::: after a multitude of lethargic weeks new shit is coming and lots of it. wasted too much time already. your eyes will bleed, your ears will burn, your hearts will break, and your souls will yearn.
::: check back here for more info real soon. :::
3.15.2013
TMA - 012 ::: SBC - 016 corrosions of traveled daydreams (cs)
::: the latest simple box construction project, SBC - 016, is custom designed and handmade packaging for the latest a death cinematic full length cassette release on tyco magnetic anomalies, CORROSIONS OF TRAVELED DAYDREAMS, TMA - 012. this limited edition of 60 numbered copies is a first cassette release for a death cinematic and simple box. tycho magnetic anomalies has been gracious enough to allow simple box construction free and total reign in design and fabrication of the packaging for this edition. CORROSIONS sprawls over the 2 sides with 6 tracks and nearly an hour of sonic dissonance.
::: the hand stamped cassette comes housed in a custom made and hand assembled alder wood veneer box. all components for all boxes were hand cut and printed. the cassette floats on scorched veneer and wooden dowels. the lid is made form hand printed veneer and hand scored, folded, and cut american etching paper. each lid houses 5 original quality printed black and white glossy photographs and 5 vellum prints. each photo is hand stamped with the simple box logo on the back. the box and lid slip into a hand made and stamped american etching paper title sleeve. every copy of the cassette comes with 2 dead bird water slide decals. the decals are not stickers! to use please read the instructions on the back of the carrying sleeve. if the decal is applied to a mug or other dish-ware please be advised that it is not dishwasher safe. all artwork, photography, drawing, poem, design and layout work by simple box construction. all printing and hand assembly by simple box construction for tycho magnetic anomalies. more detail images can be viewed in the simple box construction album for this release. reviews of this release can be found here.
::: sincerest thanks are in order to bob of tycho magnetic anomalies for allowing me to take on this crazy endeavor and for supporting my obsessions. i am very much obliged.
::: the hand stamped cassette comes housed in a custom made and hand assembled alder wood veneer box. all components for all boxes were hand cut and printed. the cassette floats on scorched veneer and wooden dowels. the lid is made form hand printed veneer and hand scored, folded, and cut american etching paper. each lid houses 5 original quality printed black and white glossy photographs and 5 vellum prints. each photo is hand stamped with the simple box logo on the back. the box and lid slip into a hand made and stamped american etching paper title sleeve. every copy of the cassette comes with 2 dead bird water slide decals. the decals are not stickers! to use please read the instructions on the back of the carrying sleeve. if the decal is applied to a mug or other dish-ware please be advised that it is not dishwasher safe. all artwork, photography, drawing, poem, design and layout work by simple box construction. all printing and hand assembly by simple box construction for tycho magnetic anomalies. more detail images can be viewed in the simple box construction album for this release. reviews of this release can be found here.
::: sincerest thanks are in order to bob of tycho magnetic anomalies for allowing me to take on this crazy endeavor and for supporting my obsessions. i am very much obliged.
From the tycho magnetic anomalies:
"There is a sense of wonder and despair to the post apocalyptic soundtrack that A Death Cinematic is slowly unleashing on the world, one release at a time, and Corrosions Of Traveled Daydreams just might be the most realized vehicle for that vision (and the album was quite literally born to be on tape). Even without lyrics, Corrosions Of Traveled Daydreams tells multiple stories of peoples and places and things that have left only their ruins behind them. The whole presentation of the album is a work of art that hearkens back to a recently bygone era bringing the tangible aspects of opening and exploring and listening to the record together again."
available in limited hand numbered quantities from tyco magnetic anomalies.
"There is a sense of wonder and despair to the post apocalyptic soundtrack that A Death Cinematic is slowly unleashing on the world, one release at a time, and Corrosions Of Traveled Daydreams just might be the most realized vehicle for that vision (and the album was quite literally born to be on tape). Even without lyrics, Corrosions Of Traveled Daydreams tells multiple stories of peoples and places and things that have left only their ruins behind them. The whole presentation of the album is a work of art that hearkens back to a recently bygone era bringing the tangible aspects of opening and exploring and listening to the record together again."
available in limited hand numbered quantities from tyco magnetic anomalies.
