Mudcat CD: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2

Subject: RE: Mudcat CD: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: michaelr
Date: 22 Feb 11 - 07:04 PM

New thread here.

Subject: RE: Mudcat CD: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: Cuilionn
Date: 22 Feb 11 - 12:35 PM

I've never recorded anything of my own other than a Scots poem that will soon be appearing on 'Catter Julia L's/Castlebay's "Imbolc" CD. However, I might be able to contribute another poem or perhaps a Gaelic song if someone else can help me record it.

--Cuilionn

Subject: RE: Mudcat CD: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: Nick
Date: 30 Jan 11 - 05:18 PM

First collaboration just about done subject to Tootler's ok with it and a bit of tidying round the edges.

Onto the next one now.

Subject: RE: Mudcat CD: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: RamblinStu
Date: 22 Jan 11 - 07:28 AM

Yep count me in too

Stuart Pendrill

Subject: RE: Mudcat CD: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: bradfordian
Date: 20 Jan 11 - 11:47 AM

I have 2 instrumental tunes for each CD and a third would be great, so yes instrumental please.
And if anyone has a HARP, HAMMERED DULCIMER, NORTHUMBRIAN PIPES or MELODIAN number, I think that would show off our variety and scope pretty well.

bradfordian

Subject: RE: Mudcat CD: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: Zen
Date: 20 Jan 11 - 10:59 AM

I'm still planning to record something for this. Bradfordian, if you are in greater need of instrumentals I can do that if you prefer?

Zen

Subject: RE: Mudcat CD: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: bradfordian
Date: 20 Jan 11 - 08:39 AM

There is still time to submit songs/TUNES.

Moira, either upload a song (WAV file) to www.mediafire.com and mail me the link ([e-mail]) or mail me your CD (PM me for my address)

R-J same for you --for the first part anyway. It would be great to have the first contribution from "down under"

Remember -- public domain or your composition. By end of March LATEST!!!!

bradfordian

Subject: RE: Mudcat CD: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: rich-joy
Date: 20 Jan 11 - 08:05 AM

Things have been a bit busy for me of late, here in Down Under land, what with Floods and Woodford festival work, but, I'd be interested in contributing if there's still room?

Cheers, R-J
Australia

Subject: RE: Mudcat CD: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: GUEST,moira(flyingcat)
Date: 20 Jan 11 - 05:41 AM

Meant to get in touch before, I'd love to contribute a track from my solo CD if you want it. Let me know what to do. Moira

Subject: RE: Tech: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: bbc
Date: 19 Jan 11 - 06:44 AM

Barrie, I hope to be sending 2 songs from me & 1 from Duane D. We haven't been heard except at the first Get-Away attended by Mudcatters & at Lee Haggerty's memorial (except for an open mike at Chocolate Church in Maine, with Charley Noble, Naemanson, & Kendall!), so it would be fun to be included. One of my two is from the memorial session for Sandy Paton at last spring's NEFFA, hosted by Caroline & Katy Westra. Duane is working on them now. Thanks so much for doing this!

Barbara

Subject: RE: Tech: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: katlaughing
Date: 18 Jan 11 - 10:23 AM

Don't through a plate at me when I say I was going to try out my voice yesterday when I realised my Rog hadn't hooked up the mic when we moved my PC recently, then forgot to ask him to do it, last night.:-) I will, I will!**bg** Now..if the voice comes back.

Come on MudGals!! Let's show them our stuff!!

kat

Subject: RE: Tech: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: bradfordian
Date: 16 Jan 11 - 06:16 PM

Anyway, while things are quiet.........

For those wonderful folk who have already sent me songs, I am now sending out requests for the lyrics for those submitted songs, AND for notes/comments for sleeve/liner notes.
Please check your PMs.

For those who are about to send songs thru (as opposed to CDs) it would be appreciated if you could either send the lyrics and notes when you send the song or have them ready if you prefer to wait to see if the song will indeed be used on the CDs

I have 3 CDs which are well on their way to being completed, they all just need a few songs from women of which there seems to be a bit of a dearth ("songs from women"!--you know THAT'S what I meant!) ---and maybe another instrumental. ANY OFFERS???? (before this wall cracks!)

bradfordian

Subject: RE: Tech: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: bradfordian
Date: 15 Jan 11 - 01:31 PM

It has been an eerily quiet 3 weeks since Christmas. A couple of songs dropped thru my mailbox just enough to prevent me thinking that you had all gone into hibernation. But of course, I know that in reality, you are all busy polishing up those promised contributions--and so close to dispatching them to me!!!!! So I thought I would just give you a gentle nod that time is marching relentlessly on.

