The Gesture of History (CD/LP)

A project in Portland, OR by Sam Rosenthal
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Viola-based textural ambient drift from Sam of Black Tape For A Blue Girl w/Shadow’s viola, and synths/enhancements from Steve Roach.
Backers: 267
Average Pledge Per Backer: $32

Funded: $8,631 of $8,000
Dates: Feb 5th -> Mar 8th (31 days)
Project By: Sam Rosenthal
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Latest News

Congratulations!

March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Last night, we passed the $8000 goal. C.A. in Switzerland increased his pledge to push us over! But it's really all of you who did it! Whether you pledged $20 for a CD on the first day, or $5 for a download an hour ago — all of your pledges add up... (Read More)

Answers for European backers

March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello. 54 hours to go! I’ve been asked a few questions by European backers; let me answer them for everyone here. As mentioned in the IMPORTANT NOTE ON EXPORT SHIPPING:  1) Non-USA postage will be charged after the campaign has funded. 2) For... (Read More)

We're getting close. Here's info on how to update your pledge.

March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Ah! We're closing in on the goal. 61 hours to go, and the pledges are coming in. In the last 24 hours, 5 x $5 digital download pledge, 6 x $20 CD pledge, 3 x $25 gold vinyl pledge, and 1 x $200 Let's Make A Deal!  You're the best! I've noticed a few... (Read More)

Death in the Graveyard -- a story

March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
As a writer, the phrase ‘the gesture of history’ isn’t just a reference to the history of the world out there; it’s also intensely personal, about the world in here. I'm sharing a story I'm writing for a potential future book some day. One of... (Read More)

A bit more about why I’m asking you to back this Kickstarter:

February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
This text was moved from the main campaign page to this Update, to reduce the length of the main page on mobile devices: Let me take a moment to explain how crowdfunding works. This campaign is an interaction between creator and listener, where your... (Read More)

Two new premiums, and a chat with Steve & Sam

February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello.  With 15 days to go, we’re 52% funded. With 118 backers pledging $4187.  I’ve added two premiums. The Plush Fleece Photo Blanket ($125) and the Executive Producer ($500, your name in booklet and a weathered viola.) More about these in a... (Read More)

Talky-talk tangents on the meaning of history…

February 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello and Happy Friday morning (“morning” being relevant to where you are in the world, I’m writing you from Portland in the Pacific Northwest). 10 days into the Gesture campaign, 90 backers have pledged $2848, 35% to the goal (with 20 days to... (Read More)

IMPORTANT NOTE ON EXPORT SHIPPING

February 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Important note on export shipping In most Kickstarter campaigns, shipping is charged during the campaign and (as Kickstarter tells us), “Funds that backers pledge to account for shipping costs will count towards a project's funding goal." This... (Read More)

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