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A Blue Cranes 1" train tour button. This button, available to anyone who donates, not only makes a nice addition to any lapel-- it makes you a stock holder in the Blue Cranes train tour. It entitles you to receive special missives (photos, journal entries, videos) via email during our month on the rails.
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The mp3 version of our new album, Observatories. Delivered directly to your inbox. [plus a train tour button]
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A signed copy of our new album, OBSERVATORIES, on CD. (plus a bonus EP...) Recorded and mixed by Jason Powers at Type Foundry Studios in Portland, this album features seven new originals and a cover of Horvitz's Love, Love, Love. Special guests include Timothy Young on guitar and a string trio. Beautiful cover artwork by Dylan McConnell. Mastered by Timothy Stollenwerk. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- As a special bonus to Kickstarter supporters, people who order OBSERVATORIES will also receive a limited edition pre-release copy of a three song bonus EP. This EP, tracked and mixed by John Wagner at the beautiful SuperGiant Studios in West Linn, features Blue Cranes covering Blonde Redhead, Red House Painters, and David Bazan. Mastered by Gus Elg. [plus a train tour button]
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A limited edition hand screen-printed copy of OVERSEA ORBITS (Blue Cranes' Observatories Remixed). This compilation features songs from OBSERVATORIES that have been remixed, reworked, and re-envisioned by a group of highly talented and generous artists: Ethan Rose (Gus Van Sant collaborator), Jesse Johnson (Gulls / Evolutionary Jass Band), Leb Borgerson (Quiet Countries), Gavin Castleton (Ebu Gogo), Doug Theriault, JP Jenkins, Claudia Meza (Explode Into Colors), Brendan Bell (Jonny Classic and the Classic Johns), Elders, and more. [plus a signed copy of OBSERVATORIES, the 3 song EP, and a button]
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A limited edition silk-screened train tour poster. Designed and hand screen-printed by Eric Redpath of Papercut Press. [plus a signed copy of OBSERVATORIES, OVERSEA ORBITS, the 3 song EP, and a button]
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A limited edition Blue Cranes train tour t-shirt. Designed and hand screen-printed by Eric Redpath of Papercut Press. [plus a signed copy of OBSERVATORIES, OVERSEA ORBITS, the 3 song EP, and a button]
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An embroidered Blue Cranes trucker hat. Digitized and programmed into the embroidery machine by Keith Brush himself. [plus a signed copy of OBSERVATORIES, OVERSEA ORBITS, the 3 song EP, a train tour poster and a button]
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A limited edition hand-bound photo journal documenting our adventures across the country on the rails. [plus a signed copy of OBSERVATORIES, OVERSEA ORBITS, the 3 song EP, a train tour poster and a button]
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One-of-a-kind: a disposable camera filled with photos from the train tour. [plus a signed copy of OBSERVATORIES, OVERSEA ORBITS, the 3 song EP, the t-shirt, the poster, and a button]
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A chance to score big with Sly Pig in a BOWLING LESSON. Learn from Joe as he teaches one of his favorite pastimes (besides working on his embouchure). [plus a signed copy of OBSERVATORIES, OVERSEA ORBITS, the 3 song EP, a train tour poster and a button]
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An musical instrument or composition lesson with any member of Blue Cranes. [plus a signed copy of OBSERVATORIES, OVERSEA ORBITS, the 3 song EP, a train tour poster and a button]
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Five origami paper cranes folded in gratitude by every member of the band using sheet music from the new album. [plus a signed copy of OBSERVATORIES, OVERSEA ORBITS, the 3 song EP, a the photo journal, a train tour poster and a button]
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A duo improvised house concert with Reed Wallsmith and Sly Pig in gratitude for your support. [plus a signed copy of OBSERVATORIES, OVERSEA ORBITS, the 3 song EP, the t-shirt, the poster, the photo journal and a button]]
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A house concert with Blue Cranes in gratitude for your support. [plus a signed copy of OBSERVATORIES, OVERSEA ORBITS, the 3 song EP, the t-shirt, the poster, the photo journal and a button]
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"Wily, lyrical, evocative and bright " - Josef Woodard (Santa Barbara Independent)
Hailing from the fertile scene of Portland, Oregon, the Blue Cranes create music that is as invigorating as it is disarming. Working a thin line between improvisation and catchiness, Blue Cranes arrive at a unique place. They have found a way to make exploration seem like the most enjoyable process around. The group, composed of Reed Wallsmith (alto saxophone), Sly Pig (tenor saxophone), Rebecca Sanborn (keyboards), Keith Brush (acoustic bass), and Ji Tanzer (drums), began working together as a quintet in 2007 (originally recording as a quartet in 2006). Since then, the band has begun to reap the rewards of collective articulation: an individual sound that depends on the contributions of each member.
