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Paul Michael Barkan
No Writing On The Signs

Album US 2008 on psyTone Records label
(AOR, Alternative Rock)

MUSIC, LYRICS and ARRANGEMENTS: Paul Michael Barkan Recorded at Sonic Underground Studios, Stony Brook, NY Suburban Hermit Studios 1, St. James, NY MVR, Centerport, NY Stream, Birds on "One Free Day" : The John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden, Mill Neck , NY Engineered and Mixed by Nick DiMauro, John Tabacco, Paul Michael Barkan Bob Ball: SA3 Mastering Photography: Carrie Davis,Dolphin Adventure, Paul Michael Barkan Computer Graphics: Pam West, PMB Dolphin Art: Jim Dexter Introducing the NOT READY FOR TOP 40 PLAYERS: VOCALS: Donna Bach-Heitner, Paul Michael Barkan, Cheryl Cushing, Melonie Daniels, Gian Di Mauro, Nick Di Mauro, Suzanne Galer, Marci Geller, Deborah Jones,Cris Michaels, Jennifer Ann Ogden-Mager*, Julie Ronneburger, John Tabacco SHAKUHACHI: Bob Seigetsu Avstreih FLUTE, PICCOLO, BASS FLUTE: Tara Helen O'Connor, David Wechsler OBOE, COR ANGLAIS: Valerie Sulzinski BASS CLARINET: Michael Lowenstern SOPRANO and ALTO SAX: Stan Delman, Lew Joseph, John Scarpula, Barry Titone FRENCH HORN: Pat Cochran TRUMPET: Doug Bertolino TROMBONE: Vernon Gatewood, Ozzy Melendez VIOLIN: Todd Reynolds CELLO: Annette Perry GUITAR: Jim Dexter, Eddie Franz, Gerry Palisi, Chris Pati, Anthony Pomes DRUMS: Kevin Dunne, Al Esis, Chris Pati, Sam Plecell PIANO: Jim Ahrend, Mark Orton KEYBOARDS, MANDOLIN, MELODICA: Paul Michael Barkan ****************************************************************************** Paul Michael Barkan wishes to thank... Ambrosia, David Amram, Burt Bacharach, Syd Barrett, The Beatles, Chrysalis, Chick Corea, Miles Davis, Claude Debussy, George Gershwin, Joe Jackson, Al Jarreau, Billy Joel, Joni Mitchell, Thelonious Monk, Randy Newman, Oregon, Van Dyke Parks, The Roches, Todd Rundgren, Seals & Crofts, Paul Simon, Stephen Sondheim, Steely Dan, Sting, Igor Stravinsky, Jimmy Webb, Kurt Weill, Brian Wilson, Stevie Wonder, XTC, Yes, and Frank Zappa for how they've put themselves on the line, dared to be different, and refused to play it safe with their music. ...NOW IT'S HIS TURN. * We mourn the untimely passing of Jennifer Ann Ogden-Mager in 2008 at age 37, who had recently re-recorded her vocal on "Finnegans Awake" for this special edition CD. A portion of proceeds from the sales of the CD and all of the proceeds from sales of the mp3 download of "Finnegans Awake" will be donated to the Mager College Fund and several charities close to Jennifer's heart. I must admit I've enjoyed your help... Undying thanks to the Not Ready for Top 40 Players for the fun, confusion, patience and virtuosity. Yet more thanks to Marla & Bill Abraham, David Amram, the Angels (all 1111 of them), Vytas Baksys, Robert Ball, Alfred Barkan, Robby Barkan, Laurel Bennert-Ohlson, Wendy Bialek, Don Caldwell, Andromeda & Phil Casoria, Michael Cherlin, Robin Cilmi, Shari Cohn-Simmen, Annie Colonna, Dave Cook, Kevin Cooney, John Cosgriff, Lisa Curci, Dan Deutch, Nanci Deutch, Nick & Pat DImauro, Stan Dudkewic, Harlan Ellison, Sally Fuller, Tom Giacalone, Charlie Glazer, Hollo Hoerr, Kerry Hazel, Eugene, Hellin, Karen Henrickson, Gloria Hillborn, Steve Inglima, Mary Valieri-Keminski, Priscilla van Loarhooven, Jack Lessard, Jerry Leshaw, Fred Levine, Andree Loisel, Jim Manganaro, Suzanne Marion, Meryl Mathews, Doug Morrow, Andy Nittoli, Betsy Nixon, Kimberly O'Brien, Don Plamer, Steve Palmer, Norm Prusslin, Frank Rendo, Dan Robinson, Amy Rosen, Walt Sargent, Peter Schleiffer, Daria Semegen, Laura Serpico, Dave Seigel, Don Slick, Ann Sneed, Mark Solomon, Jon Strickland, Majorie Stroker, Bill Strong, Judi & Jon Tell, Frank Vaccaro, Peter Valentine & family, Joanne Viola, Eddie Wasserman, Pam West, Erin White, Peter Winkler, Gary Zimmerman, virtually everyone else I know, You (the one reading this), and... Mom & Dad for their constant love and support and for their choosing in 1957 to use the rhythm method, the unreliability of which made this album possible.

Musicians

	Paul Michael Barkan key, voc, producer, recorded by, arranged by, performer, album by, lead vocals, drum programming, mandolin, melodica, keyboards, backing vocals, keyboards, lead vocals, keyboards, drum programming, drum programming, keyboards, mandolin, lead vocals, keyboards, percussion, sound designer, drum programming, lead vocals, keyboards, lead vocals, keyboards, drum programming, bass, electric piano
	John Scarpulla sax, US alto saxophone
	Chris Pati bvoc, electric guitar, drums
	Ozzie Melendez tb, trombone
	Michael Lowenstern bcl, cl, *1968 US bass clarinet
	Nick DiMauro , lead vocals, backing vocals
	Jim Ahren , piano
	Jim Dexter , electric guitar
	Stan Delman , alto saxophone, soprano saxophone
	John Tabacco key, voc, backing vocals, cymbal
	Gerry Palisi , electric guitar
	David Wechsler , flute
	Suzanne Galer , soprano vocals
	Eddie Franz , acoustic guitar
	Lew Joseph , alto saxophone
	Pat Cochran voc, g, french horn
	Jennifer Ann Ogden , lead vocals
	Vernon Gatewood , trombone
	Doug Bertolino , trumpet
	Annette Perry , cello
	Tara O'Connor fl, US flute, bass flute
	Marci Geller voc, p, lead vocals
	Valerie Dahlmann , oboe, cor anglais
	Bob Seigetsu Avstreih , shakuhachi
	Todd Reynolds vn, US violin
	Mark Orton g, stg, bj, US piano, bassoon
	Anthony Pomes voc, acoustic guitar
	Kevin Dunne , drums
	Deborah Jones , lead vocals, backing vocals
	Barry Titone , soprano saxophone

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