D'LOURDES Music Videos
New York City, New York | Music Video
Music, LGBTQ
D'LOURDES is my first step in carving out a lane in an industry that doesn't write me in. Come join me on my journey of self-acceptance, unbridled expression, & of course, good a** music.
D'LOURDES Music Videos
New York City, New York | Music Video
Music, LGBTQ
1 Campaigns | New York, United States
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D'LOURDES is my first step in carving out a lane in an industry that doesn't write me in. Come join me on my journey of self-acceptance, unbridled expression, & of course, good a** music.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
D’LOURDES \də-lɔr-dɪs\ proper noun
1. she/they bisexual Filipina
2. singer-songwriter
3. classically trained actor
4. gym rat
5. a culmination of who I am, who I thought I would be, & who I have yet to become
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(photo by Lauren Casson)
I have put everything into making a career of being really good at giving people what they want, when they wanted it. I'm a great student, a skilled actor & employee, & after committing almost all of my time & energy towards those jobs, my sense of self began to crumble. I found myself trying to conform to what I thought I needed to be. Imposter syndrome seemed to grab me by my throat, until I realized that the life I built was the imposter - not me. I'm tired of waiting for permission to show all the facets that make me who I am. That's where my music comes in.
.jpg)
(photo by Lauren Casson)
Music has been THE constant in my life. When I changed, the music I made changed with me. When I fell in love, fell out of love, felt joy, doubt, or pain, music has always understood exactly who I am. It has lead me to create the D'LOURDES EP. It dropped on MAY 8TH, & is made up of 8 original songs from the past 6 years! This project is an ecclectic kaleidescope of all the things that make me, me.
(photos & album art by Lauren Casson)
LISTEN TO THE EP HERE:
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/dlourdes/dlourdes
available on all streaming platforms (:
Alongside the EP, I aim to release 3-4 music videos. As a music video addict, I dream of releasing visuals in tandem with my songs to capture the stories I see in my head. Having a background in visual storytelling via theatre & film drives my hunger for a full fledged project, one that upholds the quality that I believe my stories deserve.
It took much longer than I am willing to admit to finally convince myself that I am worthy of this journey & project. Now that I'm HERE & ready, more in my skin than I've ever been before, I'm still a 23 year old "starving artist" trying to make ends meet. So I'm asking ❤️you❤️ for help.
In contributing to this project, you are contributing to a legacy of strength & freedom in the LGBTQIA+ community & the Asian American community. You are contributing to the outcasts, the rebels, the theater kids, the vagabonds, & those who have yet to decide who they want to be.
Here's a breakdown of expenses so you know just where your contribution is going:
(photo by Lauren Casson)
For more context on the specific projects I have in mind, here are visuals I've compiled for the videos I'm most excited about!
With each completed video, they will be posted on the Danielle Troiano // D'LOURDES YouTube page, & the link will be shared straight to you (my beloved supporter).
Now... let's say we surpass the goal. It is VERY possible & the MOST ideal! All money from this campaign will go to music videos and/or video supplements for each song. The dream scenario would be to create a video for every single song. I'm aiming for the moon and the stars. (:
& SURPRISE! I saved up 2 months of NYC rent to get this one done, so if you need another visual reference for the videos I plan on creating, here is one in the flesh:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nsvy08-5zGQ
If you've read this far...
THANK YOU. Just giving me the time of day means the world. A contribution to this project means everything & more to an independent artist like me. Whether you can pledge or not (though I hope you can!), be sure to:
- FOLLOW this campaign site here to help us gain support via Seed & Spark itself!
- SHARE with your friends, family, coworkers, lovers, & enemies so I can reach a wider audience & get this project made! Copy & paste to your heart's content ⬇️
https://seedandspark.com/fund/dlourdes#story
3. FOLLOW my Instagram, Twitter, & Facebook to stay updated on the journey.
Campaign Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dlourdesmusic/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DLOURDESmusic
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVKQMyOOvFI46OvNtilESEg
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DLOURDESmusic
Note on COVID: All crew members & performers are required to be fully vaccinated & boosted. Prior to any shoot or in-person meetings, all will be asked to test negatively in order to participate in the production. All protocol & production timelines may be subject to change due to possible surges or additional variants. Safety is our top concern & we will continue to use our best judgement to keep everyone involved in production safe & healthy.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
EQUIPMENT
Costs $2,000
I've brought the music! All we need is the video!
CREW
Costs $1,500
We pay our crew fairly in this household!
CRAFTY/CATERING
Costs $500
Without this, we'll be "starving artists" in both literal & figurative terms.
Insurance
Costs $800
To ensure we're protected, through & through!
POST PRODUCTION
Costs $2,500
The work doesn't stop after shooting!
TRAVEL
Costs $1,000
While we wait for teleportation to be invented (& gas prices to go down) this is crucial!
LOCATION
Costs $1,200
This portion will go to securing studio & onsite locations for filming!
