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Hello world! My name is Rae Forbes. I'm a singer-songwriter based out of the beautiful city of Boston, Massachusetts, originally from Angola, IN.
I have a passion for songwriting and creating meaningful music, which is exactly why you are here! Realizing many of my songs in a polished recording would not only be a dream come true, but it will also open so many doors for me and allow me to advance my career to the next level. Even better, it would mean so much to me to be able to share my music on a grander scale, and be able to bring people together using thoughts, ideas, emotions, and, of course, great music.
The material is ready, the musicians are waiting--this Indiegogo campaign is the final step toward creating my first-ever professionally produced studio album.
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This campaign is raising funds for my debut studio album with Mike Davidson, a Boston-based producer, and engineer with 15+ years of experience working with both established and up-and-coming musicians. Together, Mike and I are digging into my original material, writing arrangements, and reaching out to local musicians to bring the songs to life.
I've been able to cover the costs of recording and producing one song, which is ready for you to check out right here on this page. This first song is called “Modern Miracles,” and you can check it out below!
While I was able to fund the recording process for "Modern Miracles" on my own, to create an album of this quality, studio time costs add up quickly. With that said, this campaign can give me a unique opportunity to collaborate and make great art together. Your donation will cover following costs of my project:
1. Pre-Production: This is where everything starts. Mike and I will start crafting the arrangements for each of the songs that will go on the album. We’ll hold rehearsals to fine-tune the songs, arrangements, and talk through new and exciting ideas for how to approach the recording process.
2. Recording: This is when we enter the studio and start capturing the music and where the songs become what you'll hear on this album. This campaign will play a huge role in making sure we have enough time to capture great performances for every member of the band.
3. Mixing & Mastering: Each track will get mixed to create the right balance between instruments, texture and color that make up a track. As a final step, the album will be mastered from beginning to end, so the listening experience is cohesive and carefully choreographed from start to finish.
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And what will you get for your generosity and support? So many awesome things!
I am so appreciative and grateful for any support you can lend to this campaign. As a thank you for your generosity, I've put together a really exciting group of gifts that are available exclusively through your participation in this campaign.
Check out some examples below and a full list to the right!
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It's hard to express how much this project would change my life.
I truly believe that music is a positive proponent for unity and change in the world. Like all art, it's important to support new, developing artists, in order to fill this world with new ideas, thought provoking concepts, emotionally moving stories, and so much more. With music, the possibilities are endless.
I have been creating songs since I was 8 years old. Those years of experience have been exponentially enhanced by the incredible songwriting curriculum and faculty at Berklee College of Music. My three years here have helped me grow so much as a musician, and I have learned so many great tools that will help me grow even more after I graduate, and beyond. This album will be the first in what I hope will be a long line of opportunities for professional growth throughout my career. That's what you're really backing: the chance to help me my music career take-off!
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If you're ready to contribute, just click the pink "Back It" button on the top right of this page! Every little bit counts, and I'm so grateful for all your support.
If you have people in your network that would be interested in supporting, please help get the word out and make some noise! There are social media share buttons on this page, and please tell your friends how grateful I am for their support.
Thank you so much for checking out my campaign page! I can't wait to share this music with you.