FUNKMEISTER CD Liner notes

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FUNKMEISTER CD Liner notes

posted @ Tuesday, July 21, 2009 10:49 PM

Hello World! I figured it was about time to let you all hear some of mysongs. This catalog ranges from 1985 to the present in terms of dates the songs were written, although these tracks were produced between January of 2008 and May of 2009. But seriously folks, ain't nothin' but a groove or two. I hope you dig it. I did all the recording, mixing and producing, and I pretty much wrote all the songs, but I had a little help from some friends, starting with the incomparable Jesse Jones Jr. on saxophones and flutes, giving this work a bit of class. Then you have the highly creative vocalist Elisa Sintjago, who really learned the material inside and out, and made it her own. Spice that up with Dennis Sierra's funky guitar chops, some stinging solos by Derek Mason, and Joe Collado's masterful percussion chops on "Make No Mistake", and we all finally overcame our "Stratus-Fear" when Mr. Bigfoot Larry Hirt stomped the drums and Jimi Ruccolo burned the guitar. The creation of this CD has been a journey of discovery from start to finish. But it has paved the way for lots of new creations up and coming. To get all the details, please visit my websites: www.hughjhitchcock.com www.funkmeister.us www.captainjarvis.com www.funkenstein.com Thanks for checking me out. RESPECT :: PEACE, h. 2009.07.01
Hugh Jarvis Hitchcock :: FUNKMEISTER
All drum and synthesizer programming by Hugh Jarvis Hitchcock All basses, pianos, organs and synthesizers performed by Hugh Jarvis Hitchcock Alto, soprano and baritone saxophones and flute : Jesse Jones Jr. Lead and background vocals : Elisa Sintjago Engineered, mixed and produced by Hugh Jarvis Hitchcock All songs published by Web Dimensions Music	Cover art by Olavo Machado Neto Inside cover photo by Mike Gould Recorded at Funkatology Records Miami January 2008 - May 2009 Mastered by Kevin Nix at Ardent Studios, Memphis TN © copyright 2009 Funkatology Records LLC all rights reserved Ronrico, Quit Cryin'
1. Ur Makin Me Hi (H. Hitchcock) 5:22 Dennis Sierra : lead and rhythm guitars Dedicated to : My Friends in Detroit 2. Mixed Messages (H. Hitchcock, E. Sintjago) 5:43 Derek Mason : lead guitars HJH : rhythm guitars, additional vocal Dedicated to : Elisa Sintjago 3. Be My Fantasy (H. Hitchcock) 5:08 Dennis Sierra : lead guitars Dedicated to : Norma Hitchcock 4. You Didn't Have to Be So Nice (H. Hitchcock) 5:01 HJH : all guitars Dedicated to : H. Wiley Hitchcock 5. Out Of Control (H. Hitchcock) 4:26 Derek Mason : lead guitars HJH : rhythm guitars Dedcated to : Norma Hitchcock	6. If I Gave My Heart to You (H. Hitchcock) 4:31 Dennis Sierra : lead guitars HJH : lead vocals, rhythm guitars Dedicated to : Norma Hitchcock 7. All I Know (H. Hitchcock) 4:20 Derek Mason : lead guitars HJH : Additional Vocal Dedicated to : Helene Jarvis Hitchcock 8. I Want to Love You (H. Hitchcock) 5:41 Dennis Sierra : lead guitars HJH : Additional Vocal Dedicated to : Lydia Anduze 9. Make No Mistake (H. Hitchcock) 5:55 Joe Collado : Conga, Timbales, Latin Percs Vocals : George W. Bush Dedicated to : George W. Bush 10. Stratus-Fear (H. Hitchcock) 5:09 Jimi Ruccolo : lead guitars Larry Hirt : TD20 electronic drum kit Dedicated to : Larry Hirt and Bill Gracie
SPECIAL THANKS TO: Jesse Jones Jr. for his unbounded musical generosity Elisa Sintjago for bringing the songs to life Larry Hirt for being in my corner Joe Collado for staying true Derek Mason for lighting my path to digital recording Tim Prosser and Mike Gould Peace, Cheese, and Good Person	this album is dedicated to my cherished wife Norma Cristina Alonzo de Hitchcock and is presented in Loving Memory of Helene Jarvis Hitchcock