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Bring OMNIVERSE to VINYL!
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Hello, and thank you for visiting our GoFundMe page for THE OMNIVERSE ! (click here to listen to the song, "Summer Memory" on our website!)
The Omniverse has been completed, and we are finally ready to release it, but there is one important step left:
We need to make The Omniverse physically available, in both a Vinyl and CD format, and only with your help can we do that.
Your contributions to this campaign will go towards the printing and duplication of the physical discs and records, the accompanying artwork, and the 20 page booklet complete with entire lyrics.
The goal for this project is set at $5000, which would cover the costs for printing the CDs, and most of the records. If we exceed our goal, any additional funds will go directly towards printing more albums and/ or CDs.
We can't emphasize enough that these donations will only be used for music. We have jobs for a living. We won't even be using any of your donations for a nice pizza dinner to celebrate. However if you would like to take us out for a nice pizza dinner, please, by all means... our contact information is readily available.
We have already funded the recording, mixing, and mastering of the entire album out of our essentially non-existent budget, but at almost $25/record and $4/CD, we need your help for this part.
SO, WHAT IS THE OMNIVERSE ?
The Omniverse is a collection of 11 autobiographical songs written by Derek Krystek.
The Album was recorded at National Audio Preservation Society (NAPS) in the depths of Rural Ohio, with the help of Benjamin Greenwood and Jonathan Hape.
The Lyrics are intensely personal and intimate. They are unabashed in their brutal honesty and self-reflection. They recount with reckless abandon Derek's journey through life thus far, and how he has coped with love, loss, and hope.
The Music covers a vast range of feel, experimenting sonically with both time and space. There are moments where you will find yourself at ease wandering through the soundscape, moments where you'll catch yourself tapping your feet and moving in your seat, and moments that will have you bristling with anticipation wondering where the music will take you next.
WHY SHOULD I DONATE?
To us, music is more than background noise. Music is our therapy, and our self-expression. What we are trying to accomplish here isn't about fame, or hitting the big stage. What we are trying to accomplish is compassion.
It is art, music, and poetry purely for the sake of expression, coming from the belief that songs are meant to impact and encourage the listener think.
Your donation is contributing to a lifetime goal of completing a record and letting listen those with ears to hear.
OKAY, BUT WHY SHOULD I DONATE?
Your support would mean so much more than just the opportunity for us to produce our album in a physical, tangible copy. It would mean that you care enough to give this music a shot, and get it into the ears of someone who may really need to hear it.
Your donation would provide the confidence that there is yet hope for the underdog.
You will give a voice to The Omniverse.
You will help us bring some hope and reflection to people that may otherwise never get a chance to hear it.
No one wants to be alone in this world.
Kurt Vonnegut said, “What should young people do with their lives today? Many things, obviously. But the most daring thing is to create stable communities in which the terrible disease of loneliness can be cured.”
Well that is what The Omniverse is. We are reaching out to those that feel sad, or alone, or isolated, and we are saying: You. Are. Not. Alone!
But we need your help to get this album into the ears of the public with ease, accessibility, and convenience.
As the lyrics to Skinny Bones from The Omniverse go:
"I've got so many words to sing, but what's the use,
without you, I'm stuck on mute..."
We can't wait for you to hear it.
SO WHAT DO I GET?
Well we're glad you asked! There are multiple reward tiers for various donations, with awesome incentives.
Need a new T shirt? No problem.
Want the Album digitally today instead of waiting for the physical copy? We got you.
Also, We've teamed up with the beautiful people at the Pittsburgh Winery and created an exclusive offer.
Check out all of the rewards and choose your favorite!
WHEN WILL THE OMNIVERSE BE RELEASED?
We have a show scheduled for the week of Thanksgiving on Saturday, November 26th at the Pittsburgh Winery.
If we reach the goal a month before the show, then guess what? 11/26/16 becomes our ALBUM RELEASE PARTY!!!
Thank you again for visiting this page, and please take a few minutes to check out the tune "Summer Memory" from the album, now streaming on SoundCloud.
