New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: michaelr
Date: 03 Apr 11 - 02:19 PM

Since there is now a new thread, and to avoid confusion, it may be a good idea to close this one.

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: bradfordian
Date: 03 Apr 11 - 03:47 AM

Just to confirm, I DO have a song from BOBERT and one from PEACE (and about 100 from others).

I may put up some youtube links to songs which will be on the new CDs (seeing as has Leej has started)--maybe on a new thread. There could be 20 or so. Is that something you guys would be interested in?

bradfordian

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: Bobert
Date: 02 Apr 11 - 09:52 PM

Yeah, Amos... The one I put down some slide on is a killer... I donno??? Somethin' happening here... What it is ain't exactly clear...

B~

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: Amos
Date: 02 Apr 11 - 09:46 PM

Leej, you have been leaping and bounding ahead on every front!! Impressive!! Is that you on a 12-string on "Rosalie"? Nice work.

Bruce's song better make it! All his sonbgs are killer!


A

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: Bobert
Date: 02 Apr 11 - 09:09 PM

This entire thing was so convoluted... First of all, I really have no idea if my song is gonna be on this thing 'er not but...

...it all started with GUEST 999 (Brucie) askin' me to do a little slide work on one of his songs and then between my lack of technical skills, some issues with the recording and me having my studio guy record a quickie, one-taker while I was down doing the work on brucie's song things got messed up... I may never know what happened but seems that my song made it to the UK and brucie's didn't???

Don't ask me... I'm just a geetar picker...

But, if brucie's song, which BTW was/is a killer with the two of us, didn't make it then, hey, if mine does then the two hour trip to my recording guy's house (in the friggin' snow) won't have been a complete waste...

B~

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 02 Apr 11 - 08:43 PM

No, KT, just stock photos of the period. Would love to see your pictures!

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 02 Apr 11 - 08:28 PM

Thanks Harry. I'll change it.

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: KT
Date: 02 Apr 11 - 08:28 PM

Wow! That's beautiful, Ernie, and such a haunting melody... Are those photos yours? Pics of relatives perhaps? I have some similar ones, in very similar poses and frames significant to the era.   Well done! Now I know where the muse has been!

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: HWinWindies
Date: 02 Apr 11 - 08:15 PM

Lonesome EJ
Would love to listen, but you've posted it as private, so without a password its not available.
Thought you should know.
Best wishes
Harry

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 02 Apr 11 - 07:19 PM

Here's the Youtube link for a video sneak preview of the song I will have on the Mudcat Sampler CD. Hope y'all enjoy it.
Rosalie

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: ClaireBear
Date: 01 Apr 11 - 01:13 PM

Well done, sir! Can't wait to hear the object of our endeavors.

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: Cool Beans
Date: 01 Apr 11 - 10:29 AM

Bravo, Barrie!

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: Roger the Skiffler
Date: 01 Apr 11 - 08:12 AM

...and thanks for finding space for my contribution: the silence between the tracks.

RtS

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: bbc
Date: 01 Apr 11 - 06:41 AM

Looking forward to the result, Barrie. Thanks again for undertaking this project!

Barbara

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: Leadfingers
Date: 01 Apr 11 - 06:38 AM

100

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 01 Apr 11 - 06:17 AM

Indeed!

An excellent initiative carried out with aplomb!

Thanks Barrie.

Best wishes,

Peter

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: My guru always said
Date: 01 Apr 11 - 05:53 AM

Well done Barrie, what a fabulous organiser you've been at herding us Cats! And well done for the fishing expedition too....

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: bradfordian
Date: 01 Apr 11 - 02:12 AM

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

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

Thank you very much one and all for those contributions.

Again there will be 5 CDs with over 100 songs/tunes which it is hoped 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)

Message for Charley et al, the big fish is in the net.

Regards bradfordian aka Barrie

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 31 Mar 11 - 09:46 PM

You must have expected this, Bradfordian. After all, it's folkies you are dealin with.

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: bradfordian
Date: 31 Mar 11 - 08:49 PM

I'm watching the time stamps ! ! ! !