Actually, the main thrust of this post is to announce that I have received permission to include a song from BARRY FINN. That is in addition to the LonesomeEJ / David Coffin "SONG FOR BARRY"

I am also in negotiation to include a song from THERESA TOOLEY.

I do hope that this meets with your approval, as these two people have had a significant presence in aspects of our music either side of "the pond"

I have also been trying to encourage some of "the management" to participate in this project, but as of yet, my endeavours have still to bear fruit!!!!! (oh, was that a HINT!!!!)

bradfordian

Subject: RE: Tech: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: ClaireBear
Date: 07 Jan 11 - 01:10 PM

Just arranged for the song for this project to be recorded. Hurrah!

Subject: RE: Tech: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: bradfordian
Date: 07 Jan 11 - 12:17 PM

Yes Anne, 1 for the seasonal & 1 for the BPS2 would be much appreciated. Thank you.

And I also have obtained permission from an artist for a song.
There are also a couple more permissions in the can for copyrighted songs.

The project is now at 50% and going well, but guys if you've shown interest, don't leave it too long...............please!!!!!!!

bradfordian

Subject: RE: Tech: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 07 Jan 11 - 10:24 AM

Thanks MGAS... I have permission from 2 artists to record my 2 fav songs. I am hoping I can get over this nasty viral thing I have picked up so I can record them.

Subject: RE: Tech: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: Anne Lister
Date: 07 Jan 11 - 09:29 AM

Just re-read back up the thread ... the song I'm sending would be best on your seasonal album! Do you want something else for the BPS?

Subject: RE: Tech: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: Anne Lister
Date: 07 Jan 11 - 09:26 AM

Song on the way from my husband's email addy.

Anne

Subject: RE: Tech: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: Tootler
Date: 04 Jan 11 - 02:38 PM

I've sent you a PM with some links.

Cheers and all the best with the venture.

Subject: RE: Tech: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: bradfordian
Date: 04 Jan 11 - 02:23 PM

I.T.M.A. Just a note to anyone dropping by who's not been around for the past month or two. We got a new Mudcatters Sampler CD set on the go again and anyone who wants to donate a song/tune can either PM me or declare it publically right here on the thread. A song/tune in the public domain, or your copyright, closes end March, but really you should make that end of Feb -- I know some of you are already working on contributions and I look forward to seeing those drop thru the electronic letterbox in the next few weeks. Songs from CDs & youtube accepted.

bradfordian

Subject: RE: Tech: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: My guru always said
Date: 29 Dec 10 - 05:27 AM

That's a lovely offer Will Fly, it would be good to get a recording of VT on this set!!!

Subject: RE: Tech: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: Will Fly
Date: 28 Dec 10 - 06:01 AM

VT - if you'd like to do some recording - video+audio or just audio - PM me and we'll fix something up. I'm in West Sussex - not a million miles from anywhere in the south.

Contact me if you're interested.

Subject: RE: Tech: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 28 Dec 10 - 04:15 AM

I'd love to supply something if only I had a decent sounding recording of me singing.

I really should get a better voice recorder.

Subject: RE: Tech: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: henryclem
Date: 27 Dec 10 - 08:27 PM

Hi Bradfordian

I would love to be part of this - my songs cover a wide range of subjects and moods. If you pm me I too can send you CDs and offer a selection of possibilities to spare you the pain of having to listen all the way through !

Some are on myspace.

Henry

Subject: RE: Tech: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: r.padgett
Date: 27 Dec 10 - 05:16 AM

Bradfordian

I have my first CD with some 14 tracks on can I sent this by snail mail as believe it or not I have difficulty in sending tarcks by email?

pm me and I will send a copy, all trad so take yer pick!

Subject: RE: Tech: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: GUEST,999
Date: 22 Dec 10 - 03:22 PM

Ain`t my place to be thanking you, bradfordian, but I do. It`s a heckuva lotta work on your end.

Subject: RE: Tech: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: bradfordian
Date: 22 Dec 10 - 02:36 PM

And can I please put in a plea for more songs from our WOMEN members and a few more instrumentals in order to get a balance?
I do still have a few promises --not THAT sort :-( -- and half promises which I expect/hope to come good in the new year.

brad

Subject: RE: Tech: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: bradfordian
Date: 20 Dec 10 - 02:56 PM

Being laid up with the dreaded flu these past few days, I got the opportunity to listen to some of the material I got coming in for the BPS2 CDs. Very encouraging to see stuff from catters who were not on BPS1, but also some great stuff from a couple of the "veterans" too! One I've just heard for the first time has really BLOWN ME AWAY!!!! WOW, you guys are in for a real treat when this gets out. Now, just between you and me, you know I can't give too much away at this stage but what I can tell you is, it is beautiful. . I do have to keep the contributors name secret at this time until things get confirmed etc, so no guessing now. Right? But I did have to blow a little volcanic ash off before it would play!

