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      Drew on May 2

      I can't wait for the album to come out, you guys are truly amazing! I'm even asking myself why notch chose C418. Had he known about you guys there would be no question you guys would be providing the minecraft music :P Ohwell that's what windows media player is for :D

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      Aleksander Lillebekk on April 20

      The logo for headphones and t-shirts is amazing, i love it! cant wait

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      Eli on April 3

      @ Alistair Sheperd, Blocking the Sky was nearly done by the time Andrew had moved. They merely did some fine tuning together before the release ;)

      And just a suggestion for the t-shirts, could they please say "A->Nimal" on them? :3

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      Alistair Shepherd on March 26

      Is the "first album together" Blocking the sky?

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      Willads Blinkenberg on March 2

      do i need to send that mail?

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      Frida Rehn on February 13

      Good luck! I can't wait for your next album :)

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      Darryl Bishop on February 13

      Good luck guys!

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      Daniel Michaneck on February 11

      You are awesome. PS. When I´m rich and famous will you come and play at my party (celebrating my rich- and famousness)?

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      Aleksander Lillebekk on February 9

      it's nice to see you reached your'e goal! cant wait to hear you on the stream! :) but i do wonder if you got the headset done? :) and i you have is it possible for us who will get to see them? :)
      Congratulations again! see you in the stream! :D

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      Emanuel Enberg on February 8

      Found out about you from a Minecraft video last year, and I really liked your music.
      Happy to support you, and to be one of the few people who get a signed CD.
      I guess I could have donated a bit more than $50, but since you already got about $3000 more than you actually needed, and I wanna have some money if I would make a expensive purchase in the future.
      Anyways, Thank You already for all the music you've made, and I really love it. Looking forward to the T-Shirt, signed album, and digital download.

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      Benwyn on February 6

      Love you guys! Can't wait to see you on your american tour.

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      Henry Parker on February 2

      Decided to back $100 in the end :) Cant believe you have got the goal and above right now! Epic stream on Saturday??!?!
      - Henry / UltimatePanda / CallTheShotzz (too many aliases...)

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      FyreUK on February 1

      Both myself and Phil would like to thank Approaching Nirvana for their awesome music and help they've given us here at FyreUK. Phil had some inheritance money and I decided to donate some of my 'work' money so together we got just over £1500 each and got put it together to support Sam and Andrew, and thanks to the conversation rate of £ (GBP) to $ (US Dollar) we pledged $5,000 to help Approaching Nirvana's next Album, Future Albums and general awesomness become the future rather than a possibility.

      Thank you so much A->N and can't wait to hear more awesome music from you guys.
      -Matt from FyreUK.

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      Matthew Thornton on January 30

      Damn, we really need to get to that 10k mark! You're the first project I've backed, I really love what you do!

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      ApproachingNirvana on January 30

      Thanks EVERYONE for the support, the last few weeks we've really seen amazing support from you guys! We really can't thank you enough!

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      Amund Holte Berger on January 28

      Just changed my pledge from $34 to $300. I really hope you will reach the $10 000 goal and continue to make that sweet sweet music.

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      Jaxc on January 27

      Now i pledged, now you have to promise me to continue making that awesome music! :3

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      TheNoobChat on January 26

      Just pledged, you guys make some epic music, and I hope you continue :D The best of luck to you guys.

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      Kristian Berrum on January 23

      Come on guys, join in. I don't look at it as any form of charity, rather an investment to securing quality music in the future. Much love, from Norway

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      Gino Piro on January 23

      I upped my pledge from 100 to 300 in a last ditch effort. Go go go!

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      Eric Johnson on January 16

      Happy Christmas and Birthday, Sam. Good luck with the kickstart.

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      kingsondy on January 13

      Just pledged. Keep up the good work! :)

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      ApproachingNirvana on January 12

      @Eastwood - haha that's funny and awesome!

