You're Invited

I'm making my next album, and you can have front row seats.

When you go and buy an album off the shelf, or download one (legally!) off the Internet, you're buying a finished product that you can immediately ‘consume'. There are those of you who will listen to it without wanting to know more, and there are those of you who will be inspired to find out more by reading the CD insert, or Googling it to find out everything you can about the album. But you'll never find out the real stuff – why was it recorded in a certain location? Who played on it? Who was fired? Why did they choose that song over another? What arguments were there? What song was the ‘hangover' song?

Because the recording process and the people involved colour the songs and make them what they are, just imagine how much an album might mean to you if you were a part of that process, and if you could see behind the scenes.

This is just that - an invitation for you to come with me and make my next album. Buying an album means you are buying into that experience, and via the wonders of the Internet you'll be right there during the recording - seeing and hearing what's happening, sharing in the laughter, the frustration, the tantrums, the tension – and the magic moments of the recording process. More than that, you'll be able to interact, send messages, make suggestions, and even vote for which tracks should be included in the final mix.

What's next?

If you're interested, let me know – there's no obligation, no pressure – you can decide against being involved at any stage leading up to the recording. Simply send an email to ryan@ryanedwards.com and I'll then be in touch with information on where things currently stand with the process and also where you can view/hear demos.

Pre-buy the album for $30, and not only do you get to share in the recording process, but I'll give you a free download of Toasted.

So - come with me and make my next album.