MUDCAT CD XI: HIGH BRIGHT NOON!

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: dick greenhaus
Date: 25 Nov 02 - 09:26 PM

clearly, it's better to press CDs than to burn 'em. Trouble is, it makes no economic sense to press 1000 copies of something that'll sell 100.

I have CD-ROMS that are over 5 years old that work fine. It's possible that, if I had left them out in the sun wiothout a protective envelope or jewel case, they'd have failed. Oddly enough, I don't do that.

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Go to Mudcat CD XII (click)

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: Amos
Date: 25 Nov 02 - 06:32 PM

I reckon we're coming in to the last Mudcat CD thread!.

I believe your negativity is unwarranted and petty, Guest. I haven't seen you contributing anything to this project -- I know you didn't send in any music, and I am willing to bet you haven't been helping Dick. You certainly didn't volunteer to front the cost of glass-mastering these CDs, did you?   If all you have to volunteer is your civic halitosis, whyncha buzz off, huh?

A

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: GUEST
Date: 25 Nov 02 - 06:08 PM

Seriously, most CD-Rs will fail within 5 years, many a lot sooner.

It's only fair to make potential purchasers aware of this fact.

You're looking at a big bill by making that promise, Dick

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: GUEST
Date: 25 Nov 02 - 06:02 PM

Whose lifetime?

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: dick greenhaus
Date: 25 Nov 02 - 05:56 PM

These are CD-Rs. If you're worried about sound quality, there's no difference between glass-mastered "pressed" CDs and CD-Rs. If you're worried about longevity, these come with a lifetime warranty. If the disk fails, mail it to CAMSCO and we'll replace it free.

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: GUEST
Date: 25 Nov 02 - 02:12 PM

Sorry if this has been covered before, but are these 'proper' CDs or CD-Rs

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: MMario
Date: 25 Nov 02 - 02:12 PM

check is in the mail

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: dick greenhaus
Date: 25 Nov 02 - 02:06 PM

Checks payable to CAMSCO Music
                  28 Powell Street
                  Greenwich, CT 06831
                  US

Overseas prices (including shipping)
                Per Set: 41.50 GB Pounds
                         65.50 Euro

                Per Disk: 10.50 GB Pounds
                         16.50 Euro

CAMSCO can accept VISA, Master or Discover
UK residents can mail checks (in pounds) to Bill Sables.

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: MMario
Date: 25 Nov 02 - 01:56 PM

make checks payable to Camsco or to Mudcat?

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: dick greenhaus
Date: 25 Nov 02 - 01:51 PM

I'm told that I'll have ALL the CDs in hand by Monday next! Price: $15 each CD; $60 per set of 5. Shipping charges to US or Canada included.
CAMSCO accepts VISA, Master or Discover cards.
Orders can be placed at CAMSCO Music. 800/548-FOLK (3655)

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: MMario
Date: 25 Nov 02 - 12:12 PM

Only 30 days until Christmas!

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: Amos
Date: 25 Nov 02 - 11:58 AM

The time is drawing CLOSE!! REAL Mudcat CDs will appear soon!!

If ya put yourself down on the list, for one, or a set, or four sets, or whatever.... be READY to follow through with firm orders!!

It's GETTING CLOSERRRRR........

Hope y'all get a LOT of pleasure out of them.

'Cuz making them was a GAS!


A

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: Amos
Date: 18 Nov 02 - 03:01 PM

Keep FLOODING DICK!!! I want him swamped with hard orders!! LEt him know you mean it!!!!

Love you guys the mostest !!

A

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: Mooh
Date: 18 Nov 02 - 10:53 AM

PM sent. Thanks! Mooh.

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: MMario
Date: 18 Nov 02 - 10:25 AM

put me down for a set. I want more - but that's all I can do this month.

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: Amos
Date: 18 Nov 02 - 10:24 AM

OK, folkies!!

Please Flood Dick with those PMs, or emails. Let's roll these out there! THe art work is in the air today and we're ready to go. I know many of you have expressed anticipation, and the time is near to fulfill your fondest desires and also hear these CDs!!

Write Dick! Write Dick!! (Oh, Spaw, shaddup!) Write Dick!!


A

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: dick greenhaus
Date: 18 Nov 02 - 10:20 AM

Hi Y'all--
It would be VERY helpful if I could get some idea of how many Mudcatters (and others) will be ordering these CDs. Obviously, per-CD production costs will drop drastically as run size goes up, but I don't want to over-order and fill my already-crowded house up with unsold shiny coasters.

