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Domesticated cats have been a part of our human culture for centuries. I decided to make this song tell the story of cats as a part of the human experience, but with heavenly beginnings that will never end. This song is based on the Shaker melody “Simple Gifts”. The original lyrics to “Lord of the […]
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Just two more weeks until St Patrick’s Day. I really should be in St. Pat’s promotion overdrive. However, family life takes precedence. So I’m a little worried, this will be a less than spectacular year for my work. I have three episodes of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast I want to record and release. […]
I just got back from my first solo tour. It was highly successful with a great response. With Heart’s Ease completed, now comes the prep work for my next album, Happy Songs of Death. Death, dismemberment and murder coming soon to a CD near you. Notes: “St. Patrick Never Drank” by Marc Gunn from The […]
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I don’t know if I’ve published this anywhere, but thought I’d share the cat song lyrics I’ve written (as well as contributions) for my collection of Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers. It’s a fun collection of cat songs for cat lovers. Read, listen, and get a smile on your face. Wild Kitty Black Kitty […]
Patronage of the Arts has a long and vibrant history that is at least as old as the Bible. In the Renaissance, rich families would provide life style for individual artists like Leonardo and Michaelangelo for their artistic contributions. Musicians like Bach, Beethoven, and many more were able to bring their genius to the world […]
by Marc Gunn, February 7, 2007 In my first cat CD, Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers, I felt like I had a song for Jasper and a song for Torre, but no real song FOR Tiziano, my other tabby cat. Lyrics came to me based on the Irish song, “Old Fenian Gun” that just […]
Safe and sound back in Austin. My kitties are delighted to see me. Torre is purring in my lap as I write and catch up on stuff online. We had a good trip to Louisiana. I love going there. So many good friends. Our host and her family are just a delight and pleasure. We […]
The Cat Fancier’s Association put together a list of Christmas gifts for cat lovers in their recent ezine. Admittedly, I was bit disappointed with their Christmas gift list. Nothing struck is an absolutely brilliant, must-have item. So I decided to make my own short list of amazing cat presents. Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers. […]
Yes, I am a psycho fan for Red Dwarf. And Cafepress is too cool a website online for making your favorite Red Dwarf fan T-shirt come true. Buy your own Give Quiche A Chance T-Shirt! If you’re not familiar with Red Dwarf, the slogan comes from Season 3, Episode 3 of Red Dwarf in a […]
by Pam Owens, August 12, 2004 Another submission by Mother Pockets for my Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers CD. This song is set to the tune of “Gypsy Rover” and tells the story of how kittens are born. A yowling kitty came over my fence In from the alley so shady He whimpered and […]
