Aztec Two-Step September E-News
September again. Fall’s beckoning call. I love the seasonal changes and this is one of the best. Spring always thrills as we leave behind winter’s chill and there’s nothing better than summer’s corn and tomatoes. Winter of course puts all things in perspective. I am leaving for a 12 day vacation in Maine as I write this. Hey, it’s the way life ought to be. It’s vacation land. Lots of golf and ‘lobstah’ on the itinerary and visits with dear friends. And of course the weather will be glorious day after day as I flirt with par every time I tee it up!
Neal and I just finished editing and mixing our “live” Simon & Garfunkel Songbook CD with engineer Matt Billy. Matt was great and a joy to work with. Thanks to a fan’s suggestion a few months ago, (please write me again so we can give you a CD credit!) we’re calling it “Time It Was” from Paul Simon’s “Old Friends” lyric and a featured song on the album. This is the perfect succinct title for this project “and what a time it was” as we collaborated with DJ extraordinaire Pete Fornatale for a WFUV fund drive last April. Pete’s narration is simply superb and brings this recording into a whole new realm for us. Our friend Rosie Rinsler www.rosiesoriginalcards.com has created an original piece of cover art which captures the 60’s motif we were looking for. Pete, Neal and I are very excited about this recording which will be ready to ship well before the 2008 holiday season.
Stargazers, my first ever kid’s CD is officially out and now available on our ATS website http://www.aztectwostep.com/store.htm. I’ve just begun selling it at our concerts recently and have gotten nothing but rave reviews from the “adults” who have purchase it. Stargazers features six of my originals and six amazing cover songs that collectively make for a unique children’s album. Just solid sweet songs that I think will appeal to kids of all ages. Margo Hennebach and Adrienne Jones of Mad Agnes sing magnificently on backing vocals and Mark Saunders (also of Mad Agnes) helped with the musical instrumentation and production. Naturally we’re having a Back to School Special on it this month.
Happy Trails, Rex & Neal
Saturday, September 20, 2008
September E-News Highlights
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Rex and Neal:
Great news on the new S&G cd! I can't believe that is has been almost 20 years since the Acoustic album originally released on Flying Fish/Rounder.
I know that you released Plums and the Live and Rare albums, however I think it would be fantastic to release a 2nd volume of the more obscure tracks that you didn't re-record on the 1989 release.
I would love to hear acoustic versions of the following which sort of fell through the crack or aren't much requested at shows:
"She" (Neal with the Nylon String)
"Brand New"
"Hurting"
"Really Gone" (I love the Manhattan feel and the Sade reference)
"The River"
"In Your Paintings"
"It Just Happens that Way"
"Isn't it Sweet to Think So" (The Sun Also Rises Hemingway reference....)
"Where did our loving go (Great rhythm and lead guitar)
"Loving Game" (An overlooked Neal Solo)
"Never Stop"
"Beth"
Of course that is just a start...
Keep strumming!
MEK
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