simple box construction/ a death cinematic ::: recent activity ::: summer 2010

::: here is the long overdue update for simple box construction and a death cinematic. there are a lot of things happening and hopefully soon some of these projects will be completed. first is the construction of the studio. the framing is done and the insulation and drywall will start going up as soon as the electrician finishes running the wires. below are a few photos of the progress.

::: here is a breakdown of all the current projects form simple box construction and their status. :::

::: SBC - 006 a hand bound book of images by a death cinematic entitled DEAD CITIES TELL TALES is ON HOLD.

::: SBC - 008 a set of 5 art cards with poem entitled NO HOPE, PROGRESS is ON HOLD.

::: SBC - 010 a set of five small photos in hand made box with poem as of yet untitled is ON HOLD.

::: SBC - 011 the new a death cinematic full length featuring matt finney entitled THE NEW WORLD has been expanded to six tracks and is being mastered. the cover is being designed and soon will be going to fabrication.

::: SBC - 012 a small hand bound book that will accompany THE NEW WORLD is entitled PRELUDE TO THE NEW WORLD is in the final stages of being laid out. it contains 22 photographs by a death cinematic and it will include a hand stamped image of a drawing. below is a sketch of the drawing and artwork for the custom stamp fabrication of a white mare shot through with an arrow.

::: SBC - 013 this is a professionally printed larger format of the book PRELUDE TO THE NEW WORLD. there are only 7 available. the book is approximately 7" x 9" and it includes all the same images that will be in the book that will accompany the cd. it does NOT feature the hand stamped image. instead each book will come with a drawing of the white mare shot through with an arrow. sketches for the drawing and the book are pictured below. each drawing is drawn on a small piece of an old painting on paper measuring 6" x 7 1/2". this small edition was conceived in order to raise some funds for the next a death cinematic release. once all the drawings are done this book will be available through the simple box construction shop on this site. i cannot accept trades for this release. check back for ordering info or it you wish to reserve a copy.

the book



the drawing surface preparation and sketches

::: SBC - 014 an art card that will include a professionally printed photograph taken by a death cinematic. this will be offered with the first 50 purchased copies of THE NEW WORLD. more details coming soon.

::: finally, the releases and compilations coming out on other labels should have posted release dates soon. these include the YOUR FATE TWISTING, EPIC IN ITS CRUSHING MOMENTS single from lo-bango sound; the a death cinematic/ great falls split form dead accents records; and the hss compilation. there are also some collaborations and splits on the horizon. more details on those will be available as they get closer to being completed. as always, thank you for your patience. take care and stay well.

simple box construction/ a death cinematic ::: recent activity ::: winter/ spring 2010

::: simple box construction is moving! from the attic to the basement. the past couple of months have been rather difficult and this update is long over due. the simple box construction workshop and hq is relocating to a new space (pictured below) which has to be finished. as the preparations of the space and the move are underway all projects for SBC have been temporarily put on hold. nonetheless, there has been a lot of activity on new releases and existing projects and by the end of spring simple box construction will, hopefully, be in full production mode.

::: SBC - 009 the split with sons of alpha centauri has been getting some decent reviews and has sold really well. simple box construction has no copies left and the sons have only a handful. if you are looking for a copy better contact them fast here.

::: SBC - 006, SBC - 008, and SBC - 010 are all on hold due to the move and construction mentioned above. i apologize for the delay and hope to have them all available toward the end of spring, beginning of summer.

::: work has begun on the new a death cinematic full length SBC - 011, titled THE NEW WORLD. this album has grown from a small collaborative single to a full album which will include a small hand bound book of photographs SBC - 012, titled PRELUDE TO THE NEW WORLD. the album spans five tracks and over 40 minuets. the first four tracks are a prelude to the title track which features matt finney of finneyerkes reading a story he has written. more details to come soon.

::: a death cinematic/ great falls split is still coming soon. the hss and the der wanderer über dem nebelmeer compilations which feature exclusive tracks by a death cinematic will be out shortly. there are a couple of interviews coming soon as well and new collaborative and split releases. it looks to be another busy year here at simple box construction. thank you for reading. stay well and take care.

simple box construction/ a death cinematic ::: recent activity

::: there is quite a few things going on. so here is the scoop on the recent activity at simple box construction and a death cinematic.

::: if you head over to hammer smashed sound blog you will have a chance to win a copy of the latest a death cinematic full length, A PARABLE ON THE APORIA OF VENGEANCE AND THE BEAUTY OF IMPENETRABLE SADNESS and the very last copy of the YOU HAVE BEEN MARKED FOR THE APOCALYPSE book of images by a death cinematic. more information on the cd here and the book here. i found the book and other past releases while cleaning and decided to offer it as a hsj contest. good luck.

::: the pocket change records sampler is no longer available from simple box construction. if you desire a copy i recommend going to pocket change records to see if they have any left.

