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Joseph Barker

Minneapolis, MN

Joseph is a musician, songwriter and filmmaker from Minneapolis. When he's not having an existential crisis, he spends his time performing with Bella Ruse, watching documentaries and convincing his girlfriend, Kay, that ramen noodles have nutritional value.

  1. on September 4
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    Joseph Barker
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    Nataly Dawn's first solo album by Nataly Dawn

    I will be working with some of my favorite musicians on this album, and since it's all filmed, it'll be like you were there too, right?

    • 523% funded $104,788 pledged
    • 2,315 backers
    • Funded Sep 06, 2011
  2. on November 11, 2010
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    Joseph Barker
    Posted project update #14

    Remix Album? Yes And!

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        Steven Diaz on November 11, 2010

        Joseph and Kay, You have accomplished a lot over the past year and we are all looking forward to your completed project. Really enjoying listening to your Kuzoo song list. Really like Complicated Rhythm. Did you ever find a new toy piano? Looking forward to the finished product. wishing you much success!!!

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        Matt Woolley on November 25, 2010

        love love love loves it! =)

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        Caleb Meloy on December 23, 2010

        Sorry I didn't get to this earlier, but I love this album. For the first week after I downloaded it, it's all I listened to in my car. Perhaps the thing that surprised me most was that I didn't think it would be as fun a listen as it was to see you guys live. But the way you used the added instruments and production elements, it was very easy to say the clever, original, Bella Ruse touch was just as much tangible in listening to the CD as it was seeing you perform in person. I can't just name one track that stands out from the rest for me. I love the pluck of Complicated Rhythm and Gumption & Guts, but also can't get enough of the sweeter, more morose sounds of Black & Flowers and Where We Started. Great work, Joseph & Kay. What a tremendous success for you two!


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  3. on October 6, 2010
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    Joseph Barker
    Posted project update #13

    An Animal A Natural: From Start to Finish

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  4. on June 24, 2010
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    Joseph Barker
    Posted project update #12

    Brand New Tracks!

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        Kevin Jackson on June 25, 2010

        I love it! Thanks for sharing. I'm looking forward to the final product.


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  5. on June 12, 2010
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    Joseph Barker
    Posted project update #11

    Complicated Rhythm

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        Solomon on June 12, 2010

        more excited about this album than i was for iron man 2...that takes some doing - and that song was just enough...blessings friends
        -s


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  6. on May 27, 2010
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    Joseph Barker
    Posted project update #10

    RIP Toy Piano #2

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        Joshua Wentz on May 27, 2010

        Are there any toy shops in your area? Almost every one I've been to has a decent toy piano, the same brand that the Old Town School of Folk Music carries here in Chicago. I can't remember the name, though...


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  7. on May 13, 2010
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    Joseph Barker
    Posted project update #9

    An update on some recent instrument purchases:

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  8. on April 15, 2010
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    Don't worry, there are some surprises left!
  9. on April 15, 2010
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    Joseph Barker
    Posted project update #8

    Mystery Packages Are Away!

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        Kevin Jackson on April 15, 2010

        Of course now that you've posted pictures of the packages they are, at least partly, not mysteries anymore :)

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        Joseph Barker on April 15, 2010

        Don't worry, there are some surprises left!


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  10. on April 7, 2010
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    Joseph Barker
    Posted project update #7

    Our First Purchase With Kickstarter Funds!

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        Hillary Johnson on April 8, 2010

        go you guys! I'm looking forward to hearing the album! Thanks for keeping us nice and updated :) Happy recording.
        Smee


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