To my dearest darling friends and supporters,
In my musical career thus far I've come across many walls that I have found my way around or simply crashed through any way I could.
I wouldn't be where I am now without your support. Back in 2007 I called on you to help me raise money for the recording of my album and was so amazed at your generousity. It's knowing that at the end of it all your ears are waiting for new music that keeps me going!
In the summer of 2008, I independently released my first album "Never Just a Dream”. Shortly after that I received a number of wonderful reviews from The Toronto Star, Globe and Mail, iTunes Canada, Now Magazine, Eye Magazine, CBC’s Mark Rheaume and many online music sites. This attracted the attention of a production company and resulted in the signing of a recording, publishing and management contract. Alas, this partnership was not right for me and we have since parted ways and I am once again totally INDEPENDENT.
I've written well over an album's worth of new songs and continue to write all the time. The past 6 months have been the most prolific of my whole life.
I'm now ready to make a demo of some of these new songs so that I can seek out a new partnership, or apply for a recording grant to make a new album!
Every sign you give me big or small that assures me I'm on the right track is the only fuel I need for the fire. If you have enjoyed my music and want to see future albums come to fruition I invite you to support now in the early stages when it means the absolute most.
By donating you're kinda saying "I dig your music" or "I want you to come tour my city" or "heck Emma-Lee you are a crazy dreamin' fool and I want you to continue being that way".
You will also get you some neato things!
$10 - free digital download of the next album
$25 - free digital download of the next album + signed, advance copy of the next album (shipping paid for by me)
$50 - free digital download of the next album + signed, advance copy of the next album (shipping paid for by me) + handwritten & signed lyric sheet OR signed 8x10 self portrait (your choice)
$100 - free digital download of the next album + signed, advance copy of the next album (shipping paid for by me) + handwritten & signed lyric sheet OR signed 8x10 self portrait (your choice) + a THANK YOU in the liner notes of the next album!
$500 - free digital download of the next album + signed, advance copy of the next album (shipping paid for by me) + handwritten & signed lyric sheet OR signed 8x10 self portrait (your choice) + a THANK YOU in the liner notes of the next album + a video just for you of me singing any song by request (old, new, cover, custom song just for you - get creative!)
$1000 - Everything in the previous package + a private house concert for you and all your friends! (within Canada, within an 8 hour drive from Toronto)
I can hardly wait to record again and share with you all of my new songs!!!
Thank you so very very much,
Emma-Lee
xoxo
Contributors' Messages
We all need more music from Emma-Lee
Steve O., Apr 26, 2010
Can't wait for what's next! I only bought 6 copies of NJAD (Christmas presents). We love you!!
Graham & Tara, Apr 26, 2010
Please keep me posted on your progress. If you are still short near the end, I can find more.
Will, Apr 27, 2010
Love, love, love your tunes. Hope to see you soon and good luck with the fundraising :)
Julia, Apr 27, 2010
good luck lady! you are going places and we are all glad to help. xoxo
OneA, Apr 27, 2010
for you
kettle, Apr 27, 2010
waiting for some more emma-lee music
gustaf, Apr 27, 2010
Looking forward to a bright future for your musical career – a bright future for me, too! May you get all the money you need.
Eli, Apr 27, 2010
More music from Emma-Lee=more happiness for us
Rob S., Apr 28, 2010
I'll happily give my last dollar to the cause of beautiful music
Nick Chehab, May 4, 2010
Please do a longer version of Shot In The Dark (incl. a middle eight), thank you!
Martin Schori, May 7, 2010
And that put you at $1600... Only 20% to go. :-)
Kenny G. (@sabre419), May 16, 2010