Didn't I say BST?   ;~)

brad

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: michaelr
Date: 31 Mar 11 - 08:28 PM

They're getting in under the wire! ;-)

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: Nick
Date: 31 Mar 11 - 07:46 PM

Just sent one from my wife and me

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: jacqui.c
Date: 31 Mar 11 - 07:38 PM

Just sent in my contribution - hope it goes through OK as an email.

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 31 Mar 11 - 03:54 PM

Bradfordian,

Have sent you a pm & an e-mail with the info below (also containing my contact details). Hope to hear back from you soon...

Sorry to leave it so late to get back to you; have been trying to get one of my newer songs recorded, but have ended up falling back on an older one. So... can you cope with an m4a file, or would it be better if I converted it to an mp3 before sending it to you?

As for whether to use my Mudcat nick or my real name, is it a problem to use both? Also, I have a couple of friends accompanying me. I assume their names can be included somewhere, yes?

Finally, many, MANY thanks for undertaking this project! I know it must take an absolutely HUGE amount of time and energy -- no doubt even more than I (or most folks) would imagine. You have my admiration as well as my gratitude.

Cheers,

Vikki Appleton Fielden

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: JohnB
Date: 25 Mar 11 - 12:48 PM

Just sent one track from one group to the other list for Seasonal.
I will send a track from my other "smaller" group to you to.
I guess I have seen the thread but never really read it before.
JohnB

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: pavane
Date: 25 Mar 11 - 11:58 AM

Only just seen this, with the list of contributors.
I didn't see Mrs Pavane on the list? Or are you just putting us both in as Pavane?
Regards
Pavane

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: michaelr
Date: 25 Mar 11 - 11:08 AM

John, see the other thread.

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: GUEST,John MacKenzie
Date: 25 Mar 11 - 08:13 AM

I haven't been following this really. You mentioned seasonal songs, is it part of this project? I had it in mind to send you a track of seasonal content, ie Christmas.

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: stallion
Date: 25 Mar 11 - 08:10 AM

Er um, numbers come first Barrie! although we could go on the biggest Er um, Ego, I really don't mind going last anyway!

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: GUEST,VaTam
Date: 25 Mar 11 - 08:08 AM

100 songs... KEWL! Can't wait to get mine and a few more copies for family/friends.

Organizing them. I had not even thought of that Mr. Noble. Now you have given my sleepless nights another thing to ponder.

How about in the chronological (or reverse) order they arrived?

No decision or research to do.

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: Bounty Hound
Date: 25 Mar 11 - 07:53 AM

How about sorting them in alphabetical order: if it's a song, under 'S' for song, if it's a tune under 'T' for tune ;)

John

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: bradfordian
Date: 25 Mar 11 - 06:41 AM

Charlie, I'm thinking BEAUTY is a great ordering feature, trouble is.............who would come second Charlie,........ you or me?

brad

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: Charley Noble
Date: 24 Mar 11 - 08:20 PM

Barrie-

Wow! 100 songs!

How will they be random or ordered?

By age, by beauty, by intrinsic value, by geography, by topic, by key, or alpha?

Inquiring minds have sleepless nights!

Cheerily
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: bbc
Date: 24 Mar 11 - 07:51 PM

Thanks, again, for doing this, Barrie!

Barbara

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: bradfordian
Date: 24 Mar 11 - 06:19 PM

7 DAYS LEFT FOR SONG/TUNE CONTRIBUTIONS

95% of target met (100 songs/tunes over 5 CDs) 5% still work in progress & will be arriving soon. You guys know who you are.
Any others could still get squeezed in but need to be with me/or in my mailbox BEFORE 1st APRIL -2011.

Getting kinda fond of this babe, watching it grow over the past 4 months.

Bradforian

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: Mysha
Date: 22 Mar 11 - 04:26 PM

Bump


I'll tell you about this strange kettle of fish
Where you'll find to your taste, and whatever you wish
But for Mudcat their recipe is most bizarre
By burning their blue plates they serve the best dish
                                                                  Mysha

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: Genie
Date: 20 Mar 11 - 04:42 PM

I hope the non-seasonal track I sent you is in good enough form (after going from reel-to-reel to cassette to cassette to digital).   Let me know if I need to do any additional "remastering" of the file.   

