Very few. Most albums are made behind closed doors and presented to the public as a finished product. Cili is doing the opposite — opening the entire creative process to her community, from the first note to the recording sessions, and letting real people’s stories shape the music itself. This is rare.

Three of the nine songs will be directly inspired by stories from real people in Cili’s community. The music exists because of them. Their names will be in the booklet. Some of their feelings will live inside the songs forever — whether the listener knows it or not.

Because music has always been about connection for Cili. She has performed at over 150 concerts and felt that connection live, in rooms full of people. This album is the next natural step — and she didn’t want to make it alone.

No. The story submissions are real, the compositions will be genuinely inspired by them, and the personal improvisations for non-selected stories are a real commitment. This is not a marketing campaign. It is how Cili makes music.

• Follow the entire creative process exclusively — the composing, the doubts, the recording sessions in Vienna

• Early access to a limited pre-order of the signed physical album at a preferential price

• Be part of something being built, not just something finished

Everything above, plus:

• A free signed physical copy of the album with a personal note from Cili

• Submit a story that could become one of the three original songs on the album

• Your name in the album booklet — guaranteed, whether selected or not

• If your story is not selected: a personal improvisation recorded by Cili, inspired by your story, delivered just for you

Public updates about the album — announcements, key milestones, and selected content shared openly.

Only Tier 3 members (Cili’s Universe — $24/month) can submit a story.

Anything that is yours — a memory, a person, a feeling, a moment. Happy, heavy, absurd, tender, real or invented. One A4 page maximum per story. You can submit up to 3 stories.

June 27, 2026 at 23:59 CEST. No exceptions.

Via the Tally form sent exclusively to Tier 3 members by direct message on Patreon.

Yes — up to 3 stories. However, only one story per person can be selected for the album.

Everyone who submits a story will receive a personal improvisation from Cili (only for one story, even if 3 were submitted), recorded specifically inspired by their story — just for them. This will be delivered a few months after the recording sessions.

Yes. Cili reads all stories privately. She will never share the content of your story publicly without your explicit permission.

You can choose to appear in the album booklet under a pseudonym of your choice, or not appear at all. It’s entirely your decision.

Yes — everyone who submits a story will be named in the album booklet, whether their story is selected or not. You choose your name or pseudonym.

No — only your name (or pseudonym). The stories remain private.

Cili is recording her album — nine songs in three parts. Three songs from her Budapest years, three from her Vienna years, and three original compositions inspired by stories submitted by her Patreon community.

Recording takes place in Vienna at the end of July 2026. The public release is planned for autumn 2026. Exact date to be announced.

Yes — both. The physical edition will be available for pre-order exclusively for Patreon paid members at a preferential price before the general public release.

Yes — an online concert is planned after the recording sessions. Details coming soon.

🎹About being a paid member

Any paid tier — Cili’s Yard (T1, $6/month), Cili’s Playground (T2, $12/month), or Cili’s Universe (T3, $24/month). Story submission is exclusive to Tier 3.

Paid members follow the entire creative process exclusively — the composing, the doubts, the recording sessions in Vienna. They also get early access to a limited pre-order of the signed physical album at a preferential price before it opens to the general public.

Yes — you can upgrade at any time directly on Patreon.

No deadline — you can join at any time. But the earlier you join, the more of the creative process you’ll follow from the beginning.

The pre-order will open after the recording sessions, planned for late summer 2026. Paid Patreon members get first access at a preferential price.

A signed physical copy of the album with a personal note from Cili. Details to be confirmed.

Yes — after the Patreon pre-order period, the album will be available to the general public through standard music platforms and distribution channels.