Monday Nights With Mino

Cat Stevens and Busking in Paris

Mino and Franco rediscover a slow burner from Mino's past, sing some Cat Stevens and discuss the pains and rewards of busking in the streets of France and Italy. On a whim, they play/remember a bit of "Tom Dooley," and "The Way You Look Tonight" and end with "Grace Before Meals," music composed by Franco.  Thanks for listening. 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDTWmAGXVuf6B1JebloVaVg/

 

The Barn is Burning Down

One sad but feel-good song by Mino.  Franco on guitar, backing vox, percussion and bass.  

On the Web: a musical ambulance

Mino sings and rocks his baritone electric and Franco shreds his Mahogany Martin. We're on the web and it sounds like the police are coming.

 

I don't think it's possible for you to enjoy listening to this tune as much as we enjoyed recording it. But you should try.

 

Monday Nights With Mino on Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDTWmAGXVuf6B1JebloVaVg/

 

Piano and Violin

Mino and Franco play a lovely, long and luscious version of "Dave's Song," written in the early 2000s by Franco for his room mate, Dave. Franco sings a little bit.

 

The night ends when Franco loses his phone in the piano... (Sorry Aunt B)

 

Thanks for listening. More music:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDTWmAGXVuf6B1JebloVaVg/

 

 

Lookin' Like Van Gogh

Van Gogh was a wonderful artist and a bit crazy...just like Mino and Franco. 

Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDTWmAGXVuf6B1JebloVaVg/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/minochristantemusic

Franco's Poetry:http://www.awkwardguy.com

 

Bob's Pool Hall and American Pie

Do musicians know what listeners want? We discuss the question, play three songs and drink home-made cider. Mino sings a chilling rendition of, "American Pie," at the end of the episode.

MNWM on Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDTWmAGXVuf6B1JebloVaVg/

Franco's poetry:

www.awkwardguy.com

  

Don't Push the River

Americana at it's best. Two acoustic guitars. Late night. Mino singing. Franco tired. The first take is so often a keeper. Recorded live in the music cabin.

Words and Music by Mino Christante(c)(p)2020  

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDTWmAGXVuf6B1JebloVaVg

 

 

Sacred Song

This song could be New Age- except that it's too good. I love to listen to it while driving at night.  Different than our Youtube version. 2nd song we recorded after starting MNWM about 3 years ago.

Vocals, words, music by Mino Christante

Piano and instruments, Franco Bertucci

MNWM Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDTWmAGXVuf6B1JebloVaVg/about

 

 

Funky Chance

A two and a half minute demo of Mino's funky song recorded live in Greg Nottage's attic. Greg Nottage on Bass, Franco Bertucci on guitar and backing vocals, Mino Christante on guitar and lead vocals. 

More music on Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDTWmAGXVuf6B1JebloVaVg

 

Sugartime - Our first podcast episode

Mino and Franco try their hands at recording for thirty minutes straight. They play some songs, work on songs and talk about music...along with a few other things. Franco learns what an M80 is. Our first podcast. Thanks for listening.