  • Shoutout!
  • Album download
  • Poster of Aisma
  • Signed copy of AISMA - Book I
  • T-Shirt
  • Sheet Music
  • Your name in the book
  • Limited edition print
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
1 claimed

Personal lesson with Edgars

Currency Conversion $327 USD
€300 EUR
Edgars will give you an exclusive, one-on-one lesson on your topic of choice: piano, composing, arranging, the meaning of life and everything. Also includes the Full Basket.
Included Items
  • Shoutout!
  • Album download
  • Poster of Aisma
  • Signed copy of AISMA - Book I
  • T-Shirt
  • Sheet Music
  • Your name in the book
  • Lesson with Edgars
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
0 claimed

Personal composition by Edgars

Currency Conversion $545 USD
€500 EUR
Yep. That's correct, you get a special solo piano composition for you or your loved one composed, played and recorded by Edgars. Also includes the Full Basket.
Included Items
  • Shoutout!
  • Album download
  • Poster of Aisma
  • Book download
  • Signed copy of AISMA - Book I
  • T-Shirt
  • Sheet Music
  • Your name in the book
  • Solo piano composition
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
0 out of 4 of claimed

Framed illustration

Currency Conversion $1,090 USD
€1,000 EUR
The ultimate collectors item: framed, signed illustration of the main characters of the story by our amazing artist. Only one available! Also includes the Full Basket.
Included Items
  • Shoutout!
  • Album download
  • Poster of Aisma
  • Signed copy of AISMA - Book I
  • T-Shirt
  • Sheet Music
  • Your name in the book
  • Framed illustration
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
0 out of 1 of claimed

EP STATUS

Currency Conversion $5,450 USD
€5,000 EUR
You have successfully funded the project! Your name will be put on the website, book and everywhere else, you can join in our studio sessions, get access to early mixes of the music and we will value your opinion on the production of the final product.
Included Items
  • Shoutout!
  • Album download
  • Poster of Aisma
  • Signed copy of AISMA - Book I
  • T-Shirt
  • Sheet Music
  • EP STATUS
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
0 out of 1 of claimed

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