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Our First Music Video!
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1959987130/our-first-music-video
Raise your hand if you or someone you know has been bullied at school for being different. OK. Next question. Who here has benefited from a public school arts education program or teacher?
If the camera were turned on us, you’d have seen us raise our hands just now.
We’re a band that grew up with a passion for classical music. Yeah, it wasn’t considered cool. But we had some pretty influential teachers and role models who inspired and encouraged us to stick with it.
Fast forward to …today. We make a living making music and we have an opportunity to make our first music video. Do we want to “look cool” or do we want to inspire kids like us? It was hardly a tough decision.
This is where you come in.
We’ve attached an amazing crew to make our first music video come to life. Leading the charge is the very experienced Brian Lazzaro who’s directed music videos for Pink, Rilo Kiley, Rooney… and the list goes on. We’re thrilled to work with him.
But here’s the deal: we can’t begin shooting the video unless we can guarantee Brian that we can pay for it (he’s got a good head on those shoulders!). So we need your help to raise $15,000 by the start of the scheduled shoot in LA on August 26th.
We’ve got details.
The music video we’re making follows a young boy (age 10-14, we’re still casting) who is passionate about playing the violin but is bullied at school for not fitting in. He goes to one of our concerts with other kids from the orchestra and is inspired by our show. A chance encounter with us backstage and a few encouraging words give him the confidence to sign up for the school talent competition. After overcoming his stage fright and channeling the support he received from his teachers and the band, he gives a performance of our song and brings the house down.
We’re giving our fans what they’ve long asked for. The soundtrack to the music video is an original arrangement of the Kanye West song “Stronger” combined with Daft Punk’s “Nightvision.” The arrangement was created by our incredibly talented producer Steve Hackman, and co-arranged by Zach DePue, Nick Kendall, and Ranaan Meyer (that’s us!).
Here’s our pledge to you.
We won’t be able to do this without each and every one of you. Literally. In exchange for your gift and for sharing our project with your friends, we promise to keep you informed every step of the way until this project is finished and released.
From getting the soundtrack ready, to creating the t-shirts, to casting our lead, to flying to LA (we promise no stops in Vegas), to shooting the music video, we promise to make you part of the creative process.
To all our supporters, here ya go: a virtual backstage pass to our project as it unfolds behind the scenes.
With love,
Time for Three
Posted on August 19, 2011 ()
The groundbreaking, category-shattering trio Time for Three transcends traditional classification, with elements of classical, country western, gypsy and jazz idioms forming a blend all its own. The members -- Zachary (Zach) De Pue, violin; Nicolas (Nick) Kendall, violin; and Ranaan Meyer, double bass -- carry a passion for improvisation, composing and arranging, all prime elements of the ensemble's playing.
What started as a trio of musicians who played together for fun while students at Philadelphia's Curtis Institute for Music evolved into Time for Three, or Tf3 for short -- a charismatic ensemble with a reputation for limitless enthusiasm and no musical boundaries. Violinists Zachary De Pue and Nicolas Kendall first discovered their mutual love of fiddling in the country western and bluegrass styles. Bassist Ranaan Meyer then introduced them to his deep roots in jazz and improvisation. After considerable experimentation, the three officially formed Tf3. The ensemble gained instant attention in July 2003 during a lightning-induced power failure at Philadelphia's Mann Music Center. While technicians attempted to restore onstage lighting, Ranaan and Zach, who were both performing with The Philadelphia Orchestra, obliged with an impromptu jam session that included works as far afield from the originally scheduled symphony as "Jerusalem's Ridge," "Ragtime Annie," and "The Orange Blossom Special." The crowd went wild.
To date, the group has performed hundreds of engagements as diverse as its music: from featured guest soloists with The Philadelphia Orchestra to opening for k.d. lang.
Tf3 sets itself apart not only with its varied repertoire performed with astonishing technical acuity, but also through its approach. Its high-energy performances are free of conventional practices, drawing instead from the members' differing musical backgrounds. The trio also performs its own arrangements of traditional repertoire and Ranaan Meyer provides original compositions to complement the trio's offerings.
Tf3 has performed on many of the nation's impressive stages, including the Mann Music Center in Philadelphia, the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., and Joe's Pub in New York. They have performed their own original works with over 60 orchestras. The group recorded the soundtrack to the History Channel's production, The Spanish-American War, and in January, 2010, on the E1 Music (formerly Koch) label, will release its third CD, 3 Fervent Travelers. Their first recording, titled Time for Three, was released in October 2002, followed by a second CD released in January 2006, We just burned this for you! In addition, Time for Three has made a selection of its music available for digital download.
The ensemble has begun a major commissioning program to expand its unique repertoire for both symphony orchestras and concert series. One of these projects has involved a new work written by celebrated composer Jennifer Higdon, premiered in six performances by Tf3 with The Philadelphia Orchestra and Christoph Eschenbach in January 2008. Future commissions will include works by Chris Brubeck and William Bolcom. www.tf3.com
