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This project successfully raised its funding goal on December 31, 2009.
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A digital download of one song from our new acoustic album, ReWolf.
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A digital download of the entire acoustic album.
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A personalized thank you postcard + Asobi Seksu buttons + the acoustic album download.
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A signed physical copy of the Transparence 10” (on clear vinyl!) which was released in August + the acoustic album download.
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A signed and personalized Asobi Seksu poster + a signed physical copy of the Transparence 10” (on clear vinyl!) + the acoustic album download + Asobi Seksu buttons
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A one of a kind hand-screened Asobi Seksu t-shirt + a personalized thank you postcard + the acoustic album download + Asobi Seksu buttons.
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A signed physical copy of any Asobi Seksu CD or LP you choose, with a personalized note on the cover (CDs to choose from are: Hush, Citrus, Asobi Seksu and ReWolf // LPs to choose from are: Citrus, Hush and ReWolf) + the hand-screened Asobi Seksu t-shirt + the acoustic album download + Asobi Seksu buttons
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A signed limited edition LP of the acoustic album, ReWolf (on purple vinyl!) which also includes a digital download code for the album + a hand-screened t-shirt + Asobi Seksu buttons + a personalized thank you postcard.
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An original drawing by James and Yuki (no art critics please!) + hand screened t shirt + the acoustic album download + a personalized thank you postcard + Asobi Seksu buttons.
Pledge $150 or more
Your name on the liner notes of our next album, to be released in 2010 (we will be recording the album in April). It will say “Asobi Seksu would like to thank...” and your name will follow! + a hand-screened t-shirt + the acoustic album download + a personalized thank you postcard + Asobi Seksu buttons.
Pledge $200 or more
We will dedicate a song to YOU on stage! Just let us know which song you want us to perform - and at which show - and we will give you a shout out on stage before we play it (check myspace.com/asobiseksu for dates) + your name in the liner notes of our next album + a hand-screened t-shirt + the acoustic album download.
Pledge $250 or more
Backstage access after one of our shows (you must have your own ticket to the show - check myspace.com/asobiseksu for current tour dates) + polaroids with the band + your name in the liner notes of our next album + a hand-screened t-shirt + the acoustic album download.
Pledge $500 or more
2 free tickets to any show on our current itinerary (check myspace.com/asobiseksu for current dates) + a song dedicated to you during the show + backstage access after the show to take polaroid pictures with the band + your name in the liner notes of our next album + a hand-screened t-shirt + a signed CD or LP of your choosing + the acoustic album download.
Pledge $750 or more
Attendance to a private (invitation only) acoustic Asobi Seksu performance in Brooklyn, NY. We will be filming this show and using the videos for promotional use online. You will also receive polaroids with the band + your name in the liner notes of our next album + a hand-screened t-shirt + a signed CD or LP of your choosing + personal thank you postcard + the acoustic album download.
Pledge $1,000 or more
A dinner date with Asobi Seksu! You and a friend can join the band for dinner in New York City in January or February + your name in the liner notes + tickets to the NYC acoustic show on January 29 + backstage access at the show and polaroids with the band + a hand-screened t-shirt + a signed CD or LP of your choosing + the acoustic album download.
Pledge $2,000 or more
Spend a day in the recording studio with us while we make our next record. This will take place in New York City sometime in March/April 2010. You'll also receive an assortment of things like a signed LP or CD, photos with the band, hand-screened t-shirt, the acoustic album download, the original drawing and our eternal love! Limited to one pledge.
Pledge $5,000 or more
A private acoustic performance for you and your friends anywhere in the New York/Tri-State area.
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SPIN **** (4 stars): “This Brooklyn group's previous albums established them as shoegaze confectioners, molding candy swirls out of Yuki Chikudate's soaring, translucent voice and guitarist James Hanna's Kevin Shields–worshiping production. But here, Asobi Seksu do something My Bloody Valentine can't -- leave Shields behind."
MOJO **** (4 stars): “Cavernous, post-shoegazing pop from Brooklyn”
NEW YORK TIMES: "What was once called shoegazer-rock -- shimmering, multilayered guitars enfolding confessions of longing and ambiguity -- is back in Asobi Seksu, a New York band that wraps its guitars and keyboard around well-made pop melodies and the girlish ache of Yuki Chikudate's voice."
PITCHFORK: "Yes, the guitar overload, massive reverb, and deceptively sweet vocals are all there, but this New York quartet is anything but a My Bloody Valentine retread. Frontwoman Yuki Chikudate gives the band a charismatic focus, and her vocals range from a soulful croon to a delicate wisp. Whether she's singing in Japanese or English (she does both in about equal measure), she always keeps it catchy, and that squishing sound you hear when she sings "put your tongue up to my battery" on "Nefi+Girly" is indie boys melting across the country."
I received everything and I absolutely love my original artwork!
My stuff arrived too, thanks!
My package finally arrived in Japan today! =]
My stuff turned up today! Cheers guys :)
um, i moved, and i'm guessing all my stuff went to the wrong place.
Likewise, at least I'm not alone. I can only assume it's tied up in customs or something.
I'm still waiting for my vinyl too, also from the UK. Tried the email but no reply so far :(
Fingers crossed mine turns up soon then . . .
record has arrived now, all is good again in the asobi seksu relationship.
I'm UK based as well. Also just mailed back that address. Is there anywhere else I can try?
Also waiting for vinyl in the UK. mailed back to tonyfantiosi@yahoo.com who asked for the address confirmation about a week ago , no reply to date.
I've still not received mine, what's the best way to make contact? :(
Got my vinyl today. Awesomeness.
Still waiting on my vinyl...any idea if any of this has been shipped yet?
