Smoke Thief - Kodama 木霊
A project in Tokyo, Japan by Smoke Thief000days
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A new hip-hop album bringing together live instruments, beats and ambient recordings from the forests and mountains of Japan. *
Backers: 62
Average Pledge Per Backer: £23
Funded: £1,421 of £1,000
Dates: Aug 13th -> Sep 12th (30 days)
Project By: Smoke Thief
Backers: 62
Average Pledge Per Backer: £23
Funded: £1,421 of £1,000
Dates: Aug 13th -> Sep 12th (30 days)
Project By: Smoke Thief
£1,421
current pledge level
Last Updated: September 12 @ 10:45 -0400 GMT
142%
of goal
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Latest News
I should go to bed.... 
September 10th - via: kickstarter.com
But it's TOO EXCITING!!! 22 hours to go. I've arranged to view an MPC 1000 drum machine next week. I need to compare the sound with that of the MPC 2000xl to see which sound is going to benefit this project the most. These samplers are unique in that... (Read More)
63 hours to go
September 9th - via: kickstarter.com
This project has turned into an epic akin to Homer's Odyssey. Fortunately, me and my crew (you guys) have wax in our ears, so the sirens' song can't get to us!!!Only 2 days left and yesterday seemed to slow down in terms of new people getting on... (Read More)
5 days to go!
September 6th - via: kickstarter.com
5 days to go! Bowled over by your incredible kindness. Please keep sharing :) http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/smokethief/smoke-thief-kodamayou have no idea how excited I am to make this record for you! I've also been speaking to a VJ regarding a... (Read More)
6 days
September 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, Thanks for rocking this project so far! It's genuinely transformed from a pipe dream into a more enticingly real, crystalline structure of future potentiality. I know we can make this, I believe in this project. So much so, I will risk... (Read More)
Thanks so far :)
September 5th - via: kickstarter.com
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The latest...
September 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Amazed at the support so far, seven days left of funding and people have really started kicking ass and taking names for this project! I was talking with a friend (and very capable musician/hip-hop aficionado) and we both thought that trying to... (Read More)
...In search of ancient Japanese vinyl
September 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
So to add another cultural layer to this album, I've decided that I'm going to try and source as many beats from Japanese records as possible. I have no idea what I'll find... but it'll give me a great excuse to roam record stores in search of crazy... (Read More)
Secret link to Amethyst mix
August 30th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Exclusive backer-only mix of first album...
August 30th - via: kickstarter.com
I've just uploaded a special edition mix of my first album 'Amethyst', exclusively for people supporting this project. It was made entirely in my bedroom back when I was in Brighton, England. It was never mastered or anything, so I've done my best to... (Read More)
Yo!
August 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, 13 days to go! I'm really inspired by the feedback I've received so far! I know I can bring you something you've never heard and hopefully inspire you. I can't wait to get into the studio and start recording. As it's crunch time, if... (Read More)
Yo!
August 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey guys! Thanks for supporting this so far! I'm really hopeful we can make this project happen and I can rock some new music for you. If you're able to help with publicizing this project, please go for it! The link is... (Read More)
First day of ambient recordings
August 21st - via: kickstarter.com
I captured some really cool sounds today: thunder insects, birds and monkeys!! I also discovered that, in this part of Japan anyway, insects deliberately boost their dynamics to fit with the rhythms the birds are singing! It's pretty weird! why do... (Read More)
Mt.Takao trip #1 = tomorrow
August 18th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm heading back to Mt.Takao to do some field recordings and get inspired. I'm also going to make a new video that features me talking about the album and what it's about. Thanks for your time and support. THIEF (Read More)
went to Mt.Fuji yesterday
August 15th - via: kickstarter.com
In the run up to making Kodama, I'm trying to connect more with Japan's natural areas. The album is rooted in our relationship with the natural world and how important it is to our identity. Last week I hiked Mount Takao which was immense. So... (Read More)
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