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About this project

Hello folks!

KiloWatts here.  Thanks for checking out the project! 

UPDATE #1: Goal reached, "Meta-goals", and new rewards

UPDATE #2:  Meta-goals reached, new meta-goal

UPDATE #4:  T-shirts!  Different ordering instructions

This is a Kickstarter page to raise funds to print and release my new album 'Acceptitude'.  Bluetech and I had great success using Kickstarter to fund the Invisible Allies release, so I'm doing it again.  I've been working hard on this, and I'm super excited for you to hear it.  This is a very special release for me, with some pieces I've been conceptualizing for years.  The return to the piano has been a breath of fresh air, and the process of integrating it with the digital landscape has been a ton of fun.  The CD will be printed on recycled cardstock in full color.  Phidelity is doing the artwork and creating some amazing sandblasted glass pieces to accompany the release.  (See below for some initial photos)

Keep in mind this is the ONLY time the glass pieces will be available!  They are available at the $100 mark and above.

When you contribute to the fund, you'll receive your items a few weeks before the official release date in April.  No money will be withdrawn from your account until the conclusion (March 22nd).  After this, the official release date will be April 22nd.

IMPORTANT SHIPPING INFO

After the fund ends, I will contact you directly about domestic and international shipping costs.  You'll have the option of shipping priority, insurance, and delivery confirmation.  I'll send a separate payment request to cover the cost.


We're especially excited about the glass sandblasted pieces that accompany the CD.  Check out some preliminary photos in the making:


More interesting/zany reward ideas?  Post 'em in the comments!

Thanks to Parkerism for the help with the video!

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support in making this happen.

Peace and blessings,
Jamie

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This project successfully raised its funding goal on March 22.

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An enormous amount of love, and one advance track from the album.

Estimated Delivery: Apr 2012

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45 Backers

An advance DIGITAL copy of the album, and everything above.

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An advance PHYSICAL copy of the album, and everything above.

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13 Backers • Limited Reward (2 of 15 remaining)

Everything above, and your choice of 3 of the following physical CDs: KiloWatts - Routes, KiloWatts - Problem/Solving, KiloWatts - Ground State, Super Galactic Expansive - Supersensible Science, Squiddhartha - West Coast Tentacles, Invisible Allies - Hyperdimensional Animals.

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A handful of stickers, and everything above.

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Free entry for you + 3 friends to one of my shows, and everything above.

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An original wall-mountable sandblasted glass piece by Phidelity (see notes), and everything above.

Estimated Delivery: Apr 2012

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I will write a song using one hundred and one different snare drums, one hundred and one different kick drums, and one hundred and one dalmations. Plus everything above.

Estimated Delivery: Jul 2012

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Your name in the credits of the album (plus digital and physical releases, and the glass artwork)

Estimated Delivery: Apr 2012

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I will write a song using ONLY sinewave frequencies that are multiples of 256. (plus digital and physical releases, and the glass artwork)

Estimated Delivery: Jul 2012

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1 Backer

A one-on-one production seminar via internet/phone, or in person on the day of a show in your city. (plus digital and physical releases, and the glass artwork)

Estimated Delivery: Apr 2012

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I will write a circular song that goes on for INFINITY. (plus digital and physical releases, and the glass artwork)

Estimated Delivery: Jun 2012

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2 Backers

An original KiloWatts remix of your track, or if you don't make music, a track written for you based on recordings, photos, or events of your choosing. (plus digital and physical releases, and the glass artwork)

Estimated Delivery: Apr 2012

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I will write a song that is in time signature 5/2, transitioning to 2/4, using a V-ii-IV chord structure, and 5 minutes and 24 seconds long. (plus digital and physical releases, and the glass artwork)

Estimated Delivery: Jul 2012

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I will write an entire song using only the sounds of a Boeing 747 airliner. I will also attempt to join the mile high club. (plus digital and physical releases, and the glass artwork)

Estimated Delivery: Aug 2012

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I will write a 9 minute song using 9 different meows from your cat that runs through each of its 9 lives. (plus digital and physical releases, and the glass artwork)

Estimated Delivery: Sep 2012

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An original wall-mountable sandblasted piece (different from the glass) on exotic WOOD (you can choose the type of wood), as well as a personalized etched "Thank you" on the artwork. (plus digital and physical releases, and the glass artwork)

Estimated Delivery: Apr 2012

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I'll play a private concert in your house, and cook you a casserole. (plus digital and physical releases, and the glass artwork)

Estimated Delivery: Jul 2012

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I will give my piano to a school in Philadelphia, as well as give the students a music lesson. Plus the rest!

Estimated Delivery: Sep 2012

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Jamie Watts is an internationally renowned and accomplished music composer of a wide range of electronic music. As a classically trained pianist, his penchant for melody naturally infiltrates his controlled electronic compositions to create something authentically cybernetic. Whether expressing the warmth of the heart through lush chords and melodies, or engaging extraterrestrial aliens through twisted granular tractor-beams, James Watts is committed to sharing music with the world, and beyond.

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