I am the CD reviewer for Tune-Up, a publication of the Philadelphia Folksong Society. The Society's membership is in the thousands and is not confined to the Philadelphia area. Our purpose in this column is to publicise independantly produced recordings which, so often, get lost in the avalanche of commercial recordings. If any of you Mudcatters has a CD that you'd like reviewed publicly, I'd be glad to listen and, if I like it, I'd be pleased to reccomend it to my readers. (I dont write about recordings that I dont like. A bad review of an independant effort does nothing for the artist or the audience, it just strokes the reviewer's ego) I have reviewed Bluegrass, Barbershop, Gospel, Klezmer, Celtic, French, Puerto Rican and Russian.I have reccomended eclectics, revivalists,revisionists and free thinkers. I hear a lot of children's songs, labor songs, protests and parodies. I prefer traditional songs but I will reccomend a singer/songwriter if he/she really knocks my socks off (it doesn't happen very often) If you would like to submit a CD for possible review, send it to The Philadelphia Folksong Society 7113 Emlen St. Phila. Pa 19119 Att. Mike Miller Dont forget to include information on purchasing the CD. Is it available in stores? Do you have a website? What is the price? Mike Miller musicmic@rcn.com
Thread #42655 Message #620786
Posted By: musicmic
04-Jan-02
Thread Name: Independant Recordings Revued
Subject: Independant Recordings Revued
I write a column for Tune-Up (a publication of the Phila. Folksong Society) in which I review recent CDs. If any Mudcatter has self produced a recording of folksongs, I would be glad to listen to it and, if I like it, I will reccomend it to my readers. I review vocals, instrumentals and olios. I have reccomended everything from Bluegrass to Barbershop, Kids' songs to Klezmer. I never pan. If I dont like it, I dont write about it. If you have questions about my preferences or prejudices or, if you'd like to submit a CD, you can reach me through the offices of the PFS. Philadelphia Folksong Society 7113 Emlen St. Phila. Pa 19119 Att./ Mike Miller