OT - video of Mudcat wedding song

jjgold · 04-27-09, 09:10 PM

This guy loves the fukkin camera, he is younger than I thought and more of a card than I thought. Ok I have to say that might be the video of the month. This is the 1st time we see a poster singing. No way this guy gambles though, he does not have the gambler look.

SlickFazzer · 04-27-09, 11:27 PM

Never would have thought the Mudcat looked like this.

mathdotcom · 04-27-09, 11:46 PM

Guy has musical talent... wasted on us SBR degenerates though.

illmatick · 04-27-09, 11:52 PM

almost made me cry,

onthewhat · 04-27-09, 11:57 PM

Poster of the Month

It's official

Chi_archie · 04-28-09, 01:04 AM

good stuff

Mudcat needs to write and perform a song for and about SBR players talk

RogueJuror · 04-28-09, 02:46 AM

very nice muddy

RogueJuror · 04-28-09, 02:52 AM

names the guitar rosey

i knew a guy who named his toy of choice miranda, never left home without it by his side, brought that memory up while listening to your song

HAPPY BOY · 04-28-09, 04:33 AM

Mud cat is too sophisticated to be here. Nice job **. I could see Mud down at Sloppy Joes playing as the sun sets in Key west to a bunch of tourists.

jjgold · 04-28-09, 05:04 AM

I doubt Mudder gambles if that is really him in the video, he seems to happy and relaxed. I bet the rea Mudder was in the back of the room checking scores.

JBC77 · 04-28-09, 05:51 AM

Wow, great job mud, you definitely have some skills behind that guitar.....

poker_dummy101 · 04-28-09, 05:56 AM

I could see this guy in Office Space.

Very nice performance

Matt Rain · 04-28-09, 06:21 AM

Good job Mud, good voice and Rosey sounds great.

Bread · 04-28-09, 06:47 AM

YESS!

Nice job Muddy. I need to find my latest Canadian list. You got some serious moving up to do with those good looks and skills.

pavyracer · 04-28-09, 06:54 AM

First video ever rated PG. This is the antithesis of Mike Corbin. Nice song Muddy.

AgainstAllOdds · 04-28-09, 08:01 AM

Mudcat,

Solid fuking Vid. Good performance.

Mudcat · 04-28-09, 08:13 AM

Thank you for all the kind words.

Originally posted by pavyracer

First video ever rated PG.

I know. It seems a little out of place. Not much edginess or subversiveness to it.

Next time I'm on a wedding video I'll make sure I do Zappa's, Why Does it Hurt When I Pee?

Matt Rain · 04-28-09, 08:17 AM

Originally posted by Mudcat

Next time I'm on a wedding video I'll make sure I do Zappa's, Why Does it Hurt When I Pee?

I Promise Not To Come In Your Mouth or G-Spot Tornado would also make a bang, methinks.

AMBlai01 · 04-28-09, 08:29 AM

Mudcat....Great work and great song. I am sure you really made their special day memorable.

MonkeyF0cker · 04-28-09, 08:32 AM

Very nice, Mudcat. Touching and classy. I wouldn't expect anything less from you, honestly. By far the best video I've ever seen on SBR. Thank you.

Mudcat · 04-28-09, 09:28 AM

Originally posted by Matt Rain

I Promise Not To Come In Your Mouth or G-Spot Tornado would also make a bang, methinks.

BadNina · 04-28-09, 09:33 AM

Muddy, I am a sucker for a man who can sing. You are coming close to taking Nicky's spot as my favorite Canadian. (Did I spell it right this time?)

unknown Gambler · 04-28-09, 09:48 AM

good job mudcat, nice to see that there are some here at SBR, who have class.

nice hug from your sister at the end.

Mudcat · 04-28-09, 09:50 AM

Originally posted by AMBlai01

Mudcat....Great work and great song. I am sure you really made their special day memorable.

You know, all kidding aside, the whole thing was a pretty special deal which will be a strong memory for the rest of my life. Mom and dad were so proud. That does not get less significant even at my age.

There is some sub-text there too. My sister is a wonderful person that I was not always the best brother to. I am, after all, a recovering addict/alcoholic. Things were not always peachy. That relationship has been well-repaired for quite awhile but, when I see this video, I can't help but reflect on the before-and-after and feel grateful.

If you watch the video right through to the hug at the end, that is a profound moment for me that runs deep.

Mudcat · 04-28-09, 10:14 AM

Originally posted by BadNina

Muddy, I am a sucker for a man who can sing. You are coming close to taking Nicky's spot as my favorite Canadian. (Did I spell it right this time?)

I was hoping you might notice that I managed to dress myself. I don't know if you would remember or not but you advised me awhile back about venturing beyond the world of jeans for a semi-formal date.

Well now look at me! Wearing a suit and blending in with the grown-ups!

BadNina · 04-28-09, 10:16 AM

I do remember. Looking very nice indeed there.

Nicky's hold on that number one spot is slipping.

SBR Lou · 04-28-09, 11:14 AM

That's good stuff, Mudcat.

Bread · 04-28-09, 11:26 AM

We really shouldn't

with a recovering alcoholic. Jeez.

Muddy

!!!!!!!!!

pavyracer · 04-28-09, 11:52 AM

When you get a chance can you autograph this picture for me Mudcat?

WileOut · 04-28-09, 11:53 AM

JJ why do you find it surprising that normal people gamble and post on gambling forums? Plus he is a recovering addict. Gambling and drugs affect all kinds of people. "Normal" and "not normal".

Nice song Mudcat. Your sense of humor was surprising though. I had you in my head as a guy who doesn't get sarcasm and doesn't have a sense of humor. Maybe you let out your dark side on SBR, and your dark side doesn't have room for jokes.

Maybe I'm over analyzing the situation as usual.

RogueScholar · 04-28-09, 12:55 PM

Mudcat, this sent chills up my spine! It was so full of emotion, and the lyrics were so obviously heartfelt, the entire performance just blew me away. I wish I could jam with you someday, you play precisely the style of music that I most enjoy performing.

Is the G Major one of your favorite keys? As a pianist I play all key signatures with facility, but when I compose I tend to use more black keys, typically BMaj or F#Maj.

Thanks so much for sharing! This totally made my day.

Mudcat · 04-28-09, 01:55 PM

Originally posted by RogueScholar

Is the G Major one of your favorite keys?

A big yes to that. I used to be a much better instrumentalist but I just don't play that much any more so everything gets increasingly simplified. More strumming, less picking. Fewer bar chords and whatnot.

If your thing is a firm strum on a 12 string guitar, there is nothing better than the key of G.

I am probably a little more adventurous on the piano but I'm not as technically proficient as I once was. And regardless, G is a good key for my vocal range. I think I have gotten to the point where my main strength is singing.

Thank you for all your kind words.

RogueScholar · 04-28-09, 02:16 PM

Well from what I've heard today I think your voice is spectacular. And I feel you on letting some of the technical musicianship fade as you get older. I've found that I can sound just as good without any of the flourishes and embellishments that I use to apply to my playing. I'm content to weave a chord wall behind my voice and hope that the simplicity carries the day.

On another topic, did you find you had to re-learn some of the fine motor control necessary for quality accompaniment when you stopped drinking? Lately I've realized that I've been drinking so regularly and for so long that when I sit down at the piano sober I truly sound like shit. I need a couple drinks to get my flow and groove, if that makes any sense. I was wondering if you've experienced anything similar.

BatemanPatrickl · 04-28-09, 02:27 PM

Roguer, Mudcat will serenade you in an Opium field for free. Just ask.