Randy Miller & Celticladda: The Joy of My Life!

A project in East Alstead, NH by Randy Miller
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An album of instrumental contra dance music by the band, Celticladda, recorded LIVE from 2006-2007 in dance halls across the country.
Backers: 69
Average Pledge Per Backer: $62

Funded: $4,276 of $2,970
Dates: Aug 5th -> Aug 26th (21 days)
Project By: Randy Miller
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Latest News

Cover layout for Joy of My Life

August 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Winding down now! Just a few hours left. We did it - I am thrilled and so very thankful to each of you! The album is well on its way to meet the October 1 release. With fingers crossed, I am hopeful there will be an earlier release! Here is the cover... (Read More)

We are nearing the end - just 24 hours left! Listen to Celticladda playing La Belle Catherinette.

August 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all very much - the 21-day fundraiser has but 1 day left. I ask your help one last time - if you are a Backer, please consider a pledge now. The funds raised here will help to: Increase the total initial production of CDs from the original... (Read More)

Only 3 days left in this fundraiser! Here is an excerpt from one of the tracks on the album--

August 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
I once heard my mother, Joanna Miller, play parts of a Handel oratorio in church where she was the organist. She lent me the sheet music and I came up with two 32-measure dance tunes based on Handel's themes. Both of these tunes are on The Joy of My... (Read More)

How a tune looks in the studio!

August 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Here's a short video screen capture of part of one of the tracks. The tune is Dillon Brown's Fancy, with a fade out at the end. I use Audacity sound studio to make preliminary edits of the tracks such as fade ins/outs, edits of medleys, and to fix... (Read More)

Making progress on Joy of My Life - 10 days to go!

August 16th - via: kickstarter.com
This week Everest Witman Sound will be working on what's called a DDP Image of the sound files. DDP stands for "Disc Description Protocol." DDP files are used when sending music to a CD manufacturer (CD Baby) and they allow the setting of all of the... (Read More)

New short video - listen to the title track!

August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
To get an idea of Celticladda's sound, listen here to Joy of My Life jig (also known as Donnybrook Fair) which was recorded live at the Cooperstown dance in 2007. In the video are band and dancer photos and live snippets. Tom Hodgson guitar, Eric... (Read More)

Incredible start! 25% funded in the first 24 hours

August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Sunday August 8. Thanks to one and all for your support. Now with about 19 days left in my campaign, we are well on our way to full funding. Everest Witman Sound Studio has completed a preliminary round of track masters - today I look forward to a... (Read More)

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