<div>I am raising funds for my new <strong>studio session video project</strong>. 
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<div>I have a brand new batch of songs, plus a few fresh arrangements of songs from my previous project, "<em>COMMON ROMANCE" that I plan to record </em><strong><em>live in studio</em></strong>.
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<div>Total, it will be <strong>9 songs</strong>, (with the potential for up to 12 if funding is fully achieved). Guest vocalists, strings, woodwinds, and a choir of background singers will fill out the ensemble for each video. I will play keys. Each video will be a a stripped down, acoustic version (think Tiny Desk vibes) of my songs so every performer will be able to shine. 
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<div>To hear a bit of my previous project, "COMMON ROMANCE," click here: <a href="https://www.michaelroldham.com/cr-page.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.michaelroldham.com/cr-page.html" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.michaelroldham.com/cr-page.html</a></a>
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<div>I need help to pay for: 
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<div>Studio time ($45+/hr.)
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<div>Musicians &amp; Vocalists hourly recording rate ($150/hr.)
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<div>Videographer 
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<div>Rehearsal time
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<div>The <strong>video sessions</strong> will then be slowly released on social media, YouTube, and my website. The recordings may be released on streaming as well.
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<div>The goal of these videos is to promote the incredible talents of the Chicago creatives I have on board, my new music, as well as start buzz for an eventual live show (or shows!) in 2027.
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<div>I can't wait for you to hear these songs! 
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