"Cactus Heart" A concept record about love in the high desert of California
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$5,964 displayed raised · 3 fund applications · 1 season · best rank #309 in Season 7
A new studio album by the songwriter of "Running for so long" from The Peanut Butter Falc…
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About
We're making a concept record about love in the desert that is an homage to the folk and country music that has often scored the landscapes of the American Southwest. It's a metaphor for where we are, where we've been, and where we're going.
Impact
In an age where we are conditioned to keep our distance from one another, this record is a call for connection. I aim to share this record both in person and online to foster more connection and acceptance of one another with humor and heart.
Progress
We're in the last phases of tracking before we go to mix! We still need the last overdubs of background vocals and pedal steel before mixing and mastering, making vinyl, distribution, and a tour to share these songs live from my heart to yours.
Team
The past 6 years have been hard for many, including myself. I've been writing songs about the human condition for over two decades. And I have the skill to translate our suffering into a collection of songs that remind us of our shared humanity.
Funding
| Sales | Venus | S+V | Match | S+V+M | Venus extras | Prize | V2+M+P | V2/S | (V2+M)/S | (V2+M+P)/S | Raised | Available | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 7 | $1,061 | $450 | $1,511 | $4,433 | $5,944 | $0 | $20 | $4,903 | 0.4x | 4.6x | 4.6x | $5,964 | — |
| Total | $1,061 | $450 | $1,511 | $4,433 | $5,944 | $0 | $20 | $4,903 | — | — | — | $5,964 | — |
Fund applications
| Season | Fund | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 7 | Clear Mind: Music + Mental Health Fund | submitted | 2026-08-07 |
| Season 7 | Resonate Fund for Sonic Pioneers | submitted | 2026-08-08 |
| Season 7 | Nightshift Fund for Working Artists | submitted | 2026-08-07 |
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Leaderboard page (offline): https://artizen.fyi/projects/cactus-heart
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