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Update #17: Packages Mailed!!

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Update #16: Another Little Video + Last Info Call!

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Update #15: The Printed Packaging Has Arrived!

Posted on October 29, 2010

Good day to you!

Well, the printed packaging has arrived! Now we're just awaiting the Replicated Discs -- once these are happily married together, then I'll be sending you your copy(s) of the album! Exciting times :D

Also ... I wanted to break it all down for ya ... to show you what you're responsible for ;)

THIS is what your hard earned (and MUCH appreciated!) dollars have made possible:

5 days in an awesome RECORDING STUDIO with an incredible RECORDING ENGINEER, 3.5 days in the MIXING STUDIO with the same fabulous engineer. PIANO TUNING for my CP 70 before we started, 2 TAPE REELS, hiring one of my very favorite MASTERING ENGINEERS, CD Manufacturing costs: ARTWORK design, PRINTING CD Cases & Inserts ( all recycled material + soy based ink!), CD REPLICATION, Digital Download Cards w/ Codes which allowed me to give you your ‘PRE-RELEASE DIGITAL DOWNLOAD’ … indeed, your belief in this project still has my jaw dropping. I will be forever grateful. Thank you for making all of this possible!!!

I am all smiles.

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xoxox,
lia rose

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      Michael W May on October 29, 2010

      *smile*

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      Camille Robles on October 30, 2010

      can't wait!

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      Daniel on January 10, 2011

      Liaaa! hey its Daniel From tijuana :(, Im having problems making the transaction with my credit card, this week Im gonna have my wellsfargo card, because I was using my Bancomer ( mexican one) and I didnt have any problem at all in the past but seems like they change things on the bank so I transfered my muny to the wells, what can I do? I want to send you my help pleaseee!, I saw that you dont have a myspace account anymore, please just tell me If I can send you the money via this page? :) or paypal I dont mind if I dont get any reward, I just think your music its so great that I feel the need to help... please :) my email is nielito80@hotmail.com I dont know what else to do :( hope you read this message

Update #14: A Song Preview! Album Cover Preview!

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Update #13: Grand News! :)

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Update #12: In the Studio ~ the album is forming!

Posted on September 9, 2010

Helloooooo to you...

Comin' back up to the surface! We've been deep in the studio recording these songs and we are almost done! Remco was nice enough to document the process and we're happy to share a little peak with you ... below is a link to a video from some of the first couple of days -- it is set to a rough mix of one of the songs that'll be on this here album :)

Sending big smiles and so much gratitude!!!

xox

video here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch...

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      Derek Calomeni on September 9, 2010

      Very nice! Thank you...

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      Antonio Ruiz de Esparza on September 9, 2010

      Sounds awesome! Can't wait for the album and the tour.

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      Lia Rose on September 9, 2010

      thank you everyone!!! you are makin' me soooooooooooooooooo happy!!! :D :D :D

Update #11: A Song Skeleton for you to hear! Plus T-Shirt News!

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Update #10: Progress!!

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Update #9: WHOA! PINCH ME!?!?!?!?

Posted on June 22, 2010

Is this for REAL!?!?!?!?!!!

We DID IT!!!!!!!

CELEBRATION AND CHEERING ALL AROUND!!!!!!!

Absolutely incredible. Absolutely WONDERFUL :) :) :)

Dearest friends and family and every single supporter on here:

t h a n k y o u f or b e l i e v i n g i n m e

i feel very priviledged indeed to be able to record an album for you!!!!!!!!!!!

more updates to come ....

xoxoxoxoxxoxoxo
~a very happy lia rose~

...now, if you'll excuse me ... I have a lot of rewards to prepare!!! ;)

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      Patricia Raymer on June 22, 2010

      CONGRATULATIONS Lia!!! I'm so happy you'll be continuing your dream! I look forward to the fruit! Bless you! Pat

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      Antonio Ruiz de Esparza on June 22, 2010

      Congrats! Looking forward to hearing more new songs and am happy that you have the support and inspiration to do so. - Antonio

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      Sara Oaklander and Monte Allen on June 22, 2010

      Hooray, Lia! You even beat the deadline...by a lot! How wonderful that you have such an amazing network of friends and fans. Monte and I are so happy for you...and happy to be a part of this project. And soooooooooooooooooo looking forward to the music! - Sara xoxo

Update #8: SEVENTY EIGHT PERCENT!!!!!!!!

Posted on June 21, 2010

Wow! This is INCREDIBLE!!!!

