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08 Jun 98 - 11:08 PM (#30361) Subject: Why I like mudcat threads From: Philip Hudson I tried to add to the thread started by Art Thieme on 1998MAY04: WHY WE GRAVITATE TO MUDCAT!. It may be full or something, I'm not sure But I couldn't get it to give me a message box. But I want to say something so I am starting a new thread. This site is about songs but it is also very much about people. I see all kinds of people on the threads and people with all levels of knowledge. All Iknow is what my mother and grandmothers taught me. That was a lot but there is surely a lot more. I have gotten some very good links to other sites as well as a lot of music off this site. Most of all, however, I have gotten a feeling that there are a lot of people of good will out there that want to share a little of it along with a love for a particular kind of music. - Philip Hudson |
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09 Jun 98 - 01:52 AM (#30382) Subject: RE: Why I like mudcat threads From: Joe Offer Here (click) is a link to the "gravitate" thread which has some interesting information about the actual identities of some of the pseudonymous and not-so-pseudonymous people who hang out here. If Philip says it's time to start a new thread, I'd say that's a good idea. There are a lot of reasons why I stick around here. First is the people, second is the information - and third, I think, is the humor. It's always here - sometimes subtle or clever, sometimes silly, sometimes bawdy, but almost always gentle. That's the way it oughta be in this world, I think. -Joe Offer- |
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09 Jun 98 - 10:20 AM (#30413) Subject: RE: Why I like mudcat threads From: Jürgen Morath It's always the same: While still translating my thoughts in the english language, I found that anyone has said it in a much better way I'm able to. That sounds like a reason not to like mudcat threads, but hope never ends, and just reading is very enjoyable, too. |
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10 Jun 98 - 02:16 PM (#30496) Subject: RE: Why I like mudcat threads From: Corinna of California After spending a few hours at the Smithsonian site searching for some music, I happened upon the Mudcat site with the lead in of Blues. I love music but I couldn't play my way outta a paper bag. It's been so long since I've even picked up my clarinet. Perhaps the concertina and some piano would be in my future... I multi-task quite nicely but cannot memorize verses, a prerequisite of Folk. I am in awe of improvisational artists and the musically driven. I was searching for music history because I'm writing a radio program, Musicial Touchstones, for a local community radio station. While I may not be able to create my own music, I can certainly play the music of others. It was nice to come up for air, fresh air at that, to a wonderfully warm and humorous group of people. I do not check the thread here as often as I would like since I am at work. Even though I work with computers all day, I do not have one at home. When I get one, I will register as a member, I promise. |
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10 Jun 98 - 03:29 PM (#30498) Subject: RE: Why I like mudcat threads From: Bert C Corinna, You may not be as bad at memorizing as you think. I find that I could never memorize anything without actually singing it ALONG WITH the music. Reading it 1,000 times wouldn't do it. I also find that I can memorize things much more easily if I have heard them repeatedly. (This makes it a little harder to learn my own songs). Another factor I have noticed is that no matter how intensely I work on a piece, a certain amount of time (2-3 weeks) must pass before I really have it. I have also heard, in reference to stage productions, that seventeen rehearsals are needed. Since that would take about three weeks, it tends to support my observation. So, you may have much more talent thatn you give yourself credit for. Now, if you could learn to sing and play your clarinet at the same time.... Bert C |
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10 Jun 98 - 05:08 PM (#30504) Subject: RE: Why I like mudcat threads From: Jenny Corinna ... Forgetting the words is the "nature of the beast." I cannot begin to tell you the number of times I've had to make up words as I went along. My particular idiosynchrasy is that on occasion it has caused a mental, e.g., in the mid 60's I was singing in a club in Cocoa Beach, Florida, and forget the words to "The Times They are A'Changin'" I know every word when I'm singing along to a tape in my car, but have never, since, been able to perform it for fear the same thing would happen. So ... you are probably better at it than you think. |
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20 Oct 98 - 06:25 AM (#42495) Subject: RE: Why I like mudcat threads From: Bill in Alabama Hey, I have to make up words all the time; usually for songs which we have been performing onstage for years. I become so familiar with them that I tend to let my mind wander while I'm performing--thinking about the next song, thinking about the audience, thinking about the next set, and suddenly the instrumental break ends and I have to sing something. The family has become accustomed to hearing totally new verses to songs which we have performed for years. Sometimes I concentrate so hard on not letting my mind wander that I forget the words! |
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20 Oct 98 - 03:26 PM (#42548) Subject: RE: Why I like mudcat threads From: Bill D I never remember the words, but I always forget a tune.... |
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20 Oct 98 - 10:39 PM (#42605) Subject: RE: Why I like mudcat threads From: Big Mick Joe, I have been looking at this thread, and thinking of a response, until I read yours. All I can say is "Amen" my friend. All the best, Mick |
