Review: This Mudcat CD set

Subject: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: kendall
Date: 08 Dec 02 - 09:04 PM

My set arrived yesterday, and, all I can say is, I feel for those who don't have it. This is good stuff, and well worth the price.

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: Amos
Date: 08 Dec 02 - 09:31 PM

Yayyy!! Listen to da man!!

Thank you, Skipper -- your opinion carries great importance with me!

A

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: mg
Date: 08 Dec 02 - 09:47 PM

I am trying to find the permathread or whatever that gives us the contents of each CD.. I know it has been posted a dozen times but I can't find it. I looked in Mudcat Market and the pulldown list and here and there....could it be put in a really prominent place at the top so people like me can find it and eventually order it?

mg

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: Joe Offer
Date: 08 Dec 02 - 10:24 PM

Hi, Mary - I added this thread to the list of crosslinked Mudcat CD threads. Each thread is named for a color, and each of the five colors has a thread - with the names of the songs in the first message of that thread.
-Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: Amos
Date: 08 Dec 02 - 11:22 PM

Mary:

The promotional page Tweed made is here, which you should be able to reach by clicking the URL.

There is a cross-link at the top to a thread called "For Sure Order Info" which contains a similar lot of information.

Hope this helps!


A

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: Tweed
Date: 09 Dec 02 - 06:28 AM

Here are links to each of the CD's cover/playlists.
*ORCHID*
*PLUM*
*ROSE*
*STRAWBERRY*
*VIOLET*

Confused? Can't make up your minds? *Just order the entire set!!*

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: Amos
Date: 09 Dec 02 - 10:47 AM

I concur with Tweed. FLOOD DICK with orders for the WHOLE set.

I mean there are DIFFERENT SONGS on every one of these disks!!

So there ya go!! :>)

A

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: Homeless
Date: 09 Dec 02 - 11:43 AM

I've added a link on the Mudcat Market back to Tweed's page, so anyone going there will be able to find it.
(Thanx for the idea, Mary)

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: Amos
Date: 09 Dec 02 - 09:36 PM

Thanks, H'Less!! (BTW -- in case you didn't know it, the original art work on the cover of your Mudcat CD's was the brilliant offspring of Homeless' own fevered brain!! ) :>)


More the merrier, I allus say.


A

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 09 Dec 02 - 10:13 PM

I dunno - "orchid, plum, rose, strawberry and violet". Violet is the only one that made it to the rainbow... I haven't even got a clue what colour "orchid" is anyway - don't orchids come in all kinds of colours? I'm a primary colours man meself.

Not to worry - I'm looking forward to getting the set. Though I'll not be allowed to listen to the tracks until Christmas or after. Someone in California give Amos a pat on the back or somewhere.

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: Amos
Date: 09 Dec 02 - 10:52 PM

 
1) orchid. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.
...The flower of any of these plants, especially one cultivated for ornament. 2. A pale to light purple, from grayish to purplish pink to strong reddish purple.

Ouch -- thanks, Kevin!!! :>)


A

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: Ebbie
Date: 10 Dec 02 - 12:44 AM

Wow. I'm now on the third CD first time 'round. So many to love! I'm just blown away by Rick Fielding's 'Sing with the Angels'- it'll be the first one I'll be playing multiple times I've no doubt.

Hey, Rick (and others!), is it OK to learn the songs and share with other people? With proper attribution, of course. These songs will keep me busy many a moon.

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: Genie
Date: 10 Dec 02 - 03:09 AM

McGrath, Hugh (The Banjoest) is gonna jam with Amos this Sunday, so he can give ol' Aim a big pat on the whatever or kiss or somethin' for you.

Genie

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: Amos
Date: 10 Dec 02 - 03:59 PM

And I am offering free kisses to anyone who puts in an order for a full set between RIGHT NOW and this time on Christmas day!!!

(Before you flood me with testimony, I warn you I am checking with Dick on all claims!!) :>)

Travel not included!! These kisses may be exchanged for heat-seeking hugs or firm handshakes (for those of a Republican bent) at the preference of the winners. Maximum duration 240 seconds except by mutual consent. Winners must be at least 18 years of age to claim prizes other than handshakes. No further implications, express or implicit, will be assumed by either party except as the result of separate negotiation.

A

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: Ebbie
Date: 10 Dec 02 - 04:08 PM

(Hey, Amos! Your Walla Walla Woman Blues is great! But have you ever been there? 'Wallowa' would be another great alliteration. Maybe 'Wallowa WA Woman'?)

Well, I have PMed Dick for my second order. QUESTION: If we take seconds, does that mean there may not be enough for everyone else's firsts?

By the way, I am dense- but I don't find a straight path to ordering. I checked a number of threads [e-mail] gets one to the Camsco website but no direct link to the Mudcat CDs. What am I missing?

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: Amos
Date: 10 Dec 02 - 04:14 PM

Ebbie:

There's no online ordering capability at the CAMSCO site; they accept phone calls, PMs to "dick greenhaus" or email to [e-mail], or orders by mail. Go for it!

THe ordering information is on the link to the Tweed built promotional page at http://tweedsblues.net/mudcd/mudcatcd.html.


