D. Carl Mercer

6 days ago to Kate Carpenter

Hello Kate. I am way late getting around to thanking you for the reviews of my songs "First Christmas" and "Puttin' On The Dog". Very useful and insightful for me. The verse for the karma line in "Puttin' On The Dog" goes ...

Holds a brew or two
Has a clever set of plastic tubes
Hands-free sips whenever you're inclined
Comes with cautions, dos and don'ts
Have to sign and swear you won't
Karma tends to mess with thirsty minds.

Thanks again. Dave Mercer

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Kate Carpenter

6 days ago

Thanks for clarification!

John Walradt

7 days ago to Kate Carpenter

Hi, Kate.

I just listened to "Mothers with Messy Kids Unite" out of curiosity. Delightfully funny tune that could easily apply beyond the childhood years. The Washer Woman motif works very well and you juxtaposed it with a good powerful march, making it more interesting. Of course, you have great inflections in your vocals. I've been redoing several of my songs to replace my own hideous vocals. Chopin's Sonata #2 in B-flat minor is a hilarious touch at the end!

Have you noticed how the soundscape of popular and country music has changed? Seems like the lyrics have narrowed and become so surface, tough and mean. I remember your terrific review of "She Has a Way," remarking that I focused on working within the relationship instead of love always being equated with a roll in the hay. Songs used to be like that with songs from David Gates of Bread, the beautiful harmonies of Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young with songs about real life without being vulgar, the amazing arrangements by Richard Carpenter, the emotions and finesse of Joni Mitchell and storytelling of Gordon Lightfoot. They just don't write them like that anymore!

I think I remember another humorous one of yours done in something of a ragtime about toilet training for kids. You have a way of touching on the most everyday of situations with kids and to do it in entertaining, tasteful ways. I've listened to several of today's kids songs but your style of songwriting for kids should set the gold standard.

Well, didn't think I'd write this many sentences. I've been quiet on BJ lately as I'd like to get out of Arizona. It will be tricky as retirement limits the incomes of a former graphic designer and teacher, both who worked for the state, but with the pandemic still going full force, we're glad we're out!

John

DeDe WedeKind

1 week ago to Kate Carpenter

Hi Ms. Kate, thank you so much for your kind reviews of my songs Chicago Funky Blues and others! You are such a good and sweet talent and I pray God continues to bless you and your music! Hugs, DeDe :)

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Kate Carpenter

1 week ago

Thanks. Hope you are doing well. Just hosted our first house concert last night. Awesome!