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Original Hardware Sound Recordings

Update #23 · Mar 1, 2013 · 14 comments

Hi there,

for this update we have a very cool video about the efforts to capture the original music from Turrican right off a real hardware Amiga for our USB-Stick backers. The video was filmed and edited by Yusuf Halal of Yusifilm and shows renowned producer, remixer and mastering engineer Holger Lagerfeldt from Denmark in his studio:

http://youtu.be/r02F9JNJq8o

And here are demos of how the original music sounds like after the processing:

https://soundcloud.com/chris_huelsbeck/tsa-t2w4-the-wall-original/s-GKXNw

https://soundcloud.com/chris_huelsbeck/tsa-t3-credits-original-sound/s-ucKCW

However, Holgers work is not completely done yet... since we also decided as a stretch goal to include the original chip sounds from Super Turrican 1 & 2 and Mega Turrican on the USB-Stick! The console versions are being recorded (from real hardware again) as I type these lines, so you will get to hear them in the highest quality possible as well.

Finally we’d like to address some questions from fans who -despite our best efforts- missed the original campaign and are now wondering if and how they might be able to get their hands on (or at least hear) the Turrican Soundtrack Anthology... some have also specifically asked about the recordings that are going to be on the USB-Stick. Rest assured, the music itself is planned to be released in online form at some point, including the original recordings.

-Chris & Team

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TSA Update 22

Update #22 · Jan 28, 2013 · 5 comments
Hi Everyone, 

another month has passed, but things are definitely back on track now! I am currently working on the 3rd CD/Turrican 3 and also started refining some sounds and mix for other pieces. I released another preview track for our poster+ level backers recently and gotten really positive feedback on the sound.

Also, Holger Lagerfeldt has finished recording the original Amiga tracks (from a real hardware Amiga of course) for the USB drive. Next are the console versions, which he will also record from original hardware.

And Yuzo Koshiro has started working on his retro remix for the our vinyl record. I actually met him in person at MAGFest a couple of weeks ago and I prepared a little video in which he talked about how he got involved with the project and that he is excited to work on the remix. This will be part of the mini documentary.

Next item: The music box for our 1500 level and higher backers should be ready for shipment in about a month and will be sent out separately from the rest of the rewards. 

Before we’re ready to ship all the other rewards (as announced in the December update, this is planned to happen in June), we of course will need your address and other info, which will be requested some time soon by sending a comprehensive survey through the Kickstarter system and a personal email for our Paypal supporters will be prepared using mailchimp.com service. Speaking of mailchimp: if you pledged only through Paypal and didn’t recieve any update emails from us (the last big one was on December 24th), please check your spam folder or filter settings and add mailchimp.com and huelsbeck.com as a trusted hosts. That way the communications should get through. If you still have problems, contact us privately and we’ll try to fix any email issues. 

Speaking of getting the rewards ready for shipment: there is one aspect of the logistics that I had not thought about thoroughly before, which is the signing of items; this will not be an easy task, since I will have to sign a ton of merchandise (over 2000 CD box sets, close to 500 Posters and another 500 Autograph cards), except if you decide individually if you “don’t” want your item signed. This will be covered in the survey as well.  

So much for this update and you can expect another one around end of February! :) 

-Chris & the Turrican Soundtrack Anthology Team

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Music Box Preview

Update #21 · Jan 18, 2013 · 7 comments

We finally got our prototype music box preview video ready! :)

Enjoy:

*** Note that this is an edited preview and not playing the complete piece. The full length video will be recorded in better quality for our mini video documentary that all backers will be able to download later!

The next update will follow in a few days...

-Chris & Team

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Special holiday update

Update #20 - For backers only · Dec 24, 2012 · 23 comments

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Concerts and project status

Update #19 · Nov 15, 2012 · 14 comments

Hi everyone,

I know it's been long since the last update, but I just had probably the craziest 3 month of my life with TSA and other (unexpected) projects piling up - sorry about that! Now that is behind us and I'm back on track with the project - I'm happy to announce that I have recorded all the pieces for the first CD (Turrican 1) and will move on to the second CD (Turrican 2). I have a few previews of the tracks lined up for the poster level backers (and above), but I think I also will make a nice little collage of small excerpts available for all backers some time next week.

In other news, the reward with the photo of me at the Golden Gate Bridge, holding up the names of the 500+ level backers is done! I have now sent out that reward and also created a Gallery:

http://turricansoundtrack.com/galleries/ 

Recordings of the music from the original hardware for the USB Stick is progressing nicely and should hopefully be finished soon too.

Right now I'm in Cologne for the Concerts and the backer party tomorrow. I have a video team with me and will record some of the action throughout the day, so that we will have some nice footage for the mini video documentary.

