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With the decision in 2005, to re-perform the musical at Easter 2006, and with encouragement from David Maegraith (and Rachel Maegraith), we felt it would be good to record the songs from Grunt professionally.
From early on, it had been my hope that if Grunt, the musical, went on to be performed widely, it would have no entrance cost charged. The sale of this CD, may help to fund such events.
If the listener of this CD experiences a fraction of the joy Wal and I felt, in the recording process, it will have been well worth the effort.
Joe Romeo, composer of Grunt
To receive a copy of the Grunt Soundtrack, for 'whatever you can afford', contact us.
Hear the superb finale 'He is Risen'
Credits
Music written by Joe Romeo
Lyrics by Wal Spencer
Some additional lyrics by Joe Romeo
Arrangements by Joe Romeo
Recorded from 15th -21st November 2005, at A Sharp Recording Studio by Jeff Cripps, using analogue tape, (it doesn’t crash, and it sounds better).
Produced by Joe Romeo and Jeff Cripps.
Electric and Acoustic Guitar Steve Crane
Additional Electric Guitar Martin Cilia
Bass (“show-bass”?) Pete Kohloff
Drums Bill Kezelos
Percussion Bill Kezelos and Jeff Cripps
Grand Piano and Keyboards Henri Peipman
The “band” was fantastic, thanks guys.
Trumpets Mike Kenny and Ralph Pyl.
Trombone David Henry
Tenor Saxophone and Flute Rich Maegraith
What a session! These Horns recorded their nine songs in one evening! I enjoyed every note I heard, literally. Thank you. Thanks Mike for staying to do Zac the Tax, and thanks Rich for getting Hank involved, and your advice about keys.
Clarinet and Slide Whistle Joe Romeo
Violins Veronique Serret and Madeline Boud
Viola Natalie Maegraith
Cello Cameron Phipps and Oliver Miller
A special thanks to Natalie.
Backing Choir Ralph Gilbert, Joy Jagelman, Melissa Kenny, Roy Markovina, Stewart Peters, Andrew Phipps, Drew Pogue, Allison Vassallo. The singers were rehearsed and led by Melissa Kenny. Melissa also helped me find singers, and contributed to vocal arrangements.
Lead Vocals Andrew Phipps (the third Grunt), Dan Markovina (Gadarene, Zac the Tax), Joe Romeo (the Barman), Drew Pogue (Bartholomew), Joy Jagelman (Ordinary People), Melissa Kenny (the Woman who cried at Jesus feet), Stuart Peters (the Leper, Simon of Cyrene), Amy Ranftl (the Woman caught in adultery), and John Strati (the Centurian).
Studio food, comfort,
and morning walks Wal Spencer (I’m so glad you were there Wal!) Wal also helped a lot in the gathering of musicians.
I wish to thank all the musicians listed above. All participated joyfully, patiently, kindly, generously, skilfully, and enthusiastically. I was blessed and privileged to share this time with you all.
Mixed by Jeff Cripps, at A Sharp.
I wish to thank Jeff for his wisdom, skill, and willingness to see the project through to completion. Your honesty and enthusiasm were of great benefit. You helped me find some great muso’s too.
Mastered by Rick O’Neill at Turtlerock.
Artwork and Layout by Graham Wade
I would like to dedicate this CD to Rocky Romeo, 1/12/1932 -1/1/2003, now with the Lord.
I would also like to thank my wife, Elizabeth Romeo, without whom I could never undertake such a project, Wal (the first Grunt) and Elizabeth Spencer (Mrs.Grunt), David Maegraith, St Barnabas Church at Broadway (for allowing me rehearsal time), Dominic Bowen (the second Grunt), and all the many people and churches of Narrandera who keenly involved themselves in the first live production of this musical, an event I will always remember.
I really like this CD, I hope you do as well.
Blindcanseemusic
www.blindcanseemusic.com
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