Simply Three has just launched their new Kickstarter project, which will end on July 18th at 5PM MST. Their goal is to raise $14,500 to help record 3 new songs, film 3 new music videos, and go on tour to Utah and Idaho this fall. In return for backing the project, they're offering all kinds of rewards, from free albums and t-shirts to a free house concert or walk-on roll in their next music video. Watch their campaign video and visit their campaign page to learn more.
So you've seen Simply Three's new music video Rolling in the Deep. Well, here are 10 things you didn't know about the video (click the images to see for yourself):
1. There's a white Honda Accord 1 second in.
2. We had to blur out some swear words.
3. Olivia took off her jacket because it got too toasty in the Arizona sun. Which look do you like better?
4. Nick was wearing headphones the entire time. They snuck into the video for 2 seconds in this shot only.
5. I was hidden next to Olivia in the outdoor room shot, clapping and singing as her metronome.
6. Two days before the shoot, I panicked because I didn't have a good shirt to wear. So I bought this shirt at Goodwill for $2. It's too small for me (look at the sleeve length), but I love the way the cuffs curl.
7. This computer shot was not planned. Somebody had left it there, and Jake was inspired to have it in the shot.
8. Nick's favorite shot from the video is when his string vibrates at the same frequency as the lens' frame rate. You get this cool wavy effect.
9. This is Olivia's favorite shot from the video; she loves the way I'm blurred in the foreground, while she busts out in the background.
10. And finally, my favorite shot (Nick and Olivia love it too) is the moving shot going into the second chorus (watch it here). Great great camera work by Jeremy and Jake!
Well, that's it! Hope you enjoyed these fun facts. Thanks for reading!
by Zack Clark
Okay guys, we just wanted to let you know everything that's been going on! There's so much happening!
Kickstarter
So first things first: after releasing our first official music video (16,000 views in 3 weeks!) and single "Rolling in the Deep," we began to think of ways we can keep up this momentum. We want to keep recording songs and filming music videos, so we came up with launching a Kickstarter project to raise the money. This past weekend we filmed the interviews and b-roll footage for the Kickstarter, and we will be launching the 30-day campaign sometime this summer, probably in June. If we are successful, we will be able to record, mix, and master 3 more singles, film 3 more music videos, and go on tour to Utah and Idaho this fall! We'll announce the Kickstarter project everywhere, so look out for it!
Arizona School for the Arts
Second, we had a great time with the Arizona School for the Arts! We performed for two of their classes on Tuesday, May 7th, and it was so awesome! It was our first time performing with our pickups and amps and the loop station, so it was a game changer for us. Luckily everything worked properly (no electrical problems, feedback, or problems using our new loop station), and the students and teachers were so excited and supportive of us! Another really cool part of our ASA visit was that a rep from Eastman Strings came to see our show! He said that Eastman Strings might be interested in sponsoring us! Fingers crossed! Many thanks to Maria Simiz and Cindy Blandino for helping us set up our visit with ASA and for supporting us!
Dow Artists
We are also looking into signing on with Dow Artists. Our mentor Deanna Swoboda has helped us with this contact, and it could mean a lot of tour dates for us in the next couple years! We would still book concerts, residencies, and school visits through our own efforts, but coupled with the efforts and connections of Dow Artists, we should be very busy in the coming months/years! We will update you as soon as we know if we are signing on with them.
Christmas Album
Finally, this summer we will be arranging and recording a full-length Christmas album! We will be booking several Christmas concerts, too, so look forward to a fun Christmas concert for the whole family! Once we have the concert dates, we will post them to our website and announce the dates via all social media.
We are so excited guys! We truly appreciate your support, and we can't wait to begin these next projects this summer! Talk to you soon!
Zack, Nick, and Olivia