MMario's cd's HERE!

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 04 May 05 - 09:00 AM

I got 'By Her Command' & 'Carols Loudly Bellowed' from my Secret Santa Amergin & love them.

sandra (satisfied Australian customer)

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 03 May 05 - 01:17 PM

and now I can take payment through PAYPAL

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: hesperis
Date: 10 Mar 05 - 01:06 AM

OMG, that's great news... why did I not see this before? Or did I, and just don't remember because of brain fog?

Anyway, TRACERED. Sleep now. Thread tomorrow.

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: Celtaddict
Date: 10 Mar 05 - 12:43 AM

I just ordered another box of these to keep passing around to people I think should hear it, and have the Christmas one to add too.
If you have not heard Mmario sing, you should. Wonderfully warm expressive voice, great song selection, simple unaccompanied and unaffected style. And the best version of "Mist-Covered Mountains" ever.

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: MMario
Date: 02 Dec 04 - 09:25 AM

*grin*

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: wysiwyg
Date: 02 Dec 04 - 09:15 AM

And apparently MMario can sell CD's on reputation alone, even beyond Mudcat-- he left a few at our church. Hardi put it in the newsletter that they could be had through the church office-- sold a set of three already! :~)

~S~

Subject: RE:NEW! MMario's cd's HERE!
From: MMario
Date: 02 Dec 04 - 08:26 AM

and I can officially state I've got my latest CD.

'Carols Loudly Bellowed'

1) GLOUCHESTER WASSAIL - 1:32
2) WE BE WISEMEN THREE - 1:12
3) O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM - 1:16
4) WHILE SHEPHERDS WATCHED - 2:24
5) THE WINTER CAROL - 0:50
6) IN THE BLEAK MIDWINTER - 1:14
7) DRIVE THE COLD WINTER AWAY - 1:47
8) OH HOLY NIGHT - 2:37
9) CHILDREN GO WHERE I SEND THEE - 5:36
10) ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH - 2:16
11) 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS - 2:03
12) IT CAME UPON A MIDNIGHT CLEAR - 1:53
13) THE FIRST NOEL - 1:28
14) SILENT NIGHT(S) - 3:34
15) ADESTE FIDELES - 1:27
16) NEW YEAR'S TOAST - 1:11
17) TINY TIM'S BLESSING - 0.02

pm or e-mail to [e-mail] for orders. $10 plus $2 shipping/handling - 2 for $18 w/shipping $1 additional per CD.

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: MMario
Date: 07 Oct 04 - 07:15 PM

US $10 - I will also have copies of the Mudcat 'Blue Bottle Special' with me. That is $6 a copy and the money goes to the Mudcat and to Lily Ani.

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: jeffp
Date: 07 Oct 04 - 04:42 PM

I heartily recommend this CD. MMario has a fine voice and uses it well.

jeffp

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 07 Oct 04 - 04:15 PM

BTW - UK people - if you are interested in getting a copy and someone you know will be going to the Getaway - I will have them there.

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: MMario
Date: 29 Sep 04 - 01:04 PM

wow - love getting back from trips and finding stuff has been going on in my abscence.

new tracks posted at Samples page of SmallStuff Studios.

opinions welcome though not necessarily heeded.

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: GUEST,celtaddict at work
Date: 25 Sep 04 - 04:16 PM

New CD?? Huzzah, huzzah! (Still hoping to catch you at a Faire...)

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: MMario
Date: 24 Sep 04 - 07:08 PM

MMarion - I'm jumping in the car for a three day trip - will talk when I get back.

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: GUEST,Marion
Date: 24 Sep 04 - 02:48 PM

Hi MMario. Please log into Mudcat when you have a chance - I've just sent you a PM.

Cheerio, Marion

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 24 Sep 04 - 09:20 AM

refreshing just in case there is anyone who'll be going to Pirate Weekend at MD this weekend. Sorry for the blatant advertising - but I had to buy new tires this week.

Had a recording session for the next CD wednesday night - 13 songs are in post-production - 5 still need additional tracks cut - either instrumental or additional voices.

Christmas Carols - so strange to be doing them this time of year - we recorded one number in August because that was the only time we could get the group I needed together.

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 20 Sep 04 - 10:20 AM

just a reminder to folks in that neck of the wood -

I'll have my CD with me at Maryland Renaissance Festival (though you will need to catch me outside the gate unless we have pre-arranged) for Pirate Weekend (Sept 25/26) and again next month at the Getaway.

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: wysiwyg
Date: 09 Aug 04 - 02:29 PM

...since technically I can't "sell" it I'll have to trade it to you in exchange for cash, or meet outside the gates...