Genie

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: bradfordian
Date: 19 Mar 11 - 05:51 AM

Both songs harvested, thanks claireBear. The grey cells are in denial, took me 3 mins to place the tune for Sweet Perfection, but I know you guys will recognise it instantly when you hear it on the CDs come next Christmas.

Anyone who has not yet sent in their contributions are among the "straggling" fish but there's still hope for some because we are still within the time frame. Let me see now......so that's another

12 days to go

The leader of the pack, sorry, shoal, is still being coy though!

bradfordian

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: ClaireBear
Date: 19 Mar 11 - 02:52 AM

I just uploaded my 2 contributions and emailed you links, Bradfordian!

I don't expect I'm the straggling fish you're speaking of hauling in, as I don't play chess, but I do apologize for the time it took. I really have been ill! But ill or not, I'm hooked now .... save the net for the really big fish.

Cheers,
Claire

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: bradfordian
Date: 12 Mar 11 - 05:19 PM

Thanks for all your good wishes fellow 'catters including you Barbara. A double event for you, as you also mark the vernal equinox!

I did TWO choir gigs today (different choirs), so no party today, but I'll make up for that tomorrow (Sunday) [Well I did party last weekend with my sis & bro-- as well as supporting the Ingleton FF fundraiser]

It's all go---- "What is this world if full of care, we have no time to stand or stare........"

I am thankful to be able to do that; that I woke up this morning, that the world around me was ticking over alright amidst the natural and man made turmoil of the wider world. And to think we moan about the price of fuel!

I am pleased with the progress of the project. I am gradually reigning in the stragglers.
However, there is one significant straggler still to net though! I was just wondering if I should learn how to play chess to catch this fish.

Cheers, Barrie

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: bbc
Date: 12 Mar 11 - 10:26 AM

A most happy birthday, Barrie! Mine's on the 20th & Spring cannot come too early this year! This past week, we weathered an ice storm with many fallen branches & no electricity for more than 2 days. Photos on my flickr page:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mudder_bbc/

Barbara

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: Charley Noble
Date: 11 Mar 11 - 07:52 PM

Amazing that such a batch of Mudcatters can be so successfully herded!

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: michaelr
Date: 11 Mar 11 - 07:35 PM

And another reminder to contributors: Please let bradfordian know whether you want your real name and/or your Mudcat name used on the CD covers.

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: bradfordian
Date: 11 Mar 11 - 03:23 PM

refresh

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: bradfordian
Date: 11 Mar 11 - 05:53 AM

Rich-Joy confirmed. CDs just arrived from Oz! KULE!!!!

Ready to receive yours MAX!

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: bradfordian
Date: 11 Mar 11 - 04:02 AM

We are into the last 3 weeks for contributions now, so it is a good time for anyone still considering whether to enter, to get on it now.

20    DAYS   TO    GO

BTW You can see a mugshot of yours truly if you check the bithday page tomorrow Saturday 12 March.
Not saying how old, but I'll be at the Post Office at 9am on Monday morning for my pension.

Bradfordian

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: bradfordian
Date: 11 Mar 11 - 03:46 AM

I have received contributions from the following and you can expect to hear on the new Mudcat CDs

2 Black Sheep & a Stallion           
Acorn4            
Allison Aldrich & Hunt Smith           
Amos           
Anahata           
Animaterra
Barry Finn*           
bbc           
Bob Knight           
Bounty Hound           
Bradfordian           
Charley Noble           
ClaireBear           
Cool Beans           
Crane Driver           
David Coffin           
Genie           
George Papavgeris            
Gibb Sahib           
Good Soldier Schweik            
Guy Wolff           
Henryclem            
Hissyfit/ Linda Kelly Hazel Richings                    
Janie           
jeffp           
JHW           
Joe Offer           
John Hills           
John P            
Jonh MacKenzie            
LonesomeEJ           
Mary Humphreys           
Marylnio           
Mgmyer            
MichaelR           
mudinyereye           
My guru always said            
Noreen            
Nutty            
Olddude           
Pavane           
R.padget           
Rattlebag           
Seamus Kennedy            
Severed head           
Shany Annas           
Shoregrass           
Skarpi           
Stephen L Rich           
Steve Robinson           
Stuart Hendrickson           
Suibhne O'Piobaireachd           
Sussex Carole           
The Barden of England           
The Doctor           
Therea Tooley*           
Three Wide Men/Clontarf83           
Tootler            
Virginia Tam           
Waddon Pete           
Will Fly         

* By agreement with third party

These ARE coming soon:-

ClaireBear
Max
Rich-Joy

There are question marks over 18 Mudcatters from whom I would like updates. I will be sending out PMs over the next few days.

