Author Topic: The ANABASIS (feat. Ryo Okumoto) (Read 22323 times)

WindMaster · « **Reply #70 on:** November 20, 2011, 06:05:50 PM »

I'd just rather buy local, that's all.

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #71 on:** November 21, 2011, 08:31:43 AM »

Hmm, yeah, it depends on where you live. Official street date is not until January 17, 2012. At that time, you will be able to get it at some brick & mortar shops in the US and Europe. I'll see if I can find out from 10t where it might be available, but I've gotta be honest, we're not going to be exactly easy to find in stores, the business just isn't there for that kind of distribution any more for smaller bands like us.

Windmaster - I appreciate your kind words, thank you very much.

By the way, we just got two more 4-star reviews from Sea of Tranquility.

I'm really stoked that the reviews have been so good. And these latest ones really prove that it was a good idea for us to bring Ryo Okumoto on board as our official full-time keyboardist.

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #72 on:** November 21, 2011, 09:41:01 AM »

I got an answer back from my guy at the label on the Brick & Mortar distribution question, here's what he said:

"Our brick & mortar distributor, while independent, has inventory available through virtually every major and mom & pop retailer in the continental US. While not every store will necessarily have product sitting on the shelves, it will still be available through them and will show up in their available inventory for order. I have checked this out personally through local CD shops in my area. This same distributor also provides all fulfillment through virtually all of the major (and minor) online resellers, including Amazon, Best Buy, CDNow, etc."

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #73 on:** November 28, 2011, 07:31:41 AM »

"Back From Being Gone" just received another great review -this one is a track by track breakdown- from the fine folks over at Music Street Journal.

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #74 on:** November 28, 2011, 08:00:08 AM »

Forgot to mention there was an interview with me as well:

Music Street Journal Interview with Barry Thompson of The ANABASIS

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #75 on:** November 30, 2011, 06:11:44 AM »

Another day, another 4 star review, this time from ProgArchives

I got word from the label that we'll have some sales figures this week. He seems to think it's doing pretty good.

bosk1 · « **Reply #76 on:** November 30, 2011, 07:11:13 AM »

Just ordered. Meant to earlier, but...yeah.

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #77 on:** November 30, 2011, 08:45:56 AM »

Quote from: kirksnosehair on November 30, 2011, 06:11:44 AM

I got word from the label that we'll have some sales figures this week. He seems to think it's doing pretty good.

Guess that means a second album.

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #78 on:** November 30, 2011, 01:12:02 PM »

Quote from: DTVT on November 30, 2011, 08:45:56 AM

Quote from: kirksnosehair on November 30, 2011, 06:11:44 AM

I got word from the label that we'll have some sales figures this week. He seems to think it's doing pretty good.

Guess that means a second album.

Second album was a done deal anyway. The record label has nothing to lose. They're not paying for anything. I financed all of it. Recording, artwork, session musicians, pressing, everything. All they have to do is sell it and take half the money plus expenses, so it's a win/win for them. I signed with them for access to their distribution network.

Thanks, Bosk1

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #79 on:** December 01, 2011, 04:31:38 PM »

I'm sorry to keep bumping this, but I am so fucking thrilled that we received a 5 star review from someone that I couldn't resist. The link is a Google translation from French to English, but this dude loved our CD so much that he emailed me and asked me if he could mail the CD to me and have me autograph it and mail it back.

Anyway, if you haven't checked us out, please give us a try. Entire album streaming - link at https://www.theanabasisproject.com

And anyone who would commit to posting a review here in this thread, I will be happy to send you a download link to a free, perfectly legal digital copy of the CD

PM me if you're interested. Only serious inquiries please.

bosk1 · « **Reply #80 on:** December 01, 2011, 05:33:59 PM »

Quote from: kirksnosehair on December 01, 2011, 04:31:38 PM

I'm sorry to keep bumping this

No worries. If you were bumping it just to bump it, that would be one thing. But you're always giving new info, so it's cool.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #81 on:** December 01, 2011, 08:29:22 PM »

Give it to Nick. He'll review anything. (Just like Mikey and Life cereal)

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #82 on:** December 01, 2011, 08:37:30 PM »

I think Nick has this already jingle.

