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Charlywood's best* album of 2017

Help record the best* UK Indie pop rock album of 2017

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Charlywood's best* album of 2017

Charlywood's best* album of 2017

Charlywood's best* album of 2017

Charlywood's best* album of 2017

Charlywood's best* album of 2017

Help record the best* UK Indie pop rock album of 2017

Help record the best* UK Indie pop rock album of 2017

Help record the best* UK Indie pop rock album of 2017

Help record the best* UK Indie pop rock album of 2017

Charlywood
Charlywood
Charlywood
Charlywood
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Vienna, Austria
$4,165 USD $4,165 USD 66 backers
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Overview
This is our 2nd album funded on indiegogo. We are hugely proud of the first one and we reckon we have raised our game with number two!

Deutsche Fassung unten!

First thing's first

You should know what we are asking you to get behind, have a listen to the demos here on our soundcloud demo playlist

Who we are

Charlywood are an indie pop rock group based in Vienna Austria, fronted by a chap from the UK.

We have been making music as Charlywood since 2010 but everyone in the group has been a musician for most of their lives.

This 2nd album was written over the course of the last year and is the result of applying everything we learned getting the first one made and playing it live. We really believe we have a potentially extraordinary record on our hands (even after months of listening to the demos I still can't play them without getting goosebumps-Andy) and that's why we want to give it the engineering and production that we think it needs and deserves to reach its full potential.

We think this will be a career defining record and with your help we can make it everything we know it can be.

What We Need & What You Get

So here is the plan:

  • The €4000 we are asking for is to cover all the costs associated with making and album including....
  • Studio time with a professional studio engineer.
  • Mixing and mastering.
  • Photos and graphic design.
  • Physical media (CDs but also vinyls and a lyric/photo book if we massively go over our target!)

If we make more than our goal:

  •  We can also pay for marketing
  • Exclusive remixes for a deluxe edition of the album
  • We are bursting with ideas for fun original music videos and can get them made the way we want (check our official videos on youtube to see what kind of stuff we made with zero budget)

Look across to the right to see the perks we are offering which include:

  • Pre-release downloads of the album
  • Copies of the CD
  • Instruments we used to record the album
  • A cover song of your choice dedicated to you
  • Private concerts in your home

If we do not reach our target, whatever money you have donated will be used to pay for all the aspects above that we can cover. This album will get made regardless but it will have to search for alternatives if we don't reach the full sum.

The Impact

Having a studio quality record is really important to us. After you have put a year's worth of work into some songs you just want to see them sent off into the world recorded to the highest possible standard so you can contact as many people as possible with your music. We really have something to say and with your help we can get that across loud and clear without having to compromise due to commercial pressures. One of the reasons we are running a fund raiser and making this album independently is because we don't want to have to worry about pleasing EVERYBODY (we already turned down a record deal). If you like what you hear in the demos then we are making this album for YOU.

 

Risks & Challenges

Making an album is a huge amount of work. However, this album is not really a risky investment. As you can hear from the demos, most of the songs are ready to be recorded. Other reasons to rest easy with your investment include:

  • A proven track record recording and releasing music here on indiegogo such as our first album on CD and a vinyl release.
  • Having already mixed and mastered our first album myself, I (Andy) have the skill and experience necessary to do a good job of it if necessary. Ideally another set of ears bring a fresh perspective but it is not a barrier to the album being completed.
  • We all passionately believe in this record and are prepared to do whatever it takes to get it made (except committing the really bad crimes)
  • We also organised distribution, photography, graphic design and packaging, CD and vinyl production and marketing ourselves in the past so this album is in good hands ;-)

Other Ways You Can Help

If you are excited for this album but don't have the money to support us here are a few free options:

  • Put the word out! Any money we save on advertising goes into making the record so please let people know what we are doing and tell them how you feel about it's potential. Your honest review is worth more than hundresds of euros in ad money!!!
  • There are some share tools on this page that make this easy to do with all your social medias.
  • We made the soundcloud playlist of the demos private so no-one can stumble upon it without knowing what it is and what it is for but please feel free to share it with anyone you think might be interested in supporting us.

Thanks so much for your support whatever form it takes!

