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We get enough requests for this I thought I’d post it for the enjoyment of all. This is a songsheet for “Mud Song” including chords and lyrics so you can play it.
As you play the song, remember to act like you’re having a raucous barnyard party and knock something over after the first bridge, and everything will go fine.
Click here:
Mud Song Chords (386)
You also get this chord chart automatically when you download Simple Series or Reckless. Nifty.
Here’s how to preorder Reckless and get thanked with an exclusive rough mix–a peek into the production process–and possibly some other nifty things. Your pre-order helps us get ‘er done sooner, so we have some bonuses just for you peeps who are letting their enthusiasm time-travel and ordering it early.
1. Visit http://music.theblackthornproject.com
2. Preorder Reckless by entering enter your email, shipping address, and electronic payment. You’ll be among the first to get the new album when it comes out.
3. Check your email to start immediate download of the “Mud Song” rough mix
3-b. Fun notes on this version of “Mud Song”: In the Reckless session, the recording of “Mud Song” takes on a bit of Andean influence since the Simple Series release. This is a result of Tim’s recent trips to Peru where he was given a charango. The song features Steve Holley on upright bass, Karla Adolphe, Aaron Strumpel (also producer of Reckless), and Ben and Robin Pasley from Enter the Worship Circle: Fourth Circle on group party vocals! Tim and Aaron do the lo-fi percussion.
4. Realize you are a part of something very special. Many things, actually. Be thankful you are on the earth. It needs you.
The Story of Reckless
One of the best things about Reckless is that it is not just our CD.
The vision (presented here in slick photo-rich PDF) was born in late 2009. A few days before Christmas, Tim dialed Aaron Strumpel from a Target parking lot in Dallas while Laurie was inside.
“Hey, do you want to make a worship album together?”
Aaron agreed to partner with us to make what is now Reckless, and since that moment many of our ministry partners and fans have also made this project their own by taking it personally and investing in it. They’ve given their prayers, time, talent, and dollars to share in it as a ministry endeavor.
The only thing standing in our way now is a mere $1600, which we need to finish the post-production and manufacturing of the physical CDs. We have committed to producing the CD debt-free.
That’s where preorders come in. There are two ways you can join the community that will link arms with us and get this puppy out in June. Fortunately there are some lovely rewards involved.
1. Preemptive Viral Strike.
This way is so easy we’re calling on every single person who likes our music to do it. You are now obligated.
Spread the word. We hope you’ll recommend the album to many of your friends anyway, so we’re asking you to do a preemptive strike:
Use word of mouth, Facebook, Twitter, etc, to say something personal about what TBP’s music is worth. Post a link to music.theblackthornproject.com. Click that link and then click “share” for an easy way to embed a snippet of “Mud Song” into your blog, Facbeook page, etc. Ask your friends to preorder along with you. Preorder one for a friend or family member! Your personal recommendation is priceless.
Nice job. Now, there are two levels of preorder.
2-A. Casual Level: Pre-order the CD now for a $15 donation and get a free download of a rough-mixed “Mud Song” (listen to a snippet here).
OR, if you want to put a larger (tax-deductable) amount toward the completion of the album,
2-Q. Stellar Level: Pre-order the CD now for a donation of $25 or more and receive the free download of the rough-mix of “Mud Song” as well as a hipster Reckless button and our personal thanks on an autographed poster of the original, yet-to-be-revealed, album art. Shwanky.
No matter which option you choose, you will undoubtedly be the first to receive your copy of Reckless upon it’s release. Yes, we’re that close to being able to hold our new CD, Reckless, in our hands (hopefully be by the end of June). When that happens we will immediately tell our hands to stopping hogging it and get to work shipping it straight to your ears.
Follow any of the links above or click here to pre-order your copy of Reckless today!
PS, thank you!
Hey yo! We are working hard at getting our new album, “Reckless,” done. Still on track to release it in June at Worship@8500 (go reserve your camp spots now at worshipat8500.com). I’m (Laurie) SO excited for it! Last night we put some crazy gang vocals with the whole 4th Circle crew–Karla, Ben and Robin, and Aaron–on a few songs, including Mud Song and the title track, “Reckless.” Seriously, it was so fun that I wish I were doing it again tonight. I haven’t laughed that hard in a long time!
Anyway, here’s a new video for your viewing enjoyment. I’m off to record some lead vocals at Aaron’s house.
Making this video made me want to play this song more often. It’s an old one, but I love it. Enjoy!
Tim and Laurie Thornton are creatives and ministers who proclaim the kingdom of God through music, writing, speaking, and relationships. Show up and say hello in person at one of their appearances below. 
