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Musicians
Production Information
Lyrics
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Every morning I shake hands with the universe, share a mutual
wink with the cosmos. Life holds onto the dream of itself and
celebrates. When music blew over me in the North Carolina Smokey
Mountains, I tried my best to listen. Writing is like discovering
what you’ve known all along, a tune you’ve been humming
that suddenly has words.
We all discover how to be in the world through the hell that befalls
us or the high water that surrounds us. We are challenged to reconcile
our differences in the American community. Down Cullowhee way,
half past Caney Fork, my extended family treat one another like
they treat the land. There is a Native American saving: Treat
the earth well. It was not given to you by your parents. It was
loaned to you by your children.
Music is a way of counting your blessings. In September 2009 we
recorded Julianna. In October 2010 we finished Goodbye, Rodeo.
In between were moments of inspiration, exasperation, and penniless
wondering. This album is here because I am blessed with the company
of loved ones, friends, and sterling musicians who walked the
banks of Moses Creek with me.
We carry time in different ways. The watches we wear replicate
sundials. They map the real light and shadows, the arc of wonder
that crosses the land. For now, I’ll measure out the day
with a cup of coffee and a handshake. Here’s to the friends
I have and the friends I have yet to meet.
Peace and blessings to all.
Tom
November 14, 2010
Musicians
Tom Mullian - vocals, acoustic
guitars, electric guitars, gourd guitar
Wayne G. Harvey - harmony
vocals
Alex Uskuraitis - piano, accordion,
organ
Jamie Brown - bass guitar,
harmony vocals
Doug Masters - percussion,
drums, harmony vocals
CJ Mills - fiddle
Doug Krupiak - stand-up bass
Art Kershaw - gourdalin
Production
Information
Recorded, mixed, and mastered at Media
Music Studio, Media, PA
Produced by Jamie Brown and
Tom Mullian
Photography - Theresa Camerota
and Ernie Sipler
Graphic Design - Karen Greim Mullian
Website - www.tommullian.com
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