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David Benoit's Symphonic Sounds of Montalvo EP

Featuring two new symphonic works composed, performed and conducted by David Benoit

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David Benoit's Symphonic Sounds of Montalvo EP

David Benoit's Symphonic Sounds of Montalvo EP

David Benoit's Symphonic Sounds of Montalvo EP

David Benoit's Symphonic Sounds of Montalvo EP

David Benoit's Symphonic Sounds of Montalvo EP

Featuring two new symphonic works composed, performed and conducted by David Benoit

Featuring two new symphonic works composed, performed and conducted by David Benoit

Featuring two new symphonic works composed, performed and conducted by David Benoit

Featuring two new symphonic works composed, performed and conducted by David Benoit

David Benoit
David Benoit
David Benoit
David Benoit
1 Campaign |
Los Angeles, United States
$20,350 USD 49 backers
58% of $35,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
Overview
I've written new orchestral pieces that I would love to record and share with you.

The Story behind Symphonic Sounds of Montalvo

Many of you know me as a jazz pianist -- composer of evergreen songs like “Freedom at Midnight” and “Kei’s Song." Well, I’d like to share a secret with you  — jazz may be my bread and butter, but I've actually been composing works for symphonic orchestra for many years. These symphonic compositions don’t fall under the jazz category, and there is no budget for this project with the traditional labels I have been signed to over the years. In order to bring this new modern American music to life, I have to find funding independently. That’s where I need your support.

What Do I Need?

My goal is to raise $35,000 to record two of my symphonic works with the West European Symphony Orchestra in Portugal in September 2016. From there, I will overdub the piano tracks at Steinway Hall in New York City. Additional recording sessions will take place in Los Angeles, with the All-American Boys Chorus and members of the Asia America Youth Orchestra. Finally, the project will be mixed and mastered by my long-time recording engineer, Clark Germain.

A Little Background About the Album

The two pieces I plan to record are “Journey of the Endeavour” and “Bikeride.” 

I was inspired to write “Journey of the Endeavour” after catching a glimpse of the final flight of the space shuttle Endeavour. It flew gracefully overhead, and then spent the next many hours winding its way carefully through the streets of Los Angeles, before coming to its final resting place at the California Science Museum.

“Bikeride” is my most personal composition to date, drawing its inspiration from both childhood memories and my lifelong enjoyment of this pastime. The All-American Boys Chorus will be featured on this piece, along with myself as a piano soloist.

Studio time permitting, I also plan on recording one of my jazz pieces (to be determined perhaps by popular vote), re-written for orchestra.

What’s Montalvo?

Montalvo is my creative retreat. I have been fortunate enough to spend a week every year for the past 10 years at the Lucas Artist Residency Program at Montalvo. Nestled in a 175-acre estate in the foothills of Saratoga, California, Montalvo Arts Center is the birthplace of these two symphonic works. 

The Perks

Let's have some fun with this!

  • Would you like me to compose a song for you or a loved one? 
  • Want a video of me playing a song for you, with a personal shout out?
  • Ever wanted to see your name in the credits of an album liner?
  • More cool perks located to the right --->

Other Ways You Can Help

Whether you realize it or not, you are an influencer! Please help spread the word about my campaign to your friends, and ask them to share the news with their friends. I hope you will take a chance on my new modern American music, and join me in turning my dream project into reality.

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Digital Download

$10 USD
Digital download of "Symphonic Sounds of Montalvo"
Estimated Shipping
November 2016
4 claimed

Autographed EP CD

$25 USD
Autographed EP CD of "Symphonic Sounds of Montalvo" *Free S&H in the US.
Estimated Shipping
December 2016
8 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Signed Score + EP

$50 USD
Signed score of "Journey of the Endeavour" or "Kei's Song" • Autographed EP CD *Free S&H in the US.
Estimated Shipping
December 2016
8 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Thank You Credit

$100 USD
Your name printed in a "Thank You" section of the liner notes • Autographed EP CD *Free S&H in the US.
Estimated Shipping
October 2016
4 claimed
Ships worldwide.

AASA VIP Season Pass

$200 USD
1 VIP ticket (premium seating) to each of the shows in the 2017 concert season of the Asia America Youth Symphony - aasymphony.org • Meet and greet with David
Estimated Shipping
March 2017
1 out of 8 of claimed

Album Sponsor Credit

$250 USD
Your name printed in a special "Album Sponsor" section of the liner notes • Two autographed EP CDs *Free S&H in the US.
Estimated Shipping
December 2016
8 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Personalized Video Performance

$1,000 USD
Choose a song from my catalog, and I will send you a video recording of me playing it on the piano for you (electronic delivery, MP4), with a shout out.
Estimated Shipping
October 2016
1 out of 10 of claimed

Your Own DB Song

$5,000 USD
I'll write a song for you or your loved one. Tell me about the inspiration behind your song, and I will compose a song just for you. Includes electronic delivery of score and audio file. *Song cannot be released commercially. For personal use only.
Estimated Shipping
October 2016
2 out of 4 of claimed
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