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Matthew Borgatti

Brooklyn, NY

My name's Matthew Borgatti. I'm a semi-nomadic maker of things. I teach people how to build and design, especially rapid prototypey digital fabrication kinds of things. I have a little jewelry company called Sleek and Destroy and spend the vast majority... view more

  1. 1 day ago
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    Matthew Borgatti
    backed a project

    Double Fine Adventure by Double Fine and 2 Player Productions

    An adventure game from Tim Schafer, Double Fine, and YOU!

    • 289% funded $1,156,076 pledged
    • 30,656 backers
    • 32
      days left
  2. on November 17
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    Matthew Borgatti
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    @MK Bretsch - I'll do my best to have it touring nationally as soon as possible. I'm not certain when that might be happening, but I'm aiming for sometime in the middle of next year. My first priority is to make the whole installation more robust and then it's all about adding on more voices. Cheers!
  3. on November 14
    Funded!

    The Anywhere Organ by Matthew Borgatti

    The Anywhere Organ is an interactive musical sculpture made of salvaged pipe organ parts. It can turn any space into a sonic cathedral.

    • 100% funded $3,001 pledged
    • 75 backers
    • Funded Nov 14, 2011
  4. on November 11
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    Matthew Borgatti
    Posted project update #4

    Bonus Reward: An exclusive story from Steampunk author G.D Falksen

    G.D. Falksen is a world-famous author, artist, and Steampunk style frontrunner. He's so good, he's even the face of Steampunk on Wikipedia. The talented Herr Falksen has offered to write an exclusive short story just for backers of the Anywhere Organ project.

    If you choose this reward, you'll have a copy of the story mailed to you on antiqued paper in a calligraphic hand addressed envelope complete with its own wax seal. You'll also have a digital copy of the story emailed to you.

    What are you waiting for? You only have three days left to support giant, mobile, mechanical music.

    To find out more about this incredible author, you should see his site, his twitter, and take a look at his award winning book series "Blood in the Skies".

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  5. on October 24
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    Matthew Borgatti
    Posted project update #3

    Reward Revealed: Anywhere Organ Necklace

    Laser cut by Sleek and Destroy. This pendant comes with a silver plated chain and is perfect for showing the world what you intend to do with it.

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  6. on September 26
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    Matthew Borgatti
    commented on a project update

    No worries. I'm making sure there are awesome rewards at all levels. Just you wait and see what comes out next.
  7. on September 26
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    Matthew Borgatti
    Posted project update #2

    Reward Revealed: Pipe Organ Brass Knuckles

    Of course these are for decorative purposes only... unless someone confuses dorian and lydian modes in your presence. Then, you may need them to settle an argument.

    If you pledge $500 to the Anywhere Organ project these fine brass knuckle dusters will be yours. They're perfect for wearing out on the town, adjusting your powdered wig, and posing for your own bust.

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        Nicole He on September 26

        Alas, I have already depleted my organ themed brass knuckle budget for the year. :(

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        Matthew Borgatti on September 26

        No worries. I'm making sure there are awesome rewards at all levels. Just you wait and see what comes out next.


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  8. on September 23
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    Matthew Borgatti
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    @Tom Tenney - I'll be sure to include all the details on the credits. It seems like I'll be able to collect all the necessary info for thank-you's, etc. once the kickstarter's concluded. Sorry for the inconvenience. Maker Faire was an odd situation, but it ended up being really fun. I didn't have a specific placement, so ended up not appearing on any maps. However, I did find a spot with some cool acoustics right by the steampunk section. I'll be doing my best to take it everywhere I can in the next few months so I really hope you'll have another chance to see it soon.
  9. on September 15
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    Matthew Borgatti
    Posted project update #1

    The Anywhere Organ playing Bach's Prelude #2

    Catch the Anywhere Organ playing a selection of classic organ pieces and some nerdy videogame themes this weekend at World Maker Faire, NYC.

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  10. on September 15
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    Matthew Borgatti launched a project

    The Anywhere Organ by Matthew Borgatti

    The Anywhere Organ is an interactive musical sculpture made of salvaged pipe organ parts. It can turn any space into a sonic cathedral.

    • $3,000 funding goal
    • 11/14/2011 Funding Ended