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Ellis Paul Joins Treat The Pain With New Song and Video

sortednoise — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:01:02 +0000

Folk hero Ellis Paul, who made waves when he singlehandedly raised over $100,000 to record and distribute his last record – the Sorted Noise-produced “The Day After Everything Changed” – is giving back that good mojo in spades as the new artist spokesperson for the American Cancer Society’s Treat The Pain initiative. Treat the Pain is a project of the American Cancer Society and the Union for International Cancer Control to improve access to essential pain medicines for people in pain around the world.

Sorted Noise had the pleasure of teaming up with Ellis once again to produce his original theme for the initiative entitled “We All Belong.” The 85% of the world living in low and middle-income countries consumes just 6% of the pain medicines, leaving millions to live and die with severe pain that could be effectively treated with cheap medicines. Proceeds from the sale of the song will benefit the Pain-Free Hospital Initiative in India.

“We All Belong” is featured in Treat The Pain’s stirring documentary “Life Before Death.” Here is the moving trailer for that documentary, featuring Ellis’ inspiring composition.

Below is a message from Ellis Paul…

I was so honored to be asked to write a song for Treat the Pain. The challenge was to try to write something that was both a plea and a call to positive action, while of course sharing in the song some of the hardship that people are experiencing. How do you be uplifting and express pain at the same time?

I believe in the collective unconscious. That we are all part of the same ethos. That somehow all of our joys and sorrows are shared, even when not experienced directly together. In this way, someone who is suffering in Africa sends a ripple, a butterfly effect, out into this ethos, and in some way it eventually reaches all of us. Joy works in the same way.

That was my starting place. To show the individual, in pain, and show the whole of us, in action. The chorus is a call to arms, we all belong…. so to rise collectively, as a river and lift those in need.

We needed a big chorus and my friends at Sorted Noise were the perfect choice of a production team. I’m proud of their work, because they too rose to the call of action.

I hope you enjoy the song. In purchasing it, you become part of a global wide effort to cease uneccessary suffering in the world, and create ripples of peace in the process….

Many thanks,
Ellis Paul

“Hall Pass” is #1 at the box office!

sortednoise — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 21:15:57 +0000

The Farrelly Brothers comedy “Hall Pass” is #1 this week at the box office! The film features the music of Ellis Paul from the Sorted Noise-produced record “The Day After Everything Changed”. 10 songs from the record were used, woven into the score throughout the entire movie. It was a remarkable experience to sit in the theater, watching the movie, and suddenly hear a familiar intro from Ellis’ record as Owen Wilson walks into Applebee’s to pick up chicks. Super fun! Go check it out!

‘Hall Pass‘ pulls past ‘Gnomeo & Juliet’ in final box office count

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February 28, 2011 | 12:19pm

The Farrelly brothers won the box office race after all.

On Sunday, it looked like the filmmakers’ latest comedy “Hall Pass” would come in second behind the animated 3-D film “Gnomeo & Juliet,” according to estimates from their respective distributors Warner Bros. and Walt Disney Studios.

But when the final box office totals were tabulated on Monday, “Hall Pass” eked out a win, grabbing $13.5 million in ticket sales over the weekend. Disney’s “Gnomeo,” which was in its third week of release, ended up slightly behind with $13.4 million.

Hall Pass debuts tomorrow, featuring music by Sorted Noise/Ellis Paul

sortednoise — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 17:47:04 +0000

The Farrelly Brother’s comedy Hall Pass will be released tomorrow to theaters everywhere and you’ll be hearing parts of the Sorted Noise-produced record “The Day After Everything Changed” by Ellis Paul in the film’s score. The supervisors incorporated 10 tracks from the record into the score of the over-the-top comedy starring Owen Wilson and Jason Sudeikis.

Ellis had the opportunity to sit in the editing room on the Warner lot in Los Angeles and witness the process first hand.

“It’s a raunchy comedy, but it’s got real heart as well. My music is used primarily in the really sweet parts of the film, parts where there is character development. I was watching one of those scenes and suddenly heard my guitar playing in the background. I was really moved.”

