KICKSTARTER: Music Video = Succesfully Funded!

"To My Kickstarter Project Backers:

The goal has been reached! In fact, with only a couple hours left, we are over our goal of $500! :) Thank you, thank you. I really mean it. This is my second successful Kickstarter funding, the first being to produce the album itself last year. 

I cannot adequately express how grateful I am that each of you have given of your resources to help bring this video to life. Earlier I was talking with my cousin about how blessed I am to have good friends and associates in my life. Many people dream, but dreams remain dreams. I have been able to see many of mine become a reality because of the support I receive. Because I've been so blessed, I give back as often as I can to help others also find success. It is an important principle to live by. Please continue to do good, and to help those around you.

Currently, we are scheduled to film at the end of May. We will be needing volunteers to help with lighting and other technical aspects during the shoot. If you'd like to help out, please let me know and I'll keep you updated. The video will be shot at Utah Lake in Provo, Utah and one other location close by. It will be for the song, "Breath and Dust."

Your rewards will be shipped out to you within 1-2 weeks of receiving your surveys, which you will be getting in a couple of hours. Please complete them as soon as possible. If you pledged more than $50 you'll get a T-Shirt! Please visit www.chelseyjoy.com/rewards.html to view the shirts and their options. There are adult and youth sizes available.

A few of you did not choose a reward option. If this was a mistake, please let me know. I'd love to give some thing back to you for your help. :) If you only want part of the reward your eligible for, that's possible too.

If you have questions regarding rewards or anything else, please let me know! 

Thank you! :)"

"The Last Five Years" - The Musical

Last month I was asked to accompany a university student that will be graduating in Musical Theatre this semester. He is putting on a musical review of The Last Five Years. It came out in theaters earlier this year, but for those of you that aren't familiar with the work, Wikipedia gives a good synopsis of the show: 

"The story explores a five-year relationship between Jamie, a rising novelist, and Cathy, a struggling actress. The show uses a form of storytelling in which Cathy's story is told in reverse chronological order (beginning the show at the end of the marriage), and Jamie's told in chronological order (starting just after the couple have first met). The characters do not directly interact except for a wedding song in the middle as their timelines intersect." 

Here is the trailer for the movie version: 

The other day we had our first rehearsal for the recital, which will be at the end of the month. It was a lot of fun! Both performers are incredibly talented. I'm confident it'll will be a wonderful show. I enjoy working with other musicians. There is only so much one person can do on their own. 

                                                                                                  

I was also asked to help create a poster to advertise their performance. The student wanted the result to be similar to that of Swell Season's Strict Joy album cover. Here is the result before he added some more effects and text: 

I'm looking forward to continued work on this project. :)