Hello!
I'm Kori Linae Carothers - I am a classically trained pianist based in the LA area of California. I have been composing music since I was 14. I started piano lessons at 8 years old, and I absolutely love composition, recording/releasing music.
(Please note: Normally, I would have a video with me talking, but I have a vocal condition called Spasmodic Dysphonia, a neurological vocal disorder, that makes speech challenging. I get botox injections periodically into my vocal cords to help me speak, but due to circumstances out of my control, I have not had the injections for over 6 months.)
What I Need & What You Get
You all know how crazy and very difficult the past three years have been, the pandemic, unrest and so much uncertainty.
With all the turmoil around the world, I decided to create a Christmas album that is - not only for myself, but for you, friends, and family in midst of these challenging times. It is my desire to lift you out of your "funk" and you can share that positivity with your friends, and family as well as others around you!
Studio time, the producer, and engineer and engineering ( mixing/mastering) costs has been taken care of by several sponsors. Thanks to one of my sponsors: Stewart Suda of Rogers Music Systems USA! I can tell you, I've been shedding happy tears because of their generous support.
I still need to raise funds over US $5,000.00 to cover the rest of the costs, which are: musicians, music transcription, song books, cd manufacturing, cd artwork design, marketing, and promotion.
Which is where you come in!
Here are different ways to support the album:
Click the "Support" Button at the top of the page and you can choose the amount to donate. Any amount is appreciated.
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Pre-Order the digital download now for US $12.00
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Pre-Order a signed CD ( personalized for you ) now for US $20.00
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Pre-Order a signed CD ( personalized for giving and sent gift wrapped, ready for gifting ) now for US $30.00
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Be an Executive Producer of the album for US $100.00. You will have your name listed on my website, as well as in the liner notes of the album! AND an exclusive meet and greet online via Zoom. BYOB ( bring your own beverage ) and favorite snacks. ( I wanted this to be in person, but with the current situation with COVID, I opted for this alternative!)
***Please READ I chose Flexible Funding which means if for some reason, we do not hit our goal of US $5,000.00, I will be able to put the funds we do raise towards the album. Please READ***
If you are uncomfortable using IndieGoGo, you can contact me here - kori@koritunes.com, to use a different contribution option and remain anonymous if you prefer.
Your contribution to this fundraiser will help complete the production of this album!
THANK YOU!!!
About the Album
It is a dream of mine to record a Christmas album. I am putting my personal musical touch on many known traditional Christmas songs and a few originals! I've been working on it for years and now - it is a reality!
Yes, I will be returning to Imaginary Road Studios, VT to record this album.
Topnotch guest artists joining me are:
Charlie Bisharat, violinist
Noah Wilding, vocalist
Tom Eaton, bass guitarist and sound design
Eugene Friesen, cellist
We need more uplifting music in the world right now and your support for "On A Cold Frosty Morning" is the best way to help with the album!
Here is the budget:
- Musicians - $3600.00 ( their travel costs rolled into this number )
- Marketing/Promotion: $1800.00
- Post Production ( manufacturing the album - CD Digipaks) : $795.00
- Graphics Artist/Art Design: $500.00
- Music Transcription: $2200.00 - this number depends on how difficult the music is to transcribe.
- Song Music Book Manufacturing: $567.00
You know that having Will Ackerman and Tom Eaton at the helm, the sound will be impeccably impressive. You've seen this happen with my other albums "Trillium" and "Fire in the Rainstorm".
They always bring out my best in the music. There are 14 tracks on the album - with the running time at 45 minutes. I trust them 100%. We are an effective team!
Risks & Challenges
The only challenge is, HARD WORK! I am up to the challenge, serious about it, and excited! I know this album will make your Christmas season more special this year and for years to come!
Other Ways You Can Support Me
I know that sometimes financial support can be difficult, but you still can help to share this IndieGoGo campaign with your family friends and others by emailing the link or on your social media ( the social share links are at the top of the page).
What if the campaign goes over the target goal?
Let's open this door so wide, that I can offer vinyl, and a special holiday ornament keepsake for contributors to this fundraiser. The sky is the limit! Happy Christmas in July!!