If your name is NOT on the above list and think it should be please PM me immediately.

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: pavane
Date: 04 Mar 11 - 03:03 PM

refresh

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: pavane
Date: 03 Mar 11 - 07:37 PM

Doh, a deer, a female deer, Ray, a drop of golden sun ....

I think she has tried one BL, not sure which (Jump the broomstick?).

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: bradfordian
Date: 03 Mar 11 - 07:25 PM

Has to be the Bill Hayley song.
Does Mrs P do any Brenda Lee --Let's Have A Party (OK, ok, Wnda Jackson)

--Whoops, now you are enticing me into thread creep. Doh!

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: pavane
Date: 03 Mar 11 - 06:43 PM

Which one? There are a few there. Buddy Holly died 1958, of course. Rock around the clock was 1955.

Que Sera - was that 50's?

Factoid: Apparently, there is NO European language in which Que Sera means "What will be"!

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: bradfordian
Date: 03 Mar 11 - 05:54 PM

Got it! (eventually) Mudcatters, you're gonna love this one!

Love Mrs P's song from the late fifties too!

Bradfordian

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: pavane
Date: 03 Mar 11 - 04:51 PM

If you want to look at the same site, using password folk1 (NOT dawne4! my mistake), there are some other tracks you could use.

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: pavane
Date: 03 Mar 11 - 04:49 PM

Bradfordian, I have uploaded Ar Lan y Mor WAV and emailed you details of how to get it. It isn't too big, only 13mb.

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: pavane
Date: 03 Mar 11 - 11:34 AM

Mrs Pavane sings under the name Dawne Oakley (her maiden name).

If you want to look at the same site, using password dawne4, there are some other tracks you could use.

Danny Boy (Worth listening to for the high note imho)
Sovay Sovay
Lowlands of Holland
Sorry the day I was married
Our Captain cried all hands (aka The distressed maid)

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: pavane
Date: 03 Mar 11 - 11:16 AM

Bradfordian, I have arranged for Ar Lan y Mor WAV to be uploaded to a web site. I will then give you the URL and you can download - it is rather big to send on the email.

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: bradfordian
Date: 03 Mar 11 - 06:42 AM

Rich-joy, I hope the CD dries out by the time it reaches me!

Genie, Clairebear is on it....... burning the midnight oil as I type.... along with 19,.... no make that 18 now, ...other 'catters who in due course will be slotted into the last CD to which I've given my own pet sub-title...... "PROMISES FULFILLED"   ;~)

Bradfordian

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: rich-joy
Date: 03 Mar 11 - 04:21 AM

Heya!

finally posted some suggestions to you today, Bradfordian, from the damp DownUnder of Queensland.

Many thanks for your efforts,

Cheers!
Rich-Joy

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: Genie
Date: 03 Mar 11 - 01:24 AM

I'll 'poke' KT, but I suspect Mick and Amos might be better rib-pokers.

Brad, isn't ClaireBear already on your list?

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: bradfordian
Date: 02 Mar 11 - 06:01 PM

Mrs Pavane, That is a MUST HAVE!!!!!
Please send me a wav file ASAP either directly, or via www.yousendit.com, www.mediafire.com any another file transfer facility to:-
[e-mail]

Maeve, Je suis désolée, mais c'est la vie! Quelle domage.

Genie, mg would be most welcome to send something along,
KT is not responding on the 'cat, can someone give her a gentle poke in the proverbial ribs?

Bradfordian

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: Genie
Date: 02 Mar 11 - 04:01 PM

Don't forget ClaireBear!

I strongly urge KT to submit one of her wonderful songs.

mg should also definitely be a contributor, because she writes such great maritime songs.

And I hope MAG will collaborate with me on a song for the non-seasonal one.

These suggestions are in no way meant to be a comprehensive list. We have a lot of talent here, vocally, instrumentally and as songwriters.

