MITCH FRIEDMAN: Purple Burt

Mitch Friedman

Purple Burt

© 2005 Mitch Friedman (628740755327)

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A kooky, quirky, catchy album of songs and stories about a purple boy named Burt. If you like They Might Be Giants, give this friendly, funny cd a try.

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THIS CD IS THE WINNER OF A NAPPA HONORS AWARD FOR 2005!!

Hi! Mitch here. Welcome to the world of PURPLE BURT.

Who is PURPLE BURT? Well, he's the star and subject of
my brand new cd for kids (and immature adults!).
He's purple . . . he's invisible . . . he's colorblind . . . he's
got a snapping turtle named Kurt . . . his singing girlfriend
is named Do-Re-Mimi . . . he eats purple dirt to stay
alert . . . his brother Purple Herbert slurps and burps all
day from a diet consisting solely of herbal sherburt. Long story
short - he's unique and fun and sometimes a little sad too. I suppose
you could say he's like most kids, and most kids seem to like him.

This album sounds like an Iron Chef competition between They Might Be Giants and Ray Davies, with a mischievous Willy Wonka as the judge, in which the theme ingredient is whimsy. Really. You can hear a bit of each track by clicking over to your left.

Special guest stars include musical magicians Andy Partridge and
Dave Gregory (of XTC fame), and home recording genius R. Stevie
Moore. It comes with a deluxe 20 page booklet that includes the
complete song lyrics, and lots of incredibly fun illustrations by
Anne D. Bernstein. Best of all, the front cover has something all
children will love - wiggly eyes that really wiggle!

Here's looking at you, kids. ;-)

Wanna read all the lyrics? Go to
http://www.purpleburt.com/songs.php

Thanks so much for your time, and enjoy!

Mitch
www.purpleburt.com

p.s. Check out the rest of my personal web site if you're so inclined.
There are lots of photos, videos, things to read, things to hear and a
guest book too. Head on over to www.mitchfriedman.com

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  • In my deep purple dream
    author: Leslie

    Purple Burt cures cancer. Googly eyes have never been put to better use. I want to meet Do Re Mimi. If you have a soul, you will love Purple Burt.

  • A Cure for Depression!
    author: Andrea Perry

    This CD is pure joy. I adore it. It makes me laugh out loud, it stimulates me, it excites me. It's a great listen. It's adventurous and fun both lyrically and musically. And it is sublimely RIDICULOUS. Whether you have kids or not, I recommend this record. It will get you out of your head and take you to a silly, wonderful world. PURPLE BURT!!!!

  • Try This On For Size; Smile Awhile! What a Gas!
    author: Jim Smart

    Tired of waiting for some new XTC activity? I'd like to whole heartedly recommend the cure: buy Mitch Friedman's new "Purple Burt" album, available at: http://www.mitchfriedman.com My three year old and I love it all, from the googly eyes on the case to the wonderful tracks spoken by a narrator. You should get this CD if: -you have a child. -you are a child at heart -you want something positive and upbeat and creative -you like XTC While Mitch's songs are very catchy (and wildly weird and fun), there an unmistakable extra bit of catchiness in the tune written by Andy Partridge. You'll be humming Pluto out in the garden; it puts a bounce in your step. Andy Partridge has that trick of creating a vocal line which creates a rhythm all on its own; even if it didn't have accompaniment, your toe would be tapping. But Mitch writes wonderful music himself. A good example is Color Feel, where all of the backwards guitars and pianos and percussion were created by Dave Gregory. Sure, it's a beautiful blend of sounds that few musicians could match, but it wouldn't amount to much without Mitch; he wrote the song, and it's beautiful. Mitch's way with words, his rhyming humor, and his sunny outlook on life have a great deal in common with Andy Partridge. They have many of the same talents, interests, and styles, lyrically. So Make It Snappy and Try This On For Size; Smile Awhile, I Hope What a Gas! Jim

  • A musical adventure playground!
    author: Steve Somerset - The Shadow Kabinet

    If you believed that Yellow Submarine was the only place to begin your kids musical education think again. Mitch Friedman has created a musical adventure playground called Purple Burt and once you are in there believe me you won't want to leave the park. Let's check out the swings... Try This On For Size sees Andy Partridge laying down some groovy jazz guitar and while we're on an XTC kick Dave Gregory provides the sublime psychedelic backwards guitar and mellotron arrangement on the stand out Color Feel. I Miss My Daddy gave me a lump in my throat, Flavour Day made my stomach rumble and listening to this album made me grin from ear to ear! I can't get these songs out my head. It's Disney Land for the ears and you don't have to queue! Love it to bits. Steve Somerset - The Shadow Kabinet

  • Three cheers (and five stars) for Purple Burt!
    author: Todd Bernhardt

    Much like the classic Warner Bros. cartoons of yore, this album has something for all ages -- plenty of silliness, inventive rhymes, and cool concepts and imagery for the kids, with strong melodies, solid performances, and a healthy, subversive dose of psychedelia for the adults. The only possible downside of listening to this album with your kids is that you'll get the songs stuck in your head for days ... but, with songs like "Color Feel" on there, you won't mind a bit. Highly recommended.

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