Longtime fans of Paul’s, The Farrelly Brothers have also used Ellis’ music in their films Me, Myself, and Irene Starring Jim Carrey, and Shallow Hal featuring Jack Black, and Sorted Noise is thrilled to be a part of what will likely be another blockbuster film for the successful team of directors. We’re all very proud of Ellis’s record and are excited for more ears to be exposed to such a talented and timeless artist.

We’ll be getting our hall passes tomorrow night!

A Living, Breathing Case Study of a DIY Artist: Part Twelve – 3 Examples of Fan Funding Done Right

josh — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:30:44 +0000

Welcome to Part 12 of an ongoing, immediate experiment. For the last 11 weeks, and over the next 5, we’ll learn together as I (Secrets in Stereo) write, record, promote, and release my new album.

To catch up, here are links to the past 11 weeks worth of blogs…

Part 1 - Meet The Artist

Part 2 - 3 Things That Have Let Me Quit My Day Job

Part 3 - 5 Things Music Supervisors Are Looking For in You and Your Music

Part 4 - 5 Truths About Licensing Companies

Part 5 - 5 Rules to Follow When Getting Your Music to Music Supervisors

Part 6 - The First 3 Questions of Artist Positioning

Part 7 - A Real Life, Current Example of Artist Positioning at its Finest

Part 8 - Applying Objectives, Strategies, and Tactics to an Album Release

Part 9 - 3 Key Tactics For The Release of The New Secrets In Stereo Album

Part 10 - 5 Blogs Every Indie Artist Should Read Every Day

Part 11 – 5 Keys to a Successful Fan Funding Campaign

Jill Sobule gets a lot of press when it comes Fan Funding. And in a lot of ways, rightfully so. This week, I want to look at 3 campaigns that you might not know about. But, are equally, if not more impressive than hers.

1. Five Times August

Just generally speaking, if you are a DIY artist, this guy should probably be your blueprint. Not just with Fan Funding. He teamed up Kickstarter.com in its very early stages for a campaign, and raised over $20,000 in 31 days. Not too shabby. Check out his Kickstarter page here.

Besides having a rock solid foundation of fans, I see two things he did that made his campaign successful that we could learn from. One, he created urgency with a 31 day timeframe. And two, he created a societal element by donating half of his sales for the rest of the year if and only if they reached their goal. Very smart on both accounts.

2. Allison Weiss

There’s a good chance you’ve never heard of Allison. I hadn’t. But, she is a prime example that you don’t have to have a massive following or a large number of backers (she had a little over 200) to make Fan Funding work. Again, through Kickstarter, she actually far exceeded her goal of $2,000 by raising over $7,700. That’s remarkable, as most backers stop backing once the goal is met. Check out her Kickstarter page here.

Two things jump out at me as to why her campaign was so successful. One, she’s real and relate-able. Her video is very basic, but she comes across like-able. And that’s a good quality to have when you’re trying to get people to give you money. You can’t fake that. And two, she was super creative and super personal with her packages.

3. Ellis Paul

Some of you may have heard of Ellis. He got some press with his Fan Funding campaign (although I would argue not enough). He is the perfect candidate for Fan Funding. A large following. An amazing artist that can deliver. And a fan base that is older and affluent. All this adds up to raising over $100,000. I’m a little bit biased with Ellis’ project, because Sorted Noise actually produced it. But, none the less, he is a great example of how Fan Funding can be a game changer.

There is a GREAT case study article by Rachel Klein from Ellis’ management company on Nimbit.com that details the specs on his campaign. I highly recommend it. You can read it here.

Until next week!

Josh

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“Day After Everything Changed” available everywhere!

sortednoise — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:27:21 +0000

Ellis Paul’s Sorted Noise-produced record “The Day After Everything Changed” has been released to the public. You can grab a copy anywhere that sells music, including iTunes, Barnes and Noble, CD Baby, etc… so check it out! Here’s a cool review that popped up on CMT.com

- The reviews keep pouring in with accolades for this latest release. We’re very proud of this record and hope you will get your copy asap!