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: pavane
Date: 02 Mar 11 - 07:10 AM

To hear it, you could go to www.chappuzeau.net, click on the Private link, and enter the password dawne2. You will find Ar Lan y Mor at the bottom of the list.

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: pavane
Date: 02 Mar 11 - 07:05 AM

Hi, you could use a track from Mrs Pavane (Dawne Oakley) if you like - it is a traditional song sung unaccompanied in the Welsh language. Max has already used it in his radio program.

The song is already available as an MP3, but I could send a WAV file or even the physical CD which it is on.

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: maeve
Date: 02 Mar 11 - 06:00 AM

In the long run, it doesn't matter, bradfordian. It's a somewhat complex problem; not worth making a fuss.

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: bradfordian
Date: 01 Mar 11 - 05:58 PM

So, just harking back to my post of 22 February,.....Is there still no progress with enabling Maeve to make a recording?

It will be one of my (few) disappointments if we can't get Maeve onto one of the NEW MUDCAT CDs!!!!!

I don't suppose that kid Macauley Calkin (sp?) lives down the block? Now didn't he have a neat little recording device????? Maybe got it from TOYS R US?--- uh-- probably don't have a USB socket. Doh!

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: bradfordian
Date: 28 Feb 11 - 05:40 PM

Maeve, you are working overtime on this.
I'll refresh the even dates and you can do odd dates. How about that? That'll give you time for the chores

[Q. chores? what chores? A. Mines a pint! -- the old ones are the best! ;~O ]

Bradfordian ---minus one more molar :-(

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: maeve
Date: 28 Feb 11 - 09:42 AM

Reminder:
***********************************************
"From: bradfordian - PM
Date: 26 Feb 11 - 10:03 AM

This is just to refresh this thread.
Important now to keep it in view as there are several 'catters who may need to be reminded that time is slipping away.
I don't want to name names but fellow Mudcatters, if you have indicated that you want to join in, KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE BALL ! ! !

Closing date 31 MARCH (2011!)

bradfordian "

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: maeve
Date: 27 Feb 11 - 01:30 PM

No, and no; PM on the way, Tam.

I'm open for help, and PMs are the best way to go.

Maeve

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 27 Feb 11 - 11:56 AM

Maeve

Are you near Kendall and does he have recording equipment?

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: maeve
Date: 27 Feb 11 - 07:35 AM

I'm bouncing this up again for participants to see.

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: maeve
Date: 26 Feb 11 - 06:23 PM

refresh

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: bradfordian
Date: 26 Feb 11 - 10:03 AM

This is just to refresh this thread.
Important now to keep it in view as there are several 'catters who may need to be reminded that time is slipping away.
I don't want to name names but fellow Mudcatters, if you have indicated that you want to join in, KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE BALL ! ! !

Closing date 31 MARCH (2011!)

bradfordian

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: JHW
Date: 25 Feb 11 - 07:18 AM

Thanks Maeve - I've just PMd. I really hadn't spotted this thread before

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: Will Fly
Date: 24 Feb 11 - 07:34 PM

VT - don't hide your light under a bushel - the recordings are great!

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: bradfordian
Date: 24 Feb 11 - 06:34 PM

JHW, all the info you need is right at the top of this thread, including the closing date for submissions. Apologies that the date is not emphasized.

This being the 2nd thread, If you click on the link in my first post you will see that this project started late November 2010.

For any further info please PM me

Bradfordian

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: maeve
Date: 24 Feb 11 - 06:25 PM

JHW- A few posts ago our noble organizer Bradfordian said,

"I have 21 'catters on the pending list -- enough for one CD. I hope to catch about 50% of those, and maybe a few more will come on board to fill up the 5th CD."

So I am sure you can send him a PM and work out a way to join in.

Maeve

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: JHW
Date: 24 Feb 11 - 06:03 PM

First I've heard of this. Am I too late?

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: Waddon Pete
Date: 24 Feb 11 - 04:36 PM

....is anyone free to nip round to Maeve with some sort of recorder? I'd go....but there's rather a lot of ocean in the way!

Best wishes,

Peter

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 24 Feb 11 - 04:33 PM

BTW Will, the shakes have been replaced with hiccups.