With your help we can bring this music to many ears soon, and hopefully, see you at the Pittsburgh Winery in November!
The Omniverse has been completed, and we are finally ready to release it, but there is one important step left:
We need to make The Omniverse physically available, in both a Vinyl and CD format, and only with your help can we do that.
Your contributions to this campaign will go towards the printing and duplication of the physical discs and records, the accompanying artwork, and the 20 page booklet complete with entire lyrics.
The goal for this project is set at $5000, which would cover the costs for printing the CDs, and most of the records. If we exceed our goal, any additional funds will go directly towards printing more albums and/ or CDs.
We can't emphasize enough that these donations will only be used for music. We have jobs for a living. We won't even be using any of your donations for a nice pizza dinner to celebrate. However if you would like to take us out for a nice pizza dinner, please, by all means... our contact information is readily available.
We have already funded the recording, mixing, and mastering of the entire album out of our essentially non-existent budget, but at almost $25/record and $4/CD, we need your help for this part.
SO, WHAT IS THE OMNIVERSE ?
The Omniverse is a collection of 11 autobiographical songs written by Derek Krystek.
The Album was recorded at National Audio Preservation Society (NAPS) in the depths of Rural Ohio, with the help of Benjamin Greenwood and Jonathan Hape.
The Lyrics are intensely personal and intimate. They are unabashed in their brutal honesty and self-reflection. They recount with reckless abandon Derek's journey through life thus far, and how he has coped with love, loss, and hope.
The Music covers a vast range of feel, experimenting sonically with both time and space. There are moments where you will find yourself at ease wandering through the soundscape, moments where you'll catch yourself tapping your feet and moving in your seat, and moments that will have you bristling with anticipation wondering where the music will take you next.
WHY SHOULD I DONATE?
To us, music is more than background noise. Music is our therapy, and our self-expression. What we are trying to accomplish here isn't about fame, or hitting the big stage. What we are trying to accomplish is compassion.
It is art, music, and poetry purely for the sake of expression, coming from the belief that songs are meant to impact and encourage the listener think.
Your donation is contributing to a lifetime goal of completing a record and letting listen those with ears to hear.
OKAY, BUT WHY SHOULD I DONATE?
Your support would mean so much more than just the opportunity for us to produce our album in a physical, tangible copy. It would mean that you care enough to give this music a shot, and get it into the ears of someone who may really need to hear it.
Your donation would provide the confidence that there is yet hope for the underdog.
You will give a voice to The Omniverse.
You will help us bring some hope and reflection to people that may otherwise never get a chance to hear it.
No one wants to be alone in this world.
Kurt Vonnegut said, “What should young people do with their lives today? Many things, obviously. But the most daring thing is to create stable communities in which the terrible disease of loneliness can be cured.”
Well that is what The Omniverse is. We are reaching out to those that feel sad, or alone, or isolated, and we are saying: You. Are. Not. Alone!
But we need your help to get this album into the ears of the public with ease, accessibility, and convenience.
As the lyrics to Skinny Bones from The Omniverse go:
"I've got so many words to sing, but what's the use,
without you, I'm stuck on mute..."
We can't wait for you to hear it.
SO WHAT DO I GET?
Well we're glad you asked! There are multiple reward tiers for various donations, with awesome incentives.
Need a new T shirt? No problem.
Want the Album digitally today instead of waiting for the physical copy? We got you.
Also, We've teamed up with the beautiful people at the Pittsburgh Winery and created an exclusive offer.
Check out all of the rewards and choose your favorite!
WHEN WILL THE OMNIVERSE BE RELEASED?
We have a show scheduled for the week of Thanksgiving on Saturday, November 26th at the Pittsburgh Winery.
If we reach the goal a month before the show, then guess what? 11/26/16 becomes our ALBUM RELEASE PARTY!!!
Thank you again for visiting this page, and please take a few minutes to check out the tune "Summer Memory" from the album, now streaming on SoundCloud.
With your help we can bring this music to many ears soon, and hopefully, see you at the Pittsburgh Winery in November!