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The EP newsletter last night said soon, but no specifics! I'm really excited to hear most of the songs. I think that I have heard one or two in concert, but that is about all I know about the "family" album. I'm also excited to see all the "illustrations" for the album which should be special as well.
) Then it goes a bit calypso as the kids voices chime in,
Patti wrote:I am really looking forward to giving this CD to lots of friends with kids. I just KNOW they are going to love it. I am also donating a copy to my public library. While I was at the library the other day I asked the libriarian to play the songs from the MYSPACE demo. She really liked what she heard. I'm sure the CD will get lots of play and probably some kiddie craft and activities will be done with some different songs from the CD and book.
barb62 wrote:Hi Everyone,
I received my copy today and it is fabulous! It is great to finally have a recorded version of "9 months to save the world." The last track is adorable - don't want to ruin the surprise for anyone - all I'll say is Ellis has a lot of help singing this one!
Ellis's drawings are exceptional. I can't wait to give this CD to my niece for christmas.
Bravo to Flynn as well for producing another great Ellis CD as well as helping out on some of the singing!
I give this one a A+++++++++++++
Barb62
wendy wrote:Hooray! Mine came yesterday, too and got some good listens before I was dragged away to other things. Great music and I am so glad I ordered several for friends and family (a no-brainer gift idea!)
My current favorite is Abiola... but I think each and every one will grow on me, especially when favorite nieces and nephews are singing along...
The illustrations are wonderful, too and must have been great fun for Ellis to create. (I also love the dragonfly that now buzzes around this web site. Obviously one of Dusty's compatriots)
paddyinthepub wrote:This new CD...The Dragonfly Races.....in a word.....delivers. For fans of Ellis' old stuff, you are in for a treat. Word is, Ellis will release a CD of more stripped down acoustic stuff next, but I would say this is the release to focus on at the moment. It's great for kids, there's no questioning that, but i'm noticing just how much fun this big kid (yours truly) enjoys hitting play and cranking it up (when it's okay to do so.) It's nice to have a family record that appeals to a broad base, that's to say it's fun for the kids and also their adult counterparts (parents and aunt's and uncles, oh my!!!)
This record will appeal to all fun loving music loving kid loving road trip taking fans of all walks and ages. I can't believe my ears sometimes when I'm listening to this record, it's that good!!!) I read recently that Ellis has not been this excited about a new release since "Stories" came out 15 years ago and now I can see and hear why he would make such a claim.
My favorites are all over this record.
Wabi Sabi sounds even better LOUD.
Lil Red Rose, done barbershop quartet style (a tribute to his dad) is really special and allows Ellis a chance to link his future with his past....
Pinwheel, style wise reminds me of another Ellis song: Ashes to Dust.
The Million Chameleon March, with Vance, is really colorful, love it.
Road Trip is a fun travelling song.
The Dragonfly Races inspires us to try, as does Because It's There.
Abiola with Antje Duvekot is great on so many levels.
The Bed Song is fun and rings bells so true.
I Lost A Day To The Rain is another sleeper here. I enjoyed the collaboration with Darryl Purpose.
I Like to Swing is fun, too -- although at my age, nope a dee dope!
The addition of a poem, The Star Inside The Apple is a nice touch, and at last a recorded version of 9 months to fix the world , especially the catch phrase borrowed from a certain comedian.
The duet that closes out the record, with skies so blue, is precious.
I could go and on....but I'm gonna go listen to one of my favorite new records again, instead. It's called The Dragonfly Races, it's Ellis' new Family record, and it's a winner. For young and old alike, long time fans and first time listeners. You'll love it....I know I do.
Patti wrote:Paddy,
Great review, did you put that on Amazon? Where else can reviews be posted?
paddyinthepub wrote:Thanks Patti...went out to Amazon y'day -- it's not there, yet. When I watched the Fox 25 Boston videos again today, Ellis said the new record would be available "everywhere" after the new year, so perhaps that's when it will be in wide release and out on Amazon. I did not see a chance to leave a review on cd freedom either, although it's definitely for sale there.
Picked up The Dragonfly Races on "Black Friday" when I saw Ellis at Eddie's Attic in Decatur, Ga.
When I handed Essentials and The Dragonfly Races to our gracious host in Alpharetta, Ga. she immediatley opened them and popped them in the multi disc player. A few bars into hearing Ellis for the very first time a-l-a Wabi Sabi from the new one, she said:
Nice Voice!!!
paddyinthepub wrote:One sure sign of a good record is how motivated I am to clean house while the CD plays from start to finish. It has a habit of taking the "work" out of the equation. With the volume UP as The Dragonfly Races played, I can say unequivocally that this album is a winner!!! And my sparkling kitchen and wife have Ellis, Vance, Antje, Billy and Darryl to thank for it.
Let's see, am I forgetting anyone here? Oh yeah, Flynn!!! For a simply outstanding sounding record from start to finish. WOW, it's really quite the production, taking Ellis' strong guitar playing and vocals, then adding just the right amount of "magic" in the form of players, voices, and atmosphere.
Bravo, Flynn!!! Great Job.
ella, too!!!
Congrats all, one of the best records in the genre, I'd say.
paddyinthepub wrote:Patti wrote:
Do I have to wait till Christmas to give them as presents???
12 days of Christmas
8 candles on the Menora for Hanukkah
Everyday thanks giving and spreading joy.
It's a personal thing, of course, but I'd say:
"nope a dee dope"
KarenZ wrote:Good one Paddy. Too funny. I find myself saying "nope a dee dope" a good bit lately also.
KarenZpaddyinthepub wrote:"nope a dee dope"
bonuela wrote:Nope a dee dope is clearly the Board's new catch phrase.
Dripping cool? Nope a dee dope, that one's so last year.
paddyinthepub wrote::lol:
it's nope a dee dope alright!!!
danaj wrote:Impatiently waiting until Sunday to get my hands on a copy or 3. My 3 month old niece is getting this one for Christmas, along with my 9 yr. old daughter, who requested it specifically.
........love "Abiola" storming the town with bravery, truth and kindness.....can't help smile on "the bed song".....it's impossible not to grin from beginning to end! And little Ella's voice is just precious.
We got to see EP play the song live with Darryl Purpose in Fort Collins and Denver in September and Darryl was great - well they both were, but that really goes without saying for EP. I recall a comment on Darryl's web site that suggests that his audience can't come up with any other people who did make something of themselves - I've thought about it, and I came up with Dr. Frankenstein - I wonder what he would do with that?Return to “Breakin' Through the Radio”
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