Jingle, this album has my seal of approval as well. Yet another recommendation for ya.

jingle.boy · « **Reply #83 on:** December 01, 2011, 08:53:15 PM »

Oh, I know he has it... He's played songs on his show. Just thought maybe he could do a full review.

Quote from: jingle.boy on November 15, 2011, 10:33:33 PM

With Mason's endorsement, and double post on the haul thread, I'm streaming now (although it's real late). I do trust I'll be following the retard link, and making a purchase shortly.

I've been listening.

bosk1 · « **Reply #84 on:** December 01, 2011, 09:12:24 PM »

I can assure you, the retard link works just fine.

Also, can't wait to get this.

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #85 on:** December 02, 2011, 07:54:22 AM »

Quote from: bosk1 on December 01, 2011, 05:33:59 PM

Quote from: kirksnosehair on December 01, 2011, 04:31:38 PM
I'm sorry to keep bumping this

No worries. If you were bumping it just to bump it, that would be one thing. But you're always giving new info, so it's cool.

Hey, thanks man, I appreciate that.

bosk1 · « **Reply #86 on:** December 19, 2011, 08:10:35 AM »

Just got my copy in the mail this weekend.

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #87 on:** December 21, 2011, 01:16:30 PM »

Ahh, cool, that's great. I also just got word from the label that sales are doing pretty decent considering this is a pretty dead time of year. We may end up doing another pressing after the official street date in January

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #88 on:** December 23, 2011, 12:07:45 PM »

And we just got an incredible review from Steven Reid of Fireworks Magazine in the UK. It can be read here on the official The ANABASIS forum:
https://www.theanabasisproject.com/Forum/tabid/90/aft/5/Default.aspx#22

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #89 on:** January 04, 2012, 03:07:26 PM »

Happy New Year from The ANABASIS!

Couple of updates for 2012:

First off, thank you to everyone here who has supported us. You know who you are! We're closing in on needing to do a second pressing which I really never imagined when we started this project way back in 2008. I really can't thank you all enough. It's been a very humbling and gratifying experience to say the least.

We've had some really good reviews posted recently. You can check those out by clicking the link in my sig if you are so inclined.

"Back From Being Gone" will be available starting January 22nd (the official street date) in your favorite brick and mortar retailers in the US as well as on Amazon.com and iTunes. (January 17th) Amazon will have both hard-copy and digital available.

Also, as of a few days ago, the album became available to listen to on the Progstreaming site. Here's a link to the stream.

Writing sessions have been extremely productive so far for the next album. I'm cooking up a few cool surprises for guests including a very remote chance (but still a chance) of a guest appearance by a member of Dream Theater. Let's just say, my people are taking to their people.

It's definitely up in the air at this point, but not out of the question just yet. All of the usual suspects, including Ryo Okumoto will be back. Brick Williams (Hourglass) will have a larger role this time on lead guitar, potentially playing on half or more of the album and Lee Abraham (ex-Galahad) will be back. Dave Meros (Spock's Beard) is in and I'm pretty sure Alan Morse (Spock's Beard) will be in as well.

More updates when I have something worthwhile to report.

WindMaster · « **Reply #90 on:** January 04, 2012, 03:25:00 PM »

It might be worth it to send the album to DT. You might even get to tour with them in a couple years!

Qrusher14242 · « **Reply #91 on:** January 04, 2012, 07:28:02 PM »

More Brick Williams!

I love Hourglass, so this is good news. I was trying to figure out what this album reminded me of and i think i figured it out.
Erik Norlander's album a few years back called 'Music Machine' Not sure why, but it just does. Which reminds me, i should go and listen to that cd heh

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #92 on:** January 05, 2012, 12:38:14 PM »

Quote from: Qrusher14242 on January 04, 2012, 07:28:02 PM

More Brick Williams!

I love Hourglass, so this is good news. I was trying to figure out what this album reminded me of and i think i figured it out.
Erik Norlander's album a few years back called 'Music Machine' Not sure why, but it just does. Which reminds me, i should go and listen to that cd heh

It's funny that you brought him up. Mark McCrite introduced me to him a few years ago and I've been meaning to get in touch with him about doing a guest spot. I just added it to my "to do" list

emtee · « **Reply #93 on:** January 05, 2012, 12:54:43 PM »

That's great news for you man.