*DISCLAIMER: While this will definitely be the best album that we record in 2017, the human experience is entirely subjective and we can therefore not garauntee that every listener will interpret our efforts in the same way. However, this is true of everything that claims to be the "best" of anything so we are comfortable using the term ;-)

Das Wichtigste Zuerst...

...Ihr solltet wissen, wofür genau wir euch um Unterstützung bitten – Hört euch einfach direkt die Demos in unserer Soundcloud Demo Playlist an.

Wer wir sind

Charlywood ist eine österreichische Indie Pop Rock Band aus Wien mit britischem Frontsänger. Wir sind seit dem Jahre 2010 aktiv , wobei alle Beteiligten mehr oder weniger schon ihr ganzes Leben Musik machen.

Die Songs für das Album entstanden im Laufe des vergangenen Jahres und sind das Resultat von allem, was wir durch unsere musikalische Laufbahn, die Produktion des ersten Albums und das live Performen der Tracks gelernt haben. Wir glauben stark daran, dass wir ein potentiell herausragendes Album kreiert haben, und die Tracks daher eine professionelle Produktion inkl. Mix und Mastering verdient haben.

„selbst nach monatelangem Hören der Song, kann ich sie nicht performen ohne Gänsehaut zu bekommen“ – Andy

Wir sind überzeugt, dass dieses Album ein Wendepunkt unserer Karriere darstellen kann, und mit euerer Hilfe können wir es genau zu diesem machen.

Was wir brauchen & was Ihr dafür bekommt

Hier ist der Plan:

Die 4000 Euro, die wir vorgesehen haben, decken alle Kosten der Produktion des Albums ab und inkludieren:

  • Miete eines professionellen Tonstudios inkl. Techniker
  • Mix und Mastering des Albums
  • Fotos, Design und Artwork
  • Physische Produktion (CD´s aber auch Vinyls und ein Fotobuch mit Texten wenn wir die Zielsumme überschreiten sollten)

Was mit überschüssigen finaziellen Mitteln passieren würde, wenn die Zielsumme überschritten werden würde:

  • Budget für Marketing und Promotion
  • Exklusive Remixes für eine Deluxe Version des Albums
  • Es sind einige Ideen für unterhaltsame Musikvideos jenseits des Mainstreams vorhanden, die wir damit nach unseren Vorstellungen produzieren könnten

Schaut nach rechts, um zu sehen, was genau wir euch für eure Unterstützung anbieten:

  • Vorab Download des fertigen Albums
  • die CD direkt zu euch nach Hause
  • Instrumente die während der Aufnahmen verwendet wurden
  • Ein Cover Song euerer Wahl, den wir natürlich exklusiv euch widmen
  • Privates Konzert bei euch zuhause bzw. in einer Lokalität eurer Wahl

Sollten wir unser Ziel erreichen, können wir euch versichern, dass jeder Cent, den ihr gespendet habt in die oben genannten Punkte fließen wird.

Was es für uns bedeutet

Es ist uns sehr wichtig, ein Album in professioneller Studioqualität zu produzieren. Nachdem wir ein Jahr intensiv in die Arbeit am Album investiert haben, wollen wir die Tracks auch in bestmöglicher Form in die Welt setzten, um so auch möglichst viele Menschen mit unserer Musik zu erreichen. Durch unserer Musik möchten wir uns mitteilen, etwas ausdrücken und eine Geschichte erzählen – Mit euerer Hilfe können wir das laut und deutlich tun, ohne Kompromisse eingehen zu müssen. Einer der Gründe, warum wir uns für Fundraising entschieden haben, ist das Album unabhängig produzieren zu können und nicht jeden überzeugen zu müssen (ein Album Deal wurde bereits abgelehnt). Wenn euch gefällt, was ihr bei den Demos hört, dann machen wir dieses Album FÜR EUCH!

