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I did a count the other day. Since 2000, I've given away over 10,000,000 MP3s. Seriously. TEN MILLION! I feel like Dr. Evil, "Ten MIIILLLL-LION MP3s!"

You probably think I'm crazy. Heck, I do too. It goes against every grain of my being to give away my music. But I do it with the fleating hope that what goes around, comes around.

Because I love it when people email me their thanks. Or even better, when they tell their friends, or post a blog about me, or forward a couple free MP3s to their friends. That's when it feels like I've made a difference. Because You and Your friends are hearing my music.

Unfortunately, giving away music doesn't pay my bills. I get by, because when you have a few bucks, you buy CDs and merchandise, or you make a generous donation.

So...

Did you download an MP3 of mine? Or several? Did you enjoy them? Why not make a donation of what you think it's worth... even if that's just one dollar. Seriously. Your dollar goes a long way to helping me continue doing what I'm doing for you.

Guest what? After you make a donation to the link on your left, I'll give you a link to download some special gifts.

Of course, if you prefer to buy MP3s or buy CDs? Fantastic! Your purchase will help pay for my next album and record my next podcast. So thank you!

Need an extra reason to donate? Read this...

The Most Amazing Thing Happened

Once upon a time there was a boy who loved music. He loved it so much he constantly pretended he was Elvis Presley. He danced and sang for family and friends. It made them all very happy.

Unexcitedly, that boy became a man. And that man followed his childhood dream.

But there was a problem. First, in college, he made bad financial decisions and spent years buried in debt keeping him from actively achieving that dream. Then, he attained the scariest part of the dream... reality.

It was shocking. Reality was almost scarier than the years buried in debt. This boy had to rely on his musical talent to make a living. He had to learn how to record and sell CDs. He had to learn how to ask for tips at shows. And he had to deal with stingy booking agents as he fought to keep this dream a reality.

Yes. You guessed it. That boy and now man is me, Marc Gunn. I make a living playing music and entertaining people. Yet, the problem is more difficult than ever.

It is kinda scary. I rely on the generosity of people like you, who I may not know, to make my dreams a reality.

In fact, it's a centuries old tradition.
I entertain you.
You give me a wee bit o'compensation for the entertainment.

Mind you, I am just as happy to read a kind word from you. But again, it doesn't pay the bills. So why not make a donation. One dollar is fine. Or if you feel really excited and moved by my music, donate two or five or ten or sure, I'd LOVE a hundred dollars (who wouldn't).

Well, whatever you decide. Thank you, thank you, thank you for allowing me to turn my dream to reality. I hope you will continue to enjoy my music for years to come.

Embrace
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