DESIGN
Costs $500
To make sure everything looks as detailed & clean as possible (perfectionist speaking)
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
My core collaborator & producer for my EP is my dear friend
MARK MAZZARELLA
MARK MAZZARELLA is a member of the band Pilots In Training. THEATER: Guthrie: The Tempest, Cyrano de Bergerac. Island Stage Left: Much Ado About Nothing, The Merchant of Venice, Romeo and Juliet, Cymbeline, The Taming of the Shrew; Nebraska Shakespeare: King John, Much Ado About Nothing; Shakespeare’s Globe: Henry V; Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Sonnets for an Old Century; University of Minnesota/Guthrie Theater B.F.A. Acting Program: As You Like It, In Arabia We’d All Be Kings. TRAINING University of Minnesota/Guthrie Theater B.F.A. Acting Program (Class of 2020). @mark.mazzarella (IG)
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
D’LOURDES \də-lɔr-dɪs\ proper noun
1. she/they bisexual Filipina
2. singer-songwriter
3. classically trained actor
4. gym rat
5. a culmination of who I am, who I thought I would be, & who I have yet to become
(photo by Lauren Casson)
I have put everything into making a career of being really good at giving people what they want, when they wanted it. I'm a great student, a skilled actor & employee, & after committing almost all of my time & energy towards those jobs, my sense of self began to crumble. I found myself trying to conform to what I thought I needed to be. Imposter syndrome seemed to grab me by my throat, until I realized that the life I built was the imposter - not me. I'm tired of waiting for permission to show all the facets that make me who I am. That's where my music comes in.
(photo by Lauren Casson)
Music has been THE constant in my life. When I changed, the music I made changed with me. When I fell in love, fell out of love, felt joy, doubt, or pain, music has always understood exactly who I am. It has lead me to create the D'LOURDES EP. It dropped on MAY 8TH, & is made up of 8 original songs from the past 6 years! This project is an ecclectic kaleidescope of all the things that make me, me.
(photos & album art by Lauren Casson)
LISTEN TO THE EP HERE:
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/dlourdes/dlourdes
available on all streaming platforms (:
Alongside the EP, I aim to release 3-4 music videos. As a music video addict, I dream of releasing visuals in tandem with my songs to capture the stories I see in my head. Having a background in visual storytelling via theatre & film drives my hunger for a full fledged project, one that upholds the quality that I believe my stories deserve.
It took much longer than I am willing to admit to finally convince myself that I am worthy of this journey & project. Now that I'm HERE & ready, more in my skin than I've ever been before, I'm still a 23 year old "starving artist" trying to make ends meet. So I'm asking ❤️you❤️ for help.
In contributing to this project, you are contributing to a legacy of strength & freedom in the LGBTQIA+ community & the Asian American community. You are contributing to the outcasts, the rebels, the theater kids, the vagabonds, & those who have yet to decide who they want to be.
Here's a breakdown of expenses so you know just where your contribution is going:
(photo by Lauren Casson)
For more context on the specific projects I have in mind, here are visuals I've compiled for the videos I'm most excited about!
With each completed video, they will be posted on the Danielle Troiano // D'LOURDES YouTube page, & the link will be shared straight to you (my beloved supporter).
Now... let's say we surpass the goal. It is VERY possible & the MOST ideal! All money from this campaign will go to music videos and/or video supplements for each song. The dream scenario would be to create a video for every single song. I'm aiming for the moon and the stars. (:
& SURPRISE! I saved up 2 months of NYC rent to get this one done, so if you need another visual reference for the videos I plan on creating, here is one in the flesh:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nsvy08-5zGQ
If you've read this far...
THANK YOU. Just giving me the time of day means the world. A contribution to this project means everything & more to an independent artist like me. Whether you can pledge or not (though I hope you can!), be sure to:
- FOLLOW this campaign site here to help us gain support via Seed & Spark itself!
- SHARE with your friends, family, coworkers, lovers, & enemies so I can reach a wider audience & get this project made! Copy & paste to your heart's content ⬇️
https://seedandspark.com/fund/dlourdes#story
3. FOLLOW my Instagram, Twitter, & Facebook to stay updated on the journey.
Campaign Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dlourdesmusic/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DLOURDESmusic
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVKQMyOOvFI46OvNtilESEg
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DLOURDESmusic
Note on COVID: All crew members & performers are required to be fully vaccinated & boosted. Prior to any shoot or in-person meetings, all will be asked to test negatively in order to participate in the production. All protocol & production timelines may be subject to change due to possible surges or additional variants. Safety is our top concern & we will continue to use our best judgement to keep everyone involved in production safe & healthy.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
EQUIPMENT
Costs $2,000
I've brought the music! All we need is the video!
CREW
Costs $1,500
We pay our crew fairly in this household!
CRAFTY/CATERING
Costs $500
Without this, we'll be "starving artists" in both literal & figurative terms.
Insurance
Costs $800
To ensure we're protected, through & through!
POST PRODUCTION
Costs $2,500
The work doesn't stop after shooting!
TRAVEL
Costs $1,000
While we wait for teleportation to be invented (& gas prices to go down) this is crucial!
LOCATION
Costs $1,200
This portion will go to securing studio & onsite locations for filming!
DESIGN
Costs $500
To make sure everything looks as detailed & clean as possible (perfectionist speaking)
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
My core collaborator & producer for my EP is my dear friend
MARK MAZZARELLA
MARK MAZZARELLA is a member of the band Pilots In Training. THEATER: Guthrie: The Tempest, Cyrano de Bergerac. Island Stage Left: Much Ado About Nothing, The Merchant of Venice, Romeo and Juliet, Cymbeline, The Taming of the Shrew; Nebraska Shakespeare: King John, Much Ado About Nothing; Shakespeare’s Globe: Henry V; Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Sonnets for an Old Century; University of Minnesota/Guthrie Theater B.F.A. Acting Program: As You Like It, In Arabia We’d All Be Kings. TRAINING University of Minnesota/Guthrie Theater B.F.A. Acting Program (Class of 2020). @mark.mazzarella (IG)