Yep, CDBaby can handle FLAC. 
I had to back you (not that I wasnāt going to anyway) after I watched the video, it was too funny man, nice one!
Haha!! Thanks all the same bro! That video was soooo much fun to film and to edit. Grant (who took the footage) and I just started at the coffee shop and then kept walking along the beach and filmed at any quirky place we could find.
So if I pick the $12 option, it will actually be the format of choice? The samples on the kickstarter page sound very good, by the way.
Yesh! I checked CDBaby and they allow FLACS.
Thanks!
Nitta san wrote me last night, already wanting to record more albums! Gotta admit, recording is a lot of fun. However, making Stellar took a huge amount of time and energy to do all the producing myself. With big projects looming (Creating BachidoJapan, The Affordable Shamisen Project, translating his super-awesome technique course, etc), future albums might have to be on hold for a while.
I was going to go for the videochat thing until I saw that Kyle would not be removing his clothes. ;D
(oh dear, I just read that - NO! I am NOT a cougar! That was a joke)
XOXO - good luck with the album!
Sorry to disappoint. That feature is only available for premium members. 
NO! I am NOT a cougar!
Ah, but of course youāre not a cougar! Iām sure thereās a more respectable title for that now.
Finally backed the project with hours left before the deadline. Not much, but I gave what I could.
Better late than never bro! Thank you so much! As I said to Gwyn, itās not only the financing, but the thought (I.e, moral support) that also counts tremendously, so truly any amount helps.
Thanks to all of you wonderful souls and the powers that be, we have officially hit the goal and can say this Kickstarter was a success!!!
Party time!! 
Yey, got worried for you guys for a while there - I kept forgetting, but I think I made it in under the deadline.
I too just backed as the minutes were counting down. Nice job on meting your goal.
We did it!!
From the kokoro, many thanks to everyone who supported the Kickstarter campaign for the new Monsters of Shamisen album. Thanks to you, we met the goal and are all ready to get this album off the ground! It could not have been done without your generous support. Thank you so much!
Everyone, prepare for this awesome album attack coming to you July 24th!
And for those who could donate a bit more, Iāll be sending you the special pre-release of Stellar for you to enjoy early! At that time, I will also start scheduling the complimentary lessons, send the physical Stellar albums (signed by Masahiro Nitta, Kevin Kmetz and myself) and record the fun, personalized (you know they will be!) youtube videos! It all begins July 10th!
Once again, thanks to everyone for your/their support! Itās been a smashing success and a super boost to the spirits! Iām so glad you are a part of this musical adventure!
Booyah!!
Kyle
Man, I had too much fun making the personalized shout out videos for the Kickstarter donators!
Many many thanks to Gwyn H for his generous donation to the new Monsters of Shamisen album, Stellar! (Coming July 24th, 2013) With his support, he has helped make this new album a reality! Thank you, bro!
Many many thanks to Adrian C for his generous donation to the new Monsters of Shamisen album, Stellar! (Coming July 24th, 2013)
So did your Gwynās donation end up replacing your exquisite coffee cup or was that pro editing?
Canāt wait for the album!
I actually found that cup at the thrift store for a dollar.
Still, that was actually a very heart pounding scene. A similar feeling to performing solo (which is a āonce it starts, thereās only one chanceā feeling). It took a while to calm myself down enough to start recording.
Laying down the slab of marble was great for extra clink.
Many many thanks to the Saalisi family for their generous donation to the new Monsters of Shamisen album, Stellar! (Coming July 24th, 2013)
Haha that was even funnier than a clothes removal
Many many thanks to Michael H for his generous donation to the new Monsters of Shamisen album, Stellar! (Coming July 24th, 2013)
The best of the rest!
I canāt deny, these are so much fun to film.