SWEET SONGS for SWEET THING

A project in New York, NY by Alexandre Rockwell
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Backers: 279
Average Pledge Per Backer: $285

Funded: $79,386 of $41,000
Dates: Mar 24th -> May 8th (45 days)
Project By: Alexandre Rockwell
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Latest News

Last 24 hours

May 7th - via: kickstarter.com
The train is leaving the station Here we are on the last mile of a marathon run. Today, I will place the revised credits and reach out to all those who have meant to become supporters but have been too swamped to get on board.  There is still time... (Read More)

VAN MORRISON Sweet Thing cue and New York Premiere!

April 30th - via: kickstarter.com
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New cue

April 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Cocoa Bird This is a picture of me as a kid with my bird 'Cocoa'.  Listening to animals away from the noise humans often make has aways helped me better understand life or at least feel more comfortable in it. My animal friends make me feel at... (Read More)

Nico turns fourteen

April 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Nico's 14th Working with you children is full of challenges and miracles. I didn't hesitate when we filmed Little Feet (the precursor to Sweet Thing) because they were so full of life that following them around with a camera and asking them to say... (Read More)

Not one , not two, but THREE great pieces of news.

April 17th - via: kickstarter.com
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New Cue: Real Rock/Meet Jabari

April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
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New Music Cue and new awards

April 11th - via: kickstarter.com
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Billie's Birthday Gift!

April 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you Billie. Happy Birthday. We are still high on the great news of reaching our initial goal for the music and wanted to share the next cue  with you that so happens to arrive on Lady Day's birthday. This cue is one of the happiest in the... (Read More)

Amazed and humbled

April 6th - via: kickstarter.com
It's late but I want to write all of you supporters before calling it a night. In the last 24 hours so many of you came together and pushed us over the line to reach our goal! Congratulations to you all. We have two new Associate producers, an... (Read More)

Jim Jarmuch and a dog that can read your mind.

April 5th - via: kickstarter.com
First things first , you all are the heart & soul and are what gets us all through these hectic days. It's been and up and down first two weeks. Friends of my work have come out and helped us get off to a good start but then we hit a wall. I had... (Read More)

Cue #3 Karen Dalton - Something On Your Mind - A great first Week for Sweet Songs!

March 31st - via: kickstarter.com
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Cue #2 Arvo Pärt - Spiegel im Spiegel

March 27th - via: kickstarter.com
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Technical issue with Arvo Part Update

March 27th - via: kickstarter.com
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Cue # 2, Arvo Part

March 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Here is Alexandre talking about his choice and use of the Arvo Part composition Spiegel im Spiegel as a traditional moment in Sweet Thing where Lana put her brother to bed and Billie Holliday visits her in a private moment to comfort her. You'll need... (Read More)

Great first day and first music cue Update!

March 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all, and if you are new to Sweet Thing welcome to the family. Our first day was a mix of both wonderfull and stressful. The team worked hard to get us ready and I am so proud they pulled it off. As promised Clara and Avi have put together... (Read More)

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