I was just beginning to come to terms with the idea that I might not reach the goal, and then ... POW! 78%!!! This is truly AMAZING!!!!!!!!

Even though we are just 10 days away, I feel like we now are within reach ... there are nearly 100 of you beautiful supporters so far! That is a wonderful thing indeed :) I want to thank each and every one of you for believing in me, for backing this dream. I have seen so many of you tirelessly spreading the word, re-posting, writing full-on blogs even! I can't even begin to tell you how much this means to me.

What a wonderful new model - to directly support the projects that you want to see in this world. And I am so grateful to be **so** close to my dream. This is truly a testament to 'power in numbers' ... reminds me of these inspirational words that always seem stay with me:

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." -- Margaret Mead

And so the count-down begins ... the next 10 days will seal this fate ;)

Let's see what we can do together!!!

Humbly yours,
~lia rose~

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      Anke Noordzij on June 21, 2010

      Hi Lia,
      Thought I could give you a real boost to get closer to your dream. I changed my pledge. Come on all you other backers: scrape everything together to make this girls dream come true!

      Anke Noordzij

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      Lia Rose on June 21, 2010

      Whoaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!! Anke!!! You just made my heart jump!!!!!!!!! WOW :D Dit is zoooooooo geweldig!!!! HARTSTIKKEMOI!!!!!!!! I am going to write you a personal message now ;)

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      Elaine and Bobby Cowley on June 21, 2010

      Ok - just took on Anke's challenge. I changed my pledge also. Look 89% now. GO! Can't wait for my kitten postcard.

      Elaine

Update #7: new video again!!

Posted on June 12, 2010

hi all you lovely people :)

My sweeeeeeeeeetest friend Camille just had her first go with a video camera and we made you a new video out of these shots! We just went out and sat on a dock @ the lake by her house and she started filming ... she's such a natural! So ... have a look if you will ... it is the closest thing I have so far to an actual music video -- fun! :)

Keepin' on keepin' on!!

Thank you for all the love :)

xoxox,
lia rose

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      Tommy Maples on June 12, 2010

      No video. How do we find it?

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      Lia Rose on June 12, 2010

      oh! sorry Tommy -- it is on the main project page "project home" tab :) i just replaced the main video! i'll see if i can post it here too!!!! i'd love to know what you think dahhhling! :D oxoxox

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      Tommy Maples on June 12, 2010

      Mikey likes it.

Update #6: ... and song #3!

Posted on June 5, 2010

this one is called 'phase two' (i think!) ;) ... it features the wonderful sounds of Michael Fecskes on cello!!!!

xoxxoxoxoxo!
lia rose
:)


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      Ona Evans on June 12, 2010

      WOW! WOW! WOW! Ya got me, Lia. You touched my soul and I started to tear up and cry a bit. Great song! Love the lyrics, harmonies, and cello addition. Thank you for sharing this with me. -Ona :)

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      Lia Rose on June 12, 2010

      thank you Ona!!!! that means SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much to me :) :) :)

Update #5: song #2 ...

Posted on June 5, 2010

Hi All!

I wanted to post two more demo songs for ya ... hopefully painting more of a picture of the album-to-be :) I'm hoping this will give you an idea of the range of songs that'll be on the album.

I hope you like 'em!!

Cheers for now -- wishing you all a **wonderful** weekend!

xo,
lia rose

ps -- this song is called 'if you would'
drums + bass by Eric Kuhn
slide guitar by Andrew Hamm


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      Shirley Demarco on June 5, 2010

      Lia sings like a little "angel" and her words strike deep in my heart. I love this girl's work. PLEASE support the cause. Shirley Demarco

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      Warren Lain on June 5, 2010

      This is sounding great, Lia. Keep it up!

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      Lia Rose on June 5, 2010

      awww shucks! ya'll are makin' me blush ;)

      thank you!!!!!

Update #4: The First Song ...

Posted on May 26, 2010

Hello All!!

I'm excited to tell you that the first demo recording is ready for your ears!! You can have a listen via the new project video I just posted (see main page) or, you can have a listen to the mp3 here...

I hope you like it -- there is actually more to come very soon so you can get an even better idea of what this album is going to sound like!!

Big Thank You's to all of the wonderful supporters on here :D

xox!
~lia rose~


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      Brad Dollar on May 26, 2010

      AWESOME! So stoked! I wanna be involved! plsplsplsplspls!

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      Anke Noordzij on May 26, 2010

      Hi Lia Rose, I just listened to your first demo. You really have a wonderful voice. I've said it before and I say it again. You really deserve this chance. I wish you all the luck you can get.

