Castor and Pollux Record Release by Oscar Herrera
A project in Miami, FL by Oscar Herrera005days
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04hours
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37minutes
Status: Active
Theatrical art rock album on LP and CD from former vocalist of Black Tape For a Blue Girl and The Sleep of Reason.
Backers: 37
Average Daily Pledges: $96
Average Pledge Per Backer: $68
Funding: $2,505 of $5,700
Dates: May 27th -> Jun 26th (30 days)
Project By: Oscar Herrera
Backers: 37
Average Daily Pledges: $96
Average Pledge Per Backer: $68
Funding: $2,505 of $5,700
Dates: May 27th -> Jun 26th (30 days)
Project By: Oscar Herrera
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Latest News
The story behind To Shoot Birds 
June 21st - via: kickstarter.com
This was also part of The Sleep of Reason's set. We played it many times. It tells the story of Mark, a young soldier raised and influenced by his father, a general in the army. Dad showed him how to use a rifle and hunt. The twist is, where Dad was... (Read More)
The Dinner Party Video
June 13th - via: kickstarter.com
We made a video! It's for the last song on Castor and Pollux. Mother's had a few too many, Daughter has grudges, Angel has issues. What could go wrong? Inspired by the many uncomfortable dinner scenes in movies and television shows. A big thank you... (Read More)
Campaign Update
June 10th - via: kickstarter.com
As of today, with two weeks left in the campaign we’re 31% funded. Not quite where I’d like to be. At this point we should be at least 50%. Last year, with the help of generous backers we were able to make the release of my debut album a... (Read More)
Great article in The Jitney!
June 9th - via: kickstarter.com
https://jitneybooks.com/oscar-herrera-returns-with-castor-and-pollux/ (Read More)
The story behind Envy
June 9th - via: kickstarter.com
The third track on side one, the Castor side, is Envy. This song was originally performed in Spanish by my Latin rock band El Duende. We did a demo recording that can be heard on our release Jamás Me Dormire. Envy is the fourth of the Seven Deadly... (Read More)
The story behind Alabaster
June 6th - via: kickstarter.com
The second song on Castor and Pollux was the second song The Sleep of Reason would regularly perform in our sets. It was part of a two-song medley that included I Have A Task. It was one of the earliest songs that we played. It was one we played when... (Read More)
Project We Love!
June 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Kickstarter has selected my project as a "Project We Love"! (Read More)
The story behind I Have a Task
June 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
I Have a Task, the first song on Castor and Pollux was the first song The Sleep of Reason would regularly perform in our sets. It was mostly written by original bassist Dave Brasgalla. He came up with that great Middle Eastern sounding riff and the... (Read More)
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