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Pre-order Hands of the Heron's second album

It's time! We're recording a new album of original music & we need your help to make it happen.

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Pre-order Hands of the Heron's second album

Pre-order Hands of the Heron's second album

Pre-order Hands of the Heron's second album

Pre-order Hands of the Heron's second album

Pre-order Hands of the Heron's second album

It's time! We're recording a new album of original music & we need your help to make it happen.

It's time! We're recording a new album of original music & we need your help to make it happen.

It's time! We're recording a new album of original music & we need your help to make it happen.

It's time! We're recording a new album of original music & we need your help to make it happen.

Hands of the Heron
Hands of the Heron
Hands of the Heron
Hands of the Heron
1 Campaign |
Bristol, United Kingdom
$2,624 USD $2,624 USD 61 backers
41% of $6,308 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
 

Who are Hands of the Heron?

We are a songwriters' collective from Bristol. We've been playing together for a while now, and we thought it was about time to make our second album... which is why we need your help.

With two busy festival seasons behind us, we've reached a place where we feel ready to record a full album of new original material, and we've been really honoured to receive an overwhelmingly positive response from audiences all over. As people seem to ask for recordings of our new songs after every gig, we can't think of a better way to spend the winter than capturing our harmonies and song-stories to share with you all next year.

We are, and have always been, a completely independent project. It's really important to us that we own our songs outright, so we'll release the music ourselves. It's a costly process, and we can't create this project without support from our community of listeners and friends.

 

 

 

What We Need & What You Get

Budget

We are aiming to crowdfund £5,000 to cover the cost of recording and mixing, including studio space and producer fees, with some funds also going towards release costs. To realise the full potential of this album, the total cost would be £7,000. The closer we get to this figure, the deeper we can go into this process.

 

Why are we making this album?

We sing of the beautiful, often painful, process of raw self expression we have each been through in the last few years. Some of us have been overcoming serious physical and mental ill health, and all of us have been learning to play and sing without fear.

We've been performing in this line up for almost 18 months, learning how to co-write, creating space for each other in the most vulnerable moments of the songwriting process, and experimenting with song arrangements to find our own identifiable sound.

As a predominantly female group, we have been told often that our live performances have inspired other fledgling songwriters and musicians to develop their craft. We're really proud of that, and hope that by recording this album, we can spread those ripples a bit further.

 

 
 

Risks & Challenges

Of course, making an album isn't easy. We've done it before, and it is a tricky, time consuming process... but it's worth it.

The biggest challenge for us will be getting everything done in the limited time our studio budget allows. We're aiming to record twelve tracks with our wonderful producer in a professional studio space.

We don't want to cut corners on the sound. We want to move through the process as efficiently as possible whilst still channelling the authentic emotions behind the songs.

 

What else can you do to help?

If you can't support us financially, don't worry. Money is only part of this process. We also hope that making by this album we'll get our name and songs out to people that haven't heard us yet.

It's also incredibly helpful if you can share this page, the campaign video, or any stories you have about the impact our music has had on you, live or otherwise. We can't do this alone!

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High fives & good vibes

Currency Conversion $6 USD
£5 GBP
If you can sling us a fiver towards the project, we'll remember your kindness forever and get you back with lifelong entitlement to high fives and good vibes from any bandmate, anytime, anywhere.
Included Items
  • Eternal high fives from band
Estimated Shipping
May 2020
2 claimed

Album (Digital download)

Currency Conversion $9 USD
£7 GBP
You'll receive a code to download the full album, plus artwork, when it's released.
Included Items
  • Digital download
Estimated Shipping
June 2020
7 claimed

Album (CD)

Currency Conversion $13 USD
£10 GBP
You'll receive the full album on CD, in sleeve printed with original artwork.
Included Items
  • CD
Estimated Shipping
June 2020
27 out of 400 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Ticket to launch gig + Album

Currency Conversion $25 USD
£20 GBP
Come and celebrate with us! We'll be playing an extra special album launch gathering in Bristol when we release it next summer. You'll also receive your choice of CD or digital download.
Included Items
  • Digital download
  • CD
Estimated Shipping
June 2020
9 out of 50 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Signed artwork print + Album

Currency Conversion $38 USD
£30 GBP
We're commissioning some really special artwork to reflect the themes of the album. You'll receive a signed copy of the art, plus the full album on CD/digital download.
Included Items
  • Digital download
  • CD
Estimated Shipping
June 2020
3 claimed
Ships worldwide.