I know that a lot of you are anxious to know when the Album will be ready, but I don't have a definitive answer yet. I'm working hard and diligently to finish it and make it a high quality production...

I will have more exciting news in the following weeks, since our artworks are almost done and we will also have a prototype of the music box, which we will also be presenting in a short video for everyone.

Hang in there, you will hear again from me soon! :)

-Chris Huelsbeck & the Turrican Soundtrack Anthology Team

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    36 backers

    Support the project, make it happen and get a big virtual "Thank You" from Chris! You will get one bonus Turrican music track (even before the campaign is over) and I will choose one track of the final album for you to download + a special set of 3 Turrican ring-tones suitable for mobile phones. Until the campaign ends, you can change or increase your pledge any time to get to the other levels and additional perks.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
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    306 backers

    All rewards of previous levels + download the finished (3 CD equivalent) album as high quality mp3s, including a digital PDF booklet. Get a personal thank you email from Chris!

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
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    908 backers

    You get the Limited Edition Album 3 CD Box Set, numbered and signed! Also download the finished album in advance (as soon as the master is shipped to the manufacturer) as high quality mp3s with digital booklet + all rewards of previous levels! (For shipping of the Box Set outside of Germany, please add 10 USD)

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
  • Pledge $75 or more

    413 backers

    All rewards of the previous levels (except exclusive rewards) + you get a USB memory stick with the original game music, recorded from the real hardware systems in the highest quality (and in mp3 & FLAC file formats). The memory stick will have a unique and cool design, fitting for the project.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
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    212 backers

    All rewards of previous levels (except exclusive rewards) + a large poster and autograph thank you card, both signed by Chris + Preview version music downloads during the production!

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
  • Pledge $150 or more

    9 backers

    EXCLUSIVE REWARD: Multiple Box Set package with 3 Box Sets + 3 individual download codes for the digital album & booklet, ringtones & campaign bonus track from the $5 level. *Important!!: this level is only intended for a pooled pledge of 3x $50, but does not include the previous awards (the poster for example) - it does however include everything at and below the $25 reward level.

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
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    47 backers

    All rewards of previous levels (except exclusive rewards) + a Thank You credit (your name) in the booklet + T-Shirt with the final artwork or logo (you'll have some choices and you can select a size)

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
  • Pledge $250 or more

    73 backers

    New Vinyl special: You'll get a collectible vinyl single with an original sound version (faithfully recorded from a real Amiga) Turrican game music on one side, as well as a special retro-style remix on the other side, specifically prepared for this medium (guaranteed no euro-dance). These tracks will not be available as part of the box set or the standard download version of the Turrican Soundtrack Anthology. Additionally to your vinyl, you can also download these tracks as mp3/FLAC to conserve your record (exclusive for this level and above). The cover will also have its own special 4-color artwork. You will even get your name printed on the inside sleeve! All rewards of previous levels are included as well, of course (except exclusive rewards).

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2013
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    20 backers All gone!

    EXCLUSIVE REWARD: 2 guaranteed reserved tickets to the November 16th 2012 Concert in Cologne (Tickets will be mailed in July/August) + all rewards of previous levels (except other exclusive rewards)

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
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    11 backers

    All rewards of the previous levels (except exclusive rewards) + special supporter booklet credit and personalized supporter thank you certificate + Chris is sending you a digital photo holding up a thank you sign with your name in front of the Golden Gate bridge + meet Chris personally during a game industry event (GDC or Gamescom for example) where we can go for lunch, coffee or meet at a landmark (other events for a meeting may be available - just ask).

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
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    14 backers All gone!

    Exclusive reward: Get a hand-crafted wooden mechanical music box (playing "The Great Bath") + all rewards of the $500 level and below (except other exclusive rewards) + Framed Large Poster Artwork signed by the whole production team (as well as an additional unsigned poster ) + special framed and personalized Supporter Thank You Certificate + a Skype conference session with Chris about the status of the project (at the halfway point) + Invitation to the Project Supporters Dinner Party meeting with Chris on November 16th 2012 in Cologne (does not include travel costs) + Chris composes a personal mobile phone ring tone in the Turrican music style and records an answering machine/voice mail message for you!

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2013
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    All rewards of the previous levels (except exclusive rewards) + the very first Limited Edition Box Set (No. #1) from the production line + a last remaining music box (one of the 6 that were reserved for the team) + V.I.P. Supporter Credit in the album booklet + 2 Tickets to the November 16th 2012 Concert in Cologne and a personal lunch or meeting with Chris on the same day or by special arrangement + Chris composes a full piece of music (up to 5 minutes) exclusively for you, for your game project or whatever you need it for!

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2013