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 24 Feb 11 - 04:19 PM

Thanks Will. I guess I can live with them. The recordings are nice and clear. It is the thing being recorded that I have reservations about. Why is it one's voice sounds so wrong when recorded?

Anyway, I have sent the Minstrel to Graham Pratt to ask final approval.

And will sent Past Carin to Phyl Lobl for same.

Barrie I will send 3 of the 4 we did today in separate emails and you can select what you like best.

Thanks again Will.

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: ClaireBear
Date: 24 Feb 11 - 12:30 PM

My big recording session is this weekend. Praying that my cough is better by then! I plan to be sending you music files for both CDs -- MC and Holiday -- early next week.

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: Will Fly
Date: 24 Feb 11 - 11:53 AM

Barrie - I recorded 4 tracks of Virginia Tam's singing this afternoon - have emailed the mp3s to her and I do hope she thinks them good enough to send them to you. What a voice - just hope I've done her justice!

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: bradfordian
Date: 24 Feb 11 - 11:47 AM

It is helpful to get all relevant details about songs and performers as soon as possible. ALSO, liner/sleeve notes AND lyrics.
This would save having to chase it up at the last minute.

When finalisation approaches, I WILL contact each performer who has a song/tune on the CDs with current information and seeking confirmation. There are some people who seem to go "walkabout" from time to time, so if you have submited an item for these NEW MUDCAT CDs OR the SEASONAL CD, please keep one eye on this thread.

I have 21 'catters on the pending list -- enough for one CD. I hope to catch about 50% of those, and maybe a few more will come on board to fill up the 5th CD.

Bradfordian

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: maeve
Date: 24 Feb 11 - 06:48 AM

There was no nomination involved, as Bradfordian said. Kat didn't know about the project until I told her about it. She spends far more time making music than reading Mudcat. Kat has "it" together, Charley, and she wouldn't think of making a comment like that about anyone.

Bradfordian, I hope you get the information you've requested regarding credits on the Sampler cds.

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: bradfordian
Date: 23 Feb 11 - 08:24 PM

Comments noted Charley and Maeve.

But remember Mudcatters, you DONT NEED TO BE NOMINATED to send a song

Bradfordian

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: Charley Noble
Date: 23 Feb 11 - 08:04 PM

Barrie-

I'd just like to put in a supporting plug for Kat Logan. We listened to her last Friday at our local coffeehouse, and she is still full of energy and has a powerful voice. She just needs to get it together and send something in. However, that is not her strongest suit.

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: bradfordian
Date: 23 Feb 11 - 07:52 PM

Can just check something please?

On the new CDs, It is the intention to use Mudcat names listed against their song title, as on the previous Mudcat CDs. However, where groups are involved, the group name will be listed.
Real names will be used for composer/copyright credits

If anyone would like to substitute their real name for their Mudcat name on the CD song/tune listings, or where further clarification is needed PLEASE PM ME

Bradfordian

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 23 Feb 11 - 02:58 AM

Could someone lend Maeve a Handy Zoom recorder? If she could get a couple hours alone in the yurt without construction going on, might be great acoustic.

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: Genie
Date: 22 Feb 11 - 11:29 PM

We won't, Maeve. But no need to throw in the towel so soon. There are lots of friends here who can and want to help you participate in the new Mudcat CD if you have songs to share.

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: maeve
Date: 22 Feb 11 - 09:46 PM

Dan and other kind people: The beautiful mike Dan gave me burned up in the fire along with all of my "good" recordings. I appreciate the suggestions and encouragement, but let's not let my inability to take part overrun the thread.

Thanks, all,

Maeve

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: olddude
Date: 22 Feb 11 - 09:41 PM

Maeve is an outstanding writer and has an outstanding voice she needs to be on this ..

Maeve, download Kristal recording software. Use that mike it will work fine .. email me if you need help

Dan

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: Genie
Date: 22 Feb 11 - 07:51 PM

Sounds great, EJ - but it only works with certain platforms:

PC         "State of the art" machine (> 1 GHz recommended)
OS         Windows XP or 2000
(Win98/ME requires latest Internet Explorer 6.0, WinNT is not supported!)
Display         1280 x 1024 recommended, 1024 x 768 minimum
Sound         ASIO-compatible sound card recommended,
but should work with everything else, too

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 22 Feb 11 - 07:44 PM

If you have any kind of computer, headphones, and microphone, go here

http://www.kreatives.org/kristal/index.php?section=download

and download Kristal's great free recording/mixing system. You'll be amazed what you can do!

