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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on December 21, 2011.

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      Creator Brian Brunelle on May 31, 2012

      Unfortunately, I have never received my digital album download.

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      Creator Kim Forsythe on May 19, 2012

      I haven't seen the "Just the Tip" download yet. No rush, but that song is kind of awesome & I'd love to have it in my collection!

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      Creator Susie on May 13, 2012

      No download for me either. Sad day :(

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      Creator Michael Bettine on May 1, 2012

      Still no download in my spam folder or inbox…

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      Creator L Richardson on April 28, 2012

      Yep I still haven't seen a download come through yet either.

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      Creator Emily Michelle on April 25, 2012

      Not that there's a rush, but I really wanted a chance to hear the album. I still haven't gotten anything.

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      Creator Dillon on April 8, 2012

      Hey dude. I havent seen any download come through either. I can be patient, just wanted to give the heads up. :)

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      Creator Jen on April 3, 2012

      Great album! Can't wait to see the show tonight at the 9:30 club! :o)

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      Creator Cheryl Toh on April 2, 2012

      never mind, I'm all set :)

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      Creator Cheryl Toh on April 2, 2012

      No download for me either ( & not in spam folder)
      Hope tour is going great!

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      Creator Román De Arquer on March 25, 2012

      I think he's quite busy with the tour. We'll have to wait a bit more...

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      Creator Emily Michelle on March 23, 2012

      Hey, I still haven't gotten a download or my album. Did you forget me? :(

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      Creator Román De Arquer on March 22, 2012

      Any news on those downloads? Still haven't got mine :(

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      Creator Francois Bolle on March 13, 2012

      Got my download some days ago, the CD came today... I love it... it is great music!! Bravo! When are you coming back to Australia?

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      Creator Kishi Bashi on March 9, 2012

      Hey guys I'm working on it. in the meantime check your spam folders just in case
      k

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      Creator Emily Michelle on March 9, 2012

      I never got my download either. :(

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      Creator Simon Byrne on March 9, 2012

      Hey, never received my download?? :(

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      Creator Mu on March 8, 2012

      woot! woot! it's out!!

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      Creator McKane Davis on March 8, 2012

      Just got the album and it's fabulous. Thanks for creating something awesome. Glad I found you here on KS!

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      Creator Stephanie Hodgson on February 29, 2012

      So how do we opt in to the exclusive Kishi Bashi strand of hair? (Because count me in!)

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      Creator April Frazier on February 27, 2012

      Just bought tickets to see you in Houston! Can't wait :)

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      Creator Kishi Bashi on February 25, 2012

      henrik,
      i'll be opening as Kishi Bashi as well :). sorry don't know what to do about the age thing :(

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      Creator Henrik Stokken on February 23, 2012

      Hi K!
      I saw you were coming to Oslo with of Montreal, and I was about to order tickets when I saw that the show were 18+ age limit.
      I'm only 15 years old, will the age limit stay that way? :I

      Also. Will you play your Kishi Bashi songs there, or only the of Montreal songs? :)

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      Creator Susanna on February 8, 2012

      Haha. Well, I guess it's better than nothing, but without opening act is definitely left on the :( side.

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      Creator Kishi Bashi on February 3, 2012

      hey suzanna! I'll be in helsinki with of Montreal but not opening up as Kishi Bashi. :) or :(?

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      Creator Susanna on February 2, 2012

      Hi! Just wondering are you coming to play in Helsinki (16th april) with of Montreal? Would be awesome to see you live as well :)

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      Creator Kishi Bashi on December 31, 2011

      thanks allison. i like the light leaks alot too. I went with the second one but it was a difficult decision.

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      Creator Allison on December 30, 2011

      Oh, lord, I got my versions all mixed up. Here is the correct comment:
      The one where the tiger's nose does not have white under it.
      The light rays leaking into the top of the border is a bit ambiguous, still.
      Just my two cents!

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      Creator Allison on December 30, 2011

      I prefer the top one, without white under the tiger's nose. I think leaving space under the nose makes the tiger look like it has an elephant trunk or something. (Or maybe that's just me.) Also, I think the solid border looks better than the bottom picture, because in that one the little white light rays are leaking into the border juust a little bit...which seems like it might be a glitch

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      Creator Ani Munoz on December 29, 2011

      Definitely option A Lines Exposed. Gorgeous work!

