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Android Lust - Berlin [Crater Vol.2]

Android Lust is making a new record with sounds collected from the streets of Berlin. Pre-order it and get exclusive content here.
Android Lust is making a new record with sounds collected from the streets of Berlin. Pre-order it and get exclusive content here.
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Android Lust - Berlin [Crater Vol.2]

Project We Love Los Angeles, CA Electronic Music

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I’ve been thinking about how to approach Crater v.2 since v.1 came out. One thing was sure, I needed something new to inspire me. I’ve been experimenting with location recording for a while, and it's something I've wanted to delve deeper into. But it wasn’t until I was in Nepal earlier this year and recorded a group of monks chanting in Nagarkot that the idea really hit me — I needed to combine the experience of discovering new places, capturing sonic snapshots of that place and time, and base the record around that!

So now I want to go to a city that has become the center of my musical focus, Berlin. It spawned the Bowie-Eno trilogy which to this day remains among my biggest influences. And Einstürzende Neubauten, originally from West Berlin, who effortlessly transmute chaos into beauty - another huge influence. There’s a sense of history and fearless experimentation that has been calling to me.

This is the idea that has been inspiring me. I want to walk the streets of Berlin with my portable recorder and soak up the ambient sounds. I want to place my contact mics on the surface of historic structures and pick up their resonance. I want to bring all these sounds and experiences back with me to my studio and give you a new album.

This will be my 3rd release on Kickstarter and my 6th full length record. Thanks to those who have stuck with me so far and backed me, you have made it possible for 100% independent artists like me to keep making art.

Now it’s time to do another record and I am asking you to help me, again. I am really excited about this. Let’s make it happen!

REWARDS

Handwritten lyrics on Japanese archival paper.
Handwritten lyrics on Japanese archival paper.
The Venus Flytrap for the Dragonfly music video, designed and hand made by artist, director Dan Ouellette.
The Venus Flytrap for the Dragonfly music video, designed and hand made by artist, director Dan Ouellette.
The last remaining copy of Foreign Body demo cassette
The last remaining copy of Foreign Body demo cassette
Entire catalog in physical and digital format. With Resolution box set which include Resolution, Evolution, and Rarities CDs
Entire catalog in physical and digital format. With Resolution box set which include Resolution, Evolution, and Rarities CDs

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The "ENTIRE CATALOG ON USB DRIVE" tier will include Stained and Dragonfly music videos and behind the scenes footage.

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MONEY BREAKDOWN

  • Kickstarter fees
  • Production costs - Recording, mixing, mastering, design, manufacturing 
  • Travel costs 
  • Studio equipment
  • Fulfillment/Shipping costs 

STRETCH GOALS

Risks and challenges

This will be my 3rd project on Kickstarter and 11th overall release. The last 2 were successfully funded by Kickstarter. Should issues come up, rest assured that they will get resolved and I will always keep you informed as I have in the past.

You can always contact me here or via twitter/fb if you have any questions.

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    ALBUM DOWNLOAD
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    DELUXE DOWNLOAD
    Deluxe hi-res download of album with bonus material which may include demos, raw field recordings and unfinished ideas. Plus deluxe pdf booklet with additional art, photography, hand written notes, lyrics. Every tier from $10 and up will receive this option.

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    BACKER EXCLUSIVE CD
    Limited edition signed CD with deluxe download and sticker. I will only print as many CDs as I need (minimum required by plant) to fulfill this tier and up.

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    CRATER CD PACK
    Backer exclusive limited edition signed CD with deluxe download and sticker. Plus a signed copy of Crater Vol.1 CD.

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    POSTCARD FROM BERLIN
    I wii send you a handwritten postcard from Berlin while I am there recording sounds for the album. Plus backer exclusive limited edition signed CD with deluxe download and sticker.

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    HANDWRITTEN LYRICS
    I will hand write lyrics to any Android Lust song of your choice on fine Japanese archival paper. Plus backer exclusive limited edition signed CD with deluxe download and sticker.

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    FOREIGN BODY DEMO CASSETTE
    The last remaining copy of "Foreign Body" demo cassette still in shrink wrap. Plus backer exclusive limited edition signed CD, deluxe download and sticker.

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    MYSTERY BOX
    A box of goodies which may contain signed set lists, musical gifts, hand written items, flyers, posters, personal items, tour badges, photos. Plus backer exclusive limited edition signed CD with deluxe download and sticker.

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    A PERSONAL PHONE CALL
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    ENTIRE CATALOG ON USB DRIVE
    8G USB drive etched with Android Lust logo loaded with my entire discography including a hi-res version of "Berlin." Plus backer exclusive limited edition signed CD, deluxe download and sticker.

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    ENTIRE CATALOG IN PHYSICAL AND DIGITAL FORMAT
    Every CD and vinyl I've released, 8G USB drive etched with Android Lust logo loaded with my entire discography including a hi-res version of "Berlin." Plus backer exclusive limited edition signed CD, deluxe download and sticker.

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    A BERLIN THEMED COVER SONG
    I'll cover a song that directly (or indirectly) inspired me to write "Berlin." It could be something from the Bowie/Eno trilogy, by Neubauten, or related to these in some way. Plus backer exclusive limited edition signed CD with deluxe download and sticker.

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    THE VENUS FLYTRAP
    The Venus Flytrap headpiece I wore for the Dragonfly video, designed and hand made by artist, director Dan Ouellette. Plus backer exclusive limited edition signed CD, deluxe download and sticker.

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    COFFEE WITH SHIKHEE
    Have coffee/tea with me for 1 hour at a café in LA or if I'm in your city. I will play you the new album on my iPod, we'll hang out and talk about whatever. Must be scheduled no later than end of 2016. Plus backer exclusive limited edition signed CD, deluxe download and sticker.

    (Email me If you'd like to schedule the meeting before the album comes out, or while I'm in Berlin.)

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    EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
    You will be listed as "Executive Producer" of "Berlin." You'll get to hear the final master and see the artwork before it even goes to press. You'll be on the guest list for any of my shows, anywhere, anytime, you decide to come to. The guest list spot will never expire. Plus backer exclusive limited edition signed CD, deluxe download and sticker.

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    A SONG ABOUT YOU
    I will write a song about you. We'll meet or talk online until I have a good idea of how to approach it. You will tell me about yourself, your challenges, dreams, disappointments, whatever you want to focus on. You will be mentioned as the inspiration for the track but I will retain all rights. You will hear the track first before I release it. Plus backer exclusive limited edition signed CD, deluxe download and sticker.

    {Your song will be released 2/3 months after our meetings.)

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    ANGEL BACKER
    You are hugely responsible for making "Berlin" happen and have catapulted this project well toward the stretch goal of a music video! You'll get a special "Angel Backer" thank you on the liner notes. You will be listed first as "Executive Producer" on the list. You'll get to hear the final master and see the artwork before it even goes to press. You'll be on the guest list for any of my shows, anywhere, anytime, you decide to come to. The guest list spot will never expire. Your choice of coffee or Skype with me, my entire catalog on USB drive, hand written lyrics, postcard from Berlin, and mystery gifts. Plus backer exclusive limited edition signed CD, deluxe download and sticker.

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