2.27.2013
simple box construction ::: the first and very late update of 2013
::: i've done it again, many months have passed and very few words were posted. until now. simple box construction and a death cinematic have been extremely busy reading, writing, recording, cutting, printing, folding, glueing, assembling, drawing, thinking, making noise, corresponding with labels, planing the next few releases and shooting pictures. then there is the rest of the everyday life things that need taking care of. below you will find info and details on all the new things coming up and out.::: first, simple box construction has alway set its prices with post paid except in the stores that require the setting of a postage fee i.e. the storeenvy and bandcamp shops. those prices were always adjusted so that the cost of the album plus the mandatory shipping charge equaled the original post paid price. the objective has always been to keep the costs as reasonable as possible no matter how labor intensive the physical releases are to make. it is with great pain that i had to raise the prices of my releases. the latest shipping hike from the u.s. postal services was just too much. for the past several years i have absorbed all the increases but now it is just impossible. international customers are the most effected i have tried to keep the increase to a minimum and in fact i have decided to absorb a portion of it. this has never been a profitable endeavor and all this means is that less money goes to making the physical copies of future releases and more to the mismanaged postal service. thank you for understanding and your continued support.
::: some news about the forthcoming 7" on cooper cult records. it is at the plant and should be ready in several weeks. those following on facebook got to see a preview of the artwork from the label. all artwork and layout for this release is being done by russian artist, anya kuts and you can check out her work here. listen to an excerpt from this very limited 7" below.
speaking of 7"s, there are plans for another one if not two more this year. details about those will be shared as things get finalized. all i can say is that one will be a split and released by simple box construction. keep tuning in.
::: recently i had the necessity and opportunity to reshoot almost all the simple box construction and a death cinematic releases. this includes all the in print and out of print stuff i did. the photos came out much better than expected so i decided to update all the shops and former posts with the new item images.
::: stream full album here :::
::: stream full album here :::
::: still doing a lot of pencil/ graphite drawings, one of which will be a t shirt for inherent records. it should be available shortly. the drawings are just another way to work out potential ideas and hone in some skill. they usually start off as scribbles and after a while forms, lights and shadows, and themes start to emerge and make something recognizable. that's when the rest of the image gets fleshed out. click to enlarge the examples below.
::: as we are talking about t shirts, soon simple box construction will be posting the details on how to order the SAVING GRACE t shirt. it is going to be a made to order t shirt run and it will be screened in house. the idea is to make only as many t shirts as are ordered. this way the t shirt is available but i am not tying up much needed resources in buying bulk runs and sitting on inventory. i also get to expand my screen printing experience. orders for the shirt will be taken for a limited time and once the ordering is closed simple box will run only the shirts that were ordered. there is no plans on running extra or reprinting at a later time. the design for this t shirt is from a scratch board drawing i did for the ekca liena split, PRETERNATURAL, that was out on small doses records. both parties have graciously agreed to allow simple box construction to use it as an a death cinematic t shirt.
::: another program that simple box construction is planing on unveiling after the new album comes out is a way for fans to purchase inexpensively small collections of original photographs. the images will be available singly and as mix and match custom printed photo packs of 5, 10, or 15 images. each set of images will come in a hand made and printed photo pack made to order with a poem written based on the selected images. more details will be coming in the next few weeks. in addition to this some older simple box projects that were put on hold will also be revived.
::: and finally... simple box construction has been working tirelessly on the packaging for the cassette full length due to be out on 3.15.13 through tyco magnetic anomalies. a death cinematic facebook followers have seen photos of the fabrication process and progress. there is no pre order for this release and simple box construction will only have 15 or so copies for sale. promotional copies taken from the limited edition of 60 will be mailed ASAP hopefully in time to get reviews before march 15th. details for ordering and availability, as well as a full description of the release, will be posted shortly. be on the lookout for track premiers on only the most reputable underground and diy sites. as this release is getting close to its release date, it should be mentioned that a death cinematic has recorded a ton of material for the next album and a series of forthcoming split releases. the design and layout for the next a death cinematic album to be released by simple box construction is already germinating and will go into full swing once the mastering is complete. so there is a lot to look forward to this coming year but first the CORROSIONS OF TRAVELED DAYDREAMS cassette full length.
as always thank you for reading and the continued support.
