October 5, 2016
Help COZIN record their debut album!
COZIN is recording their debut album w/ top producer Koen Gisen (An Pierlé)! Help make these melancholic indie folk songs come to life!
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Dorien StaljanssensGhent
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11/14/2016
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€5,705
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Help COZIN record their debut album!
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<strong>Who are we?</strong></p>
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<em><strong>COZIN</strong> (formerly known as Hugo’s Cousin) is an indie folk band from Ghent with a distinctive acoustic sound marked by catchy melodies and beautiful vocal harmonies. They play dreamy songs about melancholia and desire, or criticise on certain aspects of our society. The music is created by singer-songwriter Dorien Staljanssens, who accompanies herself on piano or guitar. She is backed by Muriel Boulanger, who is magnificent on double bass, and the graceful violinist, Anne Van Steenwinkel. Muriel and Anne double as a string orchestra or a rhythm section, and lift the music with engaging backing vocals. COZIN has competed in and won several contests and performed on many stages (Festival Dranouter, Het Depot, UrGent.FM/Democrazy, Jonge Wolven, Leffingeleuren, The Paulusfeesten, CC De Meet, De Brielpoort and many more).</em></p>
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<strong>We are now ready to record our first full album!</strong></p>
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<em><strong> "Ever since I was a child, I have always been busy playing and creating music. It has always been the one thing to me that can ease my mind in any situation and never bores me. I adore every aspect of making a song. Having a spark of inspiration at an unexpected moment, singing that one idea over and over and finding the chords on an instrument. Building the chorus, verse and bridge on those first fundamentals. Getting every word of the lyrics just right. Hearing the harmonies. Sharing it with your bandmates! Playing it live! And finally, RECORDING IT! I am so excited to put my songs together on an album. It is the most personally fulfilling thing that I could imagine doing right now. With this crowdfunding, I hope you can support me and my band to achieve my dream." - Dorien </strong></em></p>
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Want to know more about us? Check out our <a href="http://www.cozinmusic.com" target="_blank">website</a> with <a href="http://www.cozinmusic.com/content/music" target="_blank">music</a>, video's and more information, and we also have a <a href="http://www.facebook.com/cozinmusic" target="_blank">facebook page</a>!</p>
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Allocation of funds
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<strong>We want to make an album with your help!</strong></p>
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<strong>This is a special time for Cozin, as we are recording our debut album with top-notch producer Koen Gisen (An Pierlé, Bony King, Sarah Ferri)!</strong></p>
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In addition to preparing the music, rehearsing like crazy, and spending tons of time in the studio, we need to have a budget to give us that extra push to make it real. In the last decade, the music business has changed a lot, and artists are now expected to invest more financially than ever before. We have raised some funds from our shows, but it isn’t enough. So, we are asking you for your help.</p>
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In total, we need <strong>10.000</strong> euros to make this album. This money will be used for:</p>
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Producing, recording and mixing (Studio La Patrie, Gent): 6000 euros</p>
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Mastering: 700 euros</p>
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Design artwork: 300 euros</p>
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Physical production: 1500 euros</p>
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Promotion: 1500 euros</p>
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Service cost: 8% (5% for KKBB and 3% for payment services)</p>
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We are doing a 50/50 deal, so we hope to raise at least 5000 euros with this campaign! :-)</p>
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Of course, you will get something in return for your generosity!</p>
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You can choose different perks corresponding to different levels of support, ranging from 5 to 500 euros. Available rewards include a signed album, a VIP invitation to a show, a special booklet with artwork that's created on COZIN's music, a piano lesson, a living room concert, or your name in the CD booklet!</p>
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We plan to release the album in March! :-)</p>
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<strong>Sharing is caring</strong></p>
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If you cannot financially contribute to this album, you can still help us out by sharing this campaign, giving us a like on Facebook, following us on Twitter, and spreading the word about Cozin!</p>
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Rewards
€5
- 4 contributions
A very warm thank you and good vibes in your direction!
+ You receive the song “All These Things” via e-mail
€15
- 27 contributions
Signed album which we hand over to you at a show
+ You receive the song “All These Things” via e-mail
€25
- 39 contributions
Signed album, sent to you by mail (please add 5€ for international shipping)
+ Your name in the CD booklet
+ You receive the song “All These Things” via e-mail
Estimated delivery: March 2017
€40
- 9 contributions
Previous Perk
+ Special booklet with artwork created on COZIN’s music
+ Handwritten lyrics of one song
Estimated delivery: March 2017
€55
- 15 contributions
VIP invitation for two to pre-release concert in exclusive International Club of Flanders (w/ bubbles) on Thursday December 1, 2016 + Signed album sent to you by mail + You receive the song “All These Things” via e-mail
€75
- 1 contribution
Signed album + Your name in the CD booklet + Special booklet with artwork created on COZIN’s music + Handwritten lyrics of one song + "All These Things" EP (3 songs) + big COZIN poster, everything sent to you by mail (please add 10€ for international shipping) + You receive the song “All These Things” via e-mail
Estimated delivery: March 2017
€100
- 5 contributions
1.5 hour of piano lesson / making a song together with Dorien at her home
+ Signed album
+ You receive the song “All These Things” via e-mail
€150
Solo private mini-concert at Dorien’s house for 2 with cocktails
+ Signed album
+ You receive the song “All These Things” via e-mail
€300
Solo living room concert (by Dorien) at your place, I'll bring my piano, guitar and sound system. You invite as many friends as you want! + Signed album +
You receive the song “All These Things” via mail
€400
- 2 contributions
Living room concert (all three of us), we’ll bring our instruments and sound system. You invite your family, neighbours and friends! + Signed album + You receive the song “All These Things” via mail
€500
Your name / company logo on the official band website for 1 year
+ Your name / company logo in the CD booklet, in dedicated special thanks section
+ Signed album sent to you by mail