PATRONAGE INTRODUCTION:
The history of art does not exist without great patronage. From the de' Medici family and Michelangelo to the Sforza family and Leonardo da Vinci, arts patronage has funded some of the greatest works of Renaissance Europe and beyond.
LIKE THE NIGHT ITSELF:
“It’s your job to take this art form to a new generation” - Tommy Emmanuel AM
Driven by an unwavering vision to create music that stands the test of time, I’ve built this project since its inception in 2022 with the support of incredible patrons who chose to believe in the vision early. Initially through the Australian Cultural Fund, and now privately, I owe the creation of my forthcoming album these supporters. Working with an art form I’m committed to for decades to come, I have a resolve not only to the purity of my own musical expression, but to the deeper impact I’ve seen it have.
Patronage directly funds the completion of the album Like The Night Itself, its accompanying films, and the creation of a lasting body of work intended to stand for decades to come.
THE ROLLOUT SO FAR:
Three (of Ten) Singles released with 17.5K+ streams across digital platforms
Three Music Videos with 27K+ video views across YouTube & Instagram
Official collaboration and launch performances with Tommy Emmanuel at Cadogan Hall, London UK
A growing international audience supporting the completion of the project
WHAT PATRONAGE FUNDS:
Completion of the Like The Night Itself album vinyl pressing (recently upgraded in production quality with The Vinyl Factory, London UK).
Production of the remaining short films accompanying the music, including filming in Nocelle, Rome, and Venice during March & April.
$5,500 marketing budget to expand global reach through targeted promotion and audience building
$1,550USD CURRENTLY RAISED OF $20,000USD TARGET | PROJECT DEADLINE: 21 JUNE 2026
NEXT STAGE - NOCELLE - FILM IV OF LIKE THE NIGHT ITSELF:
After the release of the first three films from the album, the next piece moves to one of the most extraordinary places I encountered while writing this music - the small cliffside village of Nocelle, high above the Amalfi Coast. Perched above Positano and connected to the famous Path of the Gods trail, Nocelle sits in a quiet, elevated world above the Mediterranean. The atmosphere there - the wind, the path, the layered gradient horizon - suspended between heaven & earth. This film will capture that sense of solitude and elevation that inspired the music.
CONCEPT:
The film follows a solitary guitarist moving through the cliffs and pathways of Nocelle across the pastel light of late afternoon and into dusk. The imagery alternates between vast Mediterranean landscapes and intimate moments of playing - allowing the music to breathe alongside the environment that inspired it. Rather than a conventional performance video, the film is designed as a quiet cinematic meditation with understated yet obvious natural grandeur, continuing the visual language of the album’s series of music films.
VISUAL ATMOSPHERE:
The visual palette draws from:
Mediterranean sunset light
Cliffside paths and stone villages
Wind moving through valley forest below
Expansive sea horizons
Quiet solitary performance moments from my hideaway in the mountains
Camera will move slowly and observationally, allowing the location and music to unfold naturally.
STORYBOARD (KEY MOMENTS):
Opening: A wide establishing shot of the Amalfi coastline and cliffs around Nocelle.
Arrival: Walking along the stone path above the coast, carrying the guitar.
First Performance: A quiet playing moment overlooking the Mediterranean.
Atmosphere: Wind moving through plants, village textures, the light changing toward evening.
Sunset Performance: A final performance moment at golden hour above the sea.
Closing Frame: The horizon at dusk as the music fades.
PRODUCTION APPROACH:
This film will be shot in a minimal, independent production style, keeping the film intimate and authentic while allowing the location itself to become a central character in the piece.
Filmed and directed by Kyran Daniel
Natural light cinematography
Lightweight cinema camera setup
Small, flexible filming approach allowing the landscape to guide the imagery
RELEASE SCHEDULE:
The following timeline outlines the release of the album and the patron-supported production of its accompanying short films.
