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The Commercial Zone => Industry Introductions => Topic started by: michaelweiss on 25 Sep 2019, 08:54 pm
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Hello everyone,
Pianist Michael Weiss here. My recording Soul Journey was recorded all analog and previously released on CD. Now I am raising funds to press it on vinyl in a limited edition of 500 copies. The original tapes are in perfect condition and sound great.
Soul Journey was recorded and mixed to tape by Joe Ferla at Avatar Studios in New York. It will be mastered and cut to vinyl directly from the tape by Bernie Grundman and pressed by QRP onto two 150g LPs. Jerome Sabbagh is my vinyl project manager and will meticulously monitor the entire mastering and pressing process.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1164645459/michael-weiss-soul-journey-analog-vinyl (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1164645459/michael-weiss-soul-journey-analog-vinyl)
"about as close to perfection as a recording can get" – Jazz Improv
"the songs simply smoke" – Detroit Free Press
"This music lives and breathes freshness and exhilarating originality" – Jazz Journal
"the music on Soul Journey has warmth, integrity and above all, originality" – JazzTimes
"Weiss has a rich palette of composing devices at his command" – Downbeat
Three sample tracks at 96/24 are available for streaming and download.
There are many reward options including numbered copies, reference lacquer, test pressings, 1/4 inch 15ips tape, sheet music and scores.
Please check out the sample tracks and I hope you will consider supporting this project.
Thank you!
Michael Weiss
www.michaelweiss.info (http://www.michaelweiss.info)
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Update:
I wanted to let you know about a new exciting reward, limited to 3 backers. I will be offering unplayed new original pressings of my first record, "Presenting Michael Weiss" (Criss Cross), recorded all analog by legendary engineer Rudy Van Gelder, in addition to "Soul Journey".
Also, I am offering reduced prices for the reference lacquer, sheet music rewards and producer credit bundle.
Please do not hesitate to spread the word about this project. We are off to a good start but we still have a ways to go to reach our goal before or deadline of October 23.
Thank you so much for your support!
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Hello Michael,
Have you contacted Michael Framer? He's the vinyl king of audiophiles.
https://www.analogplanet.com/contact-us (https://www.analogplanet.com/contact-us)
mfremer@analogplanet.com
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Hello Michael,
Have you contacted Michael Fremer? He's the vinyl king of audiophiles.
https://www.analogplanet.com/contact-us (https://www.analogplanet.com/contact-us)
mfremer@analogplanet.com
Yes I have. Thanks for the suggestion. Hoping he'll post about it soon.
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Our campaign expires on October 23 at which time we must be fully funded to go forward. Interested parties please take a look and listen to the sample tracks and act now.
Thanks for your support.
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Our campaign expires on October 23 at which time we must be fully funded to go forward. Interested parties please take a look and listen to the sample tracks and act now.
Thanks for your support.
I'm in. I will be pledging later today.
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Mike are these all studio recordings ? I tried to buy the CDs at your site. Could not figure out how, please advise. BTW good luck with LP.
charles
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pledged. looking forward to the vinyl. 8)
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Mike are these all studio recordings ? I tried to buy the CDs at your site. Could not figure out how, please advise. BTW good luck with LP.
charles
Hi Charles,
Thanks for your inquiry.
Yes, the recording and mix was done to tape at Avatar Studios in NY by Joe Ferla in 2000. The CD was released in 2003 and is still available for sale through cdbaby.com
https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/mweiss
You can also purchase it from me directly.
Not too many CDs left!
Michael
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pledged. looking forward to the vinyl. 8)
Thanks reelvox! I hope we reach our goal by the 23rd.
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Thanks reelvox! I hope we reach our goal by the 23rd.
Fantastic choice of Jerome Sabbagh as your project manager. Great guy, great musician.
Let's spread the word!!
His last album was AAA as well.
An Interview With Jazz Musician Jerome Sabbagh:
http://fairhedon.com/2018/06/13/an-interview-with-jazz-musician-jerome-sabbagh/
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@reelvox: thanks for the kind words!
I've heard the tape, I think it sounds great and I think this will be a great sounding album, especially spread over 4 sides. I'm hoping the project will succeed and I am encouraging everyone to participate while there is still time. Only 11 days left ...
