Hi!
My name is Ann Nguyen and I'm making a 6-song original EP! These songs recap my life in the past few years--from my travels, meeting new inspiring people, love, loss, and much more.
I wrote most of the lyrics a few years ago when I was backpacking and working in Latin America. It wasn't until recently, with the extra push from close family and friends, that I decided to finish composing the music and adding finishing touches to my songs. I wanted to compile it onto an album to share with my loved ones but never mustered enough courage to do so until now.
I am working with an amazing music producer, session musicians, and sound engineers in order to bring this project to life. All songs are written by me (lryics and music)--the producers and musicians are there to help bring my music to life in areas that I cannot (sound engineer, mixing, playing instruments that I do not play, etc)
My first demo, "Sage", is a pre-production sneak preview of the album (This just means that it's a very rough draft and that vocals and instruments will be recorded in a real studio as opposed to my apartment for the final recording). In order to help get my songs through the final production stages, I will need your help!
After much thought, I decided to set up this campaign because I wanted to finish this project and share it with you as soon as possible. With your help, I can make this happen much quicker than if I do it alone. To help, you can simply pre-order my album!
My fundraising goal is $7,500, which is a considerable amount, so I wanted to make sure that you know where the money will go if this project is successfully funded. The actual total cost will be closer to $13,500 but I wanted to set a more attainable goal so that I don't get penalized on Indiegogo an extra 9% in the event that I do not reach my goal. Any extra funds raised will go directly towards this album!
1. Recording costs
My session musicians will be recording from their own studios in Germany, Switzerland, England, and Mexico. I will be recording at a local studio in Costa Mesa, the Beehive (http://www.beehiverecords.com/) and hopefully in Germany at Dreamshelter Studios (http://www.dreamsheltermusic.com/) at the end of this year if all goes according to plan
2. Producing, Engineering, Mixing, Mastering, Additional Recording: With the making of any record comes behind-the-scenes action. Additional recording, mixing, and mastering will be required to make this album sound awesome
3. Paying the Musicians: I've met most of these talented musicians either from traveling or from being fans of their music. I will be working with:
Thomas Hauser (from Katharina Busch live band)-Producer, bass guitar, sound engineer
Scott Zschomler - Sound engineer, producer, guitars
Mike Lesirge (from Bonobo live band)- Saxophone and horns
Tobi Weber: drums
Joachim Werner: piano
Gabriel Soriano-Drums and percussion
Daniel Stonebraker (from Golden Afternoon)-Stand-up Bass
Katharina Busch-backup vocals
And more to come!!!
4. Printing and Distributing CD's!
5. Album Artwork
6. Extra Fees and Taxes: 4% Indiegogo fees and 3-5% credit card processing fees. And taxes, can't forget about taxes!
Thank you so much for your support in my music and dream!!!
Much Love and Gratitude,
Ann