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Your CDs, t-shirts and songbooks are here

Update #11 · Aug 30, 2012 · comment

Hello again,

Finally! The album is back from replication and I couldn't be happier with it. If you've kicked in for a CD, t-shirt or songbook, your package will be going out to you this upcoming TUESDAY, September 4th.

If you haven't given me your mailing address yet please send me an email with your info.

Thank you again for participating in the creation of the album. I think you'll like the final result.

3 music videos will be coming in the next few weeks, starting with a very cool one for the song "Stereo" which will be released on September 10th. As always, updates will be posted to my website http://www.sweetholmes.com

Unrelated to the new album but worth checking out: If you haven't seen this already, here's a clip created by talented animator & friend Pete Michail for an old song of mine called Nothing At All. Dim the lights for this one...

Again, thank you for all the love.

Roy

HOLMES

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Almost done...

Update #10 - For backers only · Jun 2, 2012 · comment

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We Did It!

Update #9 · May 2, 2012 · 5 comments

We did it!! $10,050 raised in just over a month. Wow...

I'm grateful for all of you who've pledged, no matter the amount. Thanks to you the album will be completed in just a few weeks and your pledge rewards will be on their way to you soon!

In a couple of weeks you'll be receiving a request for your full name & address for delivery. Until then I'll be in the studio, recording and making sure this album lives up to my (and your) expectations!

Thanks again - I couldn't have done this without you.

Just a little bit excited,

Roy

HOLMES

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New Song For You / 1 Day To Go

Update #8 · Apr 30, 2012 · 4 comments

Hi everyone,

1 day to go. Almost there... Here's a temp mix of one of the songs from the album. There are more poppy/hooky ones on there but this feels right to mellow out a Monday afternoon. I hope you enjoy:

http://soundcloud.com/royshakked/crawling-by-holmes-temp-pre

Please share if you like? Thank you,

Roy

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Your bonus song download!

Update #7 - For backers only · Apr 26, 2012 · 1 comment

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    8 backers

    Advanced digital album download, emailed to you before the official release date.

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    18 backers

    Signed copy of the new CD and a personalized postcard (includes postage to anywhere in the world!)

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    10 backers

    Signed copy of the new CD plus all 3 previous Holmes releases, and a personalized postcard (includes postage to anywhere in the world!)

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $40 or more

    2 backers Limited (13 of 15 left)

    Signed copy of the new CD (+ prerelease download), AND 2 tickets to the official album release live performance in Los Angeles.

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $50 or more

    11 backers

    Signed copy of the new CD (or download), a personalized postcard, and a “THANK YOU” in the album liner notes

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $60 or more

    3 backers Limited (22 of 25 left)

    Signed copy of the new CD (or download), plus limited edition album T-SHIRT, and a personalized post card from me.

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $75 or more

    4 backers

    SWEET PACKAGE (just added): Signed new CD + download + all 3 previous Holmes CD releases, AND the limited edition album T-SHIRT, an album liner notes "THANK YOU" and a personalized post card. Bargain alert.

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    6 backers Limited (4 of 10 left)

    Signed copy of the new CD (or download), plus a personalized hand-bound Song Book with lyrics & sheet music for all songs on the album. This will be fun to make.

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    2 backers

    10 new CDs, mailed out as gifts to 10 of your friends of choice, shipped anywhere in the world, with personalized post cards.

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    1 backer

    CD + download, T-shirt, AND the personalized hand-bound Song Book with lyrics & sheet music!

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    1 backer Limited (1 of 2 left)

    ALBUM NOTES SCRAPBOOK. Over 20 pages of Handwritten notes used to organize the tracks and what went into them - little notes, ideas, doodles, song lists, instrumentation... ONE OF A KIND + the t-shirt + the signed CD + the pre-release download!

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    1 backer Limited (9 of 10 left)

    A cameo appearance in my next music video (shooting this summer!)

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)

    NEW: My beautiful gold top EPIPHONE LES PAUL GUITAR- autographed if you wish! It's a 2001 reissue of the classic 1956 release. Sounds sweet and used on various songs throughout my last 4 albums. (see update #6 for visuals.) You'll also be getting the CD, advance download and T-Shirt.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
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    2 backers Limited (3 of 5 left)

    Spend an afternoon in the studio with us as we record some sweet music. Of course I'll throw in the CD and t-shirt.

    Estimated delivery: May 2012
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    3 backers Limited (1 of 4 left)

    A brand new original song written and performed exclusively for you (and mentioning you), posted on YouTube. Please pick this :)

    Estimated delivery: Jul 2012
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    0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)

    NAME A SONG ON THE ALBUM! I have a beautiful instrumental song that I'm currently working on that is yet unnamed. Could be named after you, or, anything else you can think of (as long as it's not over the top filthy - we'll leave that for a B-side)... You'll also be getting the CD, download, T-shirt and postcard of course.

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    0 backers Limited (2 of 2 left)

    Executive Producer album credit, plus ANY or ALL of the above pledge level goodies (except the YouTube song.)

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)

    NEW: My vintage ROGERS 'Big R' DRUM SET - autographed by all the album's musicians! It's a classic late 70's white kit that looks and sounds fantastic. Used throughout my last 2 albums. (see update #6 for visuals.) You'll also be getting the CD, advance download and T-Shirt.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
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    1 backer Limited (2 of 3 left)

    Private living room concert, anywhere in the world. (Flight cost not included – you get me there and I’ll play!)

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
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    0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)

    NEW: An amazing 52" POFESSIONAL KAWAI UPRIGHT PIANO. Sounds incredible - my favorite recording piano, used all over this album as well as my previous 2 releases. (see update #6 for visuals.) I'm moving and have to clear it out anyway, but I'd rather give it out for a proper album pledge than make more money later on craigslist... It's a gem. You'll also be getting the CD, advance download and T-Shirt, of course.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012