MIKARIMBA's New Album!

A project in New York, NY by MIKARIMBA
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New Project launching March 2013 with recording of a new album! MIKARIMBA needs your support to make this magic happen!!
Backers: 125
Average Pledge Per Backer: $253

Funded: $31,640 of $30,000
Dates: Feb 14th -> Apr 15th (60 days)
Project By: MIKARIMBA
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Latest News

Mastering @ Sterling Sound Studio

April 13th - via: kickstarter.com
On April 12th (Fri), we had the mastering done for my new album, "If you believe..." at the prestigious Sterling Sound Studio in NY. I am very grateful for the outstanding work by mastering engineer Greg Calbi and recording engineer Jay Messina.... (Read More)

Chick Corea's New Arrangements!

April 9th - via: kickstarter.com
The commissioned arrangements have all come in!! These wonderful arrangement pieces will premiere on May 30th @ 8pm at the Weill Recital Hall at the Carnegie Hall. for more information & tickets: carnegiehall.org... (Read More)

CD Cover Art

April 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Mikarimba's new album "If you believe..." the cover will be taken by photographer Sandrine Lee! Very exciting!! Please check our her website. ミカリンバ新アルバム"If you believe..."カバージャケットは、写真家Sandrine... (Read More)

Review from Journalist Ashley Kahn

April 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Review of new album, "If you believe..." Hi Mika I've been enjoying our CD -- it is an unusual and flavorful mix of styles, and love your playing. I am so used to vibes and to hear nothing but marimba really puts my head in a different place. There... (Read More)

Album Track Order

April 1st - via: kickstarter.com
After a discussion with Steve Gadd, we have decided on the following album track order. The list will be complete by April 12th when we will have mastering at Sterling Sound Studio in NY.... (Read More)

Review from composer Michiru Oshima

April 1st - via: kickstarter.com
One last comment Michiru Oshima, composer of "Crazy Marimba" 「まとまっていて音楽的ですし完成度も高いですね!ありがとう!ミカさんのチャーミングさが出ています。... (Read More)

Reviews from the Composers!

March 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Reviews from the Composers ! After sending the recorded songs to their composers, came the following messages. 各作曲家にレコーディングした曲を送ったら下記のような嬉しいメッセージが届きました! _____ Mika-- It... (Read More)

DAY 3 of Recording Session

March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
March 13th, 2013 - On DAY 3, the FINAL day in the studio, the Harlem String Quartet joined us and recorded 3 songs. Sounded magnificent! To spread this fascinating music, we need everyone to please support our project on Kickstarter!!... (Read More)

DAY 2 of Recording Session

March 12th - via: kickstarter.com
March 12, 2013 - Rainy DAY 2 of recording started quietly with a duo with Steve but by noon, the room was overflowing with new ideas and every take outshining the others!! There were many precious moments with everyone surrounding Duke and the piano... (Read More)

DAY 1 of Recording Session

March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
March 11, 2013 - DAY 1 of MIKARIMBA New album recording session at MSR Studio, NYC started with a moment of silence for the 3.11 Japan Earthquake & Tsunami. In a very professional session everything went so smooth and we successfully finished... (Read More)

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