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Thanks for your donation! We'll give you a shout-out over Twitter to let the world know how great you are AND you'll have our eternal love and appreciation.

EARLY BIRD DOWNLOADERS! For your help getting this project started by providing money upfront, we'll give you the opportunity to grab the album online before everyone else. We'll also keep you informed with exclusive updates, photos and more directly to your email. Your inbox will thank you! And, of course, we'll let the Twitterverse know how much we appreciate your support!

SPECIAL SUPER EXCLUSIVE TRACK! Sometimes there isn't enough space on an album to put on all of the tracks that we love. For you, that won't matter. You'll get an early download of the album with an EXCLUSIVE TRACK that you can keep secret from everyone else, the super-cool email updates and photos and the comfort that comes with knowing all of Twitter knows how cool you are for supporting us.

PRESENT FOR YOUR WALL! We can't wait to show you our hard work, so we'll keep watch of how excited you are to see it from your wall with a signed poster! You'll also get email updates about our progress, access to an early download with an exclusive track and a shout-out on Twitter! Woohoo!

C-DEEZ ARE STILL ALIVE! They say CDs are dying, but they're not dead yet. Hold the fruits of your donation in your hands with a physical copy of the album on a compact disc. Also enjoy the email updates, special thanks on Twitter, access to an early download of the album with the exclusive track and the signed poster for your wall or car windshield (just kidding; don't block your view of the road).

A PERSONAL TOUCH FOR YOUR RECORD PLAYER! Your CD player will already thank you for finally being used, but if you give it a signed CD it just might jump out and give you a hug. For this level, you'll get a signed CD, access to an early download of the album with an exclusive track, the Twitter shout-out, email updates and signed poster.

WEAR YOUR LOVE! Show your support for Sam, Kurt and independent music with an exclusive t-shirt! It's specially designed so that running it through the washing machine won't wash away it's special powers (Tsui/Schneider fans, unite!). You'll also get a signed poster, signed CD, Twitter shout-out, special updates in your inbox and access to an early download of the album with the special track.

DVD DELUXE! Creating an original, full-length album and amazing music videos is a laborious project, and you'll get a front-row view to the highs and lows of creativity. With exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of creating the songs and videos and interviews about how and why we created many of the songs in the album, you'll get unique insight into the recording process. You'll also get a t-shirt, signed poster, signed CD, Twitter shout-out, special updates in your inbox and access to an early download of the album with the special track.

RING RING! (GOES THE PHONE): We love connecting with our fans on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter, but we've always wanted to--wait--do you hear that? What's that noise? It's the phone... quick, pick up! It's us saying hello! In addition to a personal phone call, you'll also get the DVD, t shirt, a signed poster, signed CD, Twitter shout-out, special updates in your inbox and access to an early download of the album with the special track.

HOLD YOUR DONATION IN YOUR HANDS! Producing the high-quality music videos we're known for is expensive. Thanks to some neat tricks (copyright 2012 Sam and Kurt) we can make them for much less than the record companies, but they still cost $$$. As our thanks for helping us make the videos you love, we'll send you a signed prop from one of the videos for this album. As an extra thank you, we'll give you a video call on Skype, Google+ or Facetime to say hi and show you how far your support goes to helping us produce high-quality content. You'll also get the Twitter shout-out, early access to the digital album download + exclusive track, email updates, DVD, t-shirt, poster and signed physical copy of the album. Just our way of saying thanks for all your support! Note: international shipping is dependent on the size and weight of props. Some of these might be pretty big :1

SUPER-SECRET LIVE-STREAMING SHOW: You don't know it yet (ok, now you know it), but we're planning an incredible series of live-streaming shows with several amazing artists in the near future. Very near. The space is small, so you'll be one of a handful of people in the studio, watching as we make YouTube history before your eyes. You'll get to meet the cast and crew and get an inside look into how a live show is created. After the concert, grab a meal with Sam and Kurt on us. You must provide your own transportation to sunny Los Angeles, CA. Of course, you'll also get the Twitter shout-out, early access to the digital album download + exclusive track, email updates, DVD, t-shirt, poster and signed physical copy of the album. Chances are, you'll get a lot more signatures and photos while you're here! We can't wait to meet you!!

