Re Promised CDs from brucie

Subject: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: Peace
Date: 19 Jun 05 - 08:38 PM

I have eleven left to send and they will be in the mail on Friday, June 25. Sorry about the delay. (I have them addressed at home and will mail them from Edmonton. I can't message the folks directly because after addressing the envelopes I deleted all the addresses, and along with that the names of the folks they're going to.)

Just a notification; no need to post further to this.

Thanks,

BM

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: Peace
Date: 19 Jun 05 - 09:56 PM

Also, I can't really remember which real name matches which Mudcat name. Just as well that way. Everyday is a new adventure in living for me.

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: bobad
Date: 19 Jun 05 - 10:05 PM

Thats the spirit brucie - old age is not for sissies !

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: Peace
Date: 19 Jun 05 - 10:48 PM

I hear that--vaguely.

I once said to a colleague that at my age hearing was the first thing to go. He replied, "At your age, it's the second." Death, where IS thy sting?

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: robomatic
Date: 20 Jun 05 - 01:46 AM

did you 'member me, Brucie?

Thanks

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: Amos
Date: 20 Jun 05 - 09:49 AM

OF all the things I have lost, I miss my mind the most....

But bear up, old fruit ... it could be worse. You could be going through menopause at the same time, for example.


A

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: Amos
Date: 21 Jun 05 - 09:20 AM

It arrived, and I love it!!


A

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: Peace
Date: 21 Jun 05 - 02:27 PM

The last batch (But there are two individual ones yet to go) was put in this morning's mail.

Thanks all for your patience with my memoery and tempo.

Bruce Murdoch

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: Peace
Date: 21 Jun 05 - 06:25 PM

Thank you, Amos.

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: GUEST,G-Spot
Date: 21 Jun 05 - 07:25 PM

So brucie is one who keeps promises. Hurrah to you, brucie. You are a rare one.

This thread made me wonder how many promises have been made here to fellow members and remain unfulfilled. If the Mudcatters are a typical "cross-section" of humanity, I would say, sadly, that the answer would be uncomfortably high.

GS

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: Peace
Date: 21 Jun 05 - 08:23 PM

Not always, G-Spot. Many moons ago I was going to send tapes. However, I couldn't afford to, so I found someone here (where I live) who could transfer the tape to CD. That took a few months--finding him, not the transfer. Then (I am computer illerate) it took me ablout a month to connect with a co-worker who walked me through the steps to burn CDs. When that was finally done, it was at least seven months from the time I promised the tapes. One person called me to task for it; however, there was really nothing I could do about it, despite my best intentions. What I should have done is start a thread explaining the delay. Just didn't think to.

BM

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: GUEST,G-Spot
Date: 21 Jun 05 - 09:17 PM

Yet, you are keeping them. We all have things we "should have done" to explain our "whys", but many of us, once things have gone awry, fail to even attempt to keep the promises made.

I am guilty of failing many with my unfulfilled promises, and, though I know many would have understood my reasons, I even failed to offer them.
Sadly, this is epidemic in the world with which I am familiar. And, in being epidemic, it makes it less shameful to be a keeper of one's word.

That is about as open and honest as I will ever get on this forum. (Shields up!)

GS

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: Amos
Date: 21 Jun 05 - 10:18 PM

G-Spot,

Why are you so anxious to rush to judgement with people of whom you have no experience?


A

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: GUEST,G-Spot
Date: 22 Jun 05 - 09:09 AM

I see no such rush on this thread, Amos. Please show me what I wrote that comes across that way.

It appears that I told a negative truth about myself and the people with whom I am acquainted, rather than making negative comments about any of you.

Are you not rushing to judgement, Amos? It really seems so to me.

GS

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: freda underhill
Date: 22 Jun 05 - 09:17 AM

it is a great CD - thank you, bruce, it is a collector's item.

freda

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: Amos
Date: 22 Jun 05 - 10:00 AM

This thread made me wonder how many promises have been made here to fellow members and remain unfulfilled. If the Mudcatters are a typical "cross-section" of humanity, I would say, sadly, that the answer would be uncomfortably high.


Well, maybe I was.


A

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: Azizi
Date: 22 Jun 05 - 10:15 AM

I concur with others that Brucie's CD is great!

I would also like to say that in less than a year since I found this discussion forum, other 'Catters have noted my interest in specific musical genres and customs and took it upon themselves to send me CDs of their compositions, musical compilations from other CDs, books, and a very hard to find record on children's rhymes. Mind you, these were sent without my asking for them.

I want to take this opportunity to let you all know how much I appreciate you and your gifts.

I feel blessed to consider myself a part of such a caring, talented, interesting, diverse community of folks.

Thanks again!