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21 Oct 98 - 08:27 PM (#42735) Subject: RE: Why I like mudcat threads From: 13wolfpuppies i like mudcat because it is always here. i have been on tour for 9 months and got a new computer and had to re-sign up but it is worth it because mudcat is still here. |
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23 Oct 98 - 11:24 AM (#42936) Subject: RE: Why I like mudcat threads From: The Shambles The 'voice' of The Mudcat (the tone in which information is given and shared) came over to me like an experienced, well respected, gentle, humourous and well liked senior member of the family. Maternal/paternal, always encouraging but never patronising or knowingly cruel. To discover this place after the 'trench warfare' of some of the newsgroups was like comming home to a welcoming family. Long may in continue to be so. I am thinking of starting a thread with the title of 'Bob Dylan with a bad head cold'?............. Any comments? |
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23 Oct 98 - 12:00 PM (#42941) Subject: RE: Why I like mudcat threads From: Ritchie "well it ain't me babe....So I'm going,I'm going,I'm gone" |
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23 Oct 98 - 12:16 PM (#42947) Subject: RE: Why I like mudcat threads From: Dan Keding Mudcat reminds of that line in the movie Shadowlands:"We read to know that we are not alone." That's what Mudcat does for me. Every time I come to this site I know that I'm not alone, that there are others who love the music and are passionate about it. Its a good feeling. Dan |
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23 Oct 98 - 02:12 PM (#42968) Subject: RE: Why I like mudcat threads From: BSeed Shambles, I'd lay off the Dylan health thread--the last one ended up in something very unlike what keeps most of us in Mudcat. I know you were being ironic, but the mere mention of that one and the intellectual property thread of the same vintage reminds me of how fragile civilization is--kind of a Lord of the Flies on the Mudcat. --seed |
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23 Oct 98 - 06:50 PM (#42998) Subject: RE: Why I like mudcat threads From: Alice hmmm.... let's see, Mudcat threads... they make me feel like Big Bird at home on Sesame street, they make me feel as if I went to a Thanksgiving dinner and everyone else there wants to play and sing, too, as if I have pen pals all over the world and they write to me every day, I can tell my life story to a hundred or more secret pals, I have a connection to a growing library of music that expands every day, any time of the day or night I can visit a scene of history, humor, and ...humming (as well as some harps, harmonicas, and hammered dulcimers). alice in montana |
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23 Oct 98 - 09:38 PM (#43017) Subject: RE: Why I like mudcat threads From: dick greenhaus There may be flies on some of you guys, but there ain't no flies on Mudcat |
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24 Oct 98 - 02:38 AM (#43037) Subject: RE: Why I like mudcat threads From: Joe Offer Hey, Shambles, what's this comment about "senior member of the family"? You make it sound like you think the rest of us are really old. Are we???? -Joe Offer- |
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24 Oct 98 - 05:45 AM (#43045) Subject: RE: Why I like mudcat threads From: The Shambles Joe at the end of the day we will all be just a day older. (PROUDLY)I have got the old BOLD 'off pat' now, even if I can't do the links. |
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24 Oct 98 - 08:07 AM (#43052) Subject: RE: Why I like mudcat threads From: Animaterra Mudcat is a haven in a life that just doesn't have enough time for music (spoken by one who is teaching music 6 hous a day- 8 on Tuesdays). With Alice, I feel tht Mudcat is so many great things- and unlike most other boards on the web, I really think I'd be just as happy with any of you in "real life" as we are right here in the ether. I'm already looking forward to Old Songs, '99!) |
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24 Oct 98 - 09:10 AM (#43058) Subject: RE: Why I like mudcat threads From: Roger in Baltimore Joe wants to know. Without shame, but with great gratitude, I proudly state that I turn 52 this year. Is that old? Well, it depends on when you ask and what I am doing. Sometimes with my true love I feel 20. Some days after work I feel like 73. I try to live like Satchel Paige who said "Age is a question of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter." Roger in Baltimore |
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24 Oct 98 - 09:17 AM (#43060) Subject: RE: Why I like mudcat threads From: Big Mick It is like my Grandmothers house. It was an enormous (or so it seemed to a young boy) and it was the gathering place for our extended family. It was never empty, never mind the day or the time. It seemed like every room had an uncle or a cousin, a sister and her friends, the sweet lilt of Grandma's voice as she baked. Granda and his old cronies playing cards in the parlor and solving the problems of the day. Always new faces, as someone brought new friends into the circle, they were always welcomed. And someplace always the sound of music. Someone singing, or humming. Playing a whistle or strumming. And the best when the Ceili's would happen. Sometimes spontaneously and sometimes planned. Looking back through the prism of time, I get a very warm feeling. I always knew I belonged there. Just like I feel when I am with all of you, at the old Mudcat Cafe. |