(see post above for blicky).

A

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: Amos
Date: 10 Dec 02 - 04:16 PM

..and I am really glad you liked the Walla Walla Woman Blues. No -- I haven't been there, but I've been close. (The song was written to order for an actual Walla Walla Woman.)

A

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: Willa
Date: 10 Dec 02 - 05:27 PM

My Rose and Orchid CDs arrived yesterday and I've just heard them through. I'll have to order the rest of the set after Christmas; they're great! Thanks to all who've put in so much time and effort on this project.

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 11 Dec 02 - 11:11 AM

Hi Ebbie. Feel free to learn it, sing it, and even forget the words the way I do!

Also feel free to get in touch with Borealis Records and buy the whole album if ya want to.

Cheers

Rick

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: Roger the Skiffler
Date: 11 Dec 02 - 12:17 PM

I've been trying to get through to Mudcat since 8am BST (it is now 17.08) to say my set arrived today despite having the wrong house number on, and I've been listening all day. It would be unfair to single anyone out though Reggie Miles and Tweed's contributions were most to my taste.
The array of talent further convinced me my role is to be audience and clown rather than performer!
Well done all, especially Amos (next year he'll take over Sony Corp?)RtS

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: Amos
Date: 11 Dec 02 - 12:31 PM

ROger, if you'd'a sent a cut, it would have been there shoulder to shoulder with the others.

Anyway, glad you liked 'em!!!!


A

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: Roger the Skiffler
Date: 11 Dec 02 - 12:37 PM

...if you'd heard my "singing", Amos, you wouldn't make rash promises like that!
RtS
(A voice made for mime)

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: Amos
Date: 11 Dec 02 - 12:51 PM

LOL!!! The good thing about mime-singing (air-singing?) is you are always right on key!! (There's a deep Zen truth in there somewhere but I don't have time to ferret it out!).

Well, send me an instrumental and we'll get Morty or Hesp or Margaret to dub a voice track over it, next time!! Angels all!


A

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: Kim C
Date: 11 Dec 02 - 01:25 PM

Amos, do you kiss belly dancing tattooed Libertarians?

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: Amos
Date: 11 Dec 02 - 01:36 PM

ANywhere you want, sweetie!! I've heard you sing! :>)

A

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: Mudlark
Date: 11 Dec 02 - 05:26 PM

I am now intently saving for the rest of the set, but sampling Plum and Strawberry, I find them definitely the most tasty collection of terrific musicians imaginable. I am honored to be included.

I'd also like to give a golden mudcat award to Homeless for the graphics...great cover, wonderful detail, very professional. A great "setting" for all this good music.

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 11 Dec 02 - 05:34 PM

Maybe next time (!) there should be a track specially for the mime singers, to represent all the unsung Mudcatters. Of course we might have trouble from the John Cage estate...

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: Amos
Date: 11 Dec 02 - 06:55 PM

Actually, McGrath there is one of those on the Cds -- but like those it celebrates, I am not revealing its whereabouts!! You'll have to search the whole set to find it!!


A

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: Seamus Kennedy
Date: 12 Dec 02 - 02:38 AM

Got my set and am relishing every one of them.
Like chocolates, a little at a time, and enjoy.
Great stuff, 'Catters.

Seamus

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: Roger the Skiffler
Date: 12 Dec 02 - 03:32 AM

Yes, Kevin & Amos, I think a silent contribution from me would be better than out of tempo washboard and out of key kazoo, I don't think it would be fair to expect anyone to try to sing to my accompaniment!
Air singing and air washboard- could catch on!
RtS
(still a-scufflin')

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: Amos
Date: 12 Dec 02 - 09:32 AM

Roger:

I got the mime track you sent at the start of the project -- it is definitely in there! It's beautiful also -- you have a real flair!

I am leaving it up to individuals to find it, as it was inadvertantly omitted from the playlists (an understandable error, surely). It ios on one of the CDs but I can't remember which one!

So you get your share of the kudos about the CDs, cuz you definitely helped....:>)


A

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: Lin in Kansas
Date: 13 Dec 02 - 12:04 AM

I have one word for the Mudcat CD set:

WOW!

Beautimous, y'all...

Lin

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: Amos
Date: 13 Dec 02 - 12:10 AM

Wow, your own self, Lin!! Thanks!!


A and Co.

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: Amos
Date: 13 Dec 02 - 02:33 PM

There ya go guys. Feedback from the well-fed, the gas from gastronomes of Folk, the most tasteful opinions available giving tongue.

So, call that uncle, cash in that burial plot, and sell that old nylon-string Mexican guitar. You KNOW whatcha want for Xmas!! Assert your true heart in the matter!!

Flood Dick!!


A

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: kendall
Date: 14 Dec 02 - 05:55 PM

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: Nancy King
Date: 14 Dec 02 - 07:52 PM

I've listened to three and a half of the CDs so far, and it's GREAT! There is a whole lot of really neat stuff. Lots of variety -- something for everyone!

Many thanks to Amos and all!

