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IDEAL: CD of cello-driven Brazilian compositions

An original tribute to Brazilian traditional styles. All music composed by Catherine Bent.

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IDEAL: CD of cello-driven Brazilian compositions

IDEAL: CD of cello-driven Brazilian compositions

IDEAL: CD of cello-driven Brazilian compositions

IDEAL: CD of cello-driven Brazilian compositions

IDEAL: CD of cello-driven Brazilian compositions

An original tribute to Brazilian traditional styles. All music composed by Catherine Bent.

An original tribute to Brazilian traditional styles. All music composed by Catherine Bent.

An original tribute to Brazilian traditional styles. All music composed by Catherine Bent.

An original tribute to Brazilian traditional styles. All music composed by Catherine Bent.

Catherine Bent
Catherine Bent
Catherine Bent
Catherine Bent
1 Campaign |
Boston, United States
$5,126 USD by 94 backers
$5,006 USD by 92 backers on Dec 22, 2017
Overview
Choro music was born in Rio in the 19th century but its roots tap two other continents. It's melodic, swinging, has traditions both in ballroom dancing and bar-room sessions, and is totally infectious. It doesn't traditionally include cello but nine years ago I decided it should. For six years I've been doing this in Brazil— the all-night jams, concerts, radio appearances, and generally making friends in music—and now I'm writing and performing my own music. "Ideal" is my first original record.

The origins of Ideal:

As a life-long professional cellist, I've worked and played in many styles. A light went on for me when I discovered Brazilian choro music, where my greatest loves seemed to come together. These include (but are not limited to) chamber music, grooves, improvisation, dancing, humor and friendship.

A natural progression

I started composing choro about two years ago. I had already been in musical interactions and dialogue with both traditionalists and experimentalists in choro. I find the style is very tolerant of outside influences, which I believe is the characteristic that allows it to evolve and still be a vital part of the cultural life (musicians and listeners) in Brazil today. It's also gaining international popularity; I've recently seen a surge in choro clubs around the world. Some of my compositions are a tribute to the roots of choro (eg: polkas and waltzes) and some are hybrids with other styles (eg: folkloric maracatú rhythms, jazz harmony)

What I need to complete Ideal

Many musicians contributed their artistry and talent to the recordings, and there is still recording to do. The studio I've been working in is one of Rio de Janeiro's most sought-after for choro recordings, with great sound and equipment, and we've been in there for days already! Once all the recording is finished, the next step is to master and mix the music. And I'm working on some really beautiful artwork for the physical CD. It adds up to quite a bit more than I'm asking for here, and so every contribution will help!

Positive influences

There is a scarcity of female composers and instrumentalists in choro, and in Brazilian music in general. One of the musicians I hired to play on the record confided to me afterwards that she had been inspired by me to start working on a record of her own. That started me thinking about how—if this project garners visibility—it could serve as a role model to women and girls considering a path in music, especially one like mine without many/any historical precedents. One such woman was pianist and composer Francisca Edwige Neves "Chiquinha" Gonzaga (1847-1935), who—when forced to choose—walked away from her upper middle-class marriage to devote herself to music and activism for abolition of slavery and for women's rights. An amazingly bold move for a society lady in the 19th century! I wrote a tribute piece to her (A Boa Filha Partiú), and with deep respect and humility I hope to help vitalize the creative seeds she planted, in the minds and hearts of young women musicians today.

Feel good / Fique numa boa

The principle of feeling good—and making sure that people around you are feeling good—in an otherwise chaotic world, is fundamental to Brazilian life. I can't think of any better way to achieve this than through music. I hope you will listen, fall in love, cry, dance, and let this music take you places, and you'll share it with all the people you want to feel good too.

I would like to thank all of my Brazilian musical family and friends who appear in my video and the photos in this campaign. Um forte abraço! Catherine

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Amigo

$20 USD $21 USD (4% off)
The entire "Ideal" album, taking up no living space except the vibrations around your ears. An ecologically friendly choice. Multiple file formats available, including uncompressed audio,
Included Items
  • Digital download of "Ideal"
Estimated Shipping
December 2017
24 claimed

Apoiador

$30 USD $31 USD (3% off)
To have and to hold. "Ideal" and its artwork in the second-most environmentally-friendly format. CD will have no plastic insert but will be a fold-out digi-pak with spine for a small shelf-presence. Also includes a digital download in your choice of format.
Included Items
  • Digital download of "Ideal"
  • CD copy of "Ideal"
Estimated Shipping
December 2017
18 claimed
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Torcedor