It is lovely to see people dropping by and picking up on this project and I NEED MORE OF YOU to still keep on coming with your contributions as it will give it a broader feel and appeal.
We have members in many countries including Germany and there could be a German song in the pipeline. (We did have a french song on BPS1). On having an international membership,......... HOW ABOUT A BIT MORE INTEREST FROM THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE?
and you 'catters still thinking about it, JUST DO IT!!!!!   remember it IS about US getting together and doing what we do.      DEADLINE       31 MARCH 2011 PM or EMAIL [e-mail]

bradfordian

Subject: RE: Tech: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: ClaireBear
Date: 19 Dec 10 - 01:19 PM

I would love to take part, too, if I can get a good enough quality recording.

Subject: RE: Tech: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: bbc
Date: 19 Dec 10 - 08:21 AM

I just saw this thread & I'd love to contribute the song I sang for Sandy Paton's memorial--My Dearest Dear--if I can figure out a way to send it in. It's on a recording done at the memorial.

Barbara

Subject: RE: Tech: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: maeve
Date: 18 Dec 10 - 06:07 PM

That's great. I'm glad to hear you'll take part. You too, Hils.

Subject: RE: Tech: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: My guru always said
Date: 18 Dec 10 - 05:42 PM

Guest, 999 - I look forward to hearing you again on the Blue Plate specials!

Subject: RE: Tech: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: GUEST,999
Date: 18 Dec 10 - 05:10 PM

I thought it had been restricted to folk or folkish songs. I`m recording now--over next month--and will send a mixed but not mastered song to bradfordian. Thank you.

Subject: RE: Tech: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: maeve
Date: 18 Dec 10 - 04:56 PM

Friend 999- Your music is wanted for this CD series. Got that?

Maeve

Subject: RE: Tech: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: My guru always said
Date: 18 Dec 10 - 12:31 PM

I've just popped my recorded stuff in the post for Barrie to check out. If he thinks any are worthwhile to use I'll get on to the Authors permission thing. I'd be very glad to be a part of this endeavour.

Many thanks for your efforts Barrie, we appreciate your hard work!

Subject: RE: Tech: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: bradfordian
Date: 18 Dec 10 - 11:46 AM

Guest 999, no need to take that phrase as being prescriptive. Of course we do folk, and so much more.... We ARE a very "broard church" here at Mudcat, we DO have an eclectic range of styles among our number. --Someone wanted to do some Jake Thackeray, --but I think there was an issue over copyright.

We are not into rejecting any stuff that comes along on account of style.

The new CDs will be in the vein of the first series, tempered by what you dudes send along!

There are many people who would be delighted to hear your contribution on the CDs.

bradfordian

Subject: RE: Tech: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: Amos
Date: 17 Dec 10 - 05:39 PM

HEY!! NO MATTER WHO YOU ARE, WHAT YOU PLAY, WHAT YOU SING...SEND A CUT IN FOR THE MUDCAT CD ROUND 2!!!

MAKE IT HAPPEN!! GET YOUR MUSIC ON!! DO IT THIS WEEKEND!!!

Boskone out. ;>)

Subject: RE: Tech: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: GUEST,999
Date: 17 Dec 10 - 05:37 PM

`Folk music, it's what we do`

If that`s the way it`s gotta be, count me out.

Subject: RE: Tech: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 17 Dec 10 - 05:33 PM

Folkwaving not drowning, sort of thing?

Subject: RE: Tech: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: bradfordian
Date: 17 Dec 10 - 05:19 PM

Loads of impassioned comments in the "end of Folkwaves" thread.

I'm wondering if that passion can be turned to supporting our own community folk project.
Folk music, it's what we do, it's worthy of making use of every opportunity to promote and disseminate. Let's demonstrate what we got, what we can do.

C'mon dudes, get your name down here for a track on the Blue Plate Special 2. Its called being pro-active.

bradfordian

PS Maybe someone might be minded to come up with a "save folkwaves" protest song.

Subject: RE: Tech: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: bradfordian
Date: 13 Dec 10 - 08:46 AM

Fellow 'catters, I beg your attention for a few moments.

I'm getting a feeling that some of you are thinking that this project is more for experinced / semi-pros, or even pros.

This could NOT be further from the truth. The charm and appeal of the first series lay in its grass root level involvement, although there was some input from a couple of professionals.