::: another program that simple box construction is planing on unveiling after the new album comes out is a way for fans to purchase inexpensively small collections of original photographs. the images will be available singly and as mix and match custom printed photo packs of 5, 10, or 15 images. each set of images will come in a hand made and printed photo pack made to order with a poem written based on the selected images. more details will be coming in the next few weeks. in addition to this some older simple box projects that were put on hold will also be revived.::: and finally... simple box construction has been working tirelessly on the packaging for the cassette full length due to be out on 3.15.13 through tyco magnetic anomalies. a death cinematic facebook followers have seen photos of the fabrication process and progress. there is no pre order for this release and simple box construction will only have 15 or so copies for sale. promotional copies taken from the limited edition of 60 will be mailed ASAP hopefully in time to get reviews before march 15th. details for ordering and availability, as well as a full description of the release, will be posted shortly. be on the lookout for track premiers on only the most reputable underground and diy sites. as this release is getting close to its release date, it should be mentioned that a death cinematic has recorded a ton of material for the next album and a series of forthcoming split releases. the design and layout for the next a death cinematic album to be released by simple box construction is already germinating and will go into full swing once the mastering is complete. so there is a lot to look forward to this coming year but first the CORROSIONS OF TRAVELED DAYDREAMS cassette full length.
as always thank you for reading and the continued support.
11.13.2012
simple box construction ::: the big summer/ fall 2012 update
::: this has been a long time coming. as the weeks turned to months and now summer has surrendered to autumn, it is hard to believe that the last post on this site was way back in april and now we are at the middle of november. it is time for a simple box construction update and it is a big one. even though not much has been happening here, on this site, the summer has been busier than ever for a death cinematic and simple box. as much as has been done there are still plenty of things that haven't been touched yet since the last update. below, you will find a rundown of all the things i've been up to and will attempt to do and finish up before the year is out.
::: first thing is first, the new releases: a lot of the summer was spent recording, mixing, and mastering new material. a lot of new material and as some (many?) of you may know there is a couple of releases coming up real soon. maybe even before the year is out. one of them is a very small edition of a 7" on a great little label out of new zealand. i can't say much more about this (and i might have said too much already) but details will come soon enough.
::: the other release is going to be an inaugural a death cinematic cassette release on an awesome tape label, tyco magnetic anomalies. simple box construction has been granted the honor of designing and making the covers for this release which, now that the mock ups have been approved, are being fabricated as this is written. this tape clocks in at just about an hour and is the next a death cinematic full length. stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks. progress of the cover artwork and design may be viewed on the a death cinematic facebook page and release photo album.
::: and so with all the material that has been recorded and is now ready for the mix there will be another album coming right after these releases are buttoned up as well as some very exciting splits and collaborations. i will post more details about these in the very near future as deadlines and commitments are confirmed, this update is already large enough.
::: in addition to all the recording and mastering, simple box construction has been very busy building stock of its current releases and getting it out to interested distros. i have also started to revive some visual simple box editions that went on hold awhile back. there will be detailed updates on these projects as they get closer to completion. there are a few ideas that have been nagging and tugging at me so look for more photo and drawing books.
::: while working on all this i did manage to write some poetry too. so after a long hiatus from the poetry site i will be posting some new work there in the coming days.
::: speaking of photos and drawings. i have been taking an exorbitant amount of pictures. those connected with a death cinematic via facebook (personal page) can testify to that. organizing and editing images can be very time consuming. if you are on facebook you can check them out here (personal page). there is a tentative plan for starting just a photo and image simple box construction site.examples of pictures
(all images are © of simple box construction/ a death cinematic. don't use them without permission. thanks.)
::: i have also been doing quite a bit of drawing, mostly of themes relating to the coming releases. some of these might be t shirt designs as i am trying to figure out a way to screen the t shirts on a budget in house. the idea would be to run a pre order campaign for the shirts so only enough t shirts are made for the people who want them. the point of this is to not tie up very limited resources in quantities of t shirts that would have to be printed elsewhere, instead print only what is needed and do it at simple box.
(all images are © of simple box construction/ a death cinematic. don't use them without permission. thanks.)
::: simple box construction is also very proud to have been asked to do a t shirt design for inherent records out of cleveland, tn. this is an offical simple box project SBC - 017. they will be available soon and you might be able to get a one from the simple box construction shops too.
::: as an effort to raise funds for the label and project i am still selling some intaglio prints and proofs. to all those who have taken the leap and got one, thank you.
