Shaun Groves
I’m releasing a new song, Kingdom Coming, in phases. Because I’m a nerd. I’m experimenting to see how many downloads each phase gets. I want to know what works to get the word out and exactly how well. Again, I’m a nerd. I’m making bar graphs. I’m OK with this.
For phase one, I let you guys who read my blog know about the free download. I posted about it and I put a little widget over there to the right for you to grab and spread around. A couple thousand downloads resulted from phase one’s first week thanks to BooMama, BigMama, Bush and several other B word bloggers who spread the word from my blog to theirs. Muchas gracias.
For phase two my friend (and genius) Ben Stewart built a web page where Kingdom Coming can be downloaded: shaungroves.com/freemusic It has a simple(ish) address so, for example, folks on the radio could mention it if they felt so inclined. For example. Hypothetically. Also, in phase two a lot of people I (barely) know will get an e-mail from me about that page.
Phase three, monkeys with tiny crowns and tiny scepters released into public places handing out tiny business cards with shaungroves.com/freemusic on them.
Phase four, celebrity endorsements.
Phase five, infomercial and a bonus bottle of car wax if you DOWNLOAD NOW!!!
Phase six, a viral music video starring those monkeys and celebrities.
Like I said, it’s all very experimental and scientific like.
If you haven’t downloaded the free tune, click that widget over on the right or head over to shaungroves.com/freemusic
And please, pass it on. Thank you in advance.
Megan says:
Hey Shaun – just listened to your song. It’s very good. I’ve been unfamiliar with your music until now, only knew of you through the Compassion blog trips. I’m looking forward to hearing more. Thanks for your good work, both musically as well as compassionately.
Jen says:
I really believe that the crown-wearing, scepter-holding monkeys should have come later in the phases. You don’t wanna peak too early…
Robin-PENSIEVE says:
Praising God you didn’t say “flying monkeys” ‘cause those scare the ever-lovin’ snot out of me…even if they’re wearing crowns. Maybe ESPECIALLY if they’re wearing crowns.
Glad to be one of those almost-strangers buried in phase two. I’ll send a shout out to both of my readers
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Off to write a quick post….
Lisa in ME says:
Found your blog during the Compassion trip to DR. Love it. I also found your song then. Love it too. It’s awesome. I put the button on my blog & made mention of it as well. Thanks for sharing your music!
Shaun Groves says:
Thank you, Robin and Lisa!
Biblefanmaryann says:
Haha, I’ll be watching for that infomercial!
shaunfan says:
Shaun, I sincerely LOVE the new song. SO exciting to have a new Shaun Groves song to dig. I blogged about it with your widget here: http://www.newreleasetuesday.com/userprofile_blogsinglepost.php?blog_id=5696&user_id=140
Thanks so much for the “behind the song” content. Awesome stuff and I’ve gotten great feedback about your song. Hope to make many more “shaun fans”
Megan says:
I just tried to put the widget on my blog, but there isn’t a wordpress code and the others wouldn’t copy over. I’ll try some more later. fyi.
Shaun Groves says:
Yep, the widgets NEVER work with WordPress. Very lame. But the banner at http://www.shaungroves.com/freemusic should work just fine for you.