Life is a Gamble

Yesterday I launched the Kickstarter campaign for my first solo record, AD4L. So far it’s been a good response but I know the hard work comes after the initial wave of front line supporters. So far just over $200 dollars of a $2000 dollar goal has been raised. Not bad for the first day but we have 28 days and $1800 to go just to reach the minimum goal. If you’re not sure whether or not you should support, here are a few things to think about.

It’s true that giving money for a project like this is a gamble. But with this project I’ve created it’s FAR less of a game of chance. When you donate your money is held until the project is completely funded, which means that I we don’t reach my funding goal you are out nothing, no money is transferred. But if I do meet my funding goals then not only have you supported a friend, family member, and colleague but you are getting more than your monies worth in return. I would say that’s not much of a gamble. I know many of you would happily drop 10x that amount in a trip to Vegas where your odds or astronomical.

Judge me based off of my actions, not those of others. I’ve spent years honing my art. The art of keeping time is far more than just keeping a beat. The rhythmic foundation can change the entire feeling of a song. How many sad pop songs have you heard paired with an upbeat rhythm that didn’t feel sad? Far more than you think. Even more than the feel of a song, I can change the color and texture of a song all depending upon the choices I make with my drums. Now imagine that level of specificity and creativity wrapped up in a whole record. That is what you can expect from my solo record, AD4L.

I have far more to lose in this situation than anyone who supports me. I’ve spent years working toward this goal, poured my heart and soul into every bit of this project. It means the world to me. If the project isn’t funded it would be a huge emotional blow for me and you would be out nothing. If the project is funded you would be out a minimum of $5 but my dream of producing my own solo record will become a reality. But remember also the amount you fund gets you far more than just a copy of a record by me. Options range from digital downloads to custom t-shirts and hats to pieces of the recording process to custom drumheads.

Whether you’re inclined by the words I write here on this blog, or the time we’ve spent in person together, or even by the music that I’ve created please share this with everyone. You never truly know who will be interested or able to support. Thank you all for your support. Let’s do this!

 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/240245732/ad4l-is-clay-barnums-first-solo-record