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: bradfordian
Date: 22 Feb 11 - 06:27 PM

Maeve, you've taken an interest in this project right from the start, you've hoped you might be able to get something together. Well, it seems the rhunes are running against you on this score. It is very unfortunate for all of us that you haven't been able to get a recording done.

I wonder if anyone might have any feasible suggestions to be able to get a recording done. there is 5 weeks in which to achieve the impossible. I saw asign once ---- The impossible done while you wait, -- miracles take a little longer. And then someone else said there is no such word as "CAN'T"

bradfordian (not being negative!)

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 22 Feb 11 - 02:35 PM

I will be recording two this Thursday chez Will Fly's.

They also have to pass muster by the composers, so I need to send MP3s ASAP to Graham Pratt and Phyl Lobl respectively, then on to Bradfordian when/if I get the OK.

One English song and one Austrailian song and I am American.

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: maeve
Date: 22 Feb 11 - 11:18 AM

Kat Logan is looking into her recordings, Barrie.

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: maeve
Date: 22 Feb 11 - 10:34 AM

I'm sorry, Barrie. I have no way to record. Nothing is easy here. That leaves room for a more worthy Mudcatter who has the ability to record.

Maeve

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: Cool Beans
Date: 22 Feb 11 - 09:05 AM

Back atcha, Vicki. All's well. Hope to share some CD space with you on this porject. I'll PM you shortly.
Marty

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: bradfordian
Date: 22 Feb 11 - 04:09 AM

Yorkshire Yankee, you are a Mudcatter, that's the ONLY qualification you need. Get in there!

bradfordian

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: Genie
Date: 22 Feb 11 - 12:23 AM

Janie, your singing is wonderful!   If you're including me in that "really good" category, you needn't consider yourself "just a shower singer."   : )

Somebody get Janie into a proper recording studio - now!!

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 21 Feb 11 - 09:41 PM

Hi Bradfordian/Barrie,

I read Mudcat on & off, so didn't see this project mentioned until you posted this new thread...

I'm a Yank who's lived in Yorkshire for the last dozen or so years (hence the nickname), so I'm not sure whether I'd qualify to represent North America or not (I definitely still have a US Midwestern accent, but USians seem to think I have a bit of an English accent), but I'm definitely interested (and I'm also definitely female). Shall I PM you about the particulars (if you still have room)?

P.S. Hi Marty! Long time no see... hope you & yours are well!

Vikki Appleton Fielden

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: bradfordian
Date: 21 Feb 11 - 06:03 PM

Open Mike, Zen........Aw, c'mon, stop teasin' me!

Janie, I'm in the same club --male section tho!

Cool Beans, please send me a couple of instrumentals, and I'll hopefully use one of them

Charlie, some of the steers are hiding or sneaking off!
Do you have any friends in Wyoming? I need someone to show me how to lasso the head of the herd, he's mighty elusive!!!!!

bradfordian ;~)

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: Charley Noble
Date: 21 Feb 11 - 02:46 PM

Barrie-

You appear to be doing an able job of keeping herd of all these Mudcats. Where did you learn these skills?

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: Cool Beans
Date: 21 Feb 11 - 01:43 PM

Barrie,
Thanks as always for undertaking this. You already have my submission and I don't want to be a hog, but I am from North America and I have a few public-domain instrumentals in my repertoire if they're needed.
Marty

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: Janie
Date: 20 Feb 11 - 10:43 PM

Come on, Ladies.

All of the women other than me who have sent in recordings are actually good. Please don't leave me being the only "shower singer" among them:>)

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: Zen
Date: 20 Feb 11 - 05:35 PM

Hi Barrie,

Will contribute as previously promised when back from Mexico City!

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: open mike
Date: 20 Feb 11 - 05:18 PM

i intend to send a song or two..
but of course the road to hell..
as they often say...

thanks for the reminder
i will get in gear on this..

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: bradfordian
Date: 20 Feb 11 - 09:17 AM

OK, 5 weeks now for submissions.