Jerome Sabbagh
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I'm in for a vinyl copy too. Got to support the living artists who continue to push the form.
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Michael Fremer at analogplanet give a nice plug today.
Hello Michael,
Have you contacted Michael Fremer? He's the vinyl king of audiophiles.
https://www.analogplanet.com/contact-us (https://www.analogplanet.com/contact-us)
mfremer@analogplanet.com
Had a nice plug from Michael Fremer today at analogplanet.
https://www.analogplanet.com/content/michael-weisss-aaa-joe-ferla-engineered-and-mixed-kickstarter-project-worthy-your-support (https://www.analogplanet.com/content/michael-weisss-aaa-joe-ferla-engineered-and-mixed-kickstarter-project-worthy-your-support)
A big bump in pledges but our deadline is only five days away. i hope you'll have a look/listen if you haven't already.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1164645459/michael-weiss-soul-journey-analog-vinyl (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1164645459/michael-weiss-soul-journey-analog-vinyl)
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I don't really understand why this is in Industry Introductions...Michael is a living, breathing artist who has a release coming out, if supported. I don't think he's in the 'industry' as a manufacturer but as a musician. Regardless, this kickstarter is really worthy of support if you love jazz and want to help a breathing player and creator.
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Hi everyone,
This is Jerome Sabbagh writing (I will be in charge in quality control if this project goes through). Michael Weiss asked me to post here, as he's tied up teaching and rehearsing today. We just got 2 big pledges and we are close to $10000. The goal is $12000 and it seems reachable, even in the 17 hours left. If you are on the fence about this, now is the time to do it! Thanks!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1164645459/michael-weiss-soul-journey-analog-vinyl (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1164645459/michael-weiss-soul-journey-analog-vinyl)
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Backed.
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=199990)
Would love to see this cross the finish line. Good luck!
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i'm bummed. If I had the scratch I would have gladly filled in the gap. :?
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Ugh. So close... Keep your head up, Michael. You have lots of support! Looking forward to hearing the release whenever it comes out...
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Soul Journey Vinyl Kickstarter Project Relaunched Today!
I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all of you who supported my first Kickstarter attempt. We had a nice surge in pledges toward the end but fell just a little short. I’ve listened to your ideas and concerns and decided to relaunch the project for another 30 day campaign. I really want us to be successful this time so I am reducing the funding goal to $10,000 (we raised over that last time). I will make up the difference myself if need be, as the real cost of the project is $12,000. I hope you will stand by your previous pledge and help make Soul Journey on vinyl a reality. Please do not hesitate to spread the word about this project. I am grateful for your backing and your involvement and I hope we will reach the goal this time!
Here is the Kickstarter Relaunch URL: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/michael-weiss/michael-weiss-soul-journey-analog-vinyl-jazz (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/michael-weiss/michael-weiss-soul-journey-analog-vinyl-jazz)
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Soul Journey Vinyl Kickstarter Project Relaunched Today!
I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all of you who supported my first Kickstarter attempt. We had a nice surge in pledges toward the end but fell just a little short. I’ve listened to your ideas and concerns and decided to relaunch the project for another 30 day campaign. I really want us to be successful this time so I am reducing the funding goal to $10,000 (we raised over that last time). I will make up the difference myself if need be, as the real cost of the project is $12,000. I hope you will stand by your previous pledge and help make Soul Journey on vinyl a reality. Please do not hesitate to spread the word about this project. I am grateful for your backing and your involvement and I hope we will reach the goal this time!
Here is the Kickstarter Relaunch URL: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/michael-weiss/michael-weiss-soul-journey-analog-vinyl-jazz (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/michael-weiss/michael-weiss-soul-journey-analog-vinyl-jazz)
Backed!
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Thank you!
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FUNDED!!
We reached our funding goal yesterday, 14 days ahead of schedule. So we're moving forward.
Jump in before the ship leaves on December 12. In addition to double LP sets, there are still a limited number of R2R tape, test pressings, and bundles remaining, including "Presenting Michael Weiss" RVG LPs, among other rewards.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/michael-weiss/michael-weiss-soul-journey-analog-vinyl-jazz (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/michael-weiss/michael-weiss-soul-journey-analog-vinyl-jazz)
Thanks for your support,
Michael
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Backed. I am excited to see this completely fund. Just added my support.