      Anke Noordzij, Nunspeet

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      Jesse on May 26, 2010

      Lia, i was a bit hesitant at first, cause this whole thing is new to me. But hearing this song, and the promise of more to come completely convinced me to back you up! Going to do my payment tommorrow! Love it!

Update #3: This Just In! New Video Interview!!

Posted on May 1, 2010

One of the awesome backers on here works for the Recording Academy and she just posted a new video on grammy.com!

To watch my very first interview as a solo artist... click below:

or try click this link:

http://www.grammy365.com/gallery/san-francisco-interview-lia-rose

Yippeeee!!

Thank you Katie!! And thank you to each and every one of you on here :)

Let's keep spreading the word far and wide!! ;)

xox,
lia rose

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I will be making you a hand-decorated mix CD with 15 beautiful songs on it (these will all be songs that have really spoken to me -- i can’t guarantee you’ll love all of them but you probably will). You will also receive a copy of each of the Built for the Sea CD’s (my previous band) + a Built for the Sea t-shirt (if we still have the size and we probably do). [you’re still also in the “thank you” section + receiving 5 copies signed to your friends/family + the lovely ‘lia rose’ t-shirt + your very own pre-release physical album (signed to you) + the digital download + the kitten postcard above]

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You will be receiving a limited edition copy of the album in a hand-made (sewn by me!), eco-friendly cover. I will only be making 20 copies of this and they will be numbered by hand and signed as well. The 20 copies are only for this pledge group and the three remaining groups. [you’ll also be getting the special mix CD + 5 copies of the BftS album + BftS t-shirt + your name in the “thank you” section + receiving 5 copies signed to your friends/family + the lovely ‘lia rose’ t-shirt + your very own pre-release physical album (signed to you) + the digital download + the kitten postcard above] ***Bonus for this pledge level: I will knit you a scarf! You can pick the color(s) :)

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You will be awarded a professionally wall-mounted art piece that incorporates the album artwork. This will be signed and personalized to you (or a person that you specify). In addition, you will receive a smaller, mixed-medium art piece made for you by me using recycled materials and my sewing machine. You can provide a theme or phrase and I will create this specially for you! [this is all in addition to the special limited edition hand-sewn album + the special mix CD + 5 copies of the BftS album + BftS t-shirt + your name in the “thank you” section + receiving 5 copies signed to your friends/family + the lovely ‘lia rose’ t-shirt + your very own pre-release physical album (signed to you) + the digital download + the kitten postcard above]

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Whoa! If you want to be THIS generous ... here's what I'm gonna do!!! ... ~ Living room show ~ I will travel to your house (or an establishment of your choosing) and perform a live show for you and your friends and family. You will also receive a “get into any show free” card. (Literally. I will be sending you this card in the package that I send you in the mail). You can pull this out for you plus one guest for any and all shows that I perform at forever. [and of course dear one, *you* will also be entitled to the live DVD (5 song setlist of your choice) + the original art piece + the special limited edition hand-sewn album + the special mix CD + 5 copies of the BftS album + BftS t-shirt + your name in the “thank you” section + receiving 5 copies signed to your friends/family + the lovely ‘lia rose’ t-shirt + your very own pre-release physical album (signed to you) + the digital download + the kitten postcard above]

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oh, a bio. okay. i can do this. a special one just for kickstarter :)

i was born in ramona, a small town in the hills outside of san diego, california. moved to long beach when i was 4 and grew up there with my brother as my best friend. i used to pretend that we were twins (he didn't).

i wrote my first song when i was15, traveling with my mom. i performed it at a women's open mic night in bellvue, washington and there was an incredible response. blew me away really. maybe i even got a little shy with my music for a while after that. then i got really into school, science especially, and eventually moved to the bay area to study at Berkeley. towards the end of my time there is when i started to realize that i wasn't gonna be able to ignore the songs anymore.

i started writing music a lot. after graduation, i spent all my time on music. i joined a local dreampop band called 'minipop' ( www.myspace.com/minipop ) and eventually formed my own band and called it 'built for the sea' ( www.myspace.com/builtforthesea ).

we played a lot of shows as built for the sea; we traveled around, played at festivals and things like that. oh, and we recorded one album and one ep.

this brings us about up to date ... and now, i'm finding that i have a whole bunch of more delicate songs that didn't quite make sense as built for the sea songs and i'm priming those now, hoping to record them soon on my very own debut solo album :)

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