"Han Solo 2": The Crypts of Sleep
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Song 1: "To Sow The Seeds Of Earth"
Listen to "The Seeds Of Earth" on Soundcloud
Lineup on "The Crypts of Sleep"
Morean - Vocals (Dark Fortress, Alkaloid)
Danny Tunker - Rhythm and lead guitars (Abhorrent, Alkaloid, ex-Aborted)
Linus Klausenitzer - Bass (Obscura, Alkaloid)
Hannes Grossmann - Drums (Alkaloid, Blotted Science, ex-Necrophagist)
Fountainhead - Solo guitar (ex-Obscura)
Per Nilsson - Solo guitar (Scar Symmetry)
Erik Rutan - Solo guitars (Hate Eternal, ex-Morbid Angel)
Christian Muenzner - Lead guitars (Spawn of Possession, ex-Obscura,
ex-Necrophagist, Alkaloid, Eternity's End)
About Hannes Grossmann
My name is Hannes Grossmann. I'm a writer/producer from Nuremberg, Germany. I'm best known for my work as a drummer for the bands Necrophagist, Obscura, Blotted Science, Alkaloid, Hate Eternal, and others. Having been the main songwriter for the band Obscura and being a creative source in my band Alkaloid, to me writing became the most important aspect of my work. Sometimes certain ideas just don't work in the context of a certain band.
That's exactly why two years ago I started a crowdfunding campaign for my first solo record "The Radial Covenant". Besides having outreached my goal, the experience of creating my own sound - to 100% on my terms - was the biggest success.
Based on that experience I would like to continue the story and create my second solo album entitled "The Crypts of Sleep".
This is what I need and why...
With my last campaign I was able to collect 6775 €. Though this might sound like a lot of money, I completely underestimated the amount that is necessary to pay for all the costs a professional album requires. Moreover I'd love to offer additional perks such as t-shirts and perhaps other merchandise items (we all know that such items are highly appreciated among metal fans).
So based on a rough calculation I came to the conclusion that even with myself handling the mixing/mastering I still need at least 10,000 € to come close to 0.
Here are a few points:
- costs for artwork & designs: 2000 €
- costs for physical production of the actual album (pressing/printing): 2000€
- musicians expenses (i.e. travel costs, fees, ect.): 1500 €
- shirts: 1500 €
- licencing : yes that's right, I need to pay for the licence to print my own music (GEMA, ASCAP, ect.): 1000 €
- additional physical perks and packages: 2000 €
Considering that I've put months of my time into writing and producing the album - months of me not making any money - I should actually also calculate a fee for all my work. But I don't want to use this campaign to personally benefit financially. I mainly benefit from expressing myself through my music and this campaign.
And this is what I offer...
New music! I don't just want your money for nothing. Believing in the principles of supply and demand and self-responsibility I will make sure that you get something of great value in return when paying money to me.
There
will be 9 songs on the album, which need to be produced. I'm heading
towards early August to be able to send out the perks - so once the
campaign is over, you immediately get your perk!
Here are some featured perks:
T-Shirt Design
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Deluxe Fan Package
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Includes:
- Autographed CD
- Digital Download (FLAC and MP3 (320 kbit/s))
- Album Artwork on an alu dibbond panel (30cm x 20cm)
- High quality printed t-shirt (please specify your size: S, M, L, XL, XXL)
- USB Stick incl. digital album, isolated seum tracks and guitar tabs (PDF)
- Online access to exclusive material with background information
- worldwie shipping
Drum Package
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Includes:
- Autographed Drumhead used on the recording of "The Crypts of Sleep"
- "Drum Karaoke" versions (songs without drums for play-along, incl. click track)
- Isolated drum tracks
- A pair of Vic Firth 2B Hannes Grossmann "Obscura" signature sticks (ultra rare!!)
- Drum DVD "Progressive Concepts"
- Physical CD of "The Crypts of Sleep"
- Digital Download of "The Crypts of Sleep" (FLAC and MP3 (320 kbit/s))
- worldwide shipping
I would appreciate if you shared this campaign with your friends and help making "HAN SOLO ALBUM II" become reality!
Best regards,
Hannes Grossmann