Music Review: Marc Gunn's "Whiskers in the Jar: Irish Songs for Cat Lovers"
Irish Music like No Other
Folk music lovers of all sorts flock to Marc Gunn's music, cat lovers or not. "Whiskers in the Jar: Irish Songs for Cat Lovers"is available in CD, iTunes, and MP3 at CDBaby and through Marc Gunn's website. His website also offers MarcSongs Podcats with free MP3's every week, and Marc Merchandise, including his original paintings, and other uniquely Marc Gunn specialties.
"Whiskers in the Jar..." Playfully Beckons
Like kittens to a ball of yarn, fans scamper to own a copy of his new release, "Whiskers in the Jar: Irish Songs for Cat Lovers," available on CD and MP3. Yet again, Marc Gunn's creative spirit rises above the bar to bring a most beautiful, yet lighthearted, Celtic music experience. "Whiskers in the Jar.." follows Marc Gunn's earlier release of "Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers," also still available at CDBaby and through Marc's website.
"Whiskers in the Jar..." pounces all over the listener in Irish and Scottish tunes remixed through catnip, mischief in milk, chases and frolics with dogs, and Sylvester & Tweety®. Whispers of wizard magic with Harry Potter® even appear! Marc Gunn's musical renditions are enticing to all, cat lover or not.
Marc Gunn's Hysterical Feline Parodies
All in all, "Whiskers in the Jar: Irish Songs for Cat Lovers" includes fourteen tunes. Marc Gunn puts a whole new spin to the yarns of old Irish tunes. This high-spirited CD is a joy for folk music lovers of all sorts, cat lovers or not.
Some of Gunn's fresh collection on "Whiskers in the Jar: Irish Songs for Cat Lovers" include:
· Orange Kitty's Mew from the original May Morning Dew
· Whiskers in the Jar from the original Whiskey in the Jar
· When the Dairy Farm Caught Fire from the original Old Dun Cow
· Kitty Martin from the original Henry Martin
· Big Strong Cat (My Puddy Tat Sylvester) from the original My Brother Syl
Marc Gunn: American Celtic and Folk Singer, Songwriter, and Auto Harpist
Marc Gunn is a most talented folk singer and songwriter of Celtic autoharp original creations, living in Austin, Texas. His cats, Torre and Tiziano, are often fitting inspiration for Marc's beloved songs. His musical talent ranges from Irish drinking songs and Celtic ballads to American folk songs, acoustic Alternative Folk, podcasting, and, strangely - yet wonderfully - cat songs! "Whiskers in the Jar: Irish Songs for Cat Lovers" is just one of many CD's to Gunn's individual and compilation credit still available.
Happy Anniversary, Marc Gunn!
July 2008 is Marc Gunn's third anniversary bursting onto the Celtic music scene as a full-time successful musician. "Whiskers in the Jar: Irish Songs for Cat Lovers" bursts with Marc's unique flare. His reputation for professionalism, soulful instrumentals, and perfect transitions from laments to pub songs, brings folks back for more, as his fan base grows exponentially!
Purrr-Fectly Meow-velous!
If that were not enough, Marc Gunn also masters the art of Ezine publications. His newsletter topics include the Celtic musical group Brobdingnagian Bards, poetry, renaissance festivals, and of course autoharp music, cats, and musician life in general.
Marc Gunn is on a musical high and will certainly be making his mark on the scene for a very long time.
Whiskers in the Jar: Irish Songs for the Cat Lover is a purrrr-fect time to check him out!
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26 Comments
Post a CommentSounds like fun music. :-)
I heart Marc Gunn. (I wrote about him, too--he's touring some this summer.)
Since my daughter is both a cat lover and musician I'm sure she'll love this article.
So cute! I love Irish pub songs. Great review!
well I already commented on this but came back to say hi
meow to you to...love this..
Sounds great! I thought it WAS "whiskers in a jar" all along. Hmm...
I am a cat person all the way! Wonderful article :-)
Very cute and nice work !
This sounds like really fun music.
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