ONE OF A KIND PAGE FROM THE LYRIC NOTEBOOK: We know you all are going to buy the album to listen to the music, but here's your chance to see its evolution on a page! With this reward, you'll be getting a signed, one-of-a-kind page from Sam's lyric notebook. See the good verses and the bad, and figure out which ones made it into the album! You'll also receive the Twitter shout-out, early access to the digital album download + exclusive track, email updates, DVD, t-shirt, poster and signed physical copy of the album.

IT SEEMS LIKE HE'S SINGING RIGHT TO ME!! Wrong, it doesn't SEEM like he's singing right to you , because HE IS. We'll get in touch with you and learn about what you love, what you hate and who you are, then compose an original one-minute song just for you. In case your friends don't believe you, we'll be sure to post the song directly to your Facebook wall (or whatever social network you choose), so you can brag to all of your friends. You'll also get an invitation to the concert, the Twitter shout-out, early access to the digital album download with an exclusive track, email updates, DVD, t-shirt, poster and signed physical copy of the album.

YOUR WORLD DEBUT! Admit it, you've always dreamed of being in a music video, but you've never known how. Well now you do: You'll have a featured in an upcoming video for the album! Stand tall as the camera trains it's all-seeing eye on you (unless, of course, the director asks you to sit down... no improvisation here!). Your face will be seen by millions around the world in a matter of months, and you'll get an inside view into how our music videos are created. As a thank you for your acting services, you'll also get an invitation to the concert, the Twitter shout-out, early access to the digital album download (with the secret track), email updates, DVD, t-shirt, poster and signed physical copy of the album.

MUSIC TASTE MAKER: Wow, you must be a huge fan of Sam and Kurt. Such a huge fan that you probably know what the best songs are to cover. Now, you get to put your knowledge to the test. Sam or Kurt will give you a call, and together you'll figure out a new cover for the channel. Normally, this decision is made by a super-secret coalition hiding in an underground lair, but today, that is you. Of course, you'll also get an invitation to the concert, the Twitter shout-out, early access to the digital album download (secret track included), email updates, DVD, t-shirt, poster and signed physical copy of the album.

HEY THERE, PRODUCER! That's right, your help is so appreciated that you'll have the chance to become intimately involved with the creation of the album. Hang out with Kurt and Sam during recording and filming sessions, and feel free to give us suggestions and ideas! You'll also be recognized with an associate producer credit on the album... something only people with years of experience in the recording industry generally get (but you're better than them). You'll also get an invitation to the concert, the Twitter shout-out, early access to the digital album download with the special track, email updates, DVD, t-shirt, poster and a signed physical copy of the album.

PRIVATE SHOW WHEREVER YOU WANT! You've watched us perform on YouTube from the comfort of your couch... now is your opportunity to see us perform live right in front of you in a private concert! YOU pick the set list, and we'll come to you to make your night. Be sure to invite friends, otherwise they're going to be very jealous. Naturally, you'll also get an invitation to the next live-streaming concert, the Twitter shout-out, early access to the digital album download with the special track, email updates, DVD, t-shirt, poster and a signed physical copy of the album. *NOTE: Unfortunately, we can offer this only to fans in the United States and Canada. For locations more than a five hour drive from Los Angeles, CA, you are responsible for covering lodging and airfare. Show dates are flexible... we'll contact you!

THE EXECUTIVE PASS: Words can not describe how much we appreciate your help, but we'll try anyway. As the top contributor to our album, you should probably get to know us. We'll fly you out to Los Angeles (within the US, international flights will be covered up to the cost of an average LA-NYC round-trip flight) and put you up in a hotel for three nights. You'll spend your time in Los Angeles on adventures with Sam and Kurt: Spend the day in Disneyland or Universal Studios, take a tour of an actual studio and check out Sam and Kurt's and explore all this city has to offer. Of course, you'll get access to the concert, an extra-special shout-out on Twitter, early access to the digital download (secret track included), email updates, the DVD, the t-shirt, the poster and the signed physical copy of the album, but you probably already knew that.