Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011

Subject: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: bradfordian
Date: 19 Dec 10 - 05:25 AM

It was suggested to run a Mudcat Holiday/Hanuka/Christmas/Winter/Seasonal CD along side the Blue Plate Special 2, and I have been accepting input and will continue to do so. Just a case of giving this CD its own focus seperate from BPS2.

The reasoning behind this concept is that such songs would have a low priority of getting into the BPS2 in their own right because of their seasonal nature.
I cannot see that there is going to be another chance to make such a CD, so I would like to encourage you all to take advantage of this unique opportunity.
Now when you consider how many members we have here, and how many suitable songs/tunes there must be, can it be that hard to get 20 items for this CD?

I have 5 contributions thus far, so am looking for a mere 15 more(songs or tunes), so while we are in holiday mood, let me see them pledges coming in.

Remember, same timescale and rules about copyright applies.

bradfordian

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: bbc
Date: 19 Dec 10 - 08:12 AM

Barry, if this project comes together, I'd love to have a copy. Seems like it could be very helpful for ideas for holiday gigs.

best,

Barbara

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: greg stephens
Date: 19 Dec 10 - 10:50 AM

I am sure the Stoke-on-Trent Mystery Singers will provide a suitable carol. And I'll mention this to the Boat Band, who might come up with something appropriate.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 19 Dec 10 - 12:31 PM

Ah, I do have a favourite Christmas song. I shall work on it.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: mg
Date: 19 Dec 10 - 12:45 PM

What sort of format and deadline? mg

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: bradfordian
Date: 19 Dec 10 - 12:54 PM

Any format (not tapes tho). Deadline end of March 2011. Details as for Blue Plate special 2. Please refer to that thread for further info.

brad

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: maeve
Date: 19 Dec 10 - 01:03 PM

I'd love to take part.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: ClaireBear
Date: 19 Dec 10 - 01:09 PM

I have a song to contribute as well, though it will be interesting trying to get it recorded well enough. I'll try!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: maeve
Date: 19 Dec 10 - 02:43 PM

Similar challenge here, Claire. I'm being very bold to even speak up.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: katlaughing
Date: 19 Dec 10 - 03:02 PM

I have read a story which ran on Ron Olesko's Mudcat Christmas radio show years ago. Would that be appropriate? It's called Golden Cobwebs and is from a very old book of my grandma's. If not, it's okay...we've got songs, too.:-)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 19 Dec 10 - 09:13 PM

I'd love to contribute. I'll have to decide which song....

Warmly,
Dan

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: Howard Kaplan
Date: 19 Dec 10 - 11:45 PM

The thread about the Blue Plate Special 2 appears to be this one. However, it's now 120 messages long, and the instruction on this thread, "Details as for Blue Plate special 2 -- Please refer to that thread for further info", isn't very helpful.

I suggest that bradfordian simply state the requirements for the proposed seasonal CD. That would make things much more straightforward.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: open mike
Date: 20 Dec 10 - 03:51 AM

well for starters i believe the material should either be original or trad./public domain (no covers--right?)

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: Fidjit
Date: 20 Dec 10 - 04:05 AM

Brilliant !

Chas

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: treewind
Date: 20 Dec 10 - 05:57 AM

We have a couple of possible songs for this. One really needs a chorus so will take a little longer to sort out a recording, the other is quite straightforward. We might be able to do both next week though.

Anahata

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: maeve
Date: 20 Dec 10 - 06:51 AM

Useful information from the Blue Plate thread for those in need of it:

"Send your material electronically to

[e-mail]

uncompressed files are preferred eg WAVs (I'll clear my mailbox regularly)

will also take videos and extract the sound.(copies of originals please -- don't send stuff from u-toob)

Any MEMBER can send in more than 1 item, but each should be accompanied by details ie performer (as before, Mudcat names will be used) author (lyrics) composer (tune)

I am happy to take items from existing CDs where ownership is demonstrated.

You need to have copyright, or copyright holders permission, or it can of course be public domain.

I will consult with colleagues from Mudcat regarding content for each CD, and indeed all aspects of this project will be a team effort.

bradfordian

PS. email or PM me for any further queries "

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: maeve
Date: 20 Dec 10 - 06:52 AM

Similarly, deadlines from the Blue Plate thread:
"Here's the provisional schedule:-

Collection of Material ---- up to end of MARCH
Review & checking------- MARCH - APRIL
Prelim Selection --- MAY
Final Selection       ------June
Initial Build-    -------------July
Quality Enhancement/Normalization -------MAY - JULY
Final Build    ------------ August
Organize Logistics production and Distribution --June--- -----August
Final QA    ---end August
Production ---- SEPTEMBER
Release ----OCTOBER

slippage?????? not more than 1 MONTH    hopefully!!!!!!

