Friends in High Places
A project in Manchester, UK by Amanda Babington000days
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Amanda Babington's second Musette album. Previously-unrecorded works for musette with other instruments.
Backers: 94
Average Pledge Per Backer: £39
Funded: £3,687 of £3,600
Dates: Nov 10th -> Dec 23rd (43 days)
Project By: Amanda Babington
Backers: 94
Average Pledge Per Backer: £39
Funded: £3,687 of £3,600
Dates: Nov 10th -> Dec 23rd (43 days)
Project By: Amanda Babington
£3,687
current pledge level
Last Updated: December 23 @ 16:03 -0500 GMT
102%
of goal
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Latest News
We did it!! 
December 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all so much. I’m completely blown away by your support. What a way to end the year! I can’t wait to share this beautiful music with you all. Have a lovely Christmas and I wish you all the best for the New Year. Thank you! 🎶❤️ (Read More)
Something to look forward to!
December 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Every piece we recorded for Friends in High Places surprised me — small twists of harmony, expressive ornaments, and tiny musical details that made me smile every time. I cannot wait for you to hear these treasures. #FriendsInHighPlaces... (Read More)
One of the friends in high places...
December 11th - via: kickstarter.com
I've mentioned before that Louis XIV was a big fan of the musette. But the instrument also has another royal connection, this time to one of the Stuart royal line. The musette below is now housed in the Morpeth Bagpipe Museum (Morpeth Chantry) and is... (Read More)
Making and sharing music - a gift!
December 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Some days, the music flows effortlessly.Other days, it asks you to slow down, breathe, and try again. But every single day, I feel grateful to create, explore, and share this music with you.Thank you for being part of this journey. 💛 Like many,... (Read More)
Inside the recording room - behind the scenes
December 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Ever wondered what a recording session looks like? It’s quite an intense and quiet process (apart from the music obviously). The concentration from everyone is palpable, each one concentrating on doing their job to the absolute best of their... (Read More)
Meet the team no. 4 - the flute
December 8th - via: kickstarter.com
So you have met the harpsichordist, cellist, musette player and now it is time to meet the other musician on the album - Martyn Shaw, the flautist. [David and Martyn managed to co-ordinate their outfits during the recording :)] One of the beautiful... (Read More)
Meet them team no. 3 - the cello!
December 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Time to meet the other member of the continuo team - the cello! In Baroque music, the cellist usually plays the same line of music as the harpsichordist's left hand. But occasionally they are given their own line and in one of the pieces on the... (Read More)
Meet the team, no. 2. The Harpsichordist
December 6th - via: kickstarter.com
The harpsichord is one of the continuo instruments, so-called because in Baroque music they often play continuously. The harpsichordist's left hand plays a line of music written by the composer, and their right hand improvises a melody based on a... (Read More)
Teamwork makes the dream work! Team update no.1
December 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all so much for joining this team of backers - your support means a huge amount! Music-making for me has always been a social activity. And because music is an international language I have been able to make friends across the world, which... (Read More)
Kickstarter Project We Love!
December 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
I've just realised that I completely forgot to share with you that Friends in High Places was selected as one of their Project We Love!! This is a real honour for me. I'm sure all creators find this but it's really scary putting your work out there,... (Read More)
Great progress!
December 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all so much for your support so far. It's great to see a campaign growing a network of support and getting closer to its financial goal. But just as important (from my point of view anyway!) is the amazing effect your support has on... (Read More)
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