Hey! I think I'll try that same exact approach!!!!!! :~)

~S~

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 09 Aug 04 - 02:22 PM

refreshing because the site has changed and I got my own sample page now!!!!

some new stuff up at SmallstuffStudios.com

BTW- check out the rest of the site - Steve is doing an exciting project based on his father's old recordings...

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 29 Jul 04 - 08:55 AM

if anyone is interested - the preliminary track mixes for the first couple cuts of the next CD (of Christmas Carols) are at

Small Stuff Studios

I swear there's an organ playing in the background...and I KNOW there wasn't one there...

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 01 Jul 04 - 08:21 AM

okay - blatant self-advertising - but if anyone gets to the Sterling Renaissance Festival I will have this (and the Blue Bottle CD) available. Not available in the gift shop - only direct from me- and since technically I can't "sell" it onsite I'll have to trade it to you in exchange for cash. or meet outside the gates

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 15 Jun 04 - 12:09 PM

I will have it available at the VERMONT RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL on their opening weekend - June 26 and 27

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: Celtaddict
Date: 14 Jun 04 - 03:17 PM

I got a copy of my own, and was privileged to meet MMario in person, at Mystic. If you have not yet heard this, you have missed a truly good thing! I love unaccompanied male singing, and he has a lovely rich expressive voice and some excellent song selections.

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: MMario
Date: 19 May 04 - 01:14 PM

I just heard from a gentleman in England who is plays my CD for his classes. He says the kids favorite is 'The Wolfhound' - though a Welsh collegue complained about my spelling Beddghelert 'Beth Gelert'

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: Alaska Mike
Date: 06 Apr 04 - 11:02 PM

I got my copy, great voice and great songs. Thanks Leo.

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: wysiwyg
Date: 06 Apr 04 - 11:35 AM

And I have heard a couple of the clips-- it's just like having MMario in your living room or car. Can't wait to have my CD!

~Susan

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: GUEST
Date: 06 Apr 04 - 11:33 AM

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: MMario
Date: 28 Mar 04 - 12:29 PM

refresh

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 23 Mar 04 - 09:04 AM

we are "experiencing technical difficulties" getting playable mp3's up on the site - however I do have some clips available by e-mail ([e-mail]) if people want to request them.

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: wysiwyg
Date: 20 Mar 04 - 08:08 PM

Hoo-rah!

:~)

~S~

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: MMario
Date: 20 Mar 04 - 05:06 PM

Don - thanks for the comments - glad you liked my effort. Your song has had me in it's grip since I first read the lyrics.

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: MMario
Date: 20 Mar 04 - 05:03 PM

sorry - had some social obligations which have kept me fro putting the samples up - there shouldn't be any problem posting them - I just haven't had a chance to rip them from the cd.

a couple tracks are avaialbe at www.smallstuffstudios.com

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: wysiwyg
Date: 20 Mar 04 - 02:28 PM

Mmario and I are working on one approach to getting sound clips online, and there's another trick up my sleeve if that doesn't work or if he doesn't find another friendly spot.

~Susan

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: DonMeixner
Date: 20 Mar 04 - 01:38 PM

Mario,

I received your CD in the mail today. Thank you. I immediately tore open the case and tossed it in the player. I like your take on The Mother's Kiss very much. Your un-accompanied style does this song justice. I haven't been able to listen to the rest of it yet tho'. I am sitting here dripping wet between the shower and the bedroom as I change and get ready to do our fourth performance of this week end. But I had to express my thanks to you for adding my humble effort to your CD.

Don

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: GUEST
Date: 20 Mar 04 - 01:03 PM

MMario,

Any progress on putting a few samples online?

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: MMario
Date: 20 Mar 04 - 12:49 PM

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: MMario
Date: 16 Mar 04 - 09:31 PM

Just got an e-mail from my niece - regarding Gaia (my great-niece and god-daughter)who is a few weeks shy of two.


When I turn on the CD player, Gaia says she wants Leo in there. Then when I put in your CD, she dances a while then she yells "Hi Leo" at the speakers, and asks if Leo is in there.

Now THAT is a testimonial I'm proud of!