Did anybody else receive that email about addresses? Some confirmation that it's legit would be good.
Has anyone else gotten their rewards yet? So far, I have only received the digital copy of ReWolf- no poster or vinyl. I've emailed them and have not heard back.
Hi All. We're in the process of gathering all the info from everyone. If you haven't already let us know what size, color shirt you want, or which LP or CD, please do so. We can't place the order for all the stuff until we have everyone's requests. We'll get everything out the door as soon as possible - thank you for being so patient.
We're working on a way to get any extra funds needed for international orders (if you didn't already pledge extra) and will be in touch about that soon.
We're also preparing for the acoustic tour -- so lots to do!
Thank you guys again and again for your contribution to this project. It's made a huge impact!
xo
Asobi Seksu
So sorry it took me forever to update the credit info!- the transaction finally went through and I am loving the acoustic album.
Congrats guys!
I too noticed that I need to add $10 on to my pledge for shipping to Canada, but there doesn't seem to be a way of me giving you more money at this point.
Congratulations on meeting the goal!
Chris
Just curious I pledged $50 and I see now I need to add $30 onto my pledge for the Vinyl since I'm in Canada. How do I go about adjusting it, seeing as it's now over? Or am I just blind and can't find the option to adjust my pledge?
Thanks
- Chris
hey, my payment was declined because the funds from my own kickstarter project have not gone through yet. They will in 2-3 days and I will update my payment info then.
hooray me for kicking it up over $8,000! ha! $150 is a pittance for the endless hours of pure joy asobi seksu's given me over the years. while i'm not optimistic they'll ever come back to salt lake city, i can solace in having seen them at least once in my life. yuki hopping on the drums at the end of 'red sea' remains the hottest thing i've ever seen in my 36 years of life. good luck on the tour! i wish you nothing but the best. i absolutely love you. -- matt is SLC.
Hi Asobi chan, here's a late pledge from me. What price to put on the great music and the pleasure it brings I don't know but this seems about right until I make the big bucks. Long may your wonderful noise continue. Hope you make the 8 grand on the last day x
Yay! Come on gang, send it up to $8000!
WE MADE IT! ALRIGHT!
I am happy to support Asobi Seksu...and I never hesitate to recommend that people check you out!
Love you guys, can't wait to see you in LA...whats with some of these people complaining about pledge amounts...you just can't please some people.
Hi Diana - since the UK tour has ended we've adjusted the 'dinner' reward. We're offering dinner in New York City sometime in January or February, plus tickets to the NYC acoustic show and lots of other goodies. Are you based in New York?
Thanks everyone for your kind words and support. We love you!
Will the dinner date be rescheduled?
Pledged too!... Love you guys and your music so much! So I wish you guys all the best!
Pledged... you guys are one of the first bands I got into deeply, one of the reasons why I love music so much now and why it's such a big part of my life. Good luck! Definitely deserve it.. ahaha and I agree with the person who said White Lies should be opening for you.
And speaking of Lollapalooza, let's also try for Coachella (requires a twitter account):
http://twitter.com/home...?
You rocked Leeds Academy tonight
I caught you guys playing with Ladytron last November in Glasgow and Belfast. I must say I've never seen a band work so hard to tear down for the next act -- it made me appreciate what you do even more! Keeping an eye on your calendar for Nashville date...
It was mentioned below, so here's how to request Asobi Seksu at Lollapalooza:
http://bit.ly/4phIXe
Hi Luis - the $30 international shipping charge applies only if you make a pledge that includes vinyl. For buttons/postcard the international shipping would be $10.
I'm more than willing to make a pledge or two (late xmas gifts and so), but the $30 charge for shipping seems way too much for things like the a postcard and a few buttons.That value seems right for the $50 pledge (the one I'm more inclined to sign), but for the $10 seems too much.
Pledged! I really wish I could give more! Please keep making music that enhances my life! Also, please come see me in Tokyo!
IZOZZI Skins is loving your tunes! We're happy to pledge and aim to pledge far more on your next tour. Ever looking for some sweet BandSkins - you know where to look! Hope you have a solid good time on tour!
Thanks again for the amazing tunes.
Volume up.
peace
izozzi
Plastic isn't just dangerous, it's evil.
wow thank you guys so much. this kickstarter experience has been amazing so far - it's really a great send-off to tour. we're leaving Monday night for England. hopefully the pledges will keep coming and we'll make our mark so we can pay off our credit card after the tour. plastic is dangerous!
Made my pledge. Hope everyone does the same!
Art is a beautiful thing. And artists create profound works that reverberate through our hearts, effecting us in ways nothing else can compare. But what's best of all is that your art achieves---and perhaps transcends---these limitations, as you reach out for your dreams. Thanks for your years of performance and I wish you all the best of luck in your endeavors!
P.S. I'll be looking forward to your drawing. You're artists anyway, right? ;)
For all the hours I have spent enjoying your music, the pledge was a no-brainer.
Gokurosama deshita! Subete Arigato Gozaimashita!
Okay, just pledged 150 in your crazy American dollars for the cause, I'd give more but I'm a tightass. Good luck with the tour, I hope everything goes smoothly and you reap some of the rewards that this project offers. Much love to one of my favourite bands, you deserve to keep making music until we all end up looking like Clint Eastwood in Gran Torino. So y'know, another good 50-60 years.
thanks everyone - you guys are amazing for being so supportive!
Did my pledge, come back to Chapel Hill, NC soon! Good luck in the UK!
What a double bill! I've enjoyed your LA shows and can't wait for the acoustic gig. Best of luck.
Good luck with the tour -- White Lies should be opening for Asobi Seksu!
i think i just became a fan, good luck guys!