Nancy

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: Bobert
Date: 14 Dec 02 - 09:12 PM

Well, I for one would like a rematch. I'm not too sure how poorly recorded "Arthur and Sally" was but by the time it made it to the CD, it was purdy shameful. Anyway, if there are any catters out there in Catburg who would like a cleaner recording and maybe a few other Bobert originals... PM me and I'll get some real Bobert to ya'...

But, now, if ya' wanta half hear my song, then put on some headphones and diddle with yer dials....

Somethin' bad happens when ya' take cassette and try to convert it into pudder...

Bobert

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: khandu
Date: 14 Dec 02 - 09:19 PM

Bobert, it was a conspiracy! Amos didn't like your song and intentionally diddled with the knobs while transferring it. I have known that Amos was a diddler of knobs for a long time, but I didn't really expect him to show it so blatantly! I think it is his feelings of inadequacy for not being from Wes Ginny!

It was a conspiracy but I'm not saying who he was conspiring with!

;o), :-), ;-D,;o), :-), ;-D,;o), :-), ;-D,;o), :-), ;-D,

k

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: Tweed
Date: 14 Dec 02 - 09:39 PM

Boberdz,are you saying that you've also mastered the art of the Bad Recording? You ain't startin' yer own site are you? hmmmm..I better get a trademark put together for this goes any further.

Yerz,
Tweed

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: khandu
Date: 14 Dec 02 - 09:46 PM

Duke of Tweedsburg, ya' best move fast! Old Bobert has been mutterin' something about "Bobertsburg" for a coupla months now! Seems he has some kinda mutiny in the works! Heads will roll!

Kingkhandu

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: Bobert
Date: 14 Dec 02 - 10:17 PM

Kingkhandu and Tweezer:

Are you gys nutz 'er what? Don't answer that question. Let me rephrase it more politically correct. Hmmmmm? I got it:

ARE YOU GUYS NUTZ?????

Like how am I gonna take over Tweedsburg or even Idiotsburg fir that matter? Hunh? Yeah, didn't think you'd have an answer fir that one! Ha, I say! No, make that a HAHA!

Man, if you all had a clue. Heck, if I had a clue?......

Nevermind...

Bobert

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: Amos
Date: 15 Dec 02 - 03:09 PM

Bobert:

I thought that song was purely wonderful, but it is true I had some troubles getting it off the cassette ont othe digital side of the trackws, as it were. However, any shortfall in technical results is purely my responsibility. Sorry I let you down man - I actually thought it ended up sounding purdy good, but maybe I had a poor original copy of sompn.

A

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: Bobert
Date: 15 Dec 02 - 05:04 PM

Amos:

Don't cha worry about it none, brother. If you saw the junk that I have that I record on you'd just shake yer head. I do. Might of fact, I bought some nesw junk used off ebay taht I'm trying to figure out now so I have a 50/50 chance to recording better poorly recorded stuff in the future...

Bobert

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: Amos
Date: 16 Dec 02 - 01:00 PM

IF anyone has access to other folk-centric lists, disk jockeys or other points of light in a folkie vein,m I'd be delighted if you would push the Mudcat Sampler CDs toward them. There's a lot about them that is highly unusual -- the international cast, the volunteerism that produced them, and the quality of the music (except for poor ole Bobert's cut which I still think was a beautiful song) is remarkable.

AND every piece of promotion we do means a better chance at a better server andf possibly even the resurrection of the Mudcat Radio, Max willing and the creek don't rise! :>)

A

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: Genie
Date: 16 Dec 02 - 01:28 PM

Amos, I'm sure KBOO in Portland, OR, would play the CDs if they had 'em. Should I just send them a link to this site/page and see if they'll buy the set, or what? I can't afford to donate the set to them.*


Genie

*If I ever get them. I ordered mine on Nov. 29 or 30th, by phone, and despite "Priority US Mail," they have not arrived yet. *&#!&%*!

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: RolyH
Date: 16 Dec 02 - 03:46 PM

My set arrived this morning.

Many,many thanks to all involved.

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: Amos
Date: 16 Dec 02 - 04:03 PM

RolyH: Enjoy!!

Genie: See PM. ANyone else? We can always direct folks to Tweed's promo page with the playlists and covers.

A

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: Tweed
Date: 16 Dec 02 - 05:19 PM

(announcer's voice, heard offstage...)

Yes, that's RIGHT Amos!! And that URL with all the information you need,once again, is right **HERE**

(wild applause...crowd noise...marching band playing Sousa Melodies parades down the aisle, with Sousa himself in the lead...Cannons are heard blasting in the distance and fireworks erupt from the orchestra pit, "BUY THESE CD'S!! YOU MUST HAVE THEM ALL", is the chant from the chorus. O, the humanity...glorius, glorius..)

Yerz,
Tweed

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: Amos
Date: 16 Dec 02 - 05:38 PM

Wow!! I been using the wrtong PR man!! :>) Ya wanna job, Mister T? LOL!!

A

Subject: RE: Review: This Mudcat CD set
From: Tweed
Date: 16 Dec 02 - 06:16 PM

We are All Don Pardo! He is everywhere like water!! ;~)