Social activist/artist Catman Cohen presents first Live performance of
Fluffle-O
Social activist/artist Catman Cohen is the mysterious mastermind behind the
Catman Chronicles, a series of music CD's designed around key social issues,
including the dangers of fresh water privatization and the imperative for
raising neglected heroes (eg. nurses, firemen, teachers, police, soldiers,
etc) in a society obsessed with a most vacuous, indulgent, Cult of
Celebrity.
Fans of artist/social activist Catman Cohen now can see him perform for the
first time in a new video at catmancohen.com featuring the
hidden track love song, FLUFFLE-O, from his CD...HOW I WANT TO DIE: the
Catman Chronicles 1. The video serves as a prelude to Catman's first
national TV exposure, details to be announced
Directed by veteran William Phelps, produced by Kaptain, and edited by award
winner Michael Canyon Drebert, the FLUFFLE-O music video already has one
music industry pundit describing Catman as "one of the most mysterious,
socially activist, new artists around, reminiscent of a much younger Dylan
in his former days of reclusion"
In previous press releases, Catman Cohen has made it clear he believes the
country desperately needs to address a rapidly deteriorating societal
infrastructure. He calls on the country to restore neglected heroes (eg.,
firemen, nurses, police, soldiers, teachers, paramedics, etc) in order that
they become the icons of our children, as opposed to the current Cult of
Celebrity, which inspires most kids to emulate the vacuous and
self-indulgent.
To that effect, Catman performs in silhouette behind a screen designed by
South African special effects wizard Dudley Leslie Pringle, while placing
the heroes we truly need out front for all to see.
The Catman Chronicles features a variety of unusual guest artists, from Goth
seductress, Molly Zenobia, to she-male sensation, Simonne Simmons.
The Catman Chronicles presents several hit cover songs, Rose Royce's WISHIN'
ON A STAR; Kylie Minogue's CAN'T GET YOU OUT OF MY HEAD; and Five for
Fighting's SUPERMAN (It's Not Easy), re-shaped in a memorable, distinct,
manner that takes the original to an entirely new spiritual level.
The Catman Chronicles is the "new" Rocky Horror Picture Show...for a RHPS
generation now some 30 years more mature.
Now Available at TOWER RECORDS across the USA
WHAT THE CRITICS ARE SAYING..........
HOW I WANT TO DIE (by Catman Cohen) ?..released April, 2005 Dark, dreamy, haunting, sexy songs that send shivers down the spines of
women and make grown men cry
Editorial Reviews
Mary Lightfine, 1999 Nobel Peace Prize Winner, May 23, 2005
"If the public can only hear one of your songs from this album, let it be
PRAYER FOR AMERICA."
www.LASplash.com, Marc Seltzer, April 29, 2005 - "The darkest 75 minutes most people will experience in their entire
lives.... It is brilliant."
Patch Adams, medical activist, www.patchadams.org, April 27, 2005 - "In a society numb from television without the intelligence or compassion to
lead a Love Revolution, I appreciate anybody trying to do something about
that."
www.neufutur.com, James McQuiston, April 7, 2005 - "The disc is innovative. There are moments during "How I Want To Die" that
are amongst the most impressive snippets of music heard this year."
subba-cultcha.com, Chris Prewett, June 13, 2005 - "(Catman) is obviously mad as a March hare, a hatter, and a box of Frogs
holed up together in a looney ward...there's occasional sparks of peculiar
brilliance."
Terry Evanshen, THE MAN WHO LOST HIMSELF, www.terryevanshen.com, June 10,
2005 - "I found myself wanting to listen to the words a number of times for their
depth and realism."
www.musesmuse.com, JJ Biener, November 22, 2005 - "One of the most emotionally powerful works I have come across in a long
time."
UNSIGNED Music Magazine, September 3, 2005 -
"(Catman) has a dark way of looking at a bright situation."
First Coast News (Jacksonville, Florida), Paul Zimmerman, June 23, 2005 - "The strange, bizarre, and twisted cover of Kylie Minogue's CAN'T GET YOU
OUT OF MY HEAD has to be heard to be believed. "
www.kweevak.com, Laura Turner Lynch, July 4, 2005 - "Jimmy Swan is an inspired vocalist who sings passionately...the soaring
guitars and poignant pianos, are also moving."
www.dogmatik.be, Joeri De Ren, December 29, 2005 -
"Definitely different are two words that best describe Catman Cohen's
music."
What the critics say about?
HOW I WANT TO LIVE (by Catman Cohen) released Aug, 2005 - An Exciting, Rock n' Roll, Theater Experience that Takes You on the
Emotional Rollercoaster Ride of Your Life.
Editorial Reviews
Kweevak.com, Laura Turner Lynch, August 31, 2005 -
"Water is Blood"... lead vocalists, Henry Iglesias and Sarah Taylor convey
their message with passion and power."
neufutur.com, James McQuiston, August 28, 2005 - "SUPERMAN (It's Not Easy), the disc's one cover, is done in a way that far
outstrips the schmaltzy Five For Fighting original."
Subba-Cultcha.com, Helen Sadler, September 8, 2005 - "INGRID KNOWS WHO I AM: One of the highlights of the album, a sublime
instrumental piece that opens with a piano riff that even Tori Amos would
dream of."
Dr. Peter Gleick, MacArthur Fellow, President, Pacific Institute, October 3,
2005 - "I'm delighted (Catman) is tackling the issue of water...I'm afraid we are
indeed heading into an era of growing conflict over water."
www.dogmatik.be, Joeri De Ren, December 29, 2005
"Musically strong and full of great tunes and artistic ideas."
THE CATMAN CHRONICLES...How I Want to Die.....How I Want to Live
Produced and Arranged by Henry Iglesias
Engineered and Mixed by James Lum
Music and Lyrics by Catman Cohen
For more information log onto: catmancohen.com.
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