Overview

Hello world! My name is Francesca Londono, and I'm a singer-songwriter here in the beautiful city of Boston, Massachusetts.

I’ve been making music since I was 10 year olds. After my dad passed away I found something that helped me cope. Songwriting. Ever since, I’ve been writing songs almost everyday. I fell in love with writing stories and creative alternate universes through music. I later went on to study songwriting professionally for 3 years at “Idyllwild Arts Academy” in Idyllwild, CA, where I received my artistic diploma in songwriting. I’m now in college at Berklee College of Music where I’m starting my 2nd year at Berklee majoring in Recording & Production. To me all the different aspects of music are so important. From the melody & lyrics to the production, I pay close attention to all of it, so my music can have a unique sound that’s true to myself.

The material is ready, and the musicians are waiting -- this Plaid Dog campaign is the final step toward creating my first ever, professionally produced studio album.

This campaign is raising funds for my professionally recorded album with Mike Davidson in Boston, MA. Mike is a Boston-based producer and engineer with 15+ years of experience working with both established and up-and-coming musicians. Together, Mike and I are digging into my original material, writing arrangements, and reaching out to local musicians to bring the songs to life. 

We’ve been able to cover the costs of recording and producing one song, which is ready for you to check out right here on this page. This first song is called “Tulips of Gold,” and you can check it out below!

While I’ve been able to fund the recording process for "Tulips of Gold" on my own, to create an album of songs of this quality, studio costs add up quickly. With that said, this campaign can give us a unique opportunity to collaborate and make great art together. Your donation will cover the following costs of my project:

1. Pre-Production: This is where everything starts. Mike and I will start crafting the arrangements for each song slated for the album. We’ll hold rehearsals to fine-tune the songs and arrangements and talk through new and exciting ideas for how to approach the recording process.

2. Recording: This is when we enter the studio and start capturing the music and where the songs become what you'll hear on this album. This campaign will play a huge role in making sure we have enough time to capture great performances for every member of the band.

3. Mixing & Mastering: Each track will get mixed to create the right balance between instruments, texture and color that make up a track. As a final step, the album will be mastered from beginning to end so that the listening experience is cohesive and carefully choreographed from start to finish.

And what will you get for your generosity and support? So many awesome things!

I am so appreciative and grateful for any support you can lend to this campaign. In exchange for your generosity, I've put together a really exciting group of gifts that are available exclusively through your participation in this campaign.

Check out some examples below and a full list to the right!

It's hard to express how much this project would change my life.

To me, making music transcends me into a euphoric state. Creating the world that my mind lives in through music. It’s almost like it takes you into a different dimension, an atmosphere where time doesn’t exist, where the colors of objects are brighter, the essence of dreaminess is everywhere and the feeling of being calm and peaceful, is what really makes you feel the music. I want to take you all to my world. The melancholy state that my mind and music lives in. Where fantasy isn't really fantasy but is the real world. I spend a lot of time in my mind. It is my biggest treasure yet the worst part of me. But when music is involved, you won't only hear the music, you will see it, feel it, taste it. It’s an immersive experience that I want my listeners to live through. 

If you're ready to contribute, just click the "Back This Project" button on the top right of this page! Every little bit counts, and I’m so grateful for all your support.

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Thank you so much for checking out my campaign page. I can't wait to share this music with you.