I would like to reiterate that this is for US the members to partake in a community project, be part of it, oh, and by the way, raise a few bucks for Mudcat -- which after all has costs which are NOT met by member subscriptions.

If you play an instrument, sing in a singaround/house concert/folk club/ in the bathroom, we would like to hear from YOU.

More info higher up the thread.

bradfordian

Subject: RE: Tech: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: bradfordian
Date: 11 Dec 10 - 03:38 AM

Mr Kennedy sir, Thank you very much for your selection of material which I received this morning, about 6am. Although I'd only retired to bed at about 2am, I was glad to be able to help the articulated truck reverse up my cul-de-sac in order to off load the pallets. Such choice!!!!

I have to declare that your album "Seamus Kennedy Gets On Everybodies Nerves" did seem to strike a chord somewhere deep down in my sub-conscious sleep walking like trance (from pallet no 3). So I'm wondering about the possibility of inflicting -- sorry, gracing the series with "I know an old lady who swallowed a fly" or the even more appealling "Dont stick your finger up your nose" Perhaps I should put it up for public vote!

bradfordian

Subject: RE: Tech: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 08 Dec 10 - 05:42 AM

Yes the Halcyon Days instrumental is mine, and can be used FOC for Mudcat purposes, if you wish.

Subject: RE: Tech: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: bradfordian
Date: 08 Dec 10 - 05:34 AM

Thank you John MacKenzie, I received the CD "HALCYON DAYS" this morning. This is a lovely trad/contempory mix. I'm interested in tracks 9/16/17.

Did you compose the instrumental HALCYON DAYS?

Bradfordian

Subject: RE: Tech: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: My guru always said
Date: 06 Dec 10 - 05:27 PM

Many thanks Amos & 999 for your explanations, I'll have to see what I can do about contacting the author of Ravens. It would be a good one to include & I have a decent recording somewhere around here....
Cheers!
Hils

Subject: RE: Tech: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: Amos
Date: 04 Dec 10 - 09:50 AM

Further, the use of the word "copyright" can be confusing because a song we have long considered traditional can be copyrighted, but the copyright applies to the arrangement of the song rather than the song itself. E.g., a version of "Lorena" or "Sally Gardens". The song itself is trad and you are free to perform it. You can record and copyright your recording of it.

In general a song used in the original Mudcat CDs had to be one we could safely identify as traditional, or one you had written, or one you had already published on a CD elsewhere. The last thing we wanted in the project was to run up against some barbarian OCD from Foxx.

A

Subject: RE: Tech: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: GUEST,999
Date: 04 Dec 10 - 09:00 AM

In simple words.

Suppose I wrote a song that you wish to perform. IF I have released that song to the general public, you can do it--record it--without my permission. HOWEVER, you would `owe` me about $100 if you then released it for sale to the public in a CD run of 1000.

IF I had never released that song you wish to record, you would require written permission from me to do so because I automatically have what`s called first recording rights.

At present, there`s a fellow in Brazil who wants to do a song I released a few years back. He ain`t rich. I told him to go ahead and if he sells a million copies to send me some money. Otherwise, not to worry about fees to me.

It becomes a different animal if there is a recording company involved. The above still applies, BUT, I may have signed a deal whereby the recording--publishing--company owns some of my rights, and therefore you`d have to deal with them, not me.

Hope that`s clear.

Subject: RE: Tech: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: My guru always said
Date: 04 Dec 10 - 05:33 AM

This is going to sound a little naive, but can someone explain this 'copyright' thing in words of one syllable to me please?

For instance, the stuff I've recorded is from my live 'gigs' and is usually just me singing. My homemade CD's are just giveaways amongst friends and fellow song-lovers.

Do I need to get in touch with the songwriter of a contemporary song for permission?

If so, perhaps I should just send a 'trad' song, but I think I know which song people would prefer...

Hils

Subject: RE: Tech: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 04 Dec 10 - 05:11 AM

CD in the post. It's over to you now :)

Subject: RE: Tech: New 'Blue Plate Specials' Series 2
From: bradfordian
Date: 04 Dec 10 - 04:56 AM

As a parallel task, I am collecting material for a Christmas/Hanuka/Winter CD and have a few contributions. Prior to and during the holiday period, if any of you are performing or preparing suitable songs, if someone could have a recording device and then upload them to me, it would be much appreciated. I need about 20 items, and hopefully the CD would be made available by next Christmas along with the Blue Plate Special 2 set.

For any members seeing this for the first time, I'm still on the lookout for contributions to the Blue Plate Special 2. I've probably got enough for the first CD now, but keep them coming. See previous posts for further details.

bradfordian