Azizi

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: rumanci
Date: 22 Jun 05 - 10:44 AM

and considering the whole of the contents is a showcase of a master song craftsman at work this thread shouldn't be BS - IMH one-armed O !!
rum

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: Peace
Date: 22 Jun 05 - 10:52 PM

Thank you, all. Kind words. I am taking a break from the 'cat for a while. The CDs I can send are gone--in the mail. I will visit from time to time, so if anyone doesn't get the copy, or if the copy is defective, etc, please post to this thread and someone will let me know. I have enjoyed being here. Wish you all well. Take care.

Bruce

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: GUEST,.gargoyle
Date: 22 Jun 05 - 10:57 PM

Mine does not play. Does the UK use a different format of WAV???

Sincerely, Gargoyle

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: GUEST
Date: 22 Jun 05 - 11:01 PM

October

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: Peace
Date: 22 Jun 05 - 11:10 PM

A week ago you said four were so-so and the rest were plagiarized. Today you can't play it.

Drop dead, Gargoyle.

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: GUEST,.gargoyle
Date: 22 Jun 05 - 11:19 PM

Played once and then died, dead, defunct, kaput.

Sincerely,
Gargoyle

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: Peace
Date: 22 Jun 05 - 11:21 PM

I wish the same for you.

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: Amergin
Date: 23 Jun 05 - 02:05 AM

Well take it easy, Bruce....

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: bobad
Date: 23 Jun 05 - 07:52 AM

Yeah Bruce
Enjoy your vacation

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: GUEST,Ole Mac Donald
Date: 23 Jun 05 - 08:36 AM

"four were so-so and the rest were plagiarized"

Someone really said that!!!
Not the brightest button in the button box then eh! Obvously whoever it is that made that comment is sadly lacking in a Musical education..OF ANY KIND and is not a very happy individual.

There is not one note, not one word that ANY Musician can come up with that has not been played or sung before in some format or another.
The skill is arranging the Notes, Words and the Feelings, making them unique to oneself by arrangement and expression.

Bruce Murdoch's work is beyond the need to have to borrow others people's ideas!
His Lyrics hit the Heart and his Musical skills are unquestionable.
In fact Bruce Murdoch's work is in NO NEED of defense whatsoever. It only draws praise from anyone who has the pleasure to hear it.His record as a well known Artists speaks for itself.

To make a comment such as this person did only shows how little this person knows about the Musician they are attacking and Music in general.
I can only think that the person that made these negative comments about Bruce's CD is twisted, envious, talentless in the Musical department and tone deaf, oh and let's not forget 'very cruel' at best.
That, perhaps, is this person's only skill. Cruelty. I feel sorry for someone who's Life is so devoid of Postive and Creative energy that this is how they respond to someone else's art.

Thankfully this wonderful Forum only serves to encourage Musicians. Regardless of the skill level, from Newcomer to Seasoned Performer. THAT is the beauty of the Mudcat in my opinion.
Fortunately unknown guests like this one that only post negative comments are irrelevant, especially in this case.
So take heart any Newcomer reading this Thread. Learn that certain criticism can be a constuctive thing to receive and helps improve one's Music. Most experience Musicians that offer advice would do so with kindness and respect.
Criticism that's only aim is to wound. Is truly irrelevant.

Great CD Mr Murdoch and thank you for your Kindness in sharing your wonderful Music with those that plaqued you to do so for so long.

Look after Yourself.
Respectfully,
J.MacDonald.

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: JennyO
Date: 23 Jun 05 - 10:42 AM

Bruce, I don't know what is going on, but do you think you could send me one? Freda has my address. Or PM me. It appears you have changed your handle.

Jenny

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: alanabit
Date: 23 Jun 05 - 12:29 PM

I have been enjoying it very much. There are some smashing lines in "Rough Night in Jericho" and several other songs which work their way inside your head.

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: Amos
Date: 23 Jun 05 - 12:31 PM

Bruce's work is stellar; he captures the best promises Dylan ever made and does so with more clarity. He is wayyyy cool.


A

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: Azizi
Date: 23 Jun 05 - 12:36 PM

Alanabit, "Rough Night in Jericho" is one of my favorites, too.

And I was delightfully surprised with the uptempo "Down On Mama"!

Whatever his handle, this place is richer because of Bruce Murdoch.

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: GUEST,G-Spot
Date: 23 Jun 05 - 01:22 PM

Peace, Bruce.

GS

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: GUEST,Amos
Date: 24 Jun 05 - 12:53 PM

Bruce, Peace.


A

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: GUEST,gnu
Date: 24 Jun 05 - 01:53 PM

Take care friend. And remember the Spruce, always.

verysadgnu

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: harpgirl
Date: 28 Jul 05 - 01:18 PM

I just received my CD at the office today and I have it on and I LOVE IT! But of course I expected to since I fell in love with Bruce's work in the 60's.

He writes such beautiful, melodic, interesting songs. I'm on the first listening of The Plains of Jericho. It is sooooooo goood! thanks so much for sending me one, brucie. Do we have the words up or can I do it?


l,h

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: Peace
Date: 28 Jul 05 - 01:44 PM

Wow. Thank you, harpgirl. I am very flattered you like that song. It was my favourite when I first heard the finished album. I hadn't heard the various instruments that were overdubbed after I left Toronto to return to work in Edmonton. We did the basic track with voice, rhythm guitar (both me) and a drummer (to make sure I was keeping the tempo). BTW, the electric guitar player on that cut was 15 years old at the time. Here are the words.