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UPDATE: Final Week NEW REWARDS
With one week remaining in my Kickstarter campaign we've met our minimum funding goal to go forward. The actual cost of production is considerably higher than that so I hope to meet the shortfall in the remaining week. I'm offering two new rewards that should appeal to serious jazz fans in the New York area: In addition to a signed, numbered double LP set, receive two complimentary passes to meet and hear Michael Weiss –
perform with the George Coleman Quintet at Smoke Jazz Club, NYC for one set. Choose from December 19, 20, 21 or 22, 2019. Sets at 7:00p, 9:00p, & 10:30p. Set choice based on availability at the time of your pledge. $250 Limit: 2
perform with his trio at Mezzrow Jazz Club, NYC for one set. Choose from January 31 or February 1, 2020. Sets at 7:30p and 9:00p Set choice based on availability at the time of your pledge. $150 Limit: 2
The Kickstarter expires the afternoon of December 12.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/michael-weiss/michael-weiss-soul-journey-analog-vinyl-jazz (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/michael-weiss/michael-weiss-soul-journey-analog-vinyl-jazz)
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FINAL PLUG (I promise)
We have 24 hours to go until the Kickstarter expires.
There are several enticing rewards to choose from. Please take a look and listen if you haven't already.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/michael-weiss/michael-weiss-soul-journey-analog-vinyl-jazz
(https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/michael-weiss/michael-weiss-soul-journey-analog-vinyl-jazz)
Thanks for our support,
Michael
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Soul Journey is officially released today, July 14, 2020.
The two-LP set is all analog. Of 500 copies pressed, 250 are numbered.
Engineer - Joe Ferla @Avatar Studios
Mastering - Bernie Grundman
Pressing - Gary Salstrom/QRP
Jackets - Stoughton Printing
Most importantly, the music speaks for itself.
Available for purchase here: michaelweiss.info/recordings.htm (http://michaelweiss.info/recordings.htm)
Samples here: https://soundcloud.com/michaelweisspiano/ (https://soundcloud.com/michaelweisspiano/)
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A quick bit of feedback on Michael Weiss' Kickstarter effort to press his album 'Soul Journey' as an LP.
Michael delivered and those of us who helped the project are rewarded with a fantastic LP. Actually make that LPs as the nine songs are spread out over four sides of two disks allowing wide grove spacings. Pressing quality is very flat and very quiet.
If you do not do crowd funding (understandable given its history) preferring to wait until a product is in stock the LP can now be ordered here: https://michaelweiss.info/recordings.htm (https://michaelweiss.info/recordings.htm)
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A quick bit of feedback on Michael Weiss' Kickstarter effort to press his album 'Soul Journey' as an LP.
Michael delivered and those of us who helped the project are rewarded with a fantastic LP. Actually make that LPs as the nine songs are spread out over four sides of two disks allowing wide grove spacings. Pressing quality is very flat and very quiet.
If you do not do crowd funding (understandable given its history) preferring to wait until a product is in stock the LP can now be ordered here: https://michaelweiss.info/recordings.htm (https://michaelweiss.info/recordings.htm)
Thanks for your comments Norman. Michael Fremer gave it 10/11 here:
https://www.analogplanet.com/content/pianistcomposerarranger-michael-weiss%E2%80%99s-long-soul-journey-vinyl (https://www.analogplanet.com/content/pianistcomposerarranger-michael-weiss%E2%80%99s-long-soul-journey-vinyl)
From a limited edition of 500 pressed, about half are still available. Don't wait too long...
