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Jean McNight and I (parents of the groom) had the honor of singing at the beginning of Will & Amanda's wedding ceremony, August 3, 2013. There was no recording of the event, so the duet performance by Jean and I will forever remain a wonderful memory. However, I wanted to post the draft version I made for rehearsal purposes. All the music and lyrics remain the same. For those who wanted to hear the song again, here it is:
These Children The song is based on "Our Children" by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, from their musical Ragtime. I changed some words to better fit the ocassion. Hope you enjoy it. Cheers to Amanda & Will as they begin their life together! |
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| Solo Piano by Tobin Mueller... | |||
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MidWinter Born is Tobin's most recent recording,  a collection of jazz reinterpretations of traditional Christmas carols for solo piano. Mueller captures the quiet simplicity, expectant playfulness, and over-riding joy of the season. It is his prettiest, most delightul solo piano album. Mueller’s playing ranges from New Age to Neo-classical, modal jazz to honky tonk. The wonder of Christmas unfolds as he takes you on a yuletide journey through his musical imagination. The ancient quality of this music is never lost; the modern musical twists add layers of respect, honoring the historical roots of each melody.
Tobin's first solo piano collection is Morning Whispers, a song cycle of tragic
For more details, see Tobin Mueller's Recordings...
• Midwinter Born on CDBaby - on iTunes
• 13 Masks on CDBaby - on iTunes • Morning Whispers on CDBaby - on iTunes |
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Hard place To Find - voice/piano - Following on the success of Song of Myself (see below), Tobin has released a second volume of his favorite songs. Complete lyrics and song notes are linked from Tobin's Hard Place To Find project page. Cover features artwork by Eric Green.
"Still Crazy" by Paul Simon. Bob Dylan's "Shelter from the Storm" and "Bob Dylan's Dream." Richie Haven's "Paradise." "Dulcinea" from Man of la Mancha. "Alfie" by Bacharach. "Somewhere" from West Side Story. Many more, plus one original song by Tobin Mueller. All songs having to do with journeying, questing, searching. Released June 2nd, 2013.
Song of Myself - voice/piano - Tobin's favorite cover songs, reinterpretted. Intimate, heartfelt, devistatingly honest music. Complete lyrics and song notes are linked from Tobin's Song of Myself project page. Ballads, blues, showtunes, folk rock, jazz - the music of Tobin's roots. These are songs he's song for decades, songs that have evolved and matured with him. New additions to the Great American Songbook.
"American Tune" by Paul Simon. "Blackbird" by Paul McCartney. Bob Dylan's "Dignity." A Joni Mitchell and an Elton John medly. "Being Alive" from Company (Stephen Sondheim). "Impossible Dream" from Man of la Mancha. "Oh Danny Boy." "Frozen Man" by James Taylor. Many more, plus two original songs by Tobin Mueller. A moving and meaningful compilation. Songs from a life well lived. Released July 13th, 2012. • Hard Place To Find on iTunes • on CDBaby |
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The Muller's Wheel is a collaborative project combining the talents of pianist Tobin Mueller and saxophonist Woody Mankowski in Jazz Quartet and larger ensemble settings. These original tracks represent their personal journey through jazz influences -- from swing to bop to fusion to funk. The styles of Count Basie, Charlie Parker, Lester Young, Herbie Hancock, The Brecker Brothers, Weather Report and more influence this homage to the jazz greats. Even the blues are given Mueller/Mankowski's uniquely bop-funk treatment. In all, the duo's originality permeate each track, each jazz sub-genre.
This is joyous music. It reminds us of the happiness we relive when returning to our musical roots. Mueller/Mankowski remind us how the personalities of certain eras continue to assert their influence and power. "The Muller’s Wheel" title is based on the biological concept that mutation and DNA recombination creates cycles of growth and loss. It serves as a metaphor for the ebb and flow of the synthesis and creativity Mueller and Mankowski apply to their musical influences. The tracks are arranged in historical sequence, and the listener appreciates the cross-pollination between each of these genres. Listening from beginning to end creates a cyclical pilgrimage. It's rhythms and inventive flights of fancy invite the listener along for many return trips. Click here to learn more about the recording. • The Muller's Wheel on iTunes |
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| Rain Bather / Jazz... | |||
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Tobin's first pure jazz recording is Rain Bather, a jazz ensemble 80 minute long play CD. Tobin plays B3 organ and composes all the tunes. It features superlative solo performances byan all-star band members. Most of the tunes are in the jazz-funk-fusion vein, but many others try to break new ground, defying easy labels.
Click here to learn more about the recording. Tobin Mueller - B3 organ, electric piano, synth; composer Woody Mankowski - soprano saxophone Chris Mueller - acoustic piano Jeff Cox - acoustic bass Dane Richeson - drums & percussion Tom Washatka - tenor saxophone Doug Schnieder - tenor sax Ken Schaphorst - flugelhorn Bob Levy - trumpet Sal Giorgianni - flute Bill Barner - clarinet, additional sax McBoy - electric guitars |
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See: Audiocracy: Revolution's Son for latest band info.
 Ever since Tobin first listened to Yes, he's been enthralled with progressive rock. Using the Internet, he collaborated with players from around the world. He put tracks together piece by piece, a whole different way to record, but it was very rewarding: the music is inventive and driving! The album was well reviewed in Progessive and other leading prog mags. The CD inculdes a collection of great arwork illustrating each song by Hovakimian Anoushavan. Please check it out. Tobin Mueller: organs, synths, pianos, drum programming, backing vocals Twon: vocals, bass, acoustic guitar Bob Piper: electric guitar, guitar synth Darren Chapman: electric guitar Tadashi Togawa: guitars Rob Thurman: drums • Audiocracy on CDBaby • Audiocracy on iTunes |
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| A Bit Of Light / Alternative Rock... | |||
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 A progressive folk / cross-genre collection of songs Tobin's been accumulating for a decade, A Bit Of Light includes some of his favorite collaborations with saxophonists, fiddle players and guitarists, mixing jazz, bluegrass, tango and folk-rock. World renown violinist Entcho Todorov, saxophonists Danny McCaslin and Woody Mankowski, and guitarist John Luper provide fabulous highlights.The CD comes with a digital booklet in PDF format: Download the Digital Booklet here! (click to view in browser, right-click to download to desktop) For more details, see Tobin Mueller's Recordings... • A Bit Of Light on CDBaby • A Bit Of Light iTunes |
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September 11 Project: Ten Years Later - Music written following 9/11/2001. Tobin was asked to participate in the 10th anniversary at Ground Zero ceremony and revisted these songs. He decided to put them out as an album instead of keep them to myself. Since he was unable to sing at the event, after contracting a lung disorder, this music gained layers of poignancy. Recorded in the months following the tragedy.
Also see 9/11 Project page for notes. |
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| For Purchase... | |||
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• Tobin on CDBaby • Tobin on iTunes • • Member: ASCAP, Dramatists Guild (NYC). |
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