::: in other sampler news. postrock community has put out a compilation which includes some of the finest underground post rock and drone music out there. it is an honor for a death cinematic to be included in such fine company. the a death cinematic track on the compilation is titled THE HEART RACES WITH BLACK WORMS AND MY HEART IS ON FIRE and it is from A PARABLE ON THE APORIA OF VENGEANCE AND THE BEAUTY OF IMPENETRABLE SADNESS. the compilation is available as a free download and as a very limited cd release. simple box construction will have a handful of the cds for sale in a few weeks. you can view all the images of the packaging and artwork here and read more info, including the track list on their blog and last fm.

::: SBC - 008 AND SBC - 009 are coming along nicely however they are delayed. they will be available as soon as possible. you can view some new images of the works in progress here and here.

::: the track for the hammer smashed sound compilation is about to be mastered. it is titled MY HEART IS A BURNING SILO and it is just under six minutes long. there is a short poem and an image that accompanies the track. in the near future the image will be printed as a t shirt.

::: also look for an a death cinematic interview with sonic frontiers coming soon. plus other artwork, compilations and more music.

::: thank you.

SBC - 008 and SBC - 009 ::: update

::: a small progress update on two of the forthcoming releases. to view other images please go here.

::: SBC - 008 the art card set for the poem NO HOPE, PROGRESS is coming along nicely. there are still a few details to work out. however the reverse side of each card will be partially manipulated by hand which means that there will be no two sets that are exactly alike. i will be trying to use fire/ heat as a drawing tool should be abstract but interesting. this release should be available shortly.

::: SBC - 009 the split with the sons of alpha centauri is also shaping up very well. all the music is done. close to an hour of post apocalyptic ambiance and reverie. four tracks by the sons and two by a death cinematic. the covers are moving along nicely as well and everything should be ready for a release date by the end of september. each cd will come with two postcards, one by each artist.

::: the a death cinematic postcard to accompany the sons of alpha centauri / a death cinematic split.

welcome, to simple box construction ::: news on the upcoming projects and releases

::: welcome to simple box construction. this is the official launch of simpleboxconstruction.com as a site. for now and into the foreseeable future this blogger page is the official site. here is where you can find most recent news on the latest a death cinematic releases and related projects in progress. as well as any information about past releases and events. here is also where you can purchase any and all the related merchandise. look to the right and you'll find the tiny simple box construction shop. this is quite a busy time for a death cinematic and simple box construction. production on several new visual and audio projects is in full swing. in the coming months there will be a lot going on and coming out. a death cinematic is about to start recording new material for several split releases and exclusive compilation tracks. simple box construction is fabricating some new editions and covers, information and photos on these is below in this post. a death cinematic has done a couple of interviews with hammer smashed sound (you can read it here) and slow burn webzine (will be posted shortly). any day now the split with a death cinematic and hemingway should be out on dead accent records. also, in the very near future simple box construction will have a mailing list, more details on that coming soon.

::: in the entries below you will find information on all the past releases, availability, and a death cinematic and simple box construction involvements.

::: so to celebrate the official site grand opening here is some information and photos of works in progress, about upcoming a death cinematic releases.

::: thank you, enjoy, and welcome! :::
::: a death cinematic :::

::: SBC - 006 is shaping up to be a book of hand transferred and manipulated images taken by a death cinematic titled DEAD CITIES TELL TALES. it is a suite of 8 images that will be hand printed in a hand bound book with veneer covers. the book will be divided into 8 "chapters", each "chapter" will be a photograph. the title of each chapter will be typed on an old manual type writer. this book will be strictly limited to 17 copies with only 15 available for sale. images of the work in progress and the actual book will be available shortly. this release should be available in mid september.


::: SBC - 008 is a set of five art cards that accompany a poem written by a death cinematic titled NO HOPE, PROGRESS. housed in a hand made and printed paper sleeve, the art cards are made from laminated paper and alder veneer. all images were taken and manipulated by a death cinematic. the front of the cards are printed in full color on old manila folders and the backs are printed by hand on veneer. printed on the back, the poem is divided between the five cards accompanied by a small block printed red cross. limited to 12 sets with only 10 available for sale, this release should be available sometime in august.

::: SBC - 009 marks a split release with a death cinematic and sons of alpha centauri (myspace). simple box construction has the honor of designing and fabricating the cover for this split release. the cover images are by a death cinematic. printed by hand in full color on a gatefold sleeve made from chipboard and ropey cherry veneer. this release will be limited to 70 copies and will include postcards printed by sons of alpha century. one postcard designed by each artist. scheduled for release sometime in september. more details available soon.



::: SBC - 010 a small collection of 5 photos housed in a hand made ebony box. no title as of yet and more specific details will be available shortly. limited to an edition of 12 sets with only 10 sets available for sale.



::: upcoming later in the year more split releases, exclusive tracks for compilations, new t shirt designs, hand bound books, and other visual projects.