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24 Oct 98 - 10:05 PM (#43141) Subject: RE: Why I like mudcat threads From: Jenny Dittos to Alice's response. Speaking of age, I turned 50 in July and admit I'm having a hard time with it. But, here in the Mudcat, there's lots of folks my age or close thereabouts, and we share many of the same philosophies, which has helped. I certainly don't feel doddering, but when the arthritis is acting up and my joints need oiling, and the lines around my eyes are more noticeable ... tuning into the Mudcat takes me back a few years and I feel pretty good about being 50. I've always said I wouldn't change anything in my life, the good, the bad, and the ugly, because it's who I am and I'm definitely comfortable with who I am. There I go rambling on a quiet Saturday night ... Cheers to all and thanks for being close by. Jenny |
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25 Oct 98 - 02:04 AM (#43155) Subject: RE: Why I like mudcat threads From: Dave T First and foremost, it's the people, as Joe said at the outset. With the exception of a few threads mentioned by Seed, the discussions are always well-mannered (that's a lot more than you can say of many newsgroups out there). Where else would you get to hear about Big Mick's Grandfather's house; I almost feel like I've been there after reading your description Mick. As for being or getting old, at 43 I'm just a pup I guess; but I think it's mainly between the ears. It's for these reasons and too many more to put down in words that I like Mudcat threads. Dave T |
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25 Oct 98 - 02:10 AM (#43156) Subject: RE: Why I like mudcat threads From: Dave T Sorry Mick, I meant to say Grandparent's house not Grandfather's. Anyway, I liked the way you compared it to the Mudcat. It's late and I've got to go, Dave T |
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25 Oct 98 - 09:17 PM (#43204) Subject: RE: Why I like mudcat threads From: Barbara Shaw Some more reasons:
1. The positive environment. No matter how regrettable a posting (I've done a few) there's usually someone to come along and agree, or at least strategically ignore. |
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31 Jan 00 - 02:22 PM (#171158) Subject: RE: Why I like mudcat threads From: Amos I do have one regret about the Mudcat, when I find old threads like this so full of jewels and cloth-of-gold commentary; it is that I was not here throughout its history! The wonderful thing is that it is still going strong, years later, and for all the same reasons. That says a lot to the credit of the mainstays, sustaining the Mudcat on course and snug despite seven (or however many) gales. A vote (once again) of thanks to the sturdy and loyal souls of Mudcat. A |
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31 Jan 00 - 03:31 PM (#171201) Subject: RE: Why I like mudcat threads From: Dave (the ancient mariner) Mudcatters are not only informative and helpfull, they love their music. Sharing some fun with you all is a pleasant and refreshing privilege. I do not know of any other place that so many people with diverse beliefs, backgrounds and interests would communicate so politely and so well. Long may it last. Yours,Aye.Dave |
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31 Jan 00 - 04:03 PM (#171215) Subject: RE: Why I like mudcat threads From: McGrath of Harlow Mick said Grandmother's house, not Grandparents house, and quite too. Those generations anyway, the house was the mother's territory, the father was more like a permanent guest. As they say, home is where when you go there, they have to let you in.
Which makes Mudcat home as well, I suppose. That's why there's a fair bit of fighting from time to time - some of it is family in-fights, and some of it is defensive against a sense that home is being threatened. |
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31 Jan 00 - 08:43 PM (#171379) Subject: RE: Why I like mudcat threads From: GUEST,_gargoyle They hold ON me buttons They hold UP me hems They come in ALL colors. They all have lo....s..e ends. |
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31 Jan 00 - 09:24 PM (#171402) Subject: RE: Why I like mudcat threads From: Little Neophyte McGrath, I once read.............. "One of the things I like about family life is that you get to bitch and argue with people who you know, in the comfort of your own home." Stuart Wilde BB |
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31 Jan 00 - 11:42 PM (#171466) Subject: RE: Why I like mudcat threads From: Guy Wolff Hello all, There are some very interesting truthfull voises here and some warm helpfull humorus people interested in alot of the same things I'm interested in... {49 and trying not to count}.Its been about a year and some mounths since I started listening {And speaking with unspeakable spelling}.I am very thankfull for the welcome I have gotten from all. As always all the best , Guy |
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01 Feb 00 - 01:47 AM (#171541) Subject: RE: Why I like mudcat threads From: Escamillo Jürgen, English is a foreign language for me too. But once I got involved in several threads, always being gentle to everybody, I started to enjoy not only the passive reading but also an active participation. This people is very kind and will welcome your comments, despite your / my difficulties with the language. Keep a good dictionary at hand and let us know your opinions. Un abrazo (a hug) - Andrés, from Buenos Aires, Argentina. |
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01 Feb 00 - 04:05 PM (#171826) Subject: RE: Why I like mudcat threads From: Amos Esimado Andres,
I haven't forgotten your gangster thread -- I just ran out of time. It's a challenge!
Amos |
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19 Jun 01 - 10:27 AM (#486938) Subject: RE: Why I like mudcat threads From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull |