I think of the Donors’ Circle as my very own Zombie Cheerleaders — they keep me encouraged, keep me rolling, and keep me independent, and they own part of my music in a very real sense. I’m accountable to them to keep the art coming, and to keep it real and honest and meaningful. I often take song suggestions or do new projects at their request, and often tour locations are decided by folks who do a lot to support my work.

The Donors' Circle is responsible for my new album Something Fierce, because they funded the major expenses and because they made it financially possible for me to stop touring long enough to actually create the record. The Donors' Circle is also responsible for a lot of the rest of my work, because this extra financial support frees me up to create, commission, collaborate, and try new things. As thanks Donors get a lot of special benefits (mostly small things with only spiritual value, not a lot, but created with love). New members are still welcome in the Donors' Circle at any time.

I only like doing music in community. I'm happy to have you as part of that community. If you want to support what I'm doing, I'll try to give you my best in return. Here are some examples of what donors to Something Fierce received, some exclusives they got to enjoy, to give you an idea what the group is like:

- A private production blog during writing, recording, & editing, complete with some streaming of tracks in progress

- Online thanks in the virtual liner notes for Something Fierce, and for those who give $500 or above, a thank you in the printed liner notes

- Two first print autographed copies of the disc, potentially from the sample small run which will not be generally released, and a copy of the first poster printed for the album release

- Bonus tracks, alternative mixes, and an audio blooper reel from the recording booth

- Access to production photos and video that the rest of the world doesn’t get to see through a Google group for members

- If you’re so skilled and so inclined, and if you give at the $500 level or above, the opportunity to send me clean audio clips of found sounds to use in the album — or the ability to request native ProTools files to remix (some donors did both of these; you can hear the voices of folks in the group in the chorus of "Good Morning Moon"

How do you join the Donors’ Circle? Those who give $200 are donors at the Silver level; $500 and above is the Gold level, and $1000 and above is the Mithril level. Choose a subscription if you wish, by contacting me, to pay in installments -- many donors have chosen $20 over ten months, or $50 over four months. No Paypal account is required to donate or subscribe. If you have questions, or if you prefer to send a check, e-mail me (mariancall*at*mac.com) and we’ll work out an arrangement. You should receive confirmation or thanks from me within a few days, along with a list of benefits. (Sorry if the thank you is not immediate; often access & time are hard to come by.)

All my best,

Marian

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