According to a recent post by FOF's resident Prog Rock commentator; "Marillion were the first band to circumvent record companies and approach their fans (via their website) and get them to send in £10 each in order to finance the recording of a new Marillion album. Once the album was finished, they were all sent a CD free of charge."

So if MES came a-knocking, Primark cap in hand, how much would you give him?
Oh, don't forget you get a copy of the album, too...

Went for £15, though I could be tempted to give more. Wouldn't want my name worked into a lyric though... "And Country Folk... he was a halfcut twat"

Cue entire audience shouting "Twat!"

Cue CF leaving venue in tears...

Are we allowed to stipulate no growling, sleevenotes written on a manual typewriter, cover version of 'I Need Nothing' by Menace etc etc?

The more you give, the more you get.

Kristin Hersh of Throwing Muses fame already does this; details HERE ~ CASH MUSIC

Momus may have been first and done it with more mercenary elan...

http://imomus.com/starsforever.html

I think we need input into the album's cover song if we're fronting the dinero.

I'll give £15 in installments.

Nothing, I need the money for booze.

But we might get invited backstage if we donate, where we can consume copiously the ocean of booze on the rider. ^_^ :beer:

£3,000 if he puts this adorable photo on the front cover.

...and a gramme too? ^_^

The Fall should do these - now here's a band who now how to treat their fans.

KISS Meet and Greet Package
- Exclusive Meet and Greet with KISS
- Personal photograph with the band
- 8X10 photo
- KISS Tour Program
- KISS Europe '08 Shirt
- Official KISS Meet & Greet Laminate
- $50 coupon good for the official KISS on-line store

Oops! Forgot the small print.
It costs €875.
For a further €350 you get to watch the soundcheck.

I wonder what Kiss would do... :whistle:

Kiss would fucking rock!

meh! :huh:

I can't believe peeps are talking about KISS on a Fall forum.
Never thought I'd see the day, &c...

Forgot the really small print.
10% off if you let Gene Simmons come on your tits.

:ohdear: I should learn to hold my tongue.

:lol:

Oh, why don't The Fall do merchandise like that!?!

But with a much smaller and battery-powered tongue that pops in and out seemingly at random, and fully removable dentures.

Can someone contact Craig Scanlon and pay him to record instead?

As Octophone said in Fall discussion, Neubauten and C93 did such a subscribers thing as well. Personally I like the idea. £15, sure.

Its worth 15 quid just for the ulcers your likely to give some record Execs.

Married 2 Kits
Cat Rap 2
Jap Kit
Latch Key Kit

etc.etc. :)

:lol:

He might need it. Is he still signed with Sanctuary? What is the status here....

Surprised no one has suggested Fall Aid - there's plenty of talent here, enough for an evening of music, readings, cat-knitting, etc. Simpo can big it up in the papers, BK can do the posters, HPAFP can be on the door (for some reason I imagine him to be a big bloke and quite handy), Bradx and The Gav can take turns on the wheels of steel.

OK, so most of the money wold be made at the bar, but still...

i bet there's even more money in it if you move the bar outside the venue!

Well, I was thinking of more a policy of Free Entry, But You Pay To Get Out.

As long as I get the album free I'd give the boys £15. Some exclusive material as a bonus would be good too. A 2nd CD of lo-fi doodles anyone?

I've been donating £10-15 for years now so yes i'd buy the next album in advance.

will they be wanting to kip on my floor when they tour?

They're welcome to kip at mine. However, if I catch MES throwing a towel on the floor and pissing on it, he'll be given a firm talking to. :angry:

I went for the £50.00 option. Has anyone actually contacted MES / the band about such a proposal?

I didn't realise this when I posted this poll, but this is quite a trend.

http://www.bandstocks.com/

Albums in Production Funded by BandStock--'0'

I think you may have spotted a flaw in this plan.

:lol: