<div>Hello -
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<div>I am Ricardo Odriozola, a past and present collaborator of Judge Smith and David Jackson.
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<div>Ever since David Jackson, the legendary Van der Graaf Generator saxophonist, gave me a MIDI recording of his 1989 song cycle Beam Machine *Star Messenger 2989* in 2002, it has been a dream to make a proper recording of it for posterity.
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<div>Beam Machine is a marvelous work in so many ways. As the creation of David Jackson, no fan of his or of the extended VdGG musical family should be without it.
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<div>Beam Machine is a work of transcendence on many levels. A work whose message, clothed in beautiful, affecting and memorable music, is as relevant and urgent now as it ever was, if not more.
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<div>The lyrics integrate many important concepts:
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<ul>
<li>Environmental awareness
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<li>Space travel
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<li>Human values
</li>
<li>Mathematics
</li>
<li>Science
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<li>Astronomy
</li>
<li>Physics
</li>
<li>History
</li>
<li>Relativity
</li>
<li>Alienation
</li>
<li>The seasons
</li>
<li>War and peace
</li>
</ul>
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<div>The general aesthetics of the music is Rock, but it covers many styles: Liturgical, Nursery Rhyme, English Pastoral and even Twelve-tone. The orchestration is delightful and full of wonderful details that often underline the text.
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<div>Beam Machine *Star Messenger 2989* is written for a large choir and symphony orchestra. Recording it is, therefore, costly, which is why I am appealing to David's and VdGG's worldwide fan base to contribute to making this recording a reality.
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<div>The financial details.
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<div>Recording Beam Machine with a symphony orchestra and a choir will cost over 470.000 Norwegian kroner (roughly 47.000 US Dollars, 40.000 Euros, 35.000 British Pounds).
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<div>The expected goal of this fundraiser will pay for one day or recording with a Norwegian symphony orchestra (85.000 NOK) plus some of the expenses connected to the following:
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<ul>
<li>Producer
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<li>Technician
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<li>In-house technical assistance
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<li>Choir
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<li>Editing
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<li>Mix, sound treatment
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<li>Mastering
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<li>Graphic design
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<li>Booklet photo
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<li>Performing rights fee
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<li>CD print (1.000 copies)
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<li>Digital distribution
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<li>Executive producer
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<li>Booklet editor
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</ul>
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<div>Here follows the complete list of expected expenses (in Norwegian kroner):
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<div>Producer 15.000
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<div>Technician 12.500
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<div>In-house technical assistance 53.700
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<div>Equipment handling 10.000
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<div>Symphony Orchestra (6 hours) 170.000
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<div>Extra musicians 24.000
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<div>Choir (including recording) 30.000
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<div>Editing 31.000
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<div>Mix, sound treatment 19.000
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<div>Mastering 7.500
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<div>Graphic design 9.000
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<div>Booklet photo 9.300
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<div>Performing rights fee 6.000
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<div>CD print (1.000 copies) 25.000
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<div>Marketing 18.000
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<div>Digital distribution 6.200
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<div>Executive producer 12.500
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<div>Booklet editor 12.500
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<div><strong>TOTAL EXPENSES 471.200</strong>
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<div>Please, make the recording of this timeless masterpiece possible, and become the owner of a recording that you will treasure for life.
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<div>Exciting news about the project will come along the way. We will begin with some preliminary recordings with the extra musicians in 2026.
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<div>Best regards,
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<div>Ricardo
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Steven Defoe

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Elliott Kowitz

Judge Smith

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