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      Creator Laura Kapsha on December 29, 2011

      Since you actually asked, I like the first one, (the lines exposed). I felt that the tiger was actually floating through a cloud, a very nice image for me, but what do I know?

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      Creator Anne Keeley on December 29, 2011

      I love the covers. My favourite is the one with the lines exposed at the bottom, I think it's more interesting to look at, but they both look good. Keep up the great work, I'm so excited to see the finished product :-) x

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      Creator Melissa Bisagni on December 29, 2011

      In my humble opinion, the cropped image = jyozu! It feels more immediate. Difinitive.

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      Creator Cam Linh on December 26, 2011

      Congratulations Kishi, i look forward to see you in Paris. :)

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      Creator Henrik Stokken on December 23, 2011

      It's awesome that you made it! :)
      I hope you will come to Norway and play for us here! :)

      Merry Christmas!

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      Creator Kishi Bashi on December 23, 2011

      see you guys there!

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      Creator Rochelle Woodard on December 23, 2011

      Hey K! have a fantastic holiday! Just got our tix for your show in DC with Of Montreal! Am bringing new people to experience your sound. Looking forward to all! Happy New Year - Rochelle

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      Creator Kishi Bashi on December 22, 2011

      Thanks everyone! I'll be posting tons of "special" stuff for you backers, so stay in touch!

      no problem Matthew! Can you just message me his/her name?

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      Creator Matthew Bisenius on December 21, 2011

      Congratulations for blowing your goal out of the water. I backed your project as a gift for someone special; is it possible I can get someone else's name on the thank you note and song? Will that be on the survey later? Thanks!

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      Creator Thomas Brandenburg on December 21, 2011

      Love your music, man. Thanks for coming out to Knoxville last year. Great music rarely comes this way and your performance was phenomenal, even if you accidentally erased your loop. Haha.

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      Creator Lola Mullen on December 21, 2011

      Woot! I have my own project funding through Sunday! Congrats...amazing job on your goal, K. See you in the spring in DC!

      xo, lola

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      Creator Daniel Soto on December 21, 2011

      Can't wait for the new album! I'll never forget your performance at El Rey! Absolutely loved it! :) Can't wait to see you this spring in SF!

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      Creator Sal Paradise on December 19, 2011

      Me and my friend Mariana are so excited for the album! We love your music since we heard you at the Bowery Ballroom, can't wait to listen to the new music

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      Creator Melissa Fagan on December 16, 2011

      was already stoked about this album and am now super stoked that there's a vinyl in the mix!! Can't wait to hear it K!! :)

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      Creator Kishi Bashi on December 13, 2011

      thanks! @gabriel: it's trickled all throughout the album. i think you'll find it interesting at the least :)
      @arrison : you gonna listen to it through through your expensive speakers?
      @emily: south in my sights for 2012

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      Creator Gabriel Durham on December 13, 2011

      I saw you at a Dallas of Montreal show and I finally found out who you are! I love your music! It is a wonderful melding of many genre I adore. Also I am an Anthropologist with a focus on Japan and your words about using Japanese as a rhythm device is exactly how I see the language! That use alone in Bright Whites just tickled my soul! I am so excited to see the rest of your work!

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      Creator Elizabeth Rahn on December 13, 2011

      I learned about you through Deerhoof. I have listened to and love your music! I love the idea of this site and I can't wait to hear the album!

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      Creator Arrison Kirby on December 12, 2011

      absolutely psyched about the vinyl! yes!

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      Creator Emily Michelle on December 12, 2011

      When you tour, be sure to play near South Carolina. :)

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      Creator Nathan Iodice on December 12, 2011

      Nearly $16K!!! We can do it!!