YOUR CONCERN IS THE FIRST DEADLINE ----MARCH 2011
and NO this does NOT mean you can leave it to the last minute.
Remember the addage: First come first served!

bradfordian "

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: bradfordian
Date: 27 Dec 10 - 02:49 PM

I have 10 songs/tunes in the can and a further 6 "pledges"
So just to say therefore, there are 4 tracks available if anyone would like to jump in with something seasonal.

bradfordian

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: ClaireBear
Date: 27 Dec 10 - 02:53 PM

I sang my Christmas song at a party last night, and there was a recording engineer there who volunteered to record it for me, so I'm a big step closer!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: Amos
Date: 27 Dec 10 - 04:36 PM

So this is a Seasonal CD for the solstice of 2011-2012?

I shall be in. I am working up a rendition of the Rebel Jesus. Dibs the slot!!!!


A

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: bradfordian
Date: 27 Dec 10 - 06:28 PM

Clarebear, Amos and Leadfingers are in. I can take 1 more, then any others will be on reserve. Would need to see if a 2nd seasonal CD would be feasible.

bradfordian

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: michaelr
Date: 27 Dec 10 - 06:32 PM

Amos - that song is no doubt copyrighted by Jackson Browne. I thought only trad and self-composed material applied.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: maeve
Date: 27 Dec 10 - 06:35 PM

As bradfordian said a few posts ago:

"You need to have copyright, or copyright holders permission, or it can of course be public domain."

I hope Amos can do the song of his choice.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: Genie
Date: 27 Dec 10 - 08:29 PM

Let's hope Jackson Browne still holds the copyright & will give Amos permission.   But you really should line up bagpipers to back you up, Amos, like the Chieftains did for Jackson B on The Bells Of Dublin.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: michaelr
Date: 27 Dec 10 - 08:48 PM

Well shoot, I was thinking about submitting The Rebel Jesus myself. My band has a really nice four-part a capella arrangement that we've been doing... sounds just like a Christmas carol.

By the way, I've heard it said that it's easier to get forgiveness than permission. But that may not be true in the music industry...

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: Suffet
Date: 28 Dec 10 - 09:58 AM

Bradfordian,

You are welcome to use my song The Turning of the Year as long as you give proper credit. Just click here and then use the download button to get a free MP3 file.

Best of luck and have a happy New Year.

--- Steve Suffet

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: MMario
Date: 28 Dec 10 - 10:09 AM

HA! I actually have some stuff that would work for this....

MMario

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: Barbara Shaw
Date: 28 Dec 10 - 11:38 AM

Can you tell us which ones you have so far? Maybe this can be a 2-CD set? Not looking to give you more work, but I would enjoy this music myself during the holidays. I've already offered my "December Waltz" but also have another original song (not yet recorded) called "Every Day is Christmas" if you run short of songs.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: bradfordian
Date: 28 Dec 10 - 05:14 PM

Titles in the can so far:-

Banjos we have heard on high
Personet Hodie (instrumental)
The New Year Song
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Until the dark time ends
Cornish Wassail
December Waltz
Miss Fogartys Xmas Cake
christmas tree lament
(Subject to confirmation/change)

plus a further 9 pending which no doubt are winging their way to me e'en as you read this -- but just not quite reached me yet -- so I cant let you have that info yet.

bradfordian

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: GUEST,bradfordian
Date: 06 Feb 11 - 12:18 PM

Looking for just two more seasonal song/tune contributions to wind up this CD.
PM me for any further info.

bradfordian

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: mg
Date: 07 Feb 11 - 01:27 AM

I could do Adeste Fideles or Mary of the Wild Moor. And I am one of the last people standing who can sing in Latin I learned as a child and teen...sad but true. mg

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 07 Feb 11 - 01:59 AM

Omnia Gallia divisum est...

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: bradfordian
Date: 07 Feb 11 - 06:59 AM

Any time in the next 7 weeks, mg

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: My guru always said
Date: 07 Feb 11 - 07:22 AM

I had thought about 'Gaudete', but it would have had to be a collaboration for the harmonies. And people have probably heard it too ofter being the Steeleye arrangement....

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 07 Feb 11 - 07:31 AM

My women did a lovely Russian round singing just "Ooo"- very wintery. Want it?

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: bradfordian
Date: 07 Feb 11 - 08:27 AM

How could I refuse an offer like that?   ;~))

Brad

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: bradfordian
Date: 06 Mar 11 - 05:41 PM

25 days left for contributions with a winter/Christmas/hanka theme.

Hoping the five who expressed interest will be sending something, otherwise there may be more slots available.

bradfordian

PS It's also 25 days for the other more general set of CDs

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: My guru always said
Date: 07 Mar 11 - 05:21 PM

Refresh!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: Genie
Date: 20 Mar 11 - 04:37 PM

Brad, I'm still planning to get you a studio recording of "Raise Your Voices In The Song," which is already in the Mudcat Songbook and in its own thread here in the forum.

I could send "Singing With The Big Choir" instead, but you said you'd prefer "Raise Your Voices ...".

Genie

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: maeve
Date: 25 Mar 11 - 08:18 AM

Refresh for John.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: bradfordian
Date: 25 Mar 11 - 08:39 AM

Yes John MacKenzie,

If are are minded to send something for the SEASONAL CD, then by all means do so.

