Swans – Not Here / Not Now

The packaging to this handmade limited edition is made with a linoleum block print (printed on hand-brushed white ink). The drawing for the print and the printing itself was expertly accomplished by Nicole Boitos (signed and numbered 1 – 2000 by Nicole), based upon a concept/sketch by M.Gira. Each individual cover is further drawn upon / personalized and signed by M.Gira. Each one is unique! The songs on the CDs are live Swans recordings culled from the recent 2012/2013 tours. The collection also includes two crude demo recordings by M.Gira, of additional new material to be recorded for the new Swans studio album.

There were 8 different 'OPTIONS' or ways to order this release. Here is the info from the Young God Records website:

SWANS • NOT HERE / NOT NOW 2XCD
(Hand Made and Assembled) (YG6969)

The packaging to this handmade limited edition is made with a linoleum block print (printed on hand-brushed white ink). The drawing for the print and the printing itself was expertly accomplished by Nicole Boitos (signed and numbered 1 – 2000 by Nicole), based upon a concept/sketch by M.Gira. Each individual cover is further drawn upon / personalized and signed by M.Gira. Each one is unique! The songs on the CDs are live Swans recordings culled from the recent 2012/2013 tours. Most of the songs have not yet been recorded as studio versions – this is new material, in progress. The collection also includes two crude demo recordings by M.Gira, of additional new material to be recorded for the new Swans studio album.

OPTIONS TO BUY THE LIVE 2XCD AND TO HELP THE RECORDING OF THE NEW SWANS ALBUM (AS YET UNTITLED) AND IN PROGRESS :

1. buy hand made web only 2x live Swans CD with original signed and numbered woodblock print, customized and signed by M.Gira - $40 - Limit 5 per order

2. as above AND RECEIVE 2xcd deluxe digi-pack signed version of (untitled) website/tour exclusive package that includes live swans dvd from 2012/13 tours new Swans album immediately upon release: $55

3. as in option 1 AND RECEIVE 3xlp signed version of Swans (untitled), website/tour exclusive package that includes live swans dvd from 2012/13 tours - $65

4. as in OPTION 3 AND RECEIVE “executive producer” credit in swans studio album - $100

5. OPTION 3, AND 4 PLUS a 3 color 12 x 19 inch screen printed poster ) printed on double thick, 120 weight paper and made from a drawing by m.gira. Each poster is signed by m.gira and dedicated by name to customer. These posters are limited to purchasers of this option - $175

6. OPTION 3, AND 4, 5 PLUS be on VIP guest list and meet band for one show on swans tour(s) 2013/14 - $200

7. OPTION 3, 4, 5, 6, plus, AND AGAIN, YES THIS IS REAL: m.gira will record and send to customer avideo of a simple, short, original song, acoustic guitar and voice, with customers’ name in the song, praising the customer, his or her ancestors, thoughts, dreams, and future or past lives, forever . This video will be made by m.gira, sitting at his desk, at home, singing directly to you, and you only. - $500

8. Order options 1 – 7 using the shopping cart system, THEN, using the Paypal button below, contribute an additional $100 or more, and receive a secret gift, and undying gratitude. AGAIN, Please order options 1 – 7 using the shopping cart system only, and make your additional contribution for option 8SEPARATELY using the Paypal button below.