Subject: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: Áine Date: 25 Sep 00 - 03:24 PM Here we go with our EIGHTH thread listing new additions to the Mudcat Songbook - well, it just goes to show how fantastic you Mudcatters are! So, if you have an original song to share with the rest of us, please post it here or send it me by personal message or email. Better Than You by one of our more prolific 'Catters, Amos, can be found under the Threads category. The man always has something interesting to say!! The Streets by Dharmabum, has a lot to say, too -- a great 'thinkin' song that goes straight to the heart. Check 'em out, 'Catters! -- Áine |
Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: Áine Date: 26 Sep 00 - 10:03 AM I've added two very thought provoking songs by newbie MichaelAnthony this morning, Death Row Caddy I and Death Row Caddy II. Both of these songs were co-authored by Dirty, who's not a Mudcatter (yet). You can learn more about him by reading this thread. A little bird told me that we could be hearing these songs on the Mudcat Radio soon -- I sure hope so. Thanks to MichaelAnthony for sharing these songs with us. -- Aine |
Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: Amergin Date: 30 Sep 00 - 08:07 PM Good songs folks! Aine, did you get my PM? |
Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: Áine Date: 30 Sep 00 - 09:16 PM Dearest Amergin, Yes, darlin', I did get your PM -- Watch this space tomorrow ;-) (That pesky ole real life is hindering the Keeper of the Book - we're finally putting this old house on the market and repairs must be made *BG*. Just picture me painting, packing, and ripping up carpet...now I just have to find a wee St. Jo to bury in the yard...) -- Áine |
Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: Amergin Date: 30 Sep 00 - 10:49 PM Ok, thanks, I was just wondering...my ISP and P/C have been acting strange lately....Take it easy. Sounds like you're having fun...glad I'm not having that much fun.... Amergin |
Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: Mbo Date: 30 Sep 00 - 11:08 PM Ah, so you know about St. Joe! Here's another tip I've heard that always works. Paint your door yellow. Trust me. |
Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: Áine Date: 01 Oct 00 - 02:15 PM Here we go, Amergin, I've put down the hammer and paintbrush long enough to put Run With Me and A Conversation In Bed into the Songbook. Check these songs out, 'Catters -- powerful doesn't even begin to describe them... Thanks, Amergin, for another couple of winners for the Book! -- Áine |
Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: MichaelAnthony Date: 01 Oct 00 - 05:03 PM Beautiful, touching songs, Amergin. |
Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: Áine Date: 04 Oct 00 - 09:18 AM From the 'younger' heart of mousethief (circa 1983), comes his Chicago Blues, which I've added to the Songbook this morning. Thanks mousethief, and I hope we get to hear this soon on the Mudcat Radio! -- Áine |
Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: mousethief Date: 04 Oct 00 - 12:08 PM Wow, Amergin, what great songs, and so very different in feel. How wonderful and fragile is the heart.
Alex |
Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: mousethief Date: 19 Oct 00 - 06:06 PM This one is kinda dark and graphic. But it expresses something that needs to be expressed, and which is very close to my heart -- stopping and preventing domestic violence. I'm still working on the tune; it's a sort of descending-notes-of-the-scale sort of thing (cf. "Turn the Page" by Bob Seger, but different).
The Strength to Leave
His supper's late again, he says;
(Chorus)
Again he rips her dress away (repeat chorus)
Once there was a little girl (repeat Chorus)
©2000 Alex E. Riggle. All Rights Reserved. ------------------------ Thanks for listening everybody!
Alex |
Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: MMario Date: 19 Oct 00 - 08:06 PM Alex - goosebumps....very powerful |
Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: Amergin Date: 19 Oct 00 - 09:12 PM My God, Alex, I second MMario's response....speechless... BTW Thx for your kind words, Alex, and MA.... Amergin |
Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: GUEST,mousethief (from the library) Date: 19 Oct 00 - 09:44 PM Thanks, MMario and Amergin!