I'f you're planning on being a purchaser, could you let me know this, and give me some idea of whether you want one CD, a set of five or summat in between. Tentatively, sibgle CDs will sell for $15; An entire set will be $60



Thanx!

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: Amos
Date: 17 Nov 02 - 11:25 AM

Dick says he's got a service for high-speed production that does everything from stuffing jewel cases and printing the disks to overwrapping (that impenetrable plastic sheet on the outside). We are really coooking now!! And he likes the sound!!


HOT dammity dog!


A

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: Tweed
Date: 17 Nov 02 - 08:42 AM

Cheers and standing O's for the hardworking production, logistics and marketing division of this project. You guys got yourselves hooked into the hardest part of all and have hung in til the end (well, almost over anyhow...) Start a new thread with a headline title when the Chansons de Mud are ready to sell and ship.
Many Thanks to Amos, Miker and all the other folks who lay low and have volunteered so much of your personal time and resources. Simply Amazing!
Yerz truly,
Tweed

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: Giac
Date: 17 Nov 02 - 07:38 AM

You guys are Wunnerful!!! Can't wait to see the finished product.

Mary

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: The Shambles
Date: 17 Nov 02 - 04:42 AM

ERR.....There is just one small thing I forgot...............*Smiles*

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: Amos
Date: 17 Nov 02 - 12:42 AM

YEEEEE   HAAAAA MICHAEL!!! You go, Guy!!!

We'll be in them stocklings fer Xmas. or I'll eat my... well, never mind that!! LOL!!

But YOU BETCHA!!! Way to go man!!

Three cheers for a HEROIC job, Michael!!


A

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: michaelr
Date: 16 Nov 02 - 11:01 PM

Yep, I have all I need --

and the artwork is completed!

I'll send everything off to Dick by the first Wells Fargo stagecoach on Monday.

WEE-HOO!

Cheers,
Michael

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: Amos
Date: 16 Nov 02 - 12:01 PM

Art -- I sent Michael what I think was all the info he needs for your cuts.

A

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: Art Thieme
Date: 16 Nov 02 - 01:11 AM

Michael,

I just saw my name on yourlist of folks you wanna get in touch with. Did you need anything more from me other than whether Willie Moore was trad or not?? (It is trad.)

Art Thieme

Subject: GREETINGS FROM CYRIL TAWNEY
From: Amos
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 04:19 PM

Richard (radriano) wrote Cyril Tawney, as did Morticia, for permission to use two of his songs in the Mudcat CD: Gray Funnel Line and Sally Free and Easy, respectively.


Cyril granted both permissions. He must be getting used to it -- in responding to Radriano's request he wrote:

Dear Richard

The Mudcat Cafe recording of "GREY FUNNEL LINE" is OK by me, with the proviso that the notes credit the song to me, via Gwyneth Music, as usual.

Very best wishes to you and the Mudcats,

CYRIL TAWNEY

So there ya go, all Catters!A touch of fame.

A

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: Amos
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 10:24 AM

Bill Sables is managing UK distribution!! Hooray for him, too!!

Dick Greenhaus will be setting the price point shortly -- at no profit for his considerable effort. So three cheers to him for the big soul he is!

A

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 06:16 AM

Has the cost for the set been decided yet? And ordering arrangements despatch and delivery dates and all that kind of thing. Christmas approaches. (Likely enough all that is in another thread somewhere - but there's a lot of them up thar at the top of this one.)

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: Amos
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 12:32 AM

I concur. I'd like to somehow make them available in case otusiders want to buyt the CD and look up the stuff.


A

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: michaelr
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 12:31 AM

BTW, I'd like to suggest that once everything is complete, we cull the lyrics and track info from the individual CD threads, and put them in a permathread so people looking for info don't have to wade through all the chatter.

What say, Joe?

Cheers,
Michael

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: michaelr
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 12:21 AM

Info for the Violet CD is complete! I can finalize that one.

yayy...

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: michaelr
Date: 14 Nov 02 - 12:00 AM

Sorry to bring this high-flying thread back down to earth for a minute BUT --

to complete, I still need to hear from the following Mudcatters:

Robin2
hesperis
WyoWoman
UB Ed
Steve-o
Susan from California
Deni
Callie
Art Thieme
Kim C

I've sent PMs to all. Maybe they don't check in here too often, so if anyone has their phone #s or private email addresses, please let them know they're holding up the collective bliss!

