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Swans
The Gate

Album US 2015 on Young God Records label
Rock (Experimental, Post Rock)

All songs © Young God Publishing 2015 (ascap) ℗ Young God Records 2015 Limited to 2,500 hand-numbered unique and signed 2xCD packs, released in a 4-panel cardboard gatefold wallet. Contains a sheet of notes/text by M. Gira discussing the live recordings and plans for developing them on record. The album contains six live songs recorded during the 2014/15 tour, four of which are new, unfinished and unrecorded at the time of this album's release. Also included are five demos by M. Gira, that will be re-recorded and further orchestrated to be included on the forthcoming new Swans album. The image on this release is printed with a linoleum block on hand-brushed white ink. The drawing for the print was accomplished by Nicole Boitos (who also signed and numbered the releases), based upon a sketch/concept by M. Gira. Each individual cover is further drawn upon, personalized and signed by M. Gira. Track durations do not appear on the release, they are measured by a computer. There were 8 different 'OPTIONS' or ways to order this release. Here is the info from the Young God Records website: SWANS • THE GATE 2XCD (HAND MADE AND ASSEMBLED) (YG2015) Shipping Oct 1 The image on this limited edition item is printed with a linoleum block on hand-brushed white ink. We used a manufactured double CD rough cardboard sleeve this time to aid in sturdiness. The drawing for the print was expertly accomplished by Nicole Boitos (www.nicoleboitos.com) (signed by Nicole and numbered 1 – 2500) based upon a sketch/concept by M. Gira (see below for evolution of this process). Each individual cover is further drawn upon, personalized and signed by M. Gira. Each one is unique! The package comes with a sheet of notes / text by M. Gira discussing the live recordings and plans for developing them on record… The 4 new / unrecorded live songs (of 6 live songs total) contained here are (long) pieces that were developed through correction, improvisation, and catastrophe over the course of 16 months touring, and they’re still not “finished”, per se – as always, this is work in progress, to be further explored in the studio. Also included are 4 very rough, crudely recorded demos by M. Gira, that will be re-recorded and further orchestrated on the new Swans album… OPTIONS TO BUY THE LIVE 2XCD AND TO HELP SUPPORT THE RECORDING OF THE NEW SWANS ALBUM (AS YET UNTITLED) AND IN PROGRESS : Option 1: Buy hand made web only live Swans 2CD with original signed and numbered woodblock printed sleeve customized and signed by M.Gira - $45 - Limit 5 per customer Option 2: Same as in option 1 AND RECEIVE 2xCD+DVD deluxe digi-pack signed version of Swans (untitled) new album upon its release in May 2016. DVD is expertly produced document of live Swans 2014/15 tours - $65 Option 3: Same as in option 1 AND RECEIVE 3xLP + Live DVD of Swans (untitled) new album upon its release in May 2016. DVD is expertly produced document of live Swans 2014/15 tours - $80 Option 4: Same as in OPTION 2 or 3 AND RECEIVE “executive producer” credit in upcoming swans studio album (choice of deluxe 3LP+DVD or deluxe 2xCD+DVD upon its release in May 2016) - $100 Option 5: Same as in OPTION 4, and receive a 4 color 16” x 21” inch screen printed poster printed on double thick, 120 weight paper and made from a drawing by m.gira (see below). Each poster is signed by m.gira and dedicated by name to customer. These posters are limited to purchasers of this option - $185 Option 6: Same as in OPTION 4, 5, PLUS be on guest list for one show on upcoming Swans tour(s) 2016/17 (and come and say hi at the merch table after the show) - $200 Option 7: Same as in OPTION 4, 5, 6, plus, AND YES THIS IS REAL: send us a simple self portrait using your cell phone or computer photo device (see example below) and m.gira will draw a portrait of you using your photo as a guide. Best efforts will be made at obtaining a likeness but not guaranteed! Style will be expressive and whimsical and drawing will be peppered with praises for your virtues and presumptive status amongst the Gods… signed, dated and dedicated to you by m.gira - $500 Option 8: After ordering any of the above options, using the shopping cart system above, additional donations to the recording process can be made using the Paypal button below. Contribute an additional $100 or more, and receive a handwritten thank you note in the mail from m.gira with a drawing on the note and undying gratitude. AGAIN, this option does not include The Gate or the new album. You must use the shopping cart system only or purchase those, then make your additional contribution for option 8 SEPARATELY using the Paypal button below. Thanks for your support!

Musicians

	Swans , 1982-1997 US album by
	Nicole Boitos , other, woodblock print, artwork, drawing
	Chris Pravdica voc, eb, bass
	Michael Gira voc, acg, *1954 US art direction, artwork, uncredited, design concept, concept, guitar, vocals
	Phil Puleo dr, perc, US drums, dulcimer
	Brandon Eggleston , US engineer, live sound
	Norman Westberg eg, voc, guitar
	Kristof Hahn eg, stg, lap steel guitar
	Thor Harris , *1965 US percussion, dulcimer, viola, performer, gizmos, vibraphone, vibes

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