Here's a list of the Mudcat women (in no particular order) you WILL be hearing on the new Mudcat CDs

Mudinyereye           
Noreen            
My guru always said            
Animaterra           
bbc           
hissyfit            
Shoregrass           
Mary Humphries           
Therea Tooley           
Genie        
Janie           
Nutty            
Marylnio           
Noreen            
Shany Annas (Mrs Duck, Morticia)           
Sussex Carole        

There are a few more who I hope to hear from in the next few weeks,

but what other female 'catters SHOULD be on this list?
Remember, this is NOT just for Pros & semi-pros, it's about US, the grass roots members. Other Mudcatters want to hear YOU!

Bearing in mind, you nominate someone, you might need to do a bit of cajoling!


bradfordian
or you can PM me with your recomendations

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 14 Feb 11 - 11:02 AM

Wow, Barrie. It's impressive to watch someone evolve and execute a plan. And a Folkie with these abilities...just amazing!

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: bradfordian
Date: 14 Feb 11 - 10:21 AM

You are welcome, Barbara. 50 'catters have made my job a pleasure to do.
But there are a dozen or so who are dragging their feet, including Mr Big! A few are having difficulties getting things together, a few have had to pull out due to illness, but a great deal of progress is being made

I'd like to take this opportunity to put on record my appreciation to all Mudcat's unsung heros, backroom guys and gals,--including you Barbara-- providing their free time in the service of Mudcat.

It's great to be able to use this wonderful resource, and it's great to be part of building up this resource.

Bradfordian

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: bbc
Date: 14 Feb 11 - 06:32 AM

Thanks so much for doing this, Barrie!

Barbara

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: bradfordian
Date: 14 Feb 11 - 04:24 AM

If anyone else would like to send a song or tune, there is still room available.

We are now approaching the end of phase 1, the submissions period.

There are stil a few folks who have shown interest and not yet sent me anything, so you chaps and chapesses, get your skates on

6 WEEKS Left; right?

[e-mail]

bradfordian

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: ClaireBear
Date: 31 Jan 11 - 01:54 PM

The Getaway is the first weekend in October. Is that a realistic goal for a launch? If so, I would be happy to be part of the team there.

Subject: RE: New Mudcat Members Sampler CDs 2011
From: michaelr
Date: 31 Jan 11 - 01:27 PM

The FSGW Getaway may be the perfect CD launch occasion. When does it take place?

Subject: New Mudcat Sampler CDs 2011
From: bradfordian
Date: 31 Jan 11 - 05:37 AM

I am starting a new thread to mark the half way stage, the other becoming a little unwieldy.
This may be seen HERE

Please use THIS thread for the NEW MUDCAT CDs

Phase 1 –contributions--
State of play:-

4 CDs 90% complete
# Waiting for a number of people who have shown interest to send in material (no problem, we have 8 weeks, tho I suspect we may loose 2 or 3 of those)
# Target is to have 6 CDs in 3 x double CD packs (Help me do 2 more CDs in next few weeks)
# Need more support from North America & new world
# Need a few more instrumentals
# Song/Tune submissions close on 31 March
# Material should be public domain, own work, or have copyright owners permission
# PM me any time
# My email addy is:-      [e-mail]
# For wav files use:-    www.mediafire.com    and mail me the link
# I can let you my my address via PM if you want to send a CD

SONG/TUNE DONORS
I would like to thank all those who have already sent in material. It is good to be able to get a steady stream of input and start setting up the CDs. And thank you those who are actively working on their submissions. I have slots reserved for them.

INTEREST FLAGGED
If anyone has previously shown interest and forgotten, now is a good time to review your options. I would like those people to confirm with me that they are on the job.

NEWCOMERS
I would like to offer this opportunity to all Mudcat members, those who may be a little apprehensive, those who were not around when this project was started, to consider contributing to this project. REMEMBER, IT IS A MUDCAT FUNDRAISER and a great "gathering" of 'catters.

It is highly likely we shall have a CD launch in the UK – plans are under way, more later. Colleagues in the USA are invited to organize similar. Anyone???

3 or 4 people have had to drop out due to illness, and are in the "Mudcat recovery ward" and I wish them all the best.

bradfordian