::: a death cinematic and simple box construction have been able to catch some print. in addition to all the a death cinematic reviews and interviews i have been getting and doing for various outstanding webzines, a death cinematic got a couple of print reviews in the german metal hammer and a nice one page feature in the u.k. zero tolerance music magazine. check out issue #48.
::: also, simple box is still working on putting up a video page so all videos can be viewed at one destination. there is quite a number of them out there now. a huge thank you to all those who have taken the time and effort to make them.
::: and the final bit of news for this update, simple box construction has opened a store on storeenvy.com. hopefully this will make it easier for people to purchase directly from simple box construction. the little store on the right sidebar will remain open but it is small and inconspicuous which makes it very easy to overlook. at the new store you'll be able to purchase all simple box releases and projects (prints, photos, drawings, hand bound books, etc.) and a death cinematic releases from other labels.
::: thank you to all for the continued support and interest. these projects of mine have turned 5 years old back on september 10th and that is directly due to all the great fans and people whom made this possible. here is to another 5 years and more. i will try to make the updates on a more regular basis as things occur. trying to play catch up every six months or so with all that is going on is a daunting task and a lot of things slip through the cracks. see you all very soon with the next update.
::: first thing is first, the new releases: a lot of the summer was spent recording, mixing, and mastering new material. a lot of new material and as some (many?) of you may know there is a couple of releases coming up real soon. maybe even before the year is out. one of them is a very small edition of a 7" on a great little label out of new zealand. i can't say much more about this (and i might have said too much already) but details will come soon enough.
::: the other release is going to be an inaugural a death cinematic cassette release on an awesome tape label, tyco magnetic anomalies. simple box construction has been granted the honor of designing and making the covers for this release which, now that the mock ups have been approved, are being fabricated as this is written. this tape clocks in at just about an hour and is the next a death cinematic full length. stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks. progress of the cover artwork and design may be viewed on the a death cinematic facebook page and release photo album.
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::: and so with all the material that has been recorded and is now ready for the mix there will be another album coming right after these releases are buttoned up as well as some very exciting splits and collaborations. i will post more details about these in the very near future as deadlines and commitments are confirmed, this update is already large enough.
::: while working on all this i did manage to write some poetry too. so after a long hiatus from the poetry site i will be posting some new work there in the coming days.
::: speaking of photos and drawings. i have been taking an exorbitant amount of pictures. those connected with a death cinematic via facebook (personal page) can testify to that. organizing and editing images can be very time consuming. if you are on facebook you can check them out here (personal page). there is a tentative plan for starting just a photo and image simple box construction site.
(all images are © of simple box construction/ a death cinematic. don't use them without permission. thanks.)
::: i have also been doing quite a bit of drawing, mostly of themes relating to the coming releases. some of these might be t shirt designs as i am trying to figure out a way to screen the t shirts on a budget in house. the idea would be to run a pre order campaign for the shirts so only enough t shirts are made for the people who want them. the point of this is to not tie up very limited resources in quantities of t shirts that would have to be printed elsewhere, instead print only what is needed and do it at simple box.
(all images are © of simple box construction/ a death cinematic. don't use them without permission. thanks.)
::: simple box construction is also very proud to have been asked to do a t shirt design for inherent records out of cleveland, tn. this is an offical simple box project SBC - 017. they will be available soon and you might be able to get a one from the simple box construction shops too.
::: as an effort to raise funds for the label and project i am still selling some intaglio prints and proofs. to all those who have taken the leap and got one, thank you.
::: also, simple box is still working on putting up a video page so all videos can be viewed at one destination. there is quite a number of them out there now. a huge thank you to all those who have taken the time and effort to make them.
::: and the final bit of news for this update, simple box construction has opened a store on storeenvy.com. hopefully this will make it easier for people to purchase directly from simple box construction. the little store on the right sidebar will remain open but it is small and inconspicuous which makes it very easy to overlook. at the new store you'll be able to purchase all simple box releases and projects (prints, photos, drawings, hand bound books, etc.) and a death cinematic releases from other labels.
::: thank you to all for the continued support and interest. these projects of mine have turned 5 years old back on september 10th and that is directly due to all the great fans and people whom made this possible. here is to another 5 years and more. i will try to make the updates on a more regular basis as things occur. trying to play catch up every six months or so with all that is going on is a daunting task and a lot of things slip through the cracks. see you all very soon with the next update.
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