I've gone back and forth on your debut about 10 times. Like it...not so much...love it...not so much...it's been weird.
I guess if I can get used to Fish from Marillion I can get used to your vocalist and as you mentioned at the other
forum if your drummer is indeed more involved from the beginning and can come up with some original sounding
fills it would go a long ways for me. The artwork is stellar and so is the concept, as well as ALL guitars, base and
keys.

Best of luck with the sophomore release.

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #94 on:** January 17, 2012, 09:30:25 AM »

Just a quick bump here to let everyone know that today is the Official Street Date for "Back From Being Gone"

The album is now available for purchase in your favorite brick & mortar music shops, is available for either CD or digital purchase on Amazon.com and digitally on iTunes

This morning, I found out that our album stream has been very popular on the ProgStreaming site with the opening epic "Rome" having been listened to almost 1400 times

Very cool!

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #95 on:** January 26, 2012, 09:05:30 AM »

This Sunday at 5:00pm Eastern Standard Time, we're going to be having "An Evening with The ANABASIS" on AIIRadio.net, where they will be playing our entire album start to finish and we'll be chatting with people and taking questions from the audience and such.

It's sure to be fun, the last time we did one of these it was a blast.

So anyway, if you're game you can join the fun at THIS LINK

For those who are on FaceBook, you can view and/or sign up for the event HERE

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #96 on:** January 26, 2012, 09:24:36 AM »

If I'm comfortable with where I'm at with my dissertation I'll join.

TAC · « **Reply #97 on:** January 26, 2012, 10:13:07 AM »

Kirk, do you know if Newbury Comics is stocking the album?

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #98 on:** January 26, 2012, 12:20:46 PM »

Quote from: TAC on January 26, 2012, 10:13:07 AM

Kirk, do you know if Newbury Comics is stocking the album?

Let me email my label guy and I'll get back to you.

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #99 on:** January 26, 2012, 12:38:32 PM »

OK, here's what my label guy said regarding Newbury:

Quote

Newbury has historically stocked our CDs, although it is their decision to do so. It is available to their purchasing department through our brick & mortar distributor.
This link shows that while it is offered through them, they are backordered, which probably means they had a minimal amount of copies on hand and have sold out:
&sn=103&sm=1&SearchMenu=50&SearchText=back+from+being+gone&anyorall=1&StartSearch.x=11&StartSearch.y=12]https://www.newburycomics.com/rel/v2_home.php?storenr=103&storename=Newbury+Comics&db=newbury&sessionid=&deptnr=405&rc=3.2[sn%3D103%2Fsm%3D1]&sn=103&sm=1&SearchMenu=50&SearchText=back+from+being+gone&anyorall=1&StartSearch.x=11&StartSearch.y=12

So, good news for me that they sold out the first shipment, but maybe bad news for you that they're backordered.

Are you just preferring to buy it at a store instead of online? It's available in a LOT of places online.

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #100 on:** January 26, 2012, 12:41:49 PM »

Hmm, yeah, that link doesn't work right, but if you select "search by title" then put in "Back From Being Gone" you'll see that they stock it, but it's backordered.

And I think we're about a week away from our second pressing.

bosk1 · « **Reply #101 on:** January 30, 2012, 06:01:30 PM »

I know this has already been mentioned in the thread, but:

Quote from: bosk1 on October 25, 2011, 03:02:00 PM

Vikings!

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #102 on:** January 30, 2012, 06:21:17 PM »

Sorry I missed it, but at least I can listen to the album when ever I want to

bosk1 · « **Reply #103 on:** January 30, 2012, 06:24:29 PM »

So can I.

Unanticipated added bonus: When listening to this album on iTunes, if I don't stop at the end, I get to listen to Arch/Matheos afterward.

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #104 on:** February 06, 2012, 02:51:00 PM »

Quote from: bosk1 on January 30, 2012, 06:01:30 PM

I know this has already been mentioned in the thread, but:

Quote from: bosk1 on October 25, 2011, 03:02:00 PM
Vikings!

Funny you mentioned that, because during that interview we just did they played the whole album and that was the song that everyone seemed to like the most.

By the way, writing will be picking up steam here for the next one pretty soon and it seems that the songs are going to be a bit heavier this time.

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Author Topic: The ANABASIS (feat. Ryo Okumoto) (Read 22323 times)