So I submitted our press release to some free PR services and they should be coming through the pipes after the new year. Hopefully that will help generate some sales.
I'll post a link to it here when it comes up.
Musicians for Katrina Relief
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 2495 posts since 18 May, 2004 from ATL-USA
(Here's the complete press release for anyone interested. I have tweaked it a bit and this reflects the latest changes. Perhaps those that did translations before would be willing to redo them using the new text?)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact:
Keith Clemmons
Chrysalid: Musicians for Katrina Relief
678-412-5987
cdteam (at) katrinareliefcd (dot) com
http://www.katrinareliefcd.com/
International Group of Musicians Aid Hurricane Katrina Victims with CD sales
Atlanta, GA, 12/31/05 -- An online group of 44 independent musicians have released a double cd compilation featuring 39 tracks by artists from 14 different countries. The proceeds from CD sales will be donated evenly between the Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity to aid Hurricane Katrina victims.
The coalition of musicians that have given their art to benefit those in need are members of the www.kvraudio.com online community. The forum is focused on music software development, and as such, many developers contributed prizes to help bolster pre-orders. The CD pre-orders have raised thousands of dollars and the continued sales of the cds will raise much more money for those in need. More information (including musician bios, software developer contributions, and sound clips) can be found at www.katrinareliefcd.com . The cds cost $25 and can be ordered at http://www.katrinareliefcd.com/
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact:
Keith Clemmons
Chrysalid: Musicians for Katrina Relief
678-412-5987
cdteam (at) katrinareliefcd (dot) com
http://www.katrinareliefcd.com/
International Group of Musicians Aid Hurricane Katrina Victims with CD sales
Atlanta, GA, 12/31/05 -- An online group of 44 independent musicians have released a double cd compilation featuring 39 tracks by artists from 14 different countries. The proceeds from CD sales will be donated evenly between the Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity to aid Hurricane Katrina victims.
The coalition of musicians that have given their art to benefit those in need are members of the www.kvraudio.com online community. The forum is focused on music software development, and as such, many developers contributed prizes to help bolster pre-orders. The CD pre-orders have raised thousands of dollars and the continued sales of the cds will raise much more money for those in need. More information (including musician bios, software developer contributions, and sound clips) can be found at www.katrinareliefcd.com . The cds cost $25 and can be ordered at http://www.katrinareliefcd.com/
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Anti-aliasing is for "synthmonk%ys".
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- Rad Grandad
- 38041 posts since 6 Sep, 2003 from Downeast Maine
I just sent a mailing to everyone on my list 
The highest form of knowledge is empathy, for it requires us to suspend our egos and live in another's world. It requires profound, purpose‐larger‐than‐the‐self kind of understanding.
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- KVRAF
- 2744 posts since 5 Dec, 2003 from Harlan's World
My Soundcloud Too many pieces of music finish far too long after the end. - Stravinsky
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- Banned
- 4026 posts since 27 Jan, 2004
yes!
this is fantastic news...Being a musician and contributing to helping others with our art, can it get any more beautiful!
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- Banned
- 4073 posts since 15 Mar, 2004
Damn that's beautiful to see yeah...
Don't know about you guys, but it feels incredible to see that finally up and for sale. Three and a half months... man I feel so... speechless I guess.
Thanks to all. Cheers,
Alex
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- KVRist
- 370 posts since 18 Feb, 2005 from Barcelona
Congratulations to everybody, but specially to you the hard working people that had spent quite a lot of time doing it possible!
and
!Feliz año nuevo!
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!Feliz año nuevo!
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- KVRAF
- 4908 posts since 10 Aug, 2004 from Colorado Springs
While you are perusing the best sellers list at CDBaby.com, have a listen to the 'Tribe of Heaven' tracks. A pre-Dave Matthews Band Dave Matthews and a buddy from the group Deal. Quite beautiful stuff.
Also on the same list at the bottom of the page is a disc that was plugged last night on the Regis Philbin New Year's eve show with the actor John O'Hurley (the guy who played Mr. Peterman on Seinfeld) playing piano tracks underneath some electronic cello tracks. Suprisingly good if you like easy listening type stuff.
Too bad we couldn't have Regis say 'Buy Chrysalid to help victims of Katrina' at the same time.
-Scott
Also on the same list at the bottom of the page is a disc that was plugged last night on the Regis Philbin New Year's eve show with the actor John O'Hurley (the guy who played Mr. Peterman on Seinfeld) playing piano tracks underneath some electronic cello tracks. Suprisingly good if you like easy listening type stuff.
Too bad we couldn't have Regis say 'Buy Chrysalid to help victims of Katrina' at the same time.
-Scott
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- Banned
- 4026 posts since 27 Jan, 2004
Rockstar..maybe we can do that aswell 
marketing baby! and also, tap into peoples generosity during the holidays and let everyone know that there are many still homelss and without much hope in big parts of the destryoed areas. America has done much, now it's the rest of the world who need to take notice.
marketing baby! and also, tap into peoples generosity during the holidays and let everyone know that there are many still homelss and without much hope in big parts of the destryoed areas. America has done much, now it's the rest of the world who need to take notice.
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 2495 posts since 18 May, 2004 from ATL-USA
I just spoke with a friend that is in New Orleans right now. She says that it is a bizzare sight. Half of the city's lights are out. She says it is hit or miss as far as the damage goes. Some places are perfectly fine while other places look like war zones. Along the affected streets there are piles of debris stacked up that have been dredged from destroyed homes. Makeshift stop signs abound along these battered streets. A lot of business is open, but not as usual. Many restaurants are open only for dinner as employees are few and far between as many people have been alienated from the city, particularly the lower class. Rent is said to be extravagant as it is definitly a seller's market there. They are having Mardi Gras this year nonetheless. My friend says the people there need it and I don't doubt that at all.
Happy New Year everyone and thanks for making this whole thing worthwhile.
Happy New Year everyone and thanks for making this whole thing worthwhile.
Anti-aliasing is for "synthmonk%ys".
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- Rad Grandad
- 38041 posts since 6 Sep, 2003 from Downeast Maine
The highest form of knowledge is empathy, for it requires us to suspend our egos and live in another's world. It requires profound, purpose‐larger‐than‐the‐self kind of understanding.
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- KVRAF
- 2093 posts since 19 Jun, 2003 from UTM 18 317254E 4295335N (WGS84/NAD83)
This?!Hink wrote:this is cool, I just googled hink the whisper
see what happened
try your own name and song...
Just kidding. I hope the clean web code had something to with with your rank up there on top of the Google list!-
- Rad Grandad
- 38041 posts since 6 Sep, 2003 from Downeast Maine
makes it easy to pass on in conversation...."hey man is that freedom roc......"...oh. oh I'm sorry flashback...."you can find the page just by googling on hink the whisper" Or insert name here... convenient indeed....
convenient indeed....The highest form of knowledge is empathy, for it requires us to suspend our egos and live in another's world. It requires profound, purpose‐larger‐than‐the‐self kind of understanding.