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The Touch of the Ancient Gods

by Ian Fontova

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Hi people! Yep, after some time thinking about it, I finally decided to make something to call for support on Patreon. But of course, I wouldn't talk to a camera, so this is what happened.

Some time ago, I wasn't 100% comfortable about the idea of asking for help to you guys, but thanks to life learnings (and Amanda Palmer and her amazing perspective on this) I got to a conclusion: art is necessary.

People need music, poetry, stories, as much as they need food or a shelter. We need things that make us feel stuff, that make us think, that make us laugh and cry, that make us feel more bounded to the others. It took me some time to accept this, I always tended to think that what I do was just for fun and wasn't worth enough to ask for something in return. But something changed in my brain over time, now I really feel that what I do has a value for some people, and that's worth enought to ask you guys for some help, I need your help to keep doing stuff for you :)

Also, I used to think that it was better to wait for the stuff to happen and don't rely on "favours", that it wasn't a pure-enough way of making progress. Now this doesn't make sense anymore to me, I think asking for help and relying on others is super healthy and normal, so I feel comfy enough to talk to you guys and ask you this.

SO, if you think art is necessary and want artists to survive while making it, I'd really appreciate if you considered supporting me and joining our little community on Patreon:

www.patreon.com/ianfontova

Disclaimer: All this is just to make a point, it doesn't mean I don't enjoy working on any paid projects. I worked on stuff that was very fun and I'd probably work on anyway, even if I didn't need the money! Mostly is about priorizing my music and my videos over other projects. If I don't depend economically on paid projects I can arrange their schedule so I can always keep some time to work on the channel :)

Hope you enjoy this video, remember to use Celtic Toilet Paper and thank you so so much for your support!!

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What would I do today?
Maybe a new song would be cool
I have this melody singing in my brain

But wait! I think I need some
Money, money, money, money, money!

It’s OK, it’s OK to work on projects
That are not my biggest dream
To get paid, to get paid cause I need money
To survive or so they say

Here it comes! Here comes the great job offer
That will take most of my time
Make some music for this toilet paper ad

Do you like it smooth, like a summer breeze?
When you wipe your bottom, have a celtic piece!
Celtic toilet paper ad!

It’s not a bad job, I must admit
But what if some people liked my music
And they were up for helping a bit?
I could work on my songs... Say it! Should I say it? Yes, come on!
Full time!
Full time!

That’s why Patreon is so great
With a little of your help, more music I will make
Check the rewards you can get!
Early Access
The Celtic Council
All my music to download for free
Choose a song and I’ll folk it up
Help me accomplish my dream!

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released March 1, 2020

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Ian Fontova Barcelona, Spain

Hello! I was born in Barcelona in 1991, and studied classical guitar until 17. At that age, I left regulated musical training and got into folk and symphonic music, self-taught, and into the world of samplers and mixing. I graduated on Multimedia in CITM, UPC, where I learned about adiovisual language laws. Later, I studied a Soundtrack Music Master in ESMUC. ... more

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