simple box construction ::: midwinter update

::: just a quick word on recent developments about upcoming projects. first, it should be mentioned that there is no more copies left of the PRELUDE TO THE NEW WORLD full size book.

number 5 - SOLD

::: the studio is almost all set up and organized, only a few odds and ends left. there is a website that is being constructed for simple box construction and hopefully it will be live before the new album and ep are released. you can now find a death cinematic on soundcloud. here is a track from THE NEW WORLD that is only available for preview through soundcloud. (stop the player at the bottom of this page to listen to this track. thanks.)

sparrows circle the distance from the gallows to the sun by a death cinematic

:::all the discs are burned for both, the ep and the new album. cds and mini photo book pages are being printed. all the other visual projects are also underway. there is also a little poetry blogsite that got underway called SLUMBERING IN THE FIRES. some of it is new, some of it is really old and some of it might even be good. finally, there are still copies of A PARABLE ON THE APORIA OF VENGEANCE AND THE BEAUTY OF IMPENETRABLE SADNESS available for sale. thank you for reading take care and stay well.

::: artwork for the forthcoming ep. SBC - 015 :::

simple box construction ::: new year update

::: a long over due update for the new year. let us begin with the progress on the studio. it is done and the move is almost complete. now all that remains is the daunting task of unpacking and organizing everything. below are some images of the new space, the first of which is the door to the studio. thank you vinyl cutters.

::: before the move in :::


::: partially moved in :::

::: now for the rest. since the myspace meltdown is forcing artists to leave the site, there will be a new a death cinematic website coming soon. it will be the place where you can get all the updates, order any new releases, preview new music and even get in contact. so keep your eyes and ears peeled.
::: also, simple box construction from now on will only be using tayio yuden cdrs for its releases. these seem to be the best that are available and since all the releases will be limited to 200 copies or less, it only makes sense to put them on the best cdrs out there.

::: there are still two copies available of the full sized book, PRELUDE TO THE NEW WORLD and the drawing, THOU ART THE HOPES SLAIN BY THE HANDS OF OUR ENTERPRISE. (SBC - 013) see info below. as well as some copies of A PARABLE ON THE APORIA OF VENGEANCE AND THE BEAUTY OF IMPENETRABLE SADNESS.

::: there are several new online compilations coming out that have some new a death cinematic tracks featured on them. i believe all of them are available as free downloads and should be available in the next few days. since the hss compilation fell through the a death cinematic track, MY HEART IS A BURNING SILO, the poem and image are now going to be on the dreamland recordings compilation. it looks like it is going to be a really good one.
::: there are also two compilations coming out of chile which include two tracks from the new a death cinematic album, THE NEW WORLD. the first track from the album, WHEN THE SUN SETTLES INTO THE HORIZON, WE REMEMBER OUR RIVERS, will be available from funerart. the second track, MOUNTAINS CHOKED WITH SMOKE, RELEASE THE TREES DOWN THEIR HILLSIDES, will be from sirs. all the links will be provided as soon as i have them.

::: now for the new releases. a death cinematic and ekca liena have completed a split called PRETERNATURAL and it is slated to be out soon on small doses records. 7 tracks total with an hour worth of brand new music. the first 3 tracks are by ekca liena and the final 4 tracks are by a death cinematic. the artwork is being finalized and this should be out real soon.
::: the split with great falls on dead accents is finally coming to completion. after 3 long years it is slated to come out mid february.
::: the YOUR FATE TWISTING, EPIC IN ITS CRUSHING MOMENTS single will no longer be out on lo-bango sound. instead simple box construction will be putting it out in a limited edition of 50 with a bonus full version of IN THE TUMBLING DAWN LIGHT, THEIR EYES FALL FROZEN THROUGH THE MIST AND RAIN. the artwork is almost done, it will include a hand made covers and all the trimmings. more details coming real soon.
::: THE NEW WORLD and the small hand bound book, PRELUDE TO THE NEW WORLD is moving into full production mode. the album is mastered, sequenced and ready to be burned. the artwork is in development and this release should be available shortly. a more definite date will be given as we get closer to completing the fabrication of the covers. there might also be a video accompanying the title track for the album.

::: for all the other visual projects. they are still on hold but will be done this year. now that the studio is finished and almost completely set up it is only a matter of time. thank you for reading and all your support. stay tuned for further developments.

SBC - 013 ::: prelude to the new world (book)

::: SBC - 013 simple box construction presents a book of photos by a death cinematic titled, PRELUDE TO THE NEW WOLRD. this book is a large format version of the book that will accompany the forthcoming a death cinematic album, THE NEW WORLD. this is a collection of 22 black and white photos comprised to represent the themes of the new album. a small hand numbered and very limited edition of 8, with only 7 available to the public, is an effort to raise funds to put out the new album. in this version and edition each book includes a drawing titled THOU ART THE HOPES SLAIN BY THE HANDS OF OUR ENTERPRISE (pictured below) that is housed in a small handmade and hand printed paper pouch in the back of the book.

::: the book is professionally printed and bound in a soft full color cover and is 7" x 9". each book includes a small drawing and each drawing is of the same subject matter. the drawing measures 6" x 7 1/2" and is drawn on an old painting. each drawing is unique and made with a variety of materials. some detailed production photos can be viewed here.

::: because of the nature of each drawing there are small differences between the 8 drawings. preference will be first come first serve. pictured below are all the drawings with their corresponding edition number. those who order first will have first choice in what drawing they prefer. i will try and keep the availability of each book and drawing updated here but those who order should list preferences in descending order. an email will be sent to each buyer letting them know what number they received.

number 1 - SOLD


number 2 - SOLD


number 3 - SOLD


number 4 - SOLD


number 5 - SOLD


number 6 - SOLD


number 7 - SOLD


number 8 - SOLD

no longer available form simple box construction.

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.