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Hello Michael,
Have you contacted Michael Framer? He's the vinyl king of audiophiles.
https://www.analogplanet.com/contact-us (https://www.analogplanet.com/contact-us)
mfremer@analogplanet.com
Fremer's review: https://www.analogplanet.com/content/pianistcomposerarranger-michael-weiss%E2%80%99s-long-soul-journey-vinyl (https://www.analogplanet.com/content/pianistcomposerarranger-michael-weiss%E2%80%99s-long-soul-journey-vinyl)
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Jazzwax Review of Soul Journey all analog LP release
https://www.jazzwax.com/2020/08/michael-weiss-soul-journey.html (https://www.jazzwax.com/2020/08/michael-weiss-soul-journey.html)
Available for purchase here: www.michaelweiss.info/recordings.htm (http://www.michaelweiss.info/recordings.htm)
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Only 200 copies remain, numbered and unnumbered available here:
www.michaelweiss.info/recordings.htm (http://www.michaelweiss.info/recordings.htm)
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=215357)
Jim C. – Absolutely astonishing! No surface noise whatsoever! The S/N ratio has to be excellent. The music, of course, is top level. It's like a recipe. Use the best ingredients: Success! It's both a music lover's and vinyl lover's dream come true. It's a tremendous product for the audiophile market . Even the fact that this is the highest level of straight ahead jazz won't stop a vinyl junkie from wanting a perfectly recorded analogue LP with an ultra quiet surface in their collection .
Alan B. – … the music is excellent and the pressing is ultra quiet adding to the enjoyment of the music.
John B. – Not one flex of dust was apparent on their surface, some of the quietest that I've heard. I enjoyed your compositions and the recording, mixing and mastering are excellent.
Alan R. – Compositions and arrangements wonderful and varied. All the ensemble playing is 10/10. Your piano sounds great and solos terrific. The sound, on my quite good system with a tubed phono pre amp, just sounds world class. Pressing is perfect!
Keith P. – great music and fantastic sound! Indeed, this one will frequently be on my turntable.
Larry F. – What joyous music! And the sound quality is every bit as superb as I hoped. Kudos, and thanks for doing this.
Daryl G. – What a fabulous album. The music is wonderful. El Camino makes me want to be seaside with a margarita...love the rhythm on that track. I can see why it was an award winner! Everyone’s playing is so fresh. Rich and varied with fabulous sound. Love the percussion on La Ventana too - wow! And awesome piano solo on the closing track. Overall an outstanding album - clear, detailed and engaging. Really love it!
Jeff T. – Received the record today. Amazing job. Listened front to back 3 times already.
Ron D. – The LPs sound amazing! The vinyl was very quiet and the soundstage was very well defined. I found the listening experience to be very immersive. I think your decision to spread the tracks over two LPs favorably affected the pressing. I’m convinced that others who listen to the Soul Journey LP will feel, as I do, that it is one of the best sounding LPs in their collection. It’s a great example of how good an LP “can” sound when done right from end-to-end. Setting the technology aside, I also wanted to let you know that I truly enjoy your music.
Jeff Z. – The recording is phenomenal, and what so many are talking about. However, often times great recordings can save suspect songs. In this case, the songs, performance, and recording compliment each other to the highest levels. Treat yourselves to this rare convergence of music, performance, and production.
Roy Martin – might very well be “reissue of the year“
fetusi – Great songs, great sound, dead quiet vinyl. This will be a staple in my rotation.
vinylrules – Really loved it. A top notch production through and through.
richiep – I found myself repeating it because the music and recording was first rate. It would be great if everyone took the same care in their reproduction of the music they write and perform since it lasts forever! The vinyl is dead quiet and his sound enters your musical feelings. More please!
kruhlin – What a wonderfully fresh album, sonically superb and flawlessly pressed album.
DenverDude – This sound is as clean as a whistle. An all-analogue pressing done right. Zero pops/clicks, flat pressing, amazing mastering and superb dynamics. It might also be one of the best pieces of wax I own when it comes to soundstaging, as each instrument has its own distinct place on the soundstage. Wonderful listening experience, and highly recommended.
savakntr – Wonderful work and exceptional sound as expected. Amazing musicianship and great performance.
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Very cool. Not sure if you're interested but you can request Tidal to have it too.
http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/1888513/TIDAL-Music-Request (http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/1888513/TIDAL-Music-Request)
They usually add them pretty quick.
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Nice review in the Absolute Sound
https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/michael-weiss-soul-journey (https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/michael-weiss-soul-journey)
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Inauguration Flash Sale:
For a limited time, 10% off numbered copies.
http://www.michaelweiss.info/recordings.htm (http://www.michaelweiss.info/recordings.htm)