T-shirt + Album

Currency Conversion $38 USD
£30 GBP
Wear our band name on your body! Less permanent and warmer than a tattoo, you'll receive a limited edition T-shirt, plus the album on CD or digital download.
Included Items
  • Digital download
  • CD
Estimated Shipping
June 2020
1 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Vocal lesson with Beth + Album

Currency Conversion $50 USD
£40 GBP
Individual 90-minute singing lesson with Bethany Roberts, one of the Herons and an experienced vocalist and teacher. Plus you'll receive the album on CD/Digital download. Please note Beth is based in Bristol, so lessons will take place face to face in/near Bristol, or virtually via Skype.
Included Items
  • Digital download
  • CD
  • Singing lesson with Beth
Estimated Shipping
March 2020
3 out of 10 of claimed

Songwriting coaching + Album

Currency Conversion $57 USD
£45 GBP
90-minute session of coaching in songwriting, music theory, harmony skills, lyric writing or any of the above with Bethany Roberts, one of the songwriters in the band. You'll also receive a copy of the album on CD or digital download. Please note Beth is based in Bristol, so sessions will take place in/around Bristol or virtually via Skype.
Included Items
  • Digital download
  • CD
  • Songwriting coaching with Beth
Estimated Shipping
March 2020
0 out of 10 of claimed

Alexander Technique + Album

Currency Conversion $57 USD
£45 GBP
90 minute individual lesson with Tom Yates, a qualified Alexander Technique teacher. This method of relearning how to move the body has huge proven benefits for physical & psychological wellbeing! You'll also receive a copy of the album on CD or digital download. Please note this session will take place in Bristol.
Included Items
  • Digital download
  • CD
  • Alexander Technique with Tom
Estimated Shipping
January 2020
0 out of 10 of claimed

Merch bundle

Currency Conversion $69 USD
£55 GBP
All the merch! A signed limited edition print of the album artwork, a T-Shirt, a copy of the album on CD or digital download and we'll probably throw a few stickers in too.
Included Items
  • Digital download
  • CD
  • T-Shirt
  • Artwork print
Estimated Shipping
June 2020
0 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Unique custom song + Album

Currency Conversion $252 USD
£200 GBP
If you've always dreamed of having someone write a song about you, now's your moment... We'd love to write something really special just for you. You can give us a theme or particular message, dedicate it to a loved one, or let us run wild and be surprised. The band will record it, and we'll send a copy of the album on CD or digital download too.
Included Items
  • Digital download
  • CD
Estimated Shipping
June 2020
0 out of 5 of claimed

House Concert

Currency Conversion $315 USD
£250 GBP
If you've got a great living room or garden, we'll come and fill it with our songs. Maybe you can club together with housemates and friends to pledge for a private gig, and we could even throw a little party together. Please note - the gig must be within 40 miles of Bristol. Beyond that we'll have to ask for some travel expenses to get there.
Included Items
  • House Concert
Estimated Shipping
April 2020
2 out of 5 of claimed

House Concert + Merch Bundle

Currency Conversion $379 USD
£300 GBP
To show our enormous gratitude for your generosity, we'll come and play a full band gig in your home, and bring all our merch with us too. You'll receive a signed copy of the album, signed limited edition artwork, a T-Shirt and high fives from all of us forever! Please note - the gig must be within 40 miles of Bristol and/or willing to pay travel.
Included Items
  • Eternal high fives from band
  • Digital download
  • CD
  • T-Shirt
  • Artwork print
  • House Concert
Estimated Shipping
April 2020
0 out of 5 of claimed

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