- Journal entries from the locations we visit in Scotland

- A set of embroidered expedition patches (so cool!)

- A set of collectable 'game cards' 

- Fragments of musical scores for each location's song

- Maps

- Photos

- Artifacts

- CLUES!

This is a digital version of the above! I will send you the letter and accompanying photos and clues etc via email instead of by post. You will get all the same stuff, but digital versions. You will still be able to complete the epic quest (although you may find that a printer may help!).

And then a final offering containing the full album download in MP3 and FLAC format.

FAQ

• Do I still get my stuff if we don't hit the target? Yes. 
• Why are you doing preorders? As an independent musician, it is really hard to pay to record an album and buy the merch before it is released. Preorders helps fix that problem by supplying the funds to do so before they are needed. Secondly it enables us all to get personally involved with a project and to make a difference. Creating a work of art is done by teamwork! YOU are part of my team :) 
• Where does the money go? First and foremost, it goes towards creating the album. There are some absolutely wonderful musicians helping with this project, and I want to appropriately compensate them for the amazing work they've done. It goes towards equipment, training, travel (the Scottish expedition took some doing for a start!). It goes to pay for the merch that you've ordered. It goes towards my time; this has taken 18 months of my life to put together so far, and this helps me feed the family and other animals!
• Can I buy any of this swag at a later date? The full album CD and download will be available after release, along with the artwork, journals etc. However the letters (physical or digital) are designed for the crowdfunding. Following along with the expedition, receiving the letters and playing your part in working out the puzzles will be a unique experience. Get stuck in! There may be some packs left over, but I'm not planning on holding stock.
• But I want a < insert thing here > Well email me on mattsteady@mattsteady.com and tell me what you fancy! I may be able to help!
• Will this be available on Vinyl? If (when) we reach the 10k funding goal, I will commit to getting vinyl! 
• Will this be available on Streaming Services? No, not at this point. Streaming is a convenient experience for the listener, but is, frankly, horrific for the artist (and in turn eventually the listener). Saying that, if you want to copy the album and pass it on to a friend as a gift, then you have my blessing. Not commercially, and don't take the mick, but I find a personal recommendation often leads to new listeners and they often come back to contribute at a later date.
• Will this be available on Cassette? No :o Unless of course some retro angel wants to fund it :) In which case, get in touch!

Meet the Crew!

Matt Steady (that's me!)

I'm an independent musician, living in Leicester (England) with my wife Abi and a small herd of children. We are adopters and fosterers, and generally have a house full (as well as 2 grown up children living away from home!).

After 20 years working in IT, I made the crazy decision to pack it all in and become a professional musician. This turned out to be an amazing journey, and one that meant that when two small girls needed a home, we were in the right place to adopt them, which we couldn't have done if I was still in my previous employment. This starting the ball rolling and it just got more crazy from there. Sometimes I wonder how on earth I find time to make the music!

On this, my 12th studio album, I play guitars, violin, bass, keys and piano, uilleann pipes, high and low whistles, and a few other bits and bobs I've forgotten about!

I'm totally independent. There is no record label involved here, no accountants, marketers, teams of songwriters or ghost musicians. This is as real as it gets.