Risiko und Herausforderungen

Ein Album zu schreiben und zu produzieren ist ein unfassbarer Arbeitsaufwand. Dennoch, dieses Album stellt kein riskantes Investment dar, denn, wie ihr anhand der Demos hört, sind die meisten Songs schon fertig und bereit zur Aufnahme. Weitere Gründe warum es sich lohnt, zu investieren:

  • Wir haben genügend bereits aufgenommene und veröffentlichte Tracks hier auf indiegogo, wie zum Beispiel unser erstes Album, welches u.a. auch ein Vinylrelease inkludiert
  • Ein Debutalbum das in Eigenregie gemischt und gemastert wurde, was uns die notwendige Expertiese gibt, dieses Album zu produzieren. Dennoch, ein frisches Paar Ohren könnte den Tracks gut stehen, obwohl es nicht zwingend notwendig ist.
  • Wir stehen sehr leidenschaftlich hinter Charlywood und sind bereit alles dafür zu tun (ausgenommen von schwerwiegenden Verbrechen natürlich)
  • Wir haben angefangen von Vertrieb, über Artwork, Photos, Pressungen von CD´s und Vinyl bis hin zum Marketing bereits alles in Eigenregie gemacht und erfolgreich gestemmt – Das Album ist in guten Händen

Wie Ihr uns sonst helfen könnt

Solltet Ihr euch für das Album bzw. die Tracks begeistern, aber nicht in der Lage sein uns in irgendeiner Art und Weise finanziell zu unterstützen, gibt es hier noch ein paar Dinge, für die ihr kein Geld braucht.

  • Put the Word out! Alles Geld, welches wir an Werbemitteln sparen können, fließt direkt in die Produktion und fördert somit die Qualität des Albums. Lasst die Leute doch einfach wissen, was wir tun und teilt unsere Musik und euere Begeisterung dafür mit ihnen.
  • Auf dieser Seite findet ihr ein paar Social Media Tools um den Inalt mit eueren Freunden und Bekannten zu teilen
  • Wir haben unsere Soundcloud Demo Playlist privat gestaltet. Das heißt, es ist nicht möglich einfach so darüber zu stolpern ohne zu wissen, worum es geht oder wofür genau die Demos sind. Fühlt euch frei die Playlist mit Leuten zu teilen, von denen ihr glaubt, dass unsere Musik sie anspricht.

 

Wir bedanken uns vielmals für Euere Hilfe und Unterstützung in jeder erdenklichen Form

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Thank you email

Currency Conversion $5 USD
€5 EUR
A personal email thanking you for supporting us with this album. Don't forget to provide your email address!
Included Items
  • Thank you email
Estimated Shipping
January 2017
0 claimed

MP3 album

Currency Conversion $10 USD
€10 EUR
As soon as the final masters are ready to be sent to the CD manufacturer you will get your copy. This means you can own the finished product WAAAAAY before all those chumps in the general public and you can lord it up over them like a hipster if you like that sort of thing ;-)
Included Items
  • MP3 2nd album
Estimated Shipping
June 2017
6 claimed

Hold it in your hands

Currency Conversion $21 USD
€20 EUR
Get a CD of the finished products as soon as it gets back from the factory as well as an MP3 of the album as soon as the masters are finished. Price includes postage.
Included Items
  • MP3 2nd album
  • CD of the 2nd album
Estimated Shipping
July 2017
14 claimed

Wish you were here

Currency Conversion $31 USD
€30 EUR
Get a personal postcard from the studio which will pen for you during tea breaks between recording sessions. You will also get an MP3 copy of the album as soon as the masters are ready.
Included Items
  • MP3 2nd album
  • A postcard from the studio
Estimated Shipping
February 2017
6 out of 40 of claimed

Another Christmas idea

Currency Conversion $31 USD
€30 EUR
A SIGNED copy of the deluxe double vinyl of our first album aloadasongs. These are also ready to ship now so would make an ideal Christmas gift. Includes an MP3 of the 2nd album when it is ready (NOT in time for Christmas)
Included Items
  • Aloadasongs Deluxe vinyl
Estimated Shipping
December 2016
1 out of 50 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Hand written lyrics

Currency Conversion $42 USD
€40 EUR
Hand written lyrics of any Charlywood song (even one of the ones of the 2nd album since most of the lyrics are already done) dedicated personally to you. Also a CD and mp3 copy of the 2nd album as soon as it is ready.
Included Items
  • MP3 2nd album
  • CD of the 2nd album
  • Hand written lyrics
Estimated Shipping
July 2017
1 out of 20 of claimed

The gift of hoarding

Currency Conversion $52 USD
€50 EUR
3, yes 3 signed copies of the album which you can give away as gifts or wrap in cellophane and hide in a safe to sell on ebay when we all die tragically in a plane crash….. or get really famous….. or both. And an mp3 download a week before official release.
Included Items
  • MP3 2nd album
  • Signed CD of album 2 (3)
Estimated Shipping
July 2017
3 claimed

I want something NOW!