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  • Pledge $3 or more

    27 backers

    THE GESTURE, or "Give me 'Just The Tip'" Pledge Package: all bonus tracks, including that song that you want "Just The Tip", and my honest appreciation

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $15 or more

    95 backers

    THE DIGITAL, or the "I Would Love to Get the Album But I Just Put Everything on my IPod Anyways" Pledge: Digital download of the album before the release date + bonus tracks + i will personally thank you on facebook

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $25 or more

    110 backers

    THE CD, or the "Table for 2? No Actually I'm Alone... Nevermind... I'm Going to Pledge for Kishi Bashi Instead" Pledge Package: Signed CD (international friends please add $5) + Digital Download + a personal thank you note + I will include your name in an original Kishi Bashi "thank you" song that I'll perform on Youtube.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $35 or more

    52 backers

    THE POSTER, or the "I Am Willing To Give Up a Nice Lunch At That Place That We Always Eat At" Pledge Package: all of the above + signed limited edition tour poster + I will thank you in the album liner notes (international supporters, please add $5)

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $40 or more

    33 backers

    **NEW REWARD!!** THE VINYL. All of the above plus a signed vinyl copy of "151a". International friends please add $5. people in the POSTER ($35) category feel free to upgrade and join us here :)

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $50 or more

    65 backers

    THE T-SHIRT, or the "I Love Your Music, I've Got The Money, But Let's Not Go Crazy" Pledge Package: All of the above + limited edition t-shirt + exclusive strand of Kishi Bashi hair (optional) (international friends please add $5)

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $100 or more

    25 backers

    ORIGINAL KISHI BASHI "SONG-GRAM": All of the above + I will record a 20-30 sec original "song message" to whomever you desire and upload it to Youtube. It'll probably be on an acoustic guitar, piano, or uke. Some song message ideas might be: "You Don't 'Like' My Status Updates No More Blues" or "It's Not You It's Me Fa So La Ti Do", or "You're Fired". Seriously, it can be whatever you want, and you can publicly post it to their wall for their mom and dad and sister to see. You could have me write an unofficial jingle for your work, a birthday song, or just a nice song to cheer somebody up. It'll be great!

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2012
  • Pledge $250 or more

    2 backers Limited (1 of 3 left)

    **KISHI BASHI XMAS/ORIGINAL HOLIDAY SONG**: All of the physical goodies listed above, and I will write a joyful (or romantic) 1 minute acoustic Xmas/Hannukah jingle about whomever or whatever you want, record it, and mail you a hand packaged CD, or e-mail you an mp3 in time to put it under the tree! Of course I'll dedicate it with a message :) If you double the pledge, I will make it a full 2-3 minute song! (no song-gram included)

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2012
  • Pledge $250 or more

    3 backers

    1 minute KISHI BASHI ORIGINAL ACOUSTIC SONG. Everything above (except the song-gram), and I will write and record a beautiful or bouncy acoustic 1minute song about whatever you want along with a short message. I'll send the final via mp3 and CD.

    Estimated delivery: Jan 2012
  • Pledge $500 or more

    4 backers

    KISHI BASHI ORIGINAL ACOUSTIC SONG FOR YOU! (2-3min) I will write and record something about your life that may make you laugh or cry or both. I'll mail you a hand packaged CD of the final master. You may most likely be receiving a thin sliver of my soul with this song. + you will receive all of the above (except the songs) *song-gram will be included

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $1,000 or more

    2 backers

    KISHI BASHI PRIVATE PARTY or HOUSE CONCERT. I will come to your house or office for a private party for you and your friends. You could either buy me a flight, or I could make it a stop on a tour next year. And if you want, I can tell everybody we were friends in college and that you're not paying me or something like that ;) **This pledge includes everything above but does not include the original songs listed above sorry! (just song-gram is included)**

    Estimated delivery: Dec 2011
  • Pledge $2,000 or more

    0 backers Limited (1 of 1 left)

    FULLY PRODUCED and DEDICATED KISHI BASHI SONG. I will create a fully produced, intricate, and beautifully orchestrated Kishi Bashi track dedicated to you. It could be a dream you had, a fantasy, your partner, a dark secret... I will most likely be a contributing a thick slice of my soul in this creation. THIS WILL BE A BONUS TRACK ON THE ALBUM! This pledge includes all the goodies above AND the song-gram (no other original songs included).

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012