Cheers,
Michael

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: Amos
Date: 13 Nov 02 - 10:21 PM

Thanks for the kind words, Michael. Kevin, I leave it to Max' capable hands to use the plan that appears to have worked -- the amazing thing was how the self-organizing flow of help just came together!    A humming ball of transplanetary energy!! Like, wow!! Ya dig?

OK guys -- we will shortly hear the sound of the starter gun, the roar of orders, the flood of CDs flying in hordes to all the starry points of the Mudcat world, the multiple thwipp-thwipp-thwipp as the CD series land in stockings and under trees all over Mudcattalot!

If you don't have your nickels and dimes saved up for these CDs, go call your favorite uncle and beg, hold up your children's college fund, sell that RV, but not the Gibson!! And stand by to order!!

There will be no peace around here until y'all got your music!!   **BG**

Love,


A

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 13 Nov 02 - 09:45 PM

Amazing! The only trouble is, Amos, you do realise the next thing people say after applauding a thing like this is "When is the next series due?"

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: khandu
Date: 13 Nov 02 - 09:32 PM

Adam Ant celebration??? What the hell??? Is he on the Mudcat CD? Did Amos sell us out?

Thankx, michaelr. I can't wait to read some more of the Famous Amos' eloquence! (Plus hear everybody!)

k

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: michaelr
Date: 13 Nov 02 - 09:16 PM

Folks, it's only a couple of days now (barring unforeseen disasters) until we achieve harmonic convergence of the thousands of disparate elements that make up the Mudcat CD series.

Imagine a giant vacuum cleaner pointing into the sky and sucking up bits of music around the globe, picking up words and colors along the way, funneling them into the direction of Connecticut, swirling like a funnel cloud reducing to a single point -- Dick Greenhaus's place!

This will occur when Dick receives my artwork files for the CD inserts AND the blank CDs which I will hand-screenprint, forward to him, and then he will finalize the whole ball of wax.

This has been a very exciting project to watch unfold, and to be involved in. Thanks to all the volunteers who have helped and are going to help unto completion. And thanks to all the contributors for providing the myriad bits of information needed for the inserts.

And just wait `til you read Amos's liner notes. The man is eloquent!
"Adamant celebration", indeed!

Cheers,
Michael

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: mg
Date: 13 Nov 02 - 02:37 AM

if you could figure out a way I could help with mailing any out (and I can't put out any money upfront for postage or anything) I could stuff them into envelopes and slap some stamps on...

mg

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: Amos
Date: 13 Nov 02 - 12:53 AM

Directions for contacting CAMSCO Music can be found on their web page .

The URL, predictably, is:

http://www.camsco.com/

And there's a blue clicky in it for ya! :>)

A

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 12 Nov 02 - 11:34 PM

Thanks, Michael, for the PM that directed me here. I haven't been following this process all along, but now that I do know about it, would like to know how to contact CAMSCO to order these when theses puppies are ready? (As everyone would like to know!) This is so exciting--I'm really looking forward to hearing many of the folks I've been reading and chatting with for the last couple of years.

SRS

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: Amos
Date: 12 Nov 02 - 02:30 PM

Hey -- it's not easy raising green!
Max can tell you what I mean.
Ups and downs, some good some bad,
Some of the worst downtime we've ever had.
These are just some of the things I have seen,
No, it's not easy, raising green....


tumteetumteetum....Now YOU sing it, boys and girls....tumteetumtum...

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: MMario
Date: 12 Nov 02 - 10:38 AM

Amos? Are you =channeling Kermit?

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: Amos
Date: 12 Nov 02 - 10:26 AM

Good stuff, Greg! :>)

Folks the wheels are turning. We are clearing up the minor administriva that any large task like this brings with it. Michael is doing Augean labor in getting the art work and play lists all lined up using Homeless' artwork, and Dick Greenhaus has proved his celestial mettle by doing an ace job as copy editor on the play lists.

So real soon now, I expect, we'll be hearing the CDs are ready for delivery. At that time, let us flood CAMSCO with orders. Save them nickels and dimes, kids!! Swamp the place with orders!

