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Hello and a bountiful welcome to the crowdfunding page for the recording of CATCH ME, my debut mini album of 5 songs.
I’m a half Irish, London based singer songwriter who has been songwriting and gigging since 2013. Now I am ready to share this music with the world: A means to show up in the truth of who I am, to reach out and touch many, many more people: bringing light and love into their lives. The material is ready. And I am asking for your support to make this happen.
This photo taken by Patrick Dodds will be used as the EP cover.
THE A TEAM
We have a cracking team, all of whom are exceptional artists and creators in their own right: Music producer Alex Forster is on board and will not only record the music, he will also film the process so we have videos to share with you. Pete Maher is mastering the music- he has worked with U2, GoldFrapp, Damien Rice & The Killers. I have an amazing talent in Joe Louis Robinson playing piano and laying down backing vocals. There is Josh Flowers, from Josh Flowers & the Wild on guitar, cajon and backing vocals, the effortlessly talented Maria Rodriguez Reina on cello & Raphy Mendoza is working on the artwork. What more can I say!
SUPPORT
Would you like to support this creative journey? We intend to pay every member of team for their talents and time for recording, arranging, rehearsing, mastering & editing the music. We are printing limited edition cd’s and having a juicy EP launch to which you are all invited. This means that the budget is careful but more than likely to be covered by sales. I am inviting you to donate to help raise the funds to bring CATCH ME into the world.
SONGS
Featuring favourites like CATCH ME IF I FALL and TARANAKI TOWN this EP will launch Lewis Barfoot, that's my name, and FOLKALISM, that's the new name for the music I make, into the world with rippling magical effect, one step closer to a Grammy, one step closer to performing at Madison Square Gardens, one step closer to wholeness.
MY BACKGROUND
I am a contemporary folk, experimental & eclectic Folkalist. My music blends pure vocals with sensual guitar, cello, piano & playful live loop-sequences. I sang with the Gaelic acappella ensemble Rún from 2008-2010 performing at Glastonbury, Lovebox, Latitude, The Union Chapel, Southbank & Folk festivals all over the UK. And have been writing and performing my own music ever since. As well as performing at live gigs I have created and performed original music for 5 theatre productions including Cyrano (Aquila, New York), Hidden Birds, (Double award winner at Les Eurotopiques Festival, France), The History of The Pomegranate (ACE-UK funded) & Incontinental with Kazuko Hohki from the Frank Chickens. I also wrote and directed Seventh Muse and Harvest Fire (Distinction from Trinity College) for YMT UK.
PREVIOUS REVIEWS
- “Fearless in her approach to diverse styles of performance, open to experimentation and pushing her limits” Akua Obeng-Frimpong, Zealous
- “A beautiful singing voice” Arts Council UK
- “Delicate & evocative: Her warm voice, interesting rhythms & catchy lyrics flavoured the room and cuddled the viewers” RemoteGoat
- “Lewis works from a rooted place of connection, experience and mischief. Her lyrics sometimes haunt, often tease and her voice transports us straight to the heart of a songs essence” Ellis Kerkhoven
COSTS OF PROJECT
The overall cost of recording is £5435 and crowdfunding will massively support this, principally covering the Artists fees which total £3175 including fees for musician's rehearsal & recording, producers fee, editing, mastering fee, artwork designer & photographer. Other budget elements include Venue hire, CD Printing, Distribution, Venue hire & Marketing to name but a few.
Please donate toward the creation of this rare and wonderful music that will be a life enhancing experience for those that make it and I hope for those that listen to it. If you have already donated, thank you very much - please share this with a friend who may wish to get involved.
Big love and thanks,
Lewis x
www.lewisbarfoot.com
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It feels really important to offer the space for you to donate just because you want to donate. I will email you a digital copy of the music if that is ok. Your donation and support, will karmically return to you, in some way, at some point in your life. How exciting . . . Thank you, Lewis x
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A 90 minute one-on-one Expressive Self Session to unleash the artistry within you. I run expressive self workshops, coach actors and non-actors alike in one-on-one session addressing aspects of performance, self confidence, the voice, voicing the authentic voice. People say things like this: "You have opened me up to a world of possibilities" "Most importantly you taught me that it's not only ok to make mistakes, it's wonderful!” My intention is to liberate the individual from whatever blocks, thoughts, energies are getting in the way of flow, so you can be fully present and be the best YOU you can be. These sessions will take place in London in between June and August 2015. If you would like me to travel to your place, travel costs will need to be added too. When the campaign is complete I will send you a list of potential dates. Lets dive in! L x https://www.facebook.com/pages/Acting-coach-Lewis-Barfoot/630064640472596
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I will come and perform a solo 45 min set with looper and guitar in your home. A private gig for your family and friends. We will need to have additional travel money for travel outside of the London tube map. And if you want the full band, lets talk. All concerts will need to take place before between June and December 2015.
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Try your hand at a combined beginners class in Hoops and Silks with the amazing aerialist and choreographer Vicki Amedume from UPSWING. Classes are held in Brixton and Tottenham. You will receive a voucher in the post by 13th June (so please leave your postal address) and the voucher will be valid until end of March 2016. Enjoy!!! MASSIVE THANKS and Love to Vicki for the kind support, l xx
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It feels really important to offer the space for you to donate just because you want to donate. I will email you a digital copy of the music if that is ok. Your donation and support, will karmically return to you, in some way, at some point in your life. How exciting . . . Thank you, Lewis x
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A 90 minute one-on-one Expressive Self Session to unleash the artistry within you. I run expressive self workshops, coach actors and non-actors alike in one-on-one session addressing aspects of performance, self confidence, the voice, voicing the authentic voice. People say things like this: "You have opened me up to a world of possibilities" "Most importantly you taught me that it's not only ok to make mistakes, it's wonderful!” My intention is to liberate the individual from whatever blocks, thoughts, energies are getting in the way of flow, so you can be fully present and be the best YOU you can be. These sessions will take place in London in between June and August 2015. If you would like me to travel to your place, travel costs will need to be added too. When the campaign is complete I will send you a list of potential dates. Lets dive in! L x https://www.facebook.com/pages/Acting-coach-Lewis-Barfoot/630064640472596
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I will come and perform a solo 45 min set with looper and guitar in your home. A private gig for your family and friends. We will need to have additional travel money for travel outside of the London tube map. And if you want the full band, lets talk. All concerts will need to take place before between June and December 2015.
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Try your hand at a combined beginners class in Hoops and Silks with the amazing aerialist and choreographer Vicki Amedume from UPSWING. Classes are held in Brixton and Tottenham. You will receive a voucher in the post by 13th June (so please leave your postal address) and the voucher will be valid until end of March 2016. Enjoy!!! MASSIVE THANKS and Love to Vicki for the kind support, l xx
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