THIS is the bottom line.
Hello! We are 'horizon i', (Cliff, Mark, and Tony) and we are a band. We have a new album in mind and we need your help to make it happen.
Please watch our video to experience the whole story and keep in mind that we had a lot of fun, perhaps too much, filming this pitch.
(Many Thanks to Burning Empire Media!)
So here's the deal...
- FIRST OFF, we really appreciate you taking the time to consider our campaign. Like many artists, we fund our outfit with our own modest resources: our own time, money, energy, blood, sweat and... well, you get the idea. In 5 years as a band, and as many self produced releases, this is our first attempt at crowdfunding. We find ourselves at an unfamiliar crossroads, so to speak, and could really use a lift from those of you who believe in the quality of our music and hunger for more of it, like we do. In other words, we need some money and we need it now. Please.
- WE CHOOSE OUR PROJECT LOCATIONS CAREFULLY. The local studio at which we have chosen for our next recording has an 'unreplicatable' quality as well as personal significance for us. We feel we bring music that is well-suited to the style and personality of the studio as well as the people who will be helping us record it. Where and how we create is as important to us as what we create.
- WE ARE UNDER THE GUN. Cliff is moving out of state soon to attend school in North Carolina and horizon i will become something new; a band focusing less on live shows and more on recorded music. Due to this looming change, we have an inflexible timeline to abide by and specific goals that must be met in order to make this record matched to its current conceptual ideal.
- Without community support, we simply cannot make that happen. Period. THIS is where you come in, we'll handle the rest...
What we get and what you get.
- 3 original tunes. That's our conservative aim. The production cost is $1800.
- IF WE EXCEED our campaign goals, then WE WILL EXPAND our project's scope and record as much music as our budget will allow. We certainly have no shortage of material that could be a part of this recording.
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HAVE NO FEAR, WE WILL DELIVER. If our monetary goal is not reached, we will either record fewer tracks OR use the funds to make the full project happen elsewhere. Though it may not be in the form of what we initially set out to accomplish, we will produce a recording one way or the other. So rest assured that your donation will be used in the spirit for which it was intended.
- TO SWEETEN THE DEAL, We have compiled some very rad and absolutely unique H.i-flavored swag for this occasion: original art by band members and our offspring, one-of-kind-campaign-only wearables, REAL AZ river rocks sandblasted and painted to h.i specifications (paperweights...?), engraved pint and rocks glasses (get it...?), REAL TREES planted at one of America's National Parks in your name. As well as Official horizon i Bestowed Titles AND the chance to sit in on studio sessions for the album. Of course, we will be offering all the usual band fare in the form of stickers, classic H.i T-shirts, tangible & digital discographies and multi-media packages. But the BEST PART is that any and all donors will be mentioned and thanked in the liner notes ON THE ALBUM.
- As an added bonus, we will also be holding a raffle for 10 of the donors, no matter the contribution, to receive a one-of-kind-campaign-only wearable. Good luck! It could be you.
Impacting us. Impacting you.
Making our music and sharing it with people is a very special and sacred act for our band. We respect and enjoy the communication that our music allows us to share with our listeners and really strive to give away all we create both figuratively and literally. If you've been to our sites, you know that the vast majority of our music is offered at a non-set price on a donation-only basis and can be downloaded for free. It is in light of this relationship that we ask for your help now, on this project. Help us pull this one off, to make our next album a communal achievement, and take some credit for this project along the way. And enjoy!
Can't Spare the Change? No Worries, There is MUCH to be Done!
- We know that money is tight at times. Hell, that's why we're doing this campaign, right? If you would like to help out and further the cause but just can't afford to drop the dimes right now, then consider spreading the word instead. Run your mouth a bit and/or do some clicking on our behalf. Help us make people aware of our music and this event by utilizing the Indiegogo Share Tools or any other means you're comfortable with. This type of involvement is necessary and truly appreciated.
Let's make this thing happen together. For the music, for the memories or, for no other reason, just for the fun of it.
Thanks for your time and as always, thanks for listening.
horizon i