Jan 1 - Like The Night Itself - Single Release
Jan 17 - Like The Night Itself - Video Release
Jan 23 - La Casa di Ponsacco - Single Release
Launched performing with Tommy at Cadogan Hall in London UK
Feb 13 - La Casa di Ponsacco (feat. Tommy Emmanuel) - Video Release
Feb 28 - Pensieri - Single Release
Mar 7 - Pensieri - Video Release
Mar 21 - Nocelle - Single Release
Apr 4 - Nocelle - Video Release
Apr 11 - Aurelian Intermezzo - Single Release
Apr 18 - Aurelian Intermezzo - Video Release
Apr 25 - Segretezza - Single Release
May 2 - Segretezza - Video Release
May 6 - Like The Night Itself - Official Album Release - Vinyl
May 9 - Midnight - Single Release
May 12-15 - Cannes Film Festival
May 16 - Midnight - Video Release
May 16-24 - Japan Like The Night Itself Promotional Tour
Jun 21 - Like The Night Itself - Official Album Release - Digital
Jul 11 - Camino Intermezzo - Video Release
Aug 1 - Nike of Samothrace - Video Release
Aug 22 - Strawberry Moon - Video Release
Aug 30 - Like The Night Itself submitted for Grammy Consideration
Sep / Oct / Nov - USA Like The Night Itself Tour
FUNDING SCHEDULE:
Target: $20,000USD by 21 June 2026
Vinyl Production with Vinyl Factory - by Mar 21
Lacquer Cut - £350
3-Step Metalwork - £300
10-Test Pressings - £90
Pressing 200-Units: £963.20
Track 4 - Nocelle - Short Film - by Mar 21
DOP, Edit & Colour - €1000
Travel & Accommodation - €500
Track 5 - Aurelian Intermezzo - Short Film - by Apr 11
DOP, Edit & Colour - €1000
Travel & Accommodation - €500
Track 6 - Segretezza - Short Film - by Apr 25
DOP, Edit & Colour - €1000
Travel & Accommodation - €500
Track 7 - Midnight - Short Film - By May 9
DOP, Edit & Colour - €1000
Travel & Accommodation - €500
Track 8 - Camino Intermezzo - Short Film - by Jul 11
DOP, Edit & Colour - €1000
Travel & Accommodation - €500
Track 9 - Nike of Samothrace - Short Film - Aug 1
DOP, Edit & Colour - €1000
Travel & Accommodation - €500
Track 10 - Strawberry Moon - Short Film - Aug 22
DOP, Edit & Colour - €1000
Travel & Accommodation - €500
PATRON CREDITS:
The creation of Like The Night Itself is made possible by a small circle of early patrons whose support allows the work to be realized at the highest level. Principal and Executive Patrons are acknowledged on the vinyl pressing and accompanying materials.
Patrons:
Daniele Abela
Chad & Ashley Wiggs
Lorraine & Russ Sheridan
Julie Stachecki
Howard Wilson
Patricia Lynch
Ron Stavale
Hisham Abahusayn
Susan Fancy
JB Davies
Maik Martens
Raik Heinemann
Beth Kilgour
Linda Baker
Lorenzo Fiorentini
Yeman Al-Rawi
Tom Garnett
Moritoshi Sakaguchi
Yuji Kadowaki
Barry Lonik
Charles Griffith
Michael Dennehy
Jerome Washo
Greg Bergin
Rich Brown
James Dean
Bianca Milewski
Jawna Standish
Hannah Hartley
Mark Dolar
Stephen Bouffard
Steven Obremski
Daniel Norris
Tina Harris
Heather King
Robin Franklin
James Malcolm
Susie Madden
Marie Camin
Joy Selby Smith
Warwick & Paulette Bisley
Mary-Jane Gething
Sue Pelka
Richard Caven
Sally Louis & Mark Sandstrom
Corey Snowden & Sarah Shelton
Ryan Barnes
Dan Denison
James White
Kerri Meyer
Kimberly Morey
Goran Kosaric
Lewis Felker
Ondemka