Alex |
Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: mousethief Date: 20 Oct 00 - 06:34 PM This is a lullabye I wrote before I ever had any kids. WARNING: this is religious. People who hate religion or things with religious topics, skip to next song. Chords are FMaj7 and C, alternating, throughout (starting on FM7), two chords per "line" of the words as written here. this clicky takes you to a page with an embedded midi of the melody (melody is same for chorus as for verses) (It's a little rough in the timing area, for which I apologize -- I haven't quite got the midi-maker program sussed yet.)
To a Child
(Chorus -- repeat after each verse and twice at end)
Once there was a baby child
Once there was a preacher-man
Once I was a child like you ©1983 Alex E. Riggle. All Rights Reserved. ------- Once I get this midi thing figured out I'll post melodies for some of my other songs. I'll probably make pages at my site like with this one. Thanks for listening!
Alex |
Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: wysiwyg Date: 20 Oct 00 - 06:35 PM Oh.... aw.... ~S~ |
Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: Catrin Date: 21 Oct 00 - 08:50 AM Mousetheif - you're so talented! Like everyone else, words fail me. Beautiful. Catrin |
Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: mousethief Date: 21 Oct 00 - 01:09 PM Thanks, Cat, Praise. Y'all are sweet.
Alex |
Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: Áine Date: 24 Oct 00 - 11:03 AM Those are two extra special songs there, Alex. Thanks so much for sharing them with us all. Although I'm back online now (after being oppressed by AT&T for a whole dang week!), my PC has bitten the dust in the meantime. This means that I won't be able to upload your songs into the Songbook until I can either get a new motherboard or load the editor software onto Dear Hubby's PC. I promise to get them in the Book ASAP, mousethief!! -- Áine |
Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: The Shambles Date: 28 Oct 00 - 10:13 AM Lady Of Substance
I see you're gonna be a lady of substance
The world is at your feet but you don't see it
So hard to please to ones who love you
Winds blow and seeds are sowing Roger Gall 1996 |
Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: Áine Date: 28 Oct 00 - 10:38 AM As usual, dear Lodger, you've shared a wonderful song with us. As soon as my 'slightly used brand new' PC is up and running (hopefully this weekend), I'll add your latest offering to the Book. Smoles to you and the missus, Áine |
Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: Amergin Date: 30 Oct 00 - 02:44 PM Wonderful stuff, Roger!!
Here's another one of mine.....
The Game
His cousin is at her work
They go into his darkened bedroom
He lies upon his bed, face down Amergin.... |
Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: mousethief Date: 31 Oct 00 - 09:25 AM Smoles? Is that like snogs? Lovely song, Roger! Effective use of repetition. I'd like to hear the melody sometime. Amergin, your song is chilling. It's well crafted but I can't say I "like" it if you know what I mean! Which means you did your job well!
Alex (from home! got my modem working again! huzzah!) |
Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: Amergin Date: 31 Oct 00 - 04:56 PM Alex, Smoles is just how Texans say snogs....I thought everyone knew Texans couldn't speak English..... BTW, thank you for your words...was one of the hardest things I have ever written... Amergin |
Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: mousethief Date: 02 Nov 00 - 11:34 AM Amergin, kudos to you for writing it. It's facing our fears and sticky wickets that brings healing. --- This song has nothing to do with healing but it's a lot of fun to sing. This is the sort of thing that folkies write when they become philosophy majors. Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to be philosophy majors. --- Existential Sheep
When I was a little lamb, my days were filled with joy
Then I went to Paris, where I saw the Louvre museum
(Chorus) And now I'm just an existential sheep
When I was a little lamb, I didn't have a care
But now my life is compromised in oh, so many ways (repeat chorus twice) © 1981 Alex E. Riggle All Rights Reserved. ----- Thanks for listening!
Alex |
Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: Áine Date: 03 Nov 00 - 10:26 AM Good news! My new PC is working fine and I've managed to upload all the wonderful new songs into the Songbook. Here's a list of the latest entries: Existential Sheep by mousethief Lady Of Substance by The Shambles The Strength To Leave by mousethief Thanks to everyone for these songs, and keep them coming! -- Áine |
Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: Amergin Date: 12 Nov 00 - 09:18 PM Pleasures Of A Backdoor Man
Chorus:
I open the door and step outside
Chorus:
The parking lot shines with sorrow
Chorus:
Her kitchen light shines through the glass
Chorus: Amergin |
Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: Amergin Date: 14 Nov 00 - 11:33 PM Lament Of Captain McVay
With our orders in hand we are faring
O we left the sunny California shores
O we dropped our cargo at Tinian Isle
Well, we left Guam for the Philippines
It was in July late one Sunday night
Why didn't you tell me they were hiding in the water?