THE PLAINS OF JERICHO

I used to go with a lovely girl, I haven't seen her for a while;
Lines of laughter in her face from a lovely country smile;
Ilyes came from Budapest where the Danube River flow;
I'd trade away my fondest dreams to know, what we left, on the Plains of Jericho.

I met her in the summertime and the crazy days ran wild;
I swear she borrowed innocence from the face of a newborn child;
Prince of Cups in love with her and man I could not let it show;
I'd trade away my fondest dreams to know, what we left, on the Plains of Jericho.

The last time I saw her I was blind from a hopped-up syringe;
It's hard to tell where one hell stops and the other one begins;
The fools we were stood naked, screaming 'Everybody look out below!'
I'd trade away my fondest dreams to know, what we left, on the Plains of Jericho.

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: Ebbie
Date: 28 Jul 05 - 02:13 PM

By the way, Bruce's CD gives- and keeps on giving. I've had my copy now for about a month and I still keep it by my computer so I can pop it in the player for a quick refresh. It's a good one, Peace.

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: number 6
Date: 28 Jul 05 - 02:21 PM

That is beautiful Bruce ... absolutely beautiful.

It has become one of my favourites on your cd.

thanks for posting that.

sincerely,
sIx

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: harpgirl
Date: 28 Jul 05 - 02:53 PM

a lonesome lover lost his bride
stopped his heart and so they called it suicide

your songs are moving, brucie. One has to be emotional to convey such imagery!

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: Peace
Date: 28 Jul 05 - 05:05 PM

I'm startin' to blush here.

FOOL LIKE ME

Scores of prophets growing old;
Please take Elijah the rusted chains that hold
Poor Judas to his misery;
It seems so obvious he needs the sympathy
Of ancient history
And a fool like me.

Lonesome lover lost his bride;
Stopped his heart and so they called it suicide;
Judged by pompous vanity;
I guess they're right, but I have to disagree
'Cause if a fool be he
He's a fool like me.

BRIDGE
And care on the line,
It feels good to talk with a friend of mine.
If you gotta go
I'd like to be
To be the first to know.

Pleasant dreams though twilight falls;
It deserts the prison where the hobo's footsteps call;
Prime ministers of treachery
They locked him up because he had no pedigree
But it matters not says he,
He's a fool like me.

Hey, I wrote your song just yesterday;
And I tore it up because the song got in the way,
Was just a way to let you see;
Another chapter in a clouded mystery
Of vagrant effigies
And a fool like me.

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: Ebbie
Date: 28 Jul 05 - 05:16 PM

Fool Like Me is one of my favorites. I just wish the CD was twice as big. How about another CD, Bruce? I'm not kidding. A voice and a songwriting talent like yours shouldn't disappear.

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: number 6
Date: 28 Jul 05 - 08:00 PM

Don't blush Bruce ... wave it on high!

sIx

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: bobad
Date: 28 Jul 05 - 08:03 PM

Yeah

Let your freak flag fly man !

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: Peace
Date: 29 Jul 05 - 04:11 AM

Screwed up the words

"They locked him up because he had no pedigree
But it matters not,
He's a fool like me."

s/b

"They locked him up because he had no pedigree
But it matters not says he,
He's a fool like me."

Measure twice, cut once.
Measure twice, cut once.
Measure . . . .

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: ranger1
Date: 29 Jul 05 - 10:17 AM

One of my favorite lines is in Morning Papers. Something about being arrested for oregano? Did I hear that right, Peace? Or is it another case of misheard song lyrics? And I've been humming Rough Night in Jericho for weeks now.

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: rumanci
Date: 29 Jul 05 - 10:45 AM

Surely you must have herb that one wrong ranger !!

Although I'd be the last one to own up to mis-hearing BM's lyrics
eh B ?

*retreats with an embarrassed flush*

lolol

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: Joe Offer
Date: 29 Jul 05 - 11:47 AM

Hey, this is great, Bruce - can we get ALL the lyrics posted in this thread?
-Joe-

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: Little Hawk
Date: 29 Jul 05 - 11:51 AM

Something's wrong here. I played Bruce's CD, and what do I hear? Goat sounds. That's right, goat sounds. And heavy breathing. Something is definitely wrong here.

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: rumanci
Date: 29 Jul 05 - 11:52 AM

ooooooooo
yes please
that will save me a few more blushes

but don't forget to claim the ensuing performance royalties B !!
rum

Subject: RE: BS: Re Promised CDs from brucie
From: freda underhill
Date: 29 Jul 05 - 11:53 AM

That's only what you hear when you play it slowly, LH - are you sure that was just peppermint tea you were using?