New album from Aran Singer Lasairfhíona

By Aran Singer

description

I’m Lasairfhíona, a singer/songwriter from Inis Oírr, the smallest of the Aran Islands, situated in beautiful Galway Bay, Ireland. I released my solo albums ‘An Raicín Álainn’ and ‘Flame of Wine’ independently and generated a very favourable response in Ireland and abroad. I performed in prestigious venues like the National Concert Hall, Dublin, Town Hall Theatre, Galway and The Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland.

I recorded new songs in 2012 and had hoped to release the album that same year. Unfortunately, in April 2012, I was diagnosed with breast cancer while 5 months pregnant. The last few years were tough, challenging, and at times, bleak. Luckily for me, I have had the constant support of a loving family and the daily joys that a happy, healthy daughter brings. I am grateful to say that the cancer is now in remission.

I’m very thankful to have my health back again. However, managing the cost of cancer treatment was expensive and I have spent the money I had saved to make my album healing my body.

The songs I recorded for this album mean so much to me. They gave me hope while I healed. I’m looking forward to the album’s completion, getting back into music and singing and to performing for you all again.

Through Fundit.ie I hope you'll support this project and you can take your pick of the rewards on offer! The money raised through the campaign will pay for the mixing, mastering, artwork, photography, album duplication, a new website design and marketing of the record.

I wish you love, good health and happiness. Thank you for helping make the completion of my new album a reality.

Lasairfhíona

Is amhránaí ó Inis Oírr mé agus tá súil agam mo dhlúthdhiosca nua a chríochnú i mbliaina. Chas mé in ionaid ceoil iomráiteacha in Éirinn agus thar lear, mar shampla An Ceoláras Náisiúnta, Baile Átha Cliath, Amharclann na Cathrach, Gaillimh agus ag Féile Snagcheoil Montreux san Eilvéis.

Thaifead mé na hamhráin don tionscamhi 2012 agus bhí sé i gceist agam dlúthdhiosca a eisiú an bhlian chéanna, ach faraoir diagnóisíodh le hailse mé agus mé ag iompair clainne. Bhí sé deacair le cúpla bliain, ach táim fíorbhíoch go bhfuilim sláintúil arís, go bhfuil m’iníon slántúil freisin agus don tacaíocht a fuair mé ó mo chlann. Mar sin fhéin bhí coir leighis agus forlíon cothaithe daor agus dá bharr, níl an t-airgead agam leis an albam a chríochnú.

Tá mé an-ríméadach faoin taifead, thug sé dóchas dhom agus mé ag leigheas.Tá mé ag súil go mór le é a chríochnú, filleadh ar an gceol agus ar an amhránaíocht agus castáil leat arís. Bheinn buíoch dá bhféadfá tacaíocht a thabhairt don tionscamh agus gheobhaidh tú do rogha de dhuaiseanna atá ar fáil!

Leis an tacaíocht a gheobhaidhmé, beidh mé in ann íoc as an meascadh, máistriú, saotharealaíne, grianghrafadóireacht, albaim a dhúbailt, láithreán gréasáin a dhearadh agus margaíocht a dhéanamhar an taifead.

Guímgrá, sláinte mhaith agus sonas ort. Míle buíochas.

finished!

rewards

Fund €10+

Digital download of new Lasairfhíona album a week before its official release.

283 Available

Fund €20+

Signed copy of the album and a digital download a week before its official release date.

236 Available

Fund €50+

2 signed copies of the new album,
+1 signed enlarged photo from the album artwork
+ A digital download a week before its official release date.

279 Available

Fund €70+

A song of your choosing from the new album handwritten by Lasairfhíona on beautiful A4 handmade paper.
+ Includes p&p + a download of the new album.

43 Available

Fund €120+

Lasairfhíona will perform 3 songs of your choice over Skype for you and your guests.
+ Includes a download of the new album.

29 Available

Fund €200+

3 signed copies of the new album,
+2 signed enlarged photos from the album artwork
+1 signed poster from the album artwork
Includes p&p + a download of the new album.
+ A song of your choosing from the new album written out by Lasairfhíona by hand on beautiful A4 handmade paper.
+ Your name in the thank you section in the liner notes.

Fund €500+

Lasairfhíona will give a one full day sean-nós singing workshop.
+ Hand signed copies of An Raicín Álainn, Flame of Wine and the new album.
+ All items include p&p + a download of the new album.

Fund €800+

Lasairfhíona and an accompanist will perform at a venue of your choice, be it for a festival, a school, a wedding ceremony, or another celebratory event. Travel costs outside Ireland apply.
+ A signed album and a digital download 1 week before its official release date.

Fund €1500+

Lasairfhíona and musicians will come to your house and play a 60+ minute concert for you, your people & friends anywhere in Ireland or on Skype. Accommodation must be provided for full ensemble. Travel costs outside Ireland apply. No limit on number of invitees or on door cover charge if you wish.
+Plus all signed albums and signed poster.
+ All items include p&p + a download of the new album.

activity

One Penny Portion New Album

Update posted on Thursday 15th September '16 @ 11:09:29

A chairde, I hope this finds you well. My new album ‘One Penny Portion’ is being printed and will be launched at this year’s Clifden’s Arts Festival on Wednesday, 21 September. I sent you digital downloads of the new album via WeTransfer.com yesterday and will be in touch with you personally about your other rewards. Míle buíochas. Lasairfhíona

Nearly There/ Beagnach Ann

Update posted on Monday 29th August '16 @ 02:08:41

A chairde, Just a quick update on where we are with the CD. It's been a busy few months since I've last updated you all. We’re finalising a few things, the songs are mastered, we’re now in the process of finishing the album and happily it’s coming together. One Penny Portion will be launched on Wednesday at 4pm on the 21 September at the Clifden Arts Festival. It’s been an incredible and wonderful journey and I’m so thankful to you for your support. I’ll be in touch with you again very soon about your rewards ….x https://www.clifdenartsfestival.ie/event/album-launch-one-penny-portion-by-lasairfhiona-ni-chonaola/

My Project Is Over The Line!

Update posted on Saturday 23rd April '16 @ 01:04:28

A chairde, I am delighted to say that my project went over the line last night! I am so thankful to all of you that helped fund and promote my new project. Thank you so much. There are 4 days left before the Fundit.ie campaign finishes at 17.40 GMT on the 27 April 2016 if you would like to avail of any of the rewards on offer. Thank you all so much. I appreciate it. Míle buíochas. http://fundit.ie/project/new-album-from-aran-singer-lasairfhona

Halfway there!

Update posted on Tuesday 12th April '16 @ 01:04:14

I am now halfway there with 15 days to go. 76 people have pledged already and as a thank you, I recorded a video of me singing the traditional Irish song, "Dilín ó Deamhas". I would be so thankful too l if you could let other people know about the campaign too! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DKNxCoXOyE Míle buíochas dhíbh.

Thank you! Míle buíochas.

Update posted on Monday 28th March '16 @ 06:03:08

A chairde, I'm writing to you from the activity page on the Fundit.ie website. I hope all is well with you and yours. I'm so thankful to all of you who have come on board to help me finish my new album. I've nearly reached 40% of my Fund:it target already! Míle buíochas. I don't know yet what rewards you have chosen. I'll know at the end of the campaign, but I'm really excited about fulfilling them for you. I've got 29 days to go and I'd very much appreciate it if you could let other people know about my Fund:it campaign. I really wish to finish my album this year. Thank you so much for your support, it means so much to me. Slán go fóill. I'll be in touch again. Lx