I've got to know, yes, I've got to know friend
900 men were floating in the sea
Well, they put me on trial and I lost my rank
Well the years went by, my pain it grew
Why didn't you tell me they were hiding in the water?
I've got to know, yes, I've got to know friend Amergin |
Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: Áine Date: 15 Nov 00 - 09:49 AM Below are the newest additions to the Mudcat Songbook. Thanks to one and all for the wonderful songs! Lament of Captain McVay and Pleasures Of A Backdoor Man by Amergin Oh Boy Danny by Peter Benson and Jeff Porterfield (jeffp) and a late Song Challenge! entry to Song Challenge! Part 44 by Jeri - From A Distance. Keep playing, singing and writing, Áine
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Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: Amergin Date: 15 Nov 00 - 01:13 PM Peter and Jeff, ROFLMAO!!!!!! Jeri, that is truly a classic....:-) Amergin |
Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: Áine Date: 11 Dec 00 - 05:04 PM If you've been feeling a bit chilly, here's a song by Amergin guaranteed to warm you up called Summertime At Fall Creek. If this ditty doesn't get you in mood for some skinny-dipping, I don't know what will! ;-) Thanks to Amergin for another great song! -- Áine |
Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: Áine Date: 13 Dec 00 - 06:21 PM I just added another romantic lyric by Amergin to the Mudcat Songbook -- and I do believe that this is my favourite of all the wonderful songs I've seen from this particular 'Catter. If you need the cockles of your winter-chilled heart warmed up, take a look-see at The First Time. Enjoy! -- Áine |
Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: Áine Date: 16 Dec 00 - 09:28 AM Ahhh, pour yourself a glass of wine and settle down on some comfy pillows in front of a glowing fire for Amergin's new contribution to the Mudcat Songbook, Floating. This is a perfect song for the season! Thanks, Amergin (a/k/a "Mr. Romance"). -- Áine |
Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 16 Dec 00 - 08:15 PM I put this on another thread. I think we ought to carry ion our disputes in song sometimes...
Only in America?
They were dimpled and pimpled and simple and clear, they were somebody voting for someone's idea. And they should have been counted, but that wouldn't do - for somebody stopped it, 'cos he thought he might lose.
When the year of elections came round in it's time
When the voting was done with and the counting came on,
But there's thousands and thousands of votes thrown away,
They were dimpled and pimpled and simple and clear, they were somebody voting for someone's idea. And they should have been counted, but that wouldn't do - for somebody stopped it, 'cos he thought he might lose.
And he stood like a stone, with his head in the sand,
They were dimpled and pimpled and simple and clear, they were somebody voting for someone's idea. And they should have been counted, but that wouldn't do - for somebody stopped it, 'cos he thought he might lose.
And somebody said "Well at least now it's done",
They were dimpled and pimpled and simple and clear, they were somebody voting for someone's idea. And they should have been counted, but that wouldn't do - for somebody stopped it, 'cos he thought he might lose. |
Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: Áine Date: 17 Dec 00 - 01:30 PM Thanks so much for this wonderful song, Kevin. It's not only perfect for the occasion that inspired it; but, it's perfect for all the instances of the same sort. Can't think of anyone who could have written a better song about this! And you 'Catters can find Kevin's song here in the Mudcat Songbook. -- Aine |
Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 17 Dec 00 - 03:50 PM Thanks - and it's occurred to me that another good tune that fits it would be Master McGrath. (My father used to say the Master was called after a relative of ours who was a kennel boy who looked after him when he was a runt. But my father was a great believer in telling the truth and adjusting the facts to fit if need be, so I wouldn't guarantee that one...) |
Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: Amergin Date: 17 Dec 00 - 05:41 PM Mr. Romance? |
Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: Áine Date: 17 Dec 00 - 06:38 PM Dearest Amergin, ;-) -- Áine |
Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: Áine Date: 21 Dec 00 - 11:27 AM And you wonder why I call you "Mr. Romance", dear Amergin? Well, it must be because you keep writing such wonderful songs like your newest addition to the Mudcat Songbook called A Sleepless Night...just beautiful. -- Áine |
Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: Jeri Date: 21 Dec 00 - 11:54 AM Áine, there's a song here - My Mother's Garden. It's up to you whether or not you add it to the songbook - I'm cool with whatever you decide. Barry did a beautiful midi and there's a MIDIText file in the original thread (linked to in the thread I made the clicky for.) |
Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: Áine Date: 21 Dec 00 - 05:35 PM There you go, Jeri, your beautiful song, My Mother's Garden (with midi and thread links) is now in the Mudcat Songbook. Thanks so much for letting all of us know about it. And thanks to Barry for doing such a wonderful job on the midi. -- Áine |
Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: GUEST,Amergin in Idaho Date: 22 Dec 00 - 03:18 PM Aine, I have another one....