Ellis Paul Free download today on amazon.com

sortednoise — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 21:12:35 +0000

Ellis’ song “Annalee” from the forth coming Sorted Noise-produced release “The Day After Everything Changed” is available as a FREE download today on amazon.com. Get over there and get yours! Hello, it’s freakin’ free!

You can download it here!

Ellis Paul amazon.com exclusive

sortednoise — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 02:53:56 +0000

“The Day After Everything Changed” -the latest Sorted Noise-produced release from Ellis Paul is available exclusively for download on amazon.com until Jan. 12th, the official release date. The album is listed on the home page of amazon mp3 under the heading “New and Notable MP3′s.” You know, next to Usher.

At the time of this posting, “Day After Everything Changed” was the 4th most downloaded record in it’s genre. You can download it in mp3 form here.

The album continues to capture rave reviews on amazon:

“This is Ellis Paul’s best work to date! One of the best produced albums I have heard. The songs and the performances are so honest. Nobody does it better than Ellis Paul!”

“First time I have heard this artist his voice is magical and a refreshing change from the mostly mediocre counter parts ,have to say the best album download of 2009 for me ,which have been many!! I am at a lost though how I have never heard of this artist before?”

We’re excited to report on the continued momentum that this record is generating!

#1 Bob Dylan, #2 Ellis Paul…

sortednoise — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:43:10 +0000

WUMB in Boston, Ma. one of the nation’s most influential acoustic music stations just released their WUMB Top 100 Artists of 2009 ….

The radio station surveys thousands of listeners to tabulate these results. We’re pretty psyched to see Ellis’ name amongst these giants of folk. Read the full article here…

Ellis’ latest release “The Day After Everything Changed” – produced by Sorted Noise – continues to generate rave reviews amongst fans and critiques alike. Congratulations Ellis on this latest honor!

Ellis in USA today

sortednoise — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:35:41 +0000

Ellis Paul’s song “Once Upon a Summertime” was featured yesterday on USA Today’s Playlist, a piece the paper runs recommending great music to the public. The song off the Sorted Noise-produced album “The Day After Everything Changed” is generating a lot of buzz and seems to be a favorite among critics.

For more on Ellis, visit ellispaul.com

Sorted Noise Showcase Series 6/24

sortednoise — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:44:41 +0000

Sorted Noise is excited to announce the launch of it’s showcase series, starting Wed. June 24th at the Basement, in Nashville. This showcase will feature 3 artists whom Sorted Noise has recently produced, each having success in various formats which are proving to be the bread and butter of how musicians will likely facilitate a sustainable and successful career in the future.

Headlining the event is folk icon Ellis Paul. A veteran singer-songwriter who first made his name in New England’s folk clubs in the 1990s, Ellis found himself in a disconcerting position last year. He had decided not to renew his contract with Rounder Records, his longtime label, but wanted to make a new album.

With no immediate ideas for funding, Paul took a novel approach: He enlisted his fans, posting a letter on his website asking for donations. Since July they’ve surprised him by contributing more than $90,000 through a Framingham-based online service called Nimbit, along with checks sent in the mail.

Also performing are Caitlyn Smith and Perrin Lamb. Caitlyn, an incredibly talented 22 year-old singer/songwriter from Minneapolis, began making regular trips to Nashville to write and record her songs with Sorted Noise. She has generated a fever-pitch buzz all around Music Row and is an artist not to be missed live. Perrin, an artist in the vein of the emerging indie pop/rock talent in Nashville, (whose co-writes include the likes of Jeremy Lister, Trent Dabbs, and Matthew Perryman Jones) has landed several placements from his two EPs on which Sorted Noise has contributed -”Be This Way” and “Feels Like Home.” Of late, songs from these records have been featured in The Real World -Sydney, Kyle XY, Grey’s Anatomy and Army Wives.

Sorted Noise is excited for the opportunity to showcase these three artists and to share their concept of Artist Positioning with the industry here in Nashville. As the music industry continues to shift, artists and companies with a creative vision will find new and better ways to connect directly with their fans in a powerful way, sustaining their careers for years to come. Please come join us at the Basement on Wed. the 24th to hear what all the noise is about!