Morning Cordial Remixed and Remastered!
About the Cordial
Cordial: adjective: sincere; friendly; warm. Invigorating the heart. Noun: a strong, sweet liqueur. A stimulating medicine.
During the summer of 2020, I released a new music video every weekday morning. I would wake up early and look for comfort in music - grab a guitar, or a banjo, or a cittern, go down to the studio, turn on the camera and the microphones, and sing. I was looking for a way to share a sense of peace and connection while so many of us were feeling isolated and anxious. I decided to call this series The Morning Cordial, and over the next few months I got countless messages from friends and fans, letting me know how much they looked forward to that daily dose of music, and how much it meant to them.
Over that summer I recorded some 125 videos - ranging from my own original songs, to Irish and folk tunes, and classic acoustic covers that I've been singing for over 25 years now. The daily deadlines always made the songs feel live and fresh and connected - even on the recordings where I laid down multiple tracks.
Looking back at that collection of music, I decided it's time to make these “Daily Acoustic Warmers” available on CD and download in addition to its original video