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: InOBU
Date: 16 Mar 04 - 12:38 PM

YES Run and order MMario's CD... and while you wait for it to arive..........SORCHA DORCHA will be at the HALF KING restaurant and pub, this Wends. Saint Patrick's Day on 23rd street between 10th and 11th Ave. from 7 pm to 10 ... As expected Lorcan Otway on vocals uilleann pipes flute whistle bodhran and the great Jane Kelton on flute whistle and key board, Seanin An Fear on Mandolin, Joe Charupakorn on guitar... the joint is already rumbling, so stay from Give us a drink of water to An Phis Fluich, all yer ol' favs...
Cheers, Is mise, le meas, Lorcan Otway

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 16 Mar 04 - 08:59 AM

Mick - e-mail recieved - PM's work too

BTW folks - Jeri donated her royalties to the Mudcat. Granted - the anticipated sales don't make that a whoppin' amount - but *I* think she deserves a round of applause.

On the other hand - don't swell her head too much as I want to record 'Wheel of Time' at some point and don't want to be priced out of the running. *grin*

Got very favourable comments from a pair of musicians in England who purchased the CD.

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: Big Mick
Date: 16 Mar 04 - 07:36 AM

MMario, I sent you an email this morning with the order info and requesting your addy so I can send you a check. Let me know if you get it.

All the best,

Mick

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: Jeri
Date: 16 Mar 04 - 06:49 AM

Don't forget your royalty payments, dear. *smug grin*
(Unless you're going broke because of courtesy copies!)

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: DonMeixner
Date: 16 Mar 04 - 12:25 AM

Don Meixner

address removed after confirming MMario recieved - jc

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: SharonA
Date: 15 Mar 04 - 09:51 PM

Hey, MMario, congratulations on your CD! I'd like to sign up for a copy, too, please... although you've got me curious about the Elizabethan chipmunk song that's not on there...

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 15 Mar 04 - 10:11 AM

Friday evening had the bizarre (to me) experience of walking into the house and having myself greet me in song! The family was preparing for a dinner party and had decided that my CD was the music they wanted to listen to.

Boy did it feel wierd!

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: wysiwyg
Date: 12 Mar 04 - 12:26 PM

Time to draft that presskit finally, too, Mm.

~S~

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: SINSULL
Date: 12 Mar 04 - 11:17 AM

The Wolfhound and the Lullaby. I have to get my butt in gear and order this as well as DaveO's Cd. Wonderful news, Leo!

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 12 Mar 04 - 11:12 AM

I'll be checking tonite on that very thing...

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: wysiwyg
Date: 12 Mar 04 - 10:50 AM

Maybe it's time to see if MP3 soundclips can be loaded into MSN Groups pages. If so, I'll do it when I get my copy. I also will need a scan image of the CD cover-- my scanner is not presently operating. An email address via that site also can be put to work.

~S~

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: MMario
Date: 12 Mar 04 - 08:26 AM

Please note - the spam filter on my ISP is *VERY* robust. (and not under my control) If you have tried to e-mail me and have not received a response - please drop me a note here.

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: GUEST
Date: 11 Mar 04 - 10:59 AM

I'm not counting courtesy copies...

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: wysiwyg
Date: 11 Mar 04 - 10:40 AM

Just send Masato and ALan each a courtesy copy.

~S~

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 11 Mar 04 - 09:37 AM

so far orders from both coasts of US -plus halfway across the Pacific and the other side of the Atlantic!

Just think - if I can get one from Asia or Australia I can claim to be a "global musician"! *grin*

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: wysiwyg
Date: 09 Mar 04 - 10:24 PM

No? Well, we can visit Rodent Revival Radio on Live 365, instead. Really!

~S~

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: MMario
Date: 09 Mar 04 - 09:50 PM

The Elizabethan "chipmunk" track did NOT go on the finished CD however.

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's HERE!
From: wysiwyg
Date: 09 Mar 04 - 12:18 PM

This appears when a new message is submitted. Need a clone to edit the thread title so it will quit doing it:

Your subject contains an HTML tag, or at least a < symbol.

~Susan

corrected - jc

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's
From: wysiwyg
Date: 09 Mar 04 - 12:16 PM

Come on down! Make it a Friday-- I know an open mic where you might sell a few. Plus our Saturday crowd. Lemme ask around and see how many copies I can move there.

~Susan

Subject: RE: MMario's cd's comin' HERE!
From: wilbyhillbilly
Date: 09 Mar 04 - 11:11 AM

Congratulations MMario, sounds like you've been busy, NOW I know why I'm still waiting for my Bluebottle Special *BG*. Dare I now order a copy of this I ask myself.

Regards

Wilby

Subject: RE: Approved last track...MMario's cd's acumi'!
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 09 Mar 04 - 10:50 AM

It's available - $10 face to face with me

$12 - mail order (postpaid)

PM or e-mail ([e-mail]) to order.

Jeri, Don, Alan - I need snail mail addresses.