Currency Conversion $52 USD
€50 EUR
3 SIGNED copies of our first album on CD. These would make an ideal christmas gift as we will send them as soon as they are ordered. Includes an mp3 copy of the 2nd album when it is ready (NOT in time for christmas)
Included Items
  • MP3 2nd album
  • Aloadsongs album CD (3)
Estimated Shipping
December 2016
0 out of 100 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Got...to...have...them...all!

Currency Conversion $83 USD
€80 EUR
Signed copies of every physical media we still have under the bed (limited number, not Those kinds of lies EP, they are all gone) AND a copy of the 2nd album AND and an MP3 copy of the 2nd album. The vinyl is a double deluxe edition with exclusive dance & DnB remixes by The disclosure project (WUB WUB)
Included Items
  • MP3 2nd album
  • CD of the 2nd album
  • Plan C EP CD
  • Aloadsongs album CD
  • Aloadasongs Deluxe vinyl
Estimated Shipping
July 2017
0 out of 50 of claimed

Thank you video

Currency Conversion $104 USD
€100 EUR
A personal video thank you for your support with the album. Recorded before a show, in the studio or on the road. Youtube link, facebook posting, whatever you want Also an mp3 download before official release and a CD of the album.
Included Items
  • MP3 2nd album
  • CD of the 2nd album
  • Thank you video
Estimated Shipping
July 2017
3 out of 10 of claimed

CD mention

Currency Conversion $312 USD
€300 EUR
Get a mention in the "special thanks" section of the CD booklet as well as an mp3 download before official release and a CD of the album.
Included Items
  • A mention on the CD
Estimated Shipping
July 2017
0 claimed

Private concert

Currency Conversion $521 USD
€500 EUR
A private acoustic concert with Andy playing you some Charlywood songs and the odd cover for about 45 mins up to an hour if there is tea & biscuits. You must cover travel & lodging expenses but I am prepared to go pretty much anywhere in the world for this one! Also a mention in the "special thanks" section of the CD booklet and the 2nd album CD.
Included Items
  • CD of the 2nd album
  • A mention on the CD
  • Private solo concert
Estimated Shipping
July 2017
0 out of 4 of claimed

Full band private gig

Currency Conversion $1,041 USD
€1,000 EUR
A private concert with the whole band playing for roughly 1.5 hours. Travel expenses and lodgings must be covered by you! Also a mention in the "special thanks" section of the CD as well as a copy of the 2nd album on CD
Included Items
  • CD of the 2nd album
  • Private full band concert
Estimated Shipping
July 2017
0 out of 4 of claimed

Executive producer

Currency Conversion $1,041 USD
€1,000 EUR
You get listed as "Executive Producer" in the album credits on the CD packaging. It will really impress potential lovers/your partner/people that you randomly show it to on the street!
Included Items
  • Executive producer credit
Estimated Shipping
July 2017
0 out of 3 of claimed

Lewey's Guitar

Currency Conversion $1,562 USD
€1,500 EUR
Get Fabian's Fender 50s Classic Player Strat that will be used to record some of the songs for the album. We will also sign it for you if you like, just let us know! Photos are in the gallery at the top of the page if you want to have a look at it....
Included Items
  • Lewey's guitar
Estimated Shipping
July 2017
0 out of 1 of claimed

Sponsorship

Currency Conversion $2,082 USD
€2,000 EUR
Your name or your company name and/or logo listed as a sponsor on the CD packaging for the album (at least 1000 copies) As well as your company name and/or logo on our homepage for a year.
Included Items
  • Sponsorship placements
Estimated Shipping
July 2017
0 out of 4 of claimed
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