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      Chris Huelsbeck on May 16

      Hey Matt, I received the album a couple days ago and I love it! Thanks for this amazing and inspiring experience! :)

      -Chris

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      John New on March 11

      Hey Matt,
      How's it going? Any word? I'm really looking forward to your new composition.
      Can't wait.
      No pressure but I feel like a kid at Xmas!
      :)

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      John Sergeant on December 12

      Dude, unsolicited advice:
      Trust your process, trust the timing,
      Pardon me, but this is rhyming.
      When complete it will be done,
      And THEN enjoyed by everyone !!
      Love, ~Other Dude

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      Bram Larrick on December 2

      Follow the muse, brother!

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      Derek Marler on November 25, 2011

      I agree with the others. I'd rather you take your time and work out your magic, as I don't care when it's done specifically.

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      Cynthia on November 25, 2011

      Better not to rush. Take your time and be pleased with your work. I personally don't care when it is completed; I know it will be great.

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      Ed Buckley on November 17, 2011

      re your update.I say don't sweat the timing.Xmas would be nice,but doing it well is best.Be Well-Ed

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      Randi Mallory on November 17, 2011

      I believe in you. You can do it!

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      Cynthia on November 8, 2011

      Congrats....can't wait to hear some more of that soul soothing music :)

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      Lee McAllistair on November 7, 2011

      Yaaaayyyyyyyy. Over the liiiine. Congratulations.

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      Michael Hughes on November 6, 2011

      Woo hoo! Congratulations! I really look forward to the upcoming album.

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      Desirae Schneider on November 1, 2011

      It's an honor to support you Matthew. Sorry I wasn't able to get on here until this week!

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      Todd Boston on October 29, 2011

      Thanks for making the world a better place with your art Matthew!!!! We are fortunate to be able to support the creation of such beauty!!!

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      Ed Buckley on October 21, 2011

      Good luck with your "drive".If the new one is half as good as the last i consider it money well spent!BE WELL--------------Ed

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      Rivkah Raven Wood on October 20, 2011

      hi, this is exciting. You are so unique; your music is extraordinary.
      I have backed this as a gift for someone else, is there a way to put it in his name?
      Thank you

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      Andrea Kopecky on October 12, 2011

      You are so talented! I have seen you perform twice, and both times I was completely blown away by your music. It is beautiful and unique!

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      Bram Larrick on October 11, 2011

      Your performance at the Searaphim Dome party in Ashland was the highlight of the evening. Thanks for showing up. Glad to help out the Kickstarter project. Cheers

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320 kbps mp3's, with digital album artwork, downloadable through my website.

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An autographed physical copy of one of the "first pressing" copies of the album. They will be numbered x/xxxxx (depending on how many people pre-order CD's), and signed. It will be shipped to you before it is released to the public!

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1 autographed, numbered CD, and 5 (yes FIVE - that is $5 for each additional CD) shrink-wrapped CD's for you to give as holiday gifts. I will also throw in some sticker/bookmarks for you!

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All of the above, with an ADDITIONAL 10 shrink-wrapped gift copies for the holidays. That is 15 (FIFTEEN) shrink wrapped gift CD's total, in addition to your signed and numbered copy.

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All of the above, and a t-shirt that says "I helped fund "the album name TBD"! I will sign the shirt if you like. I will need to know your size, and if you want a girly shirt, or a manly shirt.

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The above, plus 10 more shrink-wrapped CD's (30 total) and if you are local to any location on my tour, I will come to your house for a private listening party with you and your friends. I will introduce the album. After the album plays all of the way through, we can have a full discussion about the album. You provide the sound system on which to play the album. Be sure you are local to my tour locations or routes listed to the left! CD's should ship in December. Delivery date of the listening party will be winter/spring 2012

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This is option B for $300. Instead of an album preview and Q&A, you will get a 90 minute professional 1-on-1 consultation or training in person, over skype, ichat, phone, or AIM (depending on your location and timing logistics) on live looping, equipment options, signal flow, etc. **This offer is unique to this pledge only**

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Same as above, but I will provide my high-end sound system, and play you the high quality master tracks straight from my laptop! Be sure you are local to my tour locations or routes listed to the left! CD's should ship in December. Delivery date of the listening party will be winter/spring 2012

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Same as above, only instead of showcasing the high quality masters, I will perform the entire album live for you and your friends! I will also include an additional 10 shrink-wrapped CD's (40 total). Be sure you are local to my tour locations or routes listed to the left! CD's should ship in December. Delivery date of the private performance will be winter/spring 2012

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Same as above, only you can be anywhere in the US, and I will fly or drive to you for a private performance. I will also throw in an additional 20 shrink-wrapped CD's (60 total). CD's should ship in December. Delivery date of the private performance will be summer 2012

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Same as above, only you can be outside of the US. I will also add an additional 40 shrink-wrapped CD's (100 total - a $2000 value). Please contact me with your location before committing. CD's should ship in December. Delivery date of the private performance will be summer 2012

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All of the above, plus the title of "Executive Producer" in the album credits. You will also get a box of 200 (total) shrink-wrapped CD's (a $4000 value) to hand out to people of your choosing. I will also send you potential mixes, and album artwork trials. You will take direct part in the decision process of final mixes and artwork. I hold the final decision, but your opinion will be heavily considered in the process. CD's should ship in December. Delivery date of the private performance will be summer 2012

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My name is Matthew Schoening.I am an independent artist from San Francisco, CA. With my current project, I compose my own music that I perform on electric cello, through a complicated process of live looping and layering. I only have 2 rules for myself:

1) Everything I do has to be live, with no pre-recorded tracks.

2) All of the sounds have to be created on my electric cello.

The video above is a very small taste of what I am able to do live. For more music samples, you can visit my website: http://www.soloelectriccello.com

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