An Open Letter to Steve Taylor

Yes, I want to help make you a One Hit Wonder

I’m open to discussing this project. But you must supply TicTac’s

No way! I’d rather eat dirt than work with you!

The chances of me doing this project are 1 in a million.

Dear Steve (or person who cleverly manages Steve’s Twitter account),
I have decided to try the path of least resistance. I do not mean to imply that it would be unpleasant trying to fast-talk my way through your dozens of corporate gatekeepers, entourage members, “yes” men, and personal assistants. But I’m sure I will meet them all soon enough as Restraining Orders are issued on your behalf.  Nevertheless, please review my proposal below and let me know if it is just crazy enough to work.

Sincerely,

Jodey Smith
P: 404-538-2637
E: jodeycale [at] gmail.com

MY PROPOSED KICKSTARTER PROJECT:

Title: One Hit Wonder

What is the goal of this project?
I want to finish writing a song for once in my life. I want to co-write a song with a Songwriting Genius that has a proven track record of writing and producing hits. Then I want to get a Demo Version recorded. From there we will pitch the song to get it recorded by a high caliber Artist or Band. And maybe, just maybe, we can get it to become a radio single and hit.

Who is this Songwriter you speak of?
Steve Taylor. I helped him make one of his dreams come true. So I figure he owes me. I helped save his Blue Like Jazz movie right here on KickStarter. And yes I did get a t-shirt and coffee mug. But does that really repay someone for making a dream come true?

Who has Steve Taylor written songs for?
Newsboys, Guardian, Phil & John, Chagall Guevara, Lisa Whelchel (Blair from The Facts of Life!), Jeremiah People, The Continentals, and Steve Taylor

When do you expect the project to be finished and the rewards delivered?
January 2013, but it could be sooner.

Will this make you feel better about yourself?
Probably. But it’s not gonna get rid of that mole on the back of my knee.

What will the money be used for?
-Steve’s exorbitant fees and rider demands
-Pencils
-Pens
-Paper
-Coffee
-Email
-Skype
-Travel
-Musicians
-Demo Production
-Pitching the Demo to Producers, Publishers, and Artists
-Marketing the Song to Radio (if applicable)
-Payola?
-Project Rewards
-If we have a #1 hit, some money will be used for Steve and I to dress in tuxedos while drinking champagne and wearing monocles

REWARDS:

PLEDGE $1 OR MORE
-Digital mp3 download of the polished and mastered pre-release Radio Version of the song we write

PLEDGE $5 OR MORE
-Above Rewards +
-Digital mp3 download of the Demo Version of the Song we write

PLEDGE $10 OR MORE
-Above Rewards +
-CD Single with Cover Art, Liner Notes, Demo Version of Song, Radio Version of Song

PLEDGE $35 OR MORE
-Above Rewards +
-CD will be personally Autographed by Steve Taylor

PLEDGE $75 OR MORE
-Above Rewards +
-You will be invited to 2 Conferences Calls via phone where we will discuss the process and progress of writing this song

PLEDGE $100 OR MORE
-Above Rewards +
-You will be credited as an “Associate Producer” in the CD Liner Notes

PLEDGE $250 OR MORE
-Above Rewards +
-You will be credited as an “Executive Producer” in the CD Liner Notes