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      Creator Brian Carpenter on February 1

      We just finished recording overdubs for the choir and instrumentals! Starting mixing on Feb 9. I'll send out another post with photos!

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      Creator Remy Porter on February 1

      Soooo... it's been pretty quiet around here since November.

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      Creator Brian Carpenter on November 27

      Thanks John! The original 1950 recording of the suite and discussion about the concert premiered on my radio show (Part 3 of 6), which can be heard here:

      http://briancarpenter.net/content/radio-webcasts-imaginationandinnovation.html

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      Creator John Falcon on November 27

      For those interested in a different side of Raymond Scott, I just came across a recent release of an album featuring his Suite for Violin and Piano. I'll enjoy this quite a bit....

      http://www.bastamusic.com/product/raymond-scott-suite-for-violin-and-piano

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      Creator Brian Carpenter on November 11, 2012

      Thanks so much Michelle for the great words! Your father's story sounds very inspirational...what a great list of names! That was an amazing period in American music. All best, B

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      Creator Michelle Jewell on November 11, 2012

      Mr. Carpenter,

      I just wanted to say that this is a really cool project and I'm proud to be a backer. My father, Franz Jackson, was a Chicago jazz legend who started his career at age 16 with Albert Ammons and continued playing until just before he passed away in 2008 at age 95. His hey-day was in the 30's and 40's and he played with all the jazz greats from that era and beyond: Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller, Jimmie Noone, Fletcher Henderson, Earl Hines, Billie Holiday.....so, this project struck a chord with me. I'm looking forward to hearing the finished product and wish you continued success!

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      Creator Brian Carpenter on October 31, 2012

      Hi James,
      We are working on trying to get out to San Francisco in summer/fall 2013. We'll keep you posted. Thanks for your support!
      Best
      BC

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      Creator James Green on October 30, 2012

      Do you think you'll make it out to San Francisco to play a show or 2, 3?

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      Creator Brian Carpenter on October 24, 2012

      You may be right. We are a very worldly bunch, haha. Thanks for the support Sarah...

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      Creator Sarah Vee on October 24, 2012

      I am pretty sure that is the first time anyone has ever used "John Zorn" and "Jay-Z" in the same sentence :-) Good luck with the fundraiser!

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    A digital download of Book of Rhapsodies in a format of your choosing (FLAC, MP3 320, i.e.) [All donations tax-deductible.]

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2013
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    A BACKER-EXCLUSIVE bonus track download + A hard copy of the Book of Rhapsodies CD + Book of Rhapsodies download [Includes shipping, all donations tax-deductible.]

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    RADIO PACKAGE #1: A download of Brian Carpenter's 3-hour WZBC-FM radio program on the music of Raymond Scott "Imagination and Invention" with special guest interviews co-hosted by Irwin Chusid of the Raymond Scott Archives + A backer-exclusive bonus track download + A hard copy of the Book of Rhapsodies CD + Book of Rhapsodies download [Includes shipping, all donations tax-deductible.]

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    RADIO PACKAGE #2: A download of Brian Carpenter's acclaimed 4-hour WZBC-FM radio program on sound design in horror and science-fiction films "The Sound of Horror" (originally aired Halloween 2010) with special guest sound designers + A backer-exclusive bonus track download + A hard copy of the Book of Rhapsodies CD + Book of Rhapsodies download [Includes shipping.]

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2013
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    RADIO PACKAGE COMBO: Both of the great programs above from Brian Carpenter's Free Association radio documentaries: (1) the acclaimed 4-hour program on sound design in horror and science-fiction films "The Sound of Horror" (originally aired Halloween 2010) with special guest sound designers and (2) A 3-hour program on the music of Raymond Scott "Imagination and Invention" with special guest interviews co-hosted by Irwin Chusid of the Raymond Scott Archives + A backer-exclusive bonus track download + A hard copy of the Book of Rhapsodies CD + Book of Rhapsodies download [Includes shipping, all donations tax-deductible.]

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    SILKSCREEN POSTER PACKAGE: The highlight of this package is a gorgeous limited-edition 11x17 screen-printed poster designed and printed by our talented graphic designers Jeff Matz and Paul Mastriano of Lure Design, signed and numbered, your choice of one of two designs + A hard copy of "Hothouse Stomp" (includes liner notes by Brian Carpenter and illustrations by Molly Crabapple) + A backer-exclusive bonus track download + A hard copy of the Book of Rhapsodies CD + Book of Rhapsodies download [Includes shipping within the US, all donations tax-deductible.]

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    GTO T-SHIRT PACKAGE: A handsome Ghost Train Orchestra tshirt designed by the talented folks at Lure Design (one of two designs available, girls and guys styles available in all sizes) + A hard copy of "Hothouse Stomp" (includes liner notes by Brian Carpenter and illustrations by Molly Crabapple) + A backer-exclusive bonus track download + A hard copy of the Book of Rhapsodies CD + Book of Rhapsodies download [Includes shipping, all donations tax-deductible.]

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    GTO T-SHIRT + SILKSCREEN POSTER PACKAGE: A handsome Ghost Train Orchestra tshirt designed by the talented folks at Lure Design (one of two designs available, girls and guys styles available in all sizes) + A gorgeous limited-edition 11x17 screen-printed GTO poster, designed and printed by our talented graphic designers Jeff Matz and Paul Mastriano of Lure Design, signed and numbered + A hard copy of "Hothouse Stomp" (includes liner notes by Brian Carpenter and illustrations by Molly Crabapple) + A backer-exclusive bonus track download + A hard copy of the Book of Rhapsodies CD + Book of Rhapsodies download [Includes shipping within the US.]