Subject: RE: Approved last track...MMario's cd's acumi'!
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 04 Mar 04 - 11:28 PM

Sign me up for a copy.

Subject: RE: Approved last track...MMario's cd's acumi'!
From: wysiwyg
Date: 04 Mar 04 - 11:07 PM

Burn, baby, burn!

~S~

Subject: RE: Approved last track...MMario's cd's acumi'!
From: bbc
Date: 04 Mar 04 - 09:04 PM

Good news, Leo. Congratulations!

Barbara

Subject: RE: Approved last track...MMario's cd's acumi'!
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 04 Mar 04 - 03:11 PM

checked with the studio today - he's been normalizing the tracks and hopes to burn the master tomorrow.

Subject: RE: Approved last track...MMario's cd's acumi'!
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 25 Feb 04 - 08:32 AM

I'd dedicating the CD to five women -

You know how they say behind every successful man there is a woman? well in my case it took more then one - (a great many more!) and I'm still not sure about the "successful" part...

The most important thing about these five ladies is that they were all mentors and friends; they all had far more faith in my abilities then I do myself, and they all enjoyed my singing. they all also knew when to encourage, and when to kick my butt! None of them was satisfied with less then my best even when I was.

A friend pointed out to me they are all also deceased - and wondered whether that was significant in their having encouraged me!

They of course are not the only factors that have brought me to the point where I even considered making this instead of just dreaming about "what if" - but they were instrumental in making me confident enough to even dream.

Subject: RE: Approved last track...MMario's cd's acumi'!
From: wysiwyg
Date: 24 Feb 04 - 11:11 PM

I know Who.

~S~

Subject: RE: Approved last track...MMario's cd's acumi'!
From: michaelr
Date: 24 Feb 04 - 07:07 PM

Whose command -- She Who Must Be Obeyed?

:-)
Michael

Subject: RE: Approved last track...MMario's cd's acumi'!
From: MMario
Date: 24 Feb 04 - 06:59 PM

"By Her Command"

Subject: RE: Approved last track...MMario's cd's acumi'!
From: Janie
Date: 24 Feb 04 - 01:33 PM

Can't wait to hear it! Way to go.

xxoo,
Janie

Subject: RE: Approved last track...MMario's cd's acumi'!
From: GUEST,DonMeixner
Date: 24 Feb 04 - 01:23 PM

And the title of this CD is?

Subject: RE: Approved last track...MMario's cd's acumi'!
From: GUEST,DonMeixner
Date: 24 Feb 04 - 01:22 PM

Good on You Leo. Can't wait.

Don

Subject: RE: Approved last track...MMario's cd's acumi'!
From: Joe Offer
Date: 24 Feb 04 - 12:16 PM

I had a feeling "Revisited" would be interesting...

Subject: RE: Approved last track...MMario's cd's acumi'!
From: MMario
Date: 24 Feb 04 - 11:59 AM

Whoops = figures Joe - I reasearched Cape St. mary's everywhere BUT here! I'll correct that.

wild Mountain Thyme - Revisited isn't the Mcpeake version - believe me...

Subject: RE: Approved last track...MMario's cd's acumi'!
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 24 Feb 04 - 07:06 AM

Dear Leo-
What a wonderful thing! I can't wait to hear it! You have a great list. Blessings!

Allison

Subject: RE: Approved last track...MMario's cd's acumi'!
From: bbc
Date: 24 Feb 04 - 06:36 AM

Leo,

Sounds like fun! Looking forward to hearing it. Congratulations!

love,

Barbara

Subject: RE: Approved last track...MMario's cd's acumi'!
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 23 Feb 04 - 10:31 PM

Oops--that was an oxymoron of sorts--you're not logged on, hence, you're a guest!

Subject: RE: Approved last track...MMario's cd's acumi'!
From: Annie
Date: 23 Feb 04 - 10:16 PM

Hooray for you! Looking forward to it.

Subject: RE: Approved last track...MMario's cd's acumi'!
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 23 Feb 04 - 09:15 PM

Leo, you're logged on as a guest in this thread. Can you get to your Mudcat PMs these days?

SRS

Subject: RE: Approved last track...MMario's cd's acumi'!
From: Joe Offer
Date: 23 Feb 04 - 05:04 PM

Sounds like a good CD, MMario. Take a look at the Digital Tradition for Cape St. Mary's. If that's the song you're singing, it isn't traditional. It's by Otto P. Kelland. Wild Mountain Thyme is another one that's questionable. It certainly has traditional roots, but the best-known version was written by Jimmy McPeake.
Good luck with your recording.
-Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: Approved last track...MMario's cd's acumi'!
From: katlaughing
Date: 23 Feb 04 - 03:53 PM

Congrats, darlin'!! Good to know you've been doing' something besides crocheting shawls for all us crones-to-be!**bg**

luvyakat

Subject: RE: Approved last track...
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 23 Feb 04 - 01:02 PM

There's a few songs there, I don't recognise the titles of...