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      Kevin Müller on January 12

      yay ss thats the spirit we need!
      let's make sam and andrew meet :D
      guess i'll have to update my donation to a funnier (and higher) number :D
      can't wait
      - Eastwoot

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      ApproachingNirvana on January 11

      @SS Awesome, Thank you! We're so excited to get everything together. Your contribution really helps. Thanks FyreUK too ;)

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      SS on January 11

      I'm a 23 yo somewhat "old-school" kinda guy. Roxette, Queen, Bon Jovi, Dire Straits, etc. is my kind of music that i grew up with and still listen to.
      But then not even half a year ago i found FyreUK YouTube channel (thanks to them for awesome minecraft timelapses) and via those guys i found A->N (thanks FyreUK for that as well :) )... And i was amazed by your music from the very first song i've heard... :) You guys rock! Keep up the amazing work.
      Just pledged 300$... hope that helps... :) Thanks for your amazing music :)

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      ApproachingNirvana on January 10

      @Kevin yay Christmas - thanks for the support
      @Aleksander - We haven't decided on final design. But what we can tell you is that we are not skimping on quality, they will be top of the line headphones.

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      Aleksander Lillebekk on January 7

      Just got the 300$ pledge, I hope you make it! wish i could give more. But everything help right?
      but i wonder how the headsett will look like?

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      Kevin Müller on January 3

      hah time to spend some christmas money =)

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      ApproachingNirvana on December 31

      @Terrence Thanks for pledging to buy the $50 package! We will not be selling these particular headphones again, only for this KickStarter project.

      @ Gino Thank you, hopefully we all get to Nirvana, your pledge really helps us out!

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      Terrence on December 28

      Just got the the 50$ T-shirt pledge, wish I could've got the hardcore listeners pack since I have my headphones with me most of the time, any chance you'll be selling the A->N headphones again?

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      Gino Piro on December 26

      I just started listening to your music, and it is amazing. I was touched my your story here on kickstarter and I want nothing more than to see the two of you succeed and Reach Nirvana. Your music is amazing, please never stop! You've got my 100$ backed, thank you so much for making amazing music that touches my soul.

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      ApproachingNirvana on December 26

      @Daimon Yes, it helps... thank you for the support.
      @Tibs You and Kristi are amazing, thank you!
      @Ross Thank you for the well wishes, we couldn't do this with out you.
      @Maxy I hope to meet him soon, and with your support it's making it happen
      @Stakard Yay Newgrounds fan, you're awesome, been there from the beginning
      @Paul Thanks so much, every little bit helps!

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      Daimon Smith on December 25

      Just bought the $50 T-Shirt, Signed Album and electronic album. Hope it helps!

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      Mike and Kristi on December 24

      Good luck on meeting your goal. We enjoy the music that you guys create and the entertainment from the weekly live shows.

      -Tibs74

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      Ross Patrick on December 18

      Best of luck to you guys! You're music is AMAZING.

      $100 pledged, you deserve it!

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      Mario Jarjour on December 17

      I hope you meet Sam i'm Maxy2345 on Justin.TV I donated $10 Good Luck Andrew

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      Stakard on December 17

      I have been following you guys since Newgrounds. It only makes sense that I should help out (especially considering how many free songs i got from there O_O )

      Keep up the great work guys!

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      Paul on December 16

      Just love your Music
      I cant add much but I hope to see this project working =)

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      ApproachingNirvana on December 16

      @John Thank's so much for your support - It means the world to us. We couldn't do it without you guys, the fans.

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      John Roepke on December 15

      Good luck! I love your music and the live streams. I hope you reach your goal.

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      ApproachingNirvana on December 15

      @drew Thanks, we're so amazed by our fans!

      @Thomas Thank you for your incredibly encouraging words. We really do live and breathe Approaching Nirvana, and we always think how we can provide the best content to the fans.

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      Drew on December 15

      Good luck! Hope you guys reach you're goal, looks like it will happen fast! :D

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      Thomas Morgan on December 15

      Good luck guys, you deserve it! You deserve it for the unimaginable magnitude of effort you have clearly put into your guys music when the two of you are in different parts of the country! :) Keep up the fantastic word and I have pledged, I hope to see more people do the same! <3
      -Tom
      Hazard Cinema

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FRIENDS 4 LIFE PACKAGE: Rewards #1 - 5 + Round trip Flight to Miami for 2 to check out the new studio and hang out with us 3 days stay (hotel for 2) in Miami. Hang out with us and be on screen during the livestream.

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Sam Willson & Andrew Sinclair are 2 composers brought together through the internet for their love of Electronic and Orchestral music. They have worked together for almost 3 years without being in the same room. They hope to make 2012 the year they get to meet and create magic in Miami.

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