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Blaq Lghtn Productions

Run by composer and performer Forbes Graham, Blaq Lghtn strives to bring valuable music and art to appreciative audiences. Blaq Lghtn has brought Cooper-Moore, Sabir Mateen, Peter Evans, Stephen Haynes, Shayna Dulberger, and many more artists to the Bo... view more

  1. on December 21
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    Blaq Lghtn Productions
    Posted project update #2

    Long overdue update!

    Hey everyone-

    I wanted to thank you again for funding this project. In early June I headed up to Better Farm in Redwood, NY and spent a week working hard writing music. I completed the mission, and wrote the first of three Magic Hypercube Trios.

    After having a rehearsal a couple months back, I decided that I needed to make revisions to the score. That's where I'm at now. Over the next couple of months I plan to do that.

    If all goes to plan we'll have a premiere in the Spring.

    Thank you again for your support and those of you that have rewards coming - you will get them!

    Peace,

    Forbes

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  2. on April 23, 2011
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    Magic Hypercube Music at betterArt! by Blaq Lghtn Productions

    I will be composing a trio inspired by a magic hypercube during my residency at Better Farm in Redwood, NY

    • 105% funded $196 pledged
    • 9 backers
    • Funded Apr 23, 2011
  3. on March 22, 2011
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    music for voice, electronics, and light by Carl Testa

    New music for voice, electronics, and lighting. My new piece is a theatrical work that incorporates lighting as a part of the music.

    • 139% funded $489 pledged
    • 21 backers
    • Funded Apr 04, 2011
  4. on March 22, 2011
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    Normal Love's Upcoming Full-Length Album, Survival Tricks by Normal Love

    Philadelphia/Brooklyn experimental band Normal Love sets out to record its first full-length album in almost four years.

    • 100% funded $1,500 pledged
    • 28 backers
    • Funded May 02, 2011
  5. on March 21, 2011
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    Blaq Lghtn Productions
    Posted project update #1

    You did it!

    Thanks to your help, the goal for Magic Hypercube Music at betterArt has been met. I extend to your a sincere thanks. Thank you for your support. I'm excited about what I'll be creating. The magic hypercube is coming!

    Peace, Forbes

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  6. on January 22, 2011
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    Blaq Lghtn Productions launched a project

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    Magic Hypercube Music at betterArt! by Blaq Lghtn Productions

    I will be composing a trio inspired by a magic hypercube during my residency at Better Farm in Redwood, NY

    • $185 funding goal
    • 04/23/2011 Funding Ended
  7. on May 13, 2010
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    hamilton crop circle: uniting a community through gardening by hamiltoncropcircle

    Hamilton Crop Circle- Grows fresh organic food in school and community gardens that is shared with neighbors, schools and restaurants in Baltimore.

    • 122% funded $18,406 pledged
    • 168 backers
    • Funded Jul 29, 2010
  8. on May 6, 2010
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    Blaq Lghtn Productions
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    AT WHAT AGE: The New Mark Taylor Project by Mark Taylor

    Mark Taylor is recording his third CD! Jazz French Horn, Poetry and a special appearance by the “Horn of Scorn”!

    Funding Unsuccessful (05/23/2010)
  9. on May 5, 2010
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    Blaq Lghtn Productions launched a project

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    Trumpet in Toronto! by Blaq Lghtn Productions

    Forbes is heading to Toronto in early June to perform at the Leftover Daylight series in Toronto, ON. He's only getting door money for this gig.

    Funding Unsuccessful (06/01/2010)
  10. on May 4, 2010
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    Blaq Lghtn Productions
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    Alchemy Initiative's Community Kitchen by Alchemy Initiative

    This project will allow us to develop the former church kitchen into a brand-spanking-new teaching/learning/community/incubation kitchen.

    Funding Unsuccessful (07/21/2010)