Closing date for entries is also 31st MARCH --(2011!)

Brad

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: JohnB
Date: 25 Mar 11 - 12:34 PM

Copy of Nowell and Nowell being sent for your consideration.
JohnB.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: bradfordian
Date: 01 Apr 11 - 02:17 AM

Ladies and Gentlemen, girls and boys, gals n guys, fellow 'catters.....

Submissions for the Seasonal CDs is now CLOSED,
excepting for certain members to whom I have granted an extension as they have work in progress.

Pleae note, this is separate from the other set.

Thank you very much one and all for those contributions.

It is hoped this would be available by Christmas, so do start saving up now!!!!

I will be PMing folks for:-
a) song/tune credits
b) liner or sleeve notes
c) lyrics -- as I hope to put a pdf on each disc.
--apologies in advance if you have already supplies these (please be kind to me)


Regards bradfordian aka Barrie

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: bradfordian
Date: 04 Apr 11 - 04:17 PM

I shall continue to use this thread for the Seasonal CD upto 100-150 posts.
I would like to get this one sorted in front of the other set.

So, although I may have some already, I would still like a comment of around 40 words to go with each title,
and as I would like to put a pdf on the disc, if you have not yet sent them to me, please let me have your lyrics.



This is the provisional listing for the SEASONAL CD
Where there is a single question mark at the end of the line, I'm looking for confirmation for use of the name as performer on the CD
Where there are TWO question marks, I'm looking for inspiration on what name to use for performer.
STAR means I'm 99.9% sure of that name

IT WOULD BE GREAT IF EACH 'CATTER COULD PM ME WITH APPROPRIATE INFO
and of course any typos, spellings, grammar, wrong data etc, etc, etc.

MUDCAT NAME    /    TITLE         /    PERFORMER NAME for CD

Jed Marum / Banjos We Have Heard On High / Jed Marum & Lonestar Stout ?

John P / Personet Hodie / Telynor ?

Nutty / The New Year Song / ??

LonesomeEJ / God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen / ??

Animaterra / The Comfort of Singing Voices / Animaterra Womens Chorus ?

Good Soldier Schweik / Cornish Wassail / Dick Miles ?

shoregrass / December Waltz / ShoreGrass ?

Seamus Kennedy / Miss Fogartys Xmas Cake+The Cook in the Kitchen /Seamus Kennedy?

bradfordian+mgas / Sans Day Carol / Barrie Mathers & Hilary Ward

fidjit / Christmas Tree Lament / Acorn4 ?

Anne Lister / Dance With The Dragon / Anne Lister ?

henryclem / Sing a Song of Christmas / ??

suffet / The Turning of the Year / Steve Suffet ?

Suibhne O'Piobaireachd / Gower Wassail / Rapunzel and Sedayne *

Treewind & Mary Humphreys /Sweet Chiming Bells / Mary Humphreys and Anahata *

Skarpi / Á Sprengisandi        / Rosin Okkar ?

Cool Beans / Jingle Bells / ??

clairebear / Sweet Perfection /        ??

Leadfingers / When Father Was Pantomime Dame / ??

JohnB /        Noel and Noel /        John Burton ?

Dan Schatz / Cold Winter Is Coming / Dan Schatz ?

Genie / Raise Your Voices In The Song /        ??

Amos / The Rebel Jesus / Amos ?




please be gentle with me!

bradfordian

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: My guru always said
Date: 04 Apr 11 - 05:16 PM

Now then Barrie, will you ever explain that you and I have never met and that our collaboration was 'at a distance'? It was a fun project and I'm glad you're including it!!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: bradfordian
Date: 04 Apr 11 - 05:36 PM

Ahem, I'm sure I don't know what you're on about Miss!

And this is not doing my erythema any good!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 04 Apr 11 - 05:45 PM

Thanks Barrie - "Cold Winter Is Coming" is traditional. Detailed information and notes are now at the same webpage where you downloaded it. (PM me if you need the info again.)

Warmly,
Dan

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: Barbara Shaw
Date: 04 Apr 11 - 05:50 PM

ShoreGrass is fine to use as performer name on this seasonal CD as well as the sampler collection, although "December Waltz" is a full 5-piece band and the other one ("Battle of Ossippee") is just myself and Frank. Thanks, Barrie and good luck with the project!

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: Barbara Shaw
Date: 04 Apr 11 - 05:55 PM

Woops, just remembered there's our friend Jim Sherlock on "Battle of Ossippee" too.

Subject: RE: Mudcat Seasonal CD 2011
From: GUEST,Suibhne Astray
Date: 05 Apr 11 - 04:55 AM

The Gower Wassail - Traditional (from the singing of Phil Tanner)

40 words:

Rapunzel (singing & frame-drum)
Sedayne (crwth, ankle bells, kaossilator & singing)
Recorded at The Robber's Dog Folk Club, Sheffield, one cold snowy night in December 2010 + chorus including David Kidman, Paul Davenport, Raymond Greenoaken, Kate Green and several others....