Which makes me look forward to this even more!

put me on the 'heads-up' list as well!

:-)

Subject: RE: Approved last track...
From: Tinker
Date: 23 Feb 04 - 12:26 PM

Great stuff Mario !! I can't wait to get this one. You've put on several cuts I would've begged you to include and some I haven't heard yet, but am dying to experience. This will be the perfect listen for 3 in the morning when I'm into some very deep reading...BG.. Congradulations and keep us posted.

tinker

Subject: RE: Approved last track...
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 23 Feb 04 - 10:20 AM

the actual Master hasn't been burnt yet as I literally only gave approval on the last track this am - and then of course I still have to finalize the artwork etc.

I'm hoping to have it available to mail out by mid-march.

*deleted two paragraphs of nervous verbal diahrea*

Here's the songlist:

1.    Brian the King (lyric:Brian Leo)
2.    The Mother's Kiss (lyric:Don Meixner)
3.    Strange Changes (anonymous)
4.    Sir James' Reply
5.    The Knight and the Unicorn (Bertram of Bearington)
6.    The Wolfhound (lyric:Alan Foster)
7.    Our Lager (unknown)
8.    Cruiscin Lan (trad)
9.    Mist Cover'd Mountains (trad)
10.   Wild Mountain Thyme - Revisited
11.   Lullaby for a Borrowed Child (The Uncle's Lament)
12.   Cape St. Mary's (trad)
13.   Ah, Silly Pug (E. Tudor)
14.   Baj's Hymn (Grant Foster)
15.   New Year's Toast (Jeri Corlew)

Subject: RE: Approved last track...
From: Big Mick
Date: 23 Feb 04 - 09:57 AM

Are you kiddin', Leo? I can't wait to hear this one, and will order it straightaway as soon as you get off yer arse and let us know how.

Congrats, my friend. Be prepared to be wholly dissatisfied with the final product. Happens every time. hahahahaha You get a bad case of the "I shoulda's".

Well ...... I was thinking about talking to Fielding, Patterson and Swan about bringing you in as a junior associate in the firm of Lane, Fielding, Patterson and Swan, Layabouts at Large and for hire. But you have obviously been a bit too busy. Maybe next time.

All the best,

Mick

Subject: RE: Approved last track...
From: wysiwyg
Date: 23 Feb 04 - 09:25 AM

LOL. You're the only person on the planet who's worried about this. Everyone else knows you can do this, or would assume it as soon as they met you. Hm..... if there is anyone you know who you think would disagree, please send me enough copies of the finished product to use as medicinal suppositories to treat their illness! :~)

~Susan

Subject: RE: Approved last track...
From: jeffp
Date: 23 Feb 04 - 09:23 AM

Oh yeah....this is going on the must-have list. Congratulations!!!!!!

Subject: RE: Approved last track...
From: Fergie
Date: 23 Feb 04 - 09:01 AM

Congratulations MMario
Can't wait to hear it. Play list? Web site? Price? How to order?
Fergus

Subject: Approved last track...
From: GUEST,MMario
Date: 23 Feb 04 - 08:42 AM

Okay - I just gave a thumbs up to the last track on my first CD - so I finally feel I can mention it here on the 'cat.

Thanks to my friends at Small Stuff Studios I've actually had the chance since Christmas to go into the studio and lay down enough material for a CD. Finally when people ask me if I have one I can say "YES!

At least I will be able to shortly - the master still needs to be burned and the actual production done - but compared to getting the tracks down that's simplicity!!!


Besides Steve Dornan at Small Stuff (who put up with my microphone phobia, general attacks of nerves and panic, and actually managed t make me sound GOOD) I have to thank the Mudcat - for encouragement, examples, and from several members - songs!

I am beyond pleased that among the cuts on the CD will be lyrics from Jeri, Don Meixner, and Alan Foster. And though I learned one song long before I ever found the mudcat - 'twas through the cat I got the CORRECT lyrics for 'Brian the King' by Brian Leo.

I'm going to go crawl into a hole and shake for about a week now - I have to admit - while waiting for Stevee to post the mixed version of the last track yesterday my stomach was in knots, my mind was incapable of focusing on *anything* and based on the nervous energy I spent pacing I should have dropped about 5 pounds (Hey! That's a good thing!)