This is only a short summary of the article “From listener to co-producer” describing an alternative model for the financing of small or non-commercial CD productions.
Arrange for a cup of coffee and set the music to play while you read the full story “From listener to co-producer” 
What is it all about?
We have set up a model for the financing of our next CD publication, Crosswork (working title). The model involves the listener in the CD production process, not only as a listener, but as a co-producer of the CD. The potential listener buys one or more shares in the production in advance, against receiving a CD per share, and a part of the surplus generated by the CD sale.
Why a new model?
The economical conditions for any CD production are unusual poor at the moment. There are many reasons for that, but one of the reasons lies in our changing listener habits which tell us - preferably - not to pay for the music we consume. We’re rapidly getting used to the fact that music is “free of charge” on the Internet.
One side effect is an already notable restraint in the output from established record companies as well as the smaller independent producers. This could mean, eventually, a more limited choice for the music consumers. By actively participating in the production of music you ensure yourself that the music you’d like to listen to will still be available.
What’s in it?
1. A well-produced CD for €14
2. Updated information on the recording process
3. With purchases of 10+ shares several profiling arrangements can be agreed upon (please see the complete version of “From listener co-producer”, or contact the publishing label PARLA son, or any of the members of the Via Artis Konsort ensemble).
4. Last but not least, you obtain the right to a share of the surplus from the CD sale. You’ll receive your share every year, or you can choose to include it in a collective donation to The Grameen Foundation which in 2006 obtained the Nobel Prize for the distribution of micro-loans among women in the developing countries.
What now if …..
The Publishing company PARLA son guarantees in advance the purchase of all shares not sold publicly before the date of the release. The production is thus being financed 100%, and the co-producers will not be held financially responsible in case of a failed CD sale.
(Please read the whole story which also includes a detailed budget, or contact the publishing label PARLA son, or any of the members of the Via Artis Konsort ensemble)
Where do I purchase a share?
Please go to the Supporters page or to the PARLA son webpage.
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