Today, on NPR's "Here and Now" program, Ellis Paul was interviewed about his children's music album "The Dragonfly Races." I have enjoyed the album--particularly the song "Abiola" which is about making one's own decisions and confronting authority. He also included "Nine Months to Save the World" which I was happy to see since it wasn't on his last album. George and I heard Ellis Paul perform the song, which he wrote when he learned his wife was pregnant, several years ago. Though the songs are geared towards children, they aren't silly or dumbed down as a lot of children's music is. Instead, they have the same trademark Ellis Paul sensibility, but told through narratives that make sense to younger souls.I sent a copy of the CD to Frances, and Anna reported that they enjoyed it and had fun dancing to the music. So it's a thumbs up from adults and from kids.
Thanks for the recommendation, My daughter's birthday is next week, I think she'll enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteDear Aimee,
ReplyDeleteAs someone who’s written wonderful words about the great music coming from singer songwriter Ellis Paul – first I’d like to tell you thank you. I’ve been Ellis Paul's friend and manager since 1992 and his music, words and friendship are jewels in my life. Upon examining the state of the music industry, Ellis and I have realized that far and away the most important connections that we have are not at all on the business side of the equation – it’s the people that love Ellis’ music. They’re more important than the biggest retailer or the most powerful radio station - so we’re starting a campaign to empower the people. Ellis’ new album “The Day After Everything Changed” was completely funded by his fans and is one of the finest he’s ever recorded. Many of Ellis' fans and folks passionate about great songwriting don’t even know that it’s been released. So if you’d like to help support a truly independent artist – here’s how. The lead single track on TDAEC is “Annalee”, and if you go to www.ellispaul.com/free you can download “Annalee” for free. Unlike so many other free song offers – you don’t have to give us your email, sign up or register for anything at all. It’s free for the taking. The small favor we would ask? Please share it with any and all of your friends that would enjoy Ellis’ music. This would help our efforts and help spread the music. This truly is a campaign about the power of the people in the support of independent music and artists.
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And thank you.
Ralph Jaccodine, Manager