Gravitate - New EP by Cars on Rooftops

Our new EP Gravitate is our best work yet. Help us get it finished !

Project visual Gravitate - New EP by Cars on Rooftops
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12/12/2014
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Gravitate - New EP by Cars on Rooftops

<p> We made it to 2,500 euros thanks to you, but it is not over! Here are the reasons to continue giving:</p> <p>  </p> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="304" src="//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2Fb8jXUFInCKU%3Fwmode%3Dopaque%26feature%3Doembed&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Db8jXUFInCKU&amp;image=http%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2Fb8jXUFInCKU%2Fhqdefault.jpg&amp;key=ff2702755d9749cda571c6d6c2f3eb46&amp;type=text%2Fhtml&amp;schema=youtube" width="540"></iframe> <p>  </p> <p> Cars on Rooftops' new EP: <i>Gravitate</i></p> <p>  </p> <p> Listen to this! It’s the title song for our new EP <i>Gravitate</i>.</p> <p> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="304" src="//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FIUJU2VPZ_sM%3Fwmode%3Dopaque%26feature%3Doembed&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DIUJU2VPZ_sM%26list%3DUU8HmjWPUDe77qjBCE45mjXA&amp;image=http%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FIUJU2VPZ_sM%2Fhqdefault.jpg&amp;key=ff2702755d9749cda571c6d6c2f3eb46&amp;type=text%2Fhtml&amp;schema=youtube" width="540"></iframe></p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>The Cars Sound</strong></p> <p> It took us a long time to find the Cars Sound. The sound our fans enjoy in concert and the one that we love playing: warm, acoustic, no electric instruments, lots of drums and vocal harmonies.</p> <p> We are super excited that the new 5-track EP will be able to capture all of these and represent our current live show, like this video here, <em>Gambler's Handbook</em>:</p> <p> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="304" src="//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FQ9nt-jTl7OY%3Fwmode%3Dopaque%26feature%3Doembed&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DQ9nt-jTl7OY&amp;image=http%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FQ9nt-jTl7OY%2Fhqdefault.jpg&amp;key=ff2702755d9749cda571c6d6c2f3eb46&amp;type=text%2Fhtml&amp;schema=youtube" width="540"></iframe></p> <p>  </p> <p> And <em>Constant Use</em>...</p> <p> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="304" src="//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FlAj9xxrwzTg%3Fwmode%3Dopaque%26feature%3Doembed&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DlAj9xxrwzTg&amp;image=http%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FlAj9xxrwzTg%2Fhqdefault.jpg&amp;key=ff2702755d9749cda571c6d6c2f3eb46&amp;type=text%2Fhtml&amp;schema=youtube" width="540"></iframe></p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>The EP</strong></p> <p> Music production involves two main costs: studio days to record the music and mixing &amp; mastering sessions to make the raw recording sound like a polished jewel.</p> <p> For the recording phase we went with <strong><a href="http://aeronef.fr" target="_blank">studio Aéronef</a></strong> in Paris. As musicians with other projects we have already recorded there and it feels like a second home.</p> <p> For mix &amp; mastering we turned to <strong><a href="http://mikecave.co.uk" target="_blank">Mike Cave of Loft Studios</a></strong> in Liverpool, England. Mike is responsible for one of our favourite folk albums so to make Gravitate sound at its best we went with the best guy we know.</p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>Where you come in</strong></p> <p> We turn to you in order to make this happen. One song is ready (you heard it!) - the other four are so close.</p> <p> We believe our music has real potential. We see it in concerts all the time and now we can hear it on record. We want it to have the best chance to reach the widest possible audience, radio and the music industry.</p> <p>  </p> <p> Thank you for reading all this way, we promise more good music coming.</p>

Allocation of funds

<p> 2,500 euros : mix &amp; mastering costs for the four songs left of the EP. </p> <p>  </p> <p> Any sum over 2,500 will be used for:</p> <p> - PR expenses (personnel, printing posters, graphics) the Gravitate EP launch concert (to be held in Paris, march 7th, 2015)</p> <p> - pay extra musicians for the Gravitate EP launch concert.</p> <p> - hire a film crew to document the Gravitate EP launch concert (cameraman, editor, equipment)</p>

Rewards

€1

The single Gravitate for digital download.

Estimated delivery: December 2014

€5

  • 6 contributions
Digital download of the entire Gravitate EP on pre-release.

Estimated delivery: December 2014

€13

  • 39 contributions
Gravitate - CD : First & limited edition. Comes in Ecofriendly cardboard case designed and screenprinted by Andrew. Including delivery ! + Digital download of the entire Gravitate EP on pre-release.

Estimated delivery: December 2014

€20

  • 9 contributions
Two CDs : Gravitate (limited edition) and Know, our debut EP, on digipack format. Including delivery ! + Digital download of the entire Gravitate EP on pre-release.

Estimated delivery: December 2014

€20

  • 9 contributions
One invite to the EP launch concert, to be held in Paris on March 7th, 2014 (Does not include transportation). + Gravitate - CD : First & limited edition. Comes in Ecofriendly cardboard case designed and screenprinted by Andrew. Including delivery ! Will be given at the concert, including signature and smiles. + Digital download of the entire Gravitate EP on pre-release.

Estimated delivery: March 2015

€30

  • 2 contributions
Gravitate Tshirt, screenprinted by Andrew. White print on black, cotton. Delivery included ! + Digital download of the entire Gravitate EP on pre-release.

Estimated delivery: December 2014

€50

  • 1 contribution
One private instrument lesson by one Cars member (in Paris or through Skype) Bar - guitar (folk / jazz / manouche) Louise - piano / chant Andrew - double bass Pierre - drums (Skype only) + Digital download of the entire Gravitate EP on pre-release.

Estimated delivery: January 2015

€80

  • 4 contributions
Thank you dear patron! Your name the liner notes of commercial version of the Gravitate CD. + Gravitate CD (commercial version), Will be given at the concert, including signature and smiles. + Two tickets for the EP launch concert, to be held in Paris on March 7th, 2015 (Does not include transportation). + Digital download of the entire Gravitate EP on pre-release.

Estimated delivery: March 2015

€100

    Custom made ringtone, composed and produced by Cars Rooftops. + Digital download of the entire Gravitate EP on pre-release.

    Estimated delivery: February 2015

    €500

    • 1 contribution
    Private Cars on Rooftops concert, a set of 1h30 (Continental Europe only. Does not include charges venue and amplification equipment). + Digital download of the entire Gravitate EP on pre-release.

    Estimated delivery: March 2015

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    • 10 contributions
    Screen printed Gravitate bag. Dark blue, cotton. Including delivery ! + Digital download of the entire Gravitate EP on pre-release.

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    €40

    • 10 contributions
    Gravitate - CD : First & limited edition. Comes in Ecofriendly cardboard case designed and screenprinted by Andrew. Including delivery ! + Gravitate Tshirt, screenprinted by Andrew. White print on black, cotton. Delivery included ! + Digital download of the entire Gravitate EP on pre-release.

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    • 5 contributions
    Gravitate - CD : First & limited edition. Comes in Ecofriendly cardboard case designed and screenprinted by Andrew. + Gravitate Tshirt, screenprinted by Andrew. White print on black, cotton. Including delivery ! + One invite to the EP launch concert, to be held in Paris on March 7th, 2015 (Does not include transportation). + Digital download of the entire Gravitate EP on pre-release.

    Estimated delivery: December 2014