The Better Angels of Our Nature - Recording Project
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A modern jazz work exploring traditional songs from the American Civil War
Backers: 150
Average Pledge Per Backer: $82
Funded: $12,353 of $12,000
Dates: Mar 8th -> Apr 8th (31 days)
Project By: Brian McCarthy
Backers: 150
Average Pledge Per Backer: $82
Funded: $12,353 of $12,000
Dates: Mar 8th -> Apr 8th (31 days)
Project By: Brian McCarthy
$12,353
current pledge level
Last Updated: April 8 @ 09:45 -0400 GMT
102%
of goal
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Latest News
This Is What Success Looks Like 
April 8th - via: kickstarter.com
I want to thank everyone quickly now before I can no longer post updates here. Because of ALL of you, "The Better Angels of Our Nature" now starts its next phase of life....I don't know what to say, I'm at a loss for words. But I can tell you all... (Read More)
Out-Takes!! - Cause these videos don't make themselves...
April 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Thought we could have a little fun in the closing hours of the campaign, so enjoy this blooper reel I like to call "Fun-Takes!".....enjoy! 90% and still climbing!! (Read More)
"Shiloh" Extended Cut - 154th Anniversary of The Battle of Shiloh
April 7th - via: kickstarter.com
It's not often you write a song based on a major historical battle...that then ends up having its anniversary during your Kickstarter campaign (seriously, I didn't plan this...but here we are). April 6th and 7th, 1862 was a defining moment of the... (Read More)
Meet The Band!!
April 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Here is the core of "The Better Angels of Our Nature." This project wouldn't be what it is without their talents and good nature. (Read More)
LIVE Recording...Short excerpts of all!!
April 4th - via: kickstarter.com
"Dixie" Daniel Emmett/Snowden Family Band "Shiloh" (2015) Brian McCarthy "The Better Angels of Our Nature" (2015) Brian McCarthy "Weeping, Sad and Lonely" (1863) – Henry Tucker "All Quiet Along the Potomac To-Night" (1863) – John... (Read More)
Insights - The Better Angels of Our Nature, Title Piece
March 28th - via: kickstarter.com
A closer look at the mini-documentary, detailing the section about the title piece "The Better Angels of Our Nature" and the three personalities of Abraham Lincoln in his first inaugural address: Lincoln the Lawyer, Lincoln the President and Lincoln... (Read More)
Project Insights - Battle Cry Of Freedom
March 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Have a look inside the song that started it all. From the beginnings as an educational big band chart meant to teach and bring younger musicians into the music, both the song and I transform the further I dove into the history...(transform...get... (Read More)
NCPR Full Interview
March 20th - via: kickstarter.com
North Country Public Radio - In-depth Interview Wanted to share with everyone the full interview with Joel Hurd on the evolution of "Better Angels" since the premiere. Longer clips of the songs, deeper insights to the project, and a closer look... (Read More)
North Country Public Radio - Interview
March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
My friends at NCPR are as kind as they are supportive. Joel Hurd, host of The Bridge caught up with me this week, and we had a great chat about this project and its developments since the premiere in November...have a listen on the "short"... (Read More)
Title Track Video! The Better Angels of Our Nature
March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Happy #TBTThrowing back on this Thursday to a few months ago. Sharing the wonderful video by Ken French and audio by Chuck Eller of my title piece "The Better Angels of Our Nature," which is based on the three-personalities of Abraham Lincoln in... (Read More)
Project Insights - All Quiet Along the Potomac To-Night
March 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Here's a look into the background of "All Quiet Along the Potomac To-Night" by John Hewett and Ethyl Lynn Beers. A common songwriting technique back then was to take poetry written about the Civil War and turn it directly into lyrics for a song,... (Read More)
Happy Friday/Composition Insights!
March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
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