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How I Defeated the Darkness

A concept album about loss, heartbreak, healing, moving on, and sharing happiness.

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How I Defeated the Darkness

How I Defeated the Darkness

How I Defeated the Darkness

How I Defeated the Darkness

How I Defeated the Darkness

A concept album about loss, heartbreak, healing, moving on, and sharing happiness.

A concept album about loss, heartbreak, healing, moving on, and sharing happiness.

A concept album about loss, heartbreak, healing, moving on, and sharing happiness.

A concept album about loss, heartbreak, healing, moving on, and sharing happiness.

Thomas Sulkoske
Thomas Sulkoske
Thomas Sulkoske
Thomas Sulkoske
1 Campaign |
Miami, United States
$2,150 USD 43 backers
43% of $5,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Pick a Cover!

$100 USD
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May 2015
2 claimed

Download "Light of This Town"

$2 USD
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March 2015
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Thanks Page

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Digital Album Pre-Order

$10 USD
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May 2015
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Demos From the Album

$25 USD
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March 2015
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Physical Signed Album

$30 USD
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May 2015
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Handwritten Lyrics

$50 USD
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April 2015
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Physical Acknowledgements

$75 USD
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Session Hangout

$250 USD
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Private Performance

$600 USD
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Full Band Performance

$1,000 USD
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Special Album Cut

$2,500 USD
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This is album is dedicated to all who have struggled with sadness, tragedy, loneliness, and depression.  

Meet the Artist: Friend Owen

Friend Owen is an alternative project created in 2014 by singer-songwriter and composer Thomas Sulkoske.  Friend Owen blends elements of pop, alternative, classical, and choral music, taking cues from artists such as Keane, Coldplay, Ben Folds, and The Beach Boys.  How I Defeated the Darkness is a concept album featuring a linear story about a breakup, coming to terms with the past, and sharing happiness with those you care about.  In addition to being the sole creative force behind Friend Owen, Thomas Sulkoske writes music for short films, video games, and other forms of entertainment media.  

Meet the Producer: Kevin Heiland

Originally raised as a classical performer and composer, Kevin Heiland began writing and producing electronic music in 2011. Bringing audiences along on for the journey, Kevin strives to create a beautiful and authentic musical portrait of a human story. Kevin acquired a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri. He is currently finishing his Master of Music in Media Writing and Production at the University of Miami in Miami, Florida.

The Budget

From the start of this project, we've been committed to making sure we fairly compensate everyone involved in the realization of "How I Defeated the Darkness".  Here's the break-down:

  • Production, Mixing, and Mastering Fees: $1400
  • Musician and Engineer Fees: $2600 (Includes compensation for 2 engineers, 6 string players, 4 brass players, bass, drums, and guitar.)
  • Distribution, Packaging, and Shipping Fees: $500
  • Marketing, Production, Graphic Design, and Videography: $500
  • Total Goal: $5000

The majority of the project funding is going to musicians (as it should be!).  Without them, there's no way we can realize this music to its full potential. If we exceed our goal, additional funds will be used to provide further compensation for these extremely talented individuals.  

Without your help, we will not be able to record and produce How I Defeated the Darkness in its entirety.  The music is challenging, and we need talented artists and engineers to properly realize it!  If our fundraising goal is only partially met, a shorter EP will be released featuring selected songs from the album.

Other Ways You Can Help

Even if you can't contribute monetarily, we still want you to be part of this story!  Please share with your friends on Facebook or Twitter, and stay in the loop so you can get updates about the progress of the album!  

Above all, we want to put something truly good and fantastic into this world.  Thank you for choosing to be a part of How I Defeated the Darkness.

Sincerely,

Friend Owen & Company

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