Where My Heart Softly Roams
Feet stomping on the ground
Cars slowly roll down the main street
The fairgrounds are a lake of snow Amergin |
Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: Amergin Date: 29 Dec 00 - 11:59 AM The Last Time
The train slowly shudders to a stop
I watch you lightly ease into your car
A smile rapidly unfolds across my mouth Nathan Tompkins |
Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: Amergin Date: 31 Dec 00 - 09:32 PM Singing Auld Lang Syne I stagger down the dampened street And feel the passing time. The moon shines softly through the clouds, Singing auld lang syne. In the shadows, I gently lurch, As my heart weeps and pines, For my love holds onto another man Singing auld lang syne. So here's a drink to the dying year, I drink to the coming time; And here's a drink to lover's all, For the sake of auld lang syne. Now the seasons pass across the earth, And the trees so lightly whine And I hear the waves quietly roar, Singing auld lang syne So into the mists I walk alone, Where the sidhe laugh and dine, I Slowly raise my voice to the sky, For the sake of auld lang syne…... So here's a drink to the dying year, I drink to the coming time; And here's a drink to lover's all, For the sake of auld lang syne. Nathan Tompkins |
Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: Fedele Date: 01 Jan 01 - 07:49 AM STill not so clear to me how these things work, but some songs should be put in the database, like these (each one has its thread postes some time ago)
Werin Daear (Welsh worker's song)
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Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: Fedele Date: 01 Jan 01 - 07:51 AM Peat Bog Soldiers Working man Heart like a wheel |
Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 01 Jan 01 - 09:07 AM The Digital Tradition and the Mudcat Songbook aren't the same thing, Fidele - the DT is made up of songs out there in the wild, traditional or not-so-traditional, and you get to it by clicking on the Digi-Trad search button up top - and if you know a song that you think ought to be there but isn't (remembering that song titles aren't the way to find a song, since they vary so much), you post it as a new thread with the prefix Lyr Add, and in time it'll get picked up and included. Or not, depending.
The Mudcat Songbook is made up of songs written by Mudcatters who are agreeable to having them included. And you get to that via the Quick Links button. |
Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: Amergin Date: 02 Jan 01 - 06:57 AM Silence!!
Silence!! The wind whispers in the fog
Silence, silence, silence
Close your eyes and see.....
Reach out your hands and feel...
Speak!! The wind whispers in the fog
Speak of the songs of the dying whales Nathan Tompkins |
Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: Áine Date: 02 Jan 01 - 09:32 AM Happy New Year everyone! What a great way to start a new Mudcat Year by putting four songs by our wonderful Amergin in the Mudcat Songbook. The Last Time, Singing Auld Lang Syne, Silence!!, and Where My Heart Softly Roams are now added to the Book. Well done, Amergin! -- Áine |
Subject: RE: Part VIII - Additions to Mudcat Songbook From: Áine Date: 03 Jan 01 - 04:57 PM Well, the New Year's haze finally cleared from my eyes and I found two more wonderful songs by Mr. Romance (a/k/a Amergin) -- A Late Night Walk and Candles In The Snow . . . both full of lovely, evocative images. Thanks for a couple more really nice songs, Nathan. -- Áine |
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