$50 USD $51 USD (1% off)
Your support at this level rewards you with all the music of "Ideal" on an autographed CD, plus a digital download.
Included Items
  • Signed CD copy of "Ideal"
  • Digital download of "Ideal"
Estimated Shipping
December 2017
13 claimed
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Amador

$55 USD $56 USD (1% off)
So you're a player? Or do you just like to watch? Cool, I'll send you my lead sheets/scores of all the compositions on the album, and a digital download of the audio as well. Bb and Eb transpositions available. This perk's impact on the environment will be 100% positive.
Included Items
  • Digital download of "Ideal"
  • PDF charts of 10 compositions
Estimated Shipping
December 2017
9 claimed

Coletor

$65 USD $66 USD (1% off)
You love to hear cello in the foreground in Brazilian popular music! Perk includes a signed CD of "Ideal" and a digital download, plus Elis Roseira & Catherine Bent's 2015 CD "Um Gosto de Sol" (cello, guitar and vocals). Grooves, melodies, improvisations, and the wonderful voice of Elis Roseira, my sister with a Brazilian heart.
Included Items
  • "Um Gosto de Sol" CD
  • Signed CD copy of "Ideal"
  • Digital download of "Ideal"
Estimated Shipping
December 2017
2 claimed
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Bailarino

$65 USD $66 USD (1% off)
It's all about the grooves for you! Perk includes a signed CD of "Ideal" and a digital download, and a copy of Forró Zabumbeca's 2015 CD "Forró in Stereo", Brazilian folkloric dance band with fiddle, accordion and percussion. I'm playing percussion on this album, cello on "Ideal", and you can dance to both.
Included Items
  • "Forró in Stereo" CD
  • Signed CD copy of "Ideal"
  • Digital download of "Ideal"
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December 2017
0 claimed
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Arquivista

$80 USD $81 USD (1% off)
For the hard-core collector: the trio of recent releases. Perk includes a signed CD of "Ideal" and a digital download, Forró Zabumbeca's 2015 CD "Forró in Stereo" (folkloric dance band, me on percussion), and Elis Roseira & Catherine Bent's 2015 CD "Um Gosto de Sol" (cello, guitar and vocals). A cornucopia of Brazilian traditional & original music!
Included Items
  • "Um Gosto de Sol" CD
  • "Forró in Stereo" CD
  • Signed CD copy of "Ideal"
  • Digital download of "Ideal"
Estimated Shipping
December 2017
1 claimed
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Aprendiz

$100 USD $120 USD (16% off)
What would you like to learn from me? I teach ear training and harmony at Berklee College of Music, and I can give you guidance in those fields. We could investigate cello technique or improvisation. Maybe you are inspired to learn about choro. It will be my joy to spend an hour with you, in person or virtually, exploring your musical interests.
Included Items
  • Digital download of "Ideal"
  • Music Lesson (Skype/in person)
Estimated Shipping
December 2017
1 claimed

$150 USD $151 USD (0% off)
Your support at this level rewards you with my gratitude expressed in three ways of "Ideal": a signed CD, a digital download, plus CDs for four of your closest friends.
Included Items
  • Signed CD copy of "Ideal"
  • Digital download of "Ideal"
  • CD copy of "Ideal" (4)
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December 2017
2 claimed
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Superfã

$250 USD $251 USD (0% off)
Your support at this level rewards you with my gratitude and a signed CD, and your friends with their own copy! Perk includes one signed CD, nine more CDs and a digital download of "Ideal". This option is the most economical on shipping costs.
Included Items
  • Signed CD copy of "Ideal"
  • CD copy of "Ideal" (9)
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December 2017
1 claimed
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Colaborador

$1,000 USD $1,001 USD (0% off)
Your very generous support at this level will reward you with my gratitude, expressed in print on the CD liner notes. You will also receive a signed copy of "Ideal" and four CDs for your friends, plus a digital download.
Included Items
  • Signed CD copy of "Ideal"
  • Digital download of "Ideal"
  • CD copy of "Ideal" (4)
  • Thanks in the CD liner notes
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December 2017
0 claimed
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Chorão

$4,000 USD $4,001 USD (0% off)
Traditionally, those who provide a welcoming environment for musicians to play are themselves considered chorões (choro musicians). As a host, you provide room and refreshments; we bring 4 musicians to charm your friends with a 2-3 hour choro session. An elite option for the very special patron. (Travel included for points between NYC & Boston.)
Included Items
  • Signed CD copy of "Ideal"
  • Digital download of "Ideal"
  • Thanks in the CD liner notes
  • "Roda de Choro"
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