There are several reasons for this. The biggest one is to make this the must successful fundraiser the 'Cat has ever had. Another is to ensure we can maintain the standard of service we get from this remarkable forum and ensure its future. A third is to actually immerse opurselves for a few bright hours in each others' music, which is a transcendental kick in itself!

So stand by, the starter's gun will be raised momentarily!!

Let's overwhelm CAMSCO!! Yaayyyyyyy!! **bg**

A

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: greg stephens
Date: 09 Nov 02 - 06:42 PM

All chosen by that fellow Amos,
Too many to count, I'll not name us.
Five good'uns to come
And the best one is PLUM:
I think it will make us all famous.

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: michaelr
Date: 09 Nov 02 - 06:10 PM

Aine -- no need for a PM, I've collected the relevant info from the threads.

Cheers,
Michael

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: Áine
Date: 09 Nov 02 - 10:54 AM

I've put notes for my songs in the threads that are named for the different CD volumes -- is that OK, or do I really need to send michaelr the info in a PM?

-- Áine

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: Amos
Date: 09 Nov 02 - 08:45 AM

How about that MichaelR! He's been cooking away on the artwork and package insert layout and he almost has 'em done!! I'm impressed -- this guy is cooking!!

With teamwork like this the "CD in your stocking" is looking realer and realer!!

Yeeeehaw, Michael! Thanks!


A

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: Amos
Date: 08 Nov 02 - 05:34 PM

Yahoo!! All five packages of masters arrived safely at Dick Greenhaus' place in Connecticut!!

Now I'm nervous -- hope he likes 'em okay!!

If you haven't sent your listing information to michaelr by PM please do so ASAP -- we gotta get the insert material to Dick as quick as bunnies so we can have these to all-you-all by Kwissmass!!

Keep on chiming!

A

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: Amos
Date: 07 Nov 02 - 12:34 PM

I've heard from Max, and he sounds excited about the Mudcat CDs and can't wait to see what we got. The disks should be with CAMSCO tomorrow, I hope. Dick Greenhaus has been named as Da Man for setting the price points. I'll talk to him about it soon.

This has been a remarkable project because it has been entirely voluntary, and has sprung up from the grass-roots of the Mudcat, and self-organized into something that works. Michaelr is wrestling with the inserts, several people have stepped forward to address the UK distribution issue, others have chimed in to offer help from every side.

It reflects, to me, on the remarkable nature of this community, and by extension, on the strange chemistry of time, song, and personality that seems to manifest itself in the hearts of those who Sing the Old Music. They are indeed a breed apart.

Thank you all very very very much! For helping, for encouraging, of course -- but most of all, for singing on!! That's the real gold, the real karma, and the biggest value in the world, a safeguard in mad times and a promise of better ones ahead for every generation who hears it and understands. Sing on, never stop singing on.


A

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: Amos
Date: 06 Nov 02 - 10:10 AM

FOr those who wonder about the ability to acquire the Mudcat Sampler CD Series for yourselves:

The disks are en route to CAMSCO Music.

MichaelR is organizing the copy for the inserts.

When the inserts and master disks hook up at CAMSCO, Dick Greenhaus will roll into production.

He is doing this on a non-profit, cost-only footing, because he is Da Man!

He and Max, I presume, will establish a price point and as soon as we hear that he can process orders and ship the floodgates will open. We will pound gongs and beat the bowdhrans and break champagne glasses in the fireplace. And drum up orders!


Feel free to pester CAMSCO with incessant inquiries, if you wish. It's probably add time, though! :>)

I have suggested to Bill Sables to hook up to organize a distribution line for UK Catters similar to the Tshirt arrangement he had.

Everyone's doing their part, which is the most amazing thing about this wide-flung cooperative venture!


A

Subject: RE: MUDCAT CD XI: HIIGH BRIGHT NOON!
From: Amos
Date: 05 Nov 02 - 11:58 PM

You who are celebrated and offered renown
For your voices and music throughout Mudcat Town
Pray save future readers from tears and Hystirics
By entering liner notes, credits and lyrics!!

These songs will be precious, and honored and lauded!
Your music and craft will be widely applauded
But think of the listeners, lost and afloat
Without any lyrics or credits or notes!

Oh stir yourself, Artist! Thy muses implore
This heartfelt request do not deign to ignore!
But add -- oh please add! (though I've already said it)
Your lyrics, and comments, and any due credit!

Love,

A