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So... what now? (The Future of Photogenesis)

Update #2 · Jun 25, 2012 · comment

Hey awesome backers!

So it looks like this Kickstarter project won't be successfully funded. Bummer, eh? Maybe a little too ambitious... 

But that's besides the point. Just because Plan A didn't work out doesn't mean the music isn't going to get to you and sound amazing and be very professionally done. 

So what's next? 

Well, I'm currently showing the album around to a couple ambient music record labels, in hopes that somebody will take it under their roof and give it the release it deserves. So, fingers crossed, maybe Plan B will work out. 

But even if that fails, the album will still be mixed, mastered, and released, even if only digitally. I'm not sure if there's something in between a record label release and last resort, but it may end up with me going to a local studio and mixing it with somebody in the area, before sending it off to another professional for mastering, completely self-funded. Followed by a digital-only release.

However, I wanted to make sure I thanked you, my backers, for being awesome and supportive, SO...

Whenever this thing gets finished, I'd like to give you all a free digital download of the album, even though you won't be paying a dime through Kickstarter for anything. Now, no promises, because it might get picked up by a label and the label may say "No way!". But, if I'm releasing it myself, or if it gets picked up by nice people, then I'll make sure to get it all to you for free. And no matter what, you'll get a download code for a free copy of "Negative Film: The Photogenesis B-Sides", which is going to be released very soon- within the next two weeks! 

So, in order to make sure I get you a free download code for Negative Film, and probably Photogenesis too, shoot me an email at ryan@ryanlucht.com with your name as shown on Kickstarter. I'll try and contact anybody that I don't hear from individually, but to make sure you get a reward for being so supportive, please do email me. 

Thanks for your continuing support, and I still can't wait to share Photogenesis with you :)

Love,

Ryan

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Funding Unsuccessful This project reached the deadline without achieving its funding goal on July 1, 2012.

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Jun 1, 2012 - Jul 1, 2012 (30 days)

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    18 backers

    A digital copy of the album, DRM-free, in pretty much any format imaginable.

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
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    9 backers Limited (201 of 210 left)

    A copy of the limited run of physical CDs, including a 12-page booklet of photos and liner note fun. Also, a copy of the digital-only B Sides EP, AND a digital copy of the album itself. (Int'l Shipping? Add $10)

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    Everything from the $15 pledge amount, PLUS a copy of the limited run of 7" singles on WHITE VINYL! Did I mention the vinyl was white? (Int'l Shipping? Add $10)

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    Everything you see at the $25 pledge amount, plus a free Test Pressing of the Vinyl courtesy of United Record Pressing, a handwritten snail-mailed thank you note from me, and a worthless signed photograph! (Int'l Shipping? Add $10)

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    1 backer Limited (49 of 50 left)

    Everything you see at the $50 pledge amount, plus a special thank you in the liner notes, and a handmade copy of the B-Sides EP on CD-R or cassette tape (break out your walkman!), and a crappy watercolor that I made just for you. (Int'l Shipping? Add $10)

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    Everything you see at the $100 pledge amount, plus a private 1/2 hour concert played for you over Skype!

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    0 backers Limited (11 of 11 left)

    Everything you see at the $100 pledge amount, plus a unique Photogenesis composition created just for you from a photograph of your choosing!

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $1,000 or more

    0 backers Limited (5 of 5 left)

    BOTH of the $300 pledge rewards, plus a producer credit on the album, an hour long lesson on how to create your OWN Photogenesis pieces, and a handmade mixtape (delivered digitally, on CD-R, or cassette tape) of music that inspired Photogenesis!

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012