Kickstarter album funding campaigns?

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I saw an example of this in the PA Prog Bands, Artists and Genres Appreciation forum section. There is a huge shift that we are all (mostly) aware of with bands getting away from major label backing as world wide communication has allowed for self reliance and self promotion. Bands are increasingly turning to their fans for grassroots funding of new albums recording and distribution. I myself have participated in the new Exivious pre-funding campaign, paying a little more for the unique cover art and t-shirt. What are your feelings about this trend? What are the parameters required for you to participate in a pre-funding campaign? 

Poll Question: Do you, or would you, give money upfront to fund a band's new album?
Poll Choice	Votes	Poll Statistics
1. No, never. I pay when I know what the product is.	1	[12.50%]
2. Yes, only if they have already at least 1 album I like.	1	[12.50%]
3.Yes, but need to hear at least 1 sample of the material.	0	[0.00%]
4. Yes, if its a "one off" of a musician I really love.	1	[12.50%]
5. Yes, if the description sounds like I would like it	0	[0.00%]
6. Yes, I will pay extra if it includes a shirt, poster etc	0	[0.00%]
7. Yes, and I will pay extra to get my name in the credits	0	[0.00%]
8. Yes, only if 2 and 3 above are true	1	[12.50%]
9. Yes, only if 2 through 4 are true	0	[0.00%]
10. Yes, only if 2 through 5 are true	0	[0.00%]
11. Yes, only if 3 through 5 are true	0	[0.00%]
12. Yes, only if 4 and 5 are true	0	[0.00%]
13. Yes, only if 3 and 4 are true	0	[0.00%]
14. Yes, only if 3 and 5 are true	1	[12.50%]
15. Yes, only if 2 and 5 are true	0	[0.00%]
16. Yes, if any combo of 2-5 is true I will add 6	1	[12.50%]
17. Yes, if any combo of 2-5 is true I will add 7	0	[0.00%]
18. Yes, if any combo of 2-5 is true I will add 6 and 7	0	[0.00%]
19. Yes, SHUTUP AND TAKE MY MONEY!	0	[0.00%]
19. No, I have no idea what you are talking about.	0	[0.00%]
20. No, i am a huge jerk and will download it free later.	2	[25.00%]
This topic is closed, no new votes accepted

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Tapfret Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator / Retired Admin Joined: August 12 2007 Location: Bryant, Wa Status: Offline Points: 8576	Topic: Kickstarter album funding campaigns? Posted: May 18 2013 at 15:33
	I saw an example of this in the PA Prog Bands, Artists and Genres Appreciation forum section. There is a huge shift that we are all (mostly) aware of with bands getting away from major label backing as world wide communication has allowed for self reliance and self promotion. Bands are increasingly turning to their fans for grassroots funding of new albums recording and distribution. I myself have participated in the new Exivious pre-funding campaign, paying a little more for the unique cover art and t-shirt. What are your feelings about this trend? What are the parameters required for you to participate in a pre-funding campaign?
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smartpatrol Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: April 15 2012 Location: My Bedroom Status: Offline Points: 14169	Posted: May 18 2013 at 15:46
	8

Kotro Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: August 16 2004 Location: Portugal Status: Offline Points: 2809	Posted: May 18 2013 at 16:12
	Haven't Marillion been doing this for ages?
	Bigger on the inside.

Man With Hat Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Collaborator Jazz-Rock/Fusion/Canterbury Team Joined: March 12 2005 Location: Neurotica Status: Offline Points: 166178	Posted: May 19 2013 at 17:32
	No, but I'm poor. If the incentives were big enough and it was a band I really loved (and of course I had spare income) I would consider it.
	Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect.

chopper Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: July 13 2005 Location: Essex, UK Status: Offline Points: 19945	Posted: May 20 2013 at 07:23
	I would fund an album up front if I knew the band and they did actually require the money upfront to get the album made.

Dayvenkirq Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: May 25 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Status: Offline Points: 10970	Posted: May 20 2013 at 12:28
	Other: Yes if (a) and (b). a) If the album is not a musical equivalent of Salo, or 120 days of Sodom, does not promote or demote any political ideas (in short, has nothing to do with politics), and does not promote bad behavior. b) Other people know that the band works hard (and hard enough) on its material, and the people love the band. Bet you didn't see an "other" option coming, Tappy. Edited by Dayvenkirq - May 20 2013 at 12:30

Triceratopsoil Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: April 03 2010 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 17995	Posted: May 20 2013 at 14:42
	21. Can't be arsed to read all those poll options

twseel Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: December 15 2012 Location: abroad Status: Offline Points: 22767	Posted: May 23 2013 at 10:14
	#14 for me. I would support any good music, as long as it is good. But it has to be good.