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    VERY LIMITED REWARD, JUST ADDED! Amazing 100th anniversary Raymond Scott Doll + CD Set, featuring fabric cloth jacket, mini clavivox (carefully designed to look as close to the original model as possible), and CD with 5 songs, including two that have never been heard before, designed by renowned musician & artist Archer Prewitt and assembled by our guest and collaborator Jeff Winner of the Raymond Scott Archives + A Kickstarter-exclusive bonus track download + A hard copy of the Book of Rhapsodies CD + A hard copy of "Hothouse Stomp" (includes liner notes by Brian Carpenter and illustrations by Molly Crabapple) + Book of Rhapsodies download [Includes shipping, all donations tax-deductible.]

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2013
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    SIGNED CD BOX SET PACKAGE: A set of 7 signed (or unsigned, your choice) CDs from members of the Ghost Train Orchestra. Choose from the following: Brian Carpenter's various bands/projects (Beat Circus, Ghost Train Orchestra, Brian Carpenter & The Confessions), Andy Laster's "Soft Shell", Dennis Lichtman's Brain Cloud, Rob Garcia's "The Drop and the Ocean", Michael Bates's"Acrobat", Curtis Hasselbring's New Mellow Edwards + 2 free tickets to ANY show of your choice + A backer-exclusive bonus track download + A hard copy of the Book of Rhapsodies CD + Book of Rhapsodies download [Includes shipping within the US.]

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2013
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    VERY LIMITED REWARD! A rare, out-of-print, U.S. 1965 FIRST EDITION hard cover book (in very good condition) of Lullabies and Night Music with spectacular illustrations by Maurice Sendak and wonderful music arrangements of traditional children's songs by Alec Wilder + A limited-edition screen-printed poster designed and printed by Jeff Matz and Paul Mastriano of Lure Design, signed and numbered + A Kickstarter-exclusive bonus track download + A hard copy of the Book of Rhapsodies CD + Book of Rhapsodies download [Includes shipping, all donations tax-deductible.]

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2013
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    VERY LIMITED REWARD, JUST ADDED! Ultra-rare, out-of-print vinyl in very good condition of By Rocket To The Moon, INCREDIBLE music by Raymond Scott for the RSQ and the Gene Lowell Singers, a Young People's anthology children's record about the first rocket mission to the moon + A limited-edition screen-printed poster designed and printed by Jeff Matz and Paul Mastriano of Lure Design, signed and numbered + A Kickstarter-exclusive bonus track download + A hard copy of the Book of Rhapsodies CD + Book of Rhapsodies download [Includes shipping, all donations tax-deductible.]

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2013
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    CD BOX SET + SILKSCREEN POSTER PACKAGE: A set of 7 signed (or unsigned, your choice) CDs from any of the following: Brian Carpenter's various bands/projects (Beat Circus, Ghost Train Orchestra, Brian Carpenter & The Confessions), Andy Laster's CD "Soft Shell", Dennis Lichtman's eponymous Brain Cloud CD, Rob Garcia's CD "The Drop and the Ocean", Michael Bates's CD "Acrobat", Curtis Hasselbring's New Mellow Edwards CD + a gorgeous limited-edition 11x17 screen-printed poster, exclusive to this campaign, designed and printed by our talented graphic designers Jeff Matz and Paul Mastriano of Lure Design, signed and numbered + A backer-exclusive bonus track download + A hard copy of the Book of Rhapsodies CD + Book of Rhapsodies download [Includes shipping.]

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2013
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    SIGNED LITHOGRAPH ARTWORK PACKAGE: The highlight of this package is a large-scale lithograph of the amazing original artwork signed by award-winning artist Noah Woods for Book of Rhapsodies inspired by the evocative song titles PLUS the SIGNED CD BOX SET PACKAGE + 2 free tickets to ANY show of your choice + A Kickstarter-exclusive bonus track download + A hard copy of the Book of Rhapsodies CD + Book of Rhapsodies download [Includes shipping.]

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2013
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    EXECUTIVE PRODUCER PACKAGE: A large-scale lithograph of the amazing original artwork by Noah Woods for Book of Rhapsodies inspired by the evocative song titles PLUS the SIGNED CD BOX SET PACKAGE + SILKSCREEN POSTER PACKAGE + an executive producer credit on the Book of Rhapsodies album + FREE ADMISSION (plus guest!) to any and all show(s) of your choice through December 2013 + A Kickstarter-exclusive bonus track download + A hard copy of the Book of Rhapsodies CD + Book of Rhapsodies download [Includes shipping.]

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2013
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    0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)

    GHOST TRAIN ORCHESTRA HOTHOUSE PARTY!!! The 9-piece band will play a 90-minute set of late 1920s stomps at your house or event, anywhere in the greater New York City area, no amplification required. Just make sure you clear it with your neighbors! Schedule with us sometime in the next 12 months...PLUS an executive producer credit on the Book of Rhapsodies album + 4 free tickets to any GTO show of your choice + A backer-exclusive bonus track download + A hard copy of the Book of Rhapsodies CD + Book of Rhapsodies download

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2013