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Update #6: Album release date & headphones!

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Update #5: Kickstater Album Artwork Completed

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Update #4: Progress :)

Posted on March 28

Hey everyone!

Blocking the Sky is finished. Like we've said before, this was a project we've been working on since before the Kickstarter began. With the release of Blocking the Sky we can now devote our full attention to the Kickstarter album and other rewards. You can expect more frequent updates on the project moving forward :D

First off, let me be clear here: The Kickstarter album is THE first album Sam and I will be working on together. Blocking the Sky was mainly finished by the time we were together and we just had to add the polish on to all the tracks. 

On the merch side, we have already begun to make some more progress. We've collected a few designs for the shirts and the album, but haven't finalized anything. So you'll have to be patient there ;). Just today, we ordered all of the headphones; they should be at the studio next week. That said, we still are in talks with a designer to help us out with the custom logos and designs going on the headphones.

As for the music, we have several tracks that we've been working on in the background but nothing solid to show you yet. As soon as we do have something to show, you'll be the first to know.

We also want to be very clear about the timing of the album and the delivery of all of the packages. Sam and I want this to be the *best* album we've ever produced. We wouldn't be here without your support and we think that the *best* is what you deserve. Having said that, we're shooting for a late June/early July release. But just as a warning, we want to let you know that if it needs an extra month of polish, we're going to take an extra month. Hopefully that makes sense.

Expect more frequent (smaller) updates each week from here on out. We're so excited about what's coming up and we're glad that all of you (from the feedback) have enjoyed Blocking the Sky :D

In the meantime, check us out on the livestreams as we'll always be updating everyone there. Thanks again for all your support <3

- Andrew (& Sam too!)

Update #3: Thank You!

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Update #2: Last Day!

Posted on February 13

Hey everyone! Thank you so much for all of your support <3

Today is the LAST day that you can change your packages! If you were thinking about upgrading to a different package, this is your last chance :D

We're so pumped to get this album started - if you want to check out a new (unreleased) track, check out this past weekend's set on Mixcloud: http://www.mixcloud.com/approachingnirvana/a-n-approaching-nirvana-february-11-2012/

We love you guys!

- Sam & Andrew

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      Henry Parker on February 13

      This is amazing guys, almost $15,000. So glad to be part of this :)
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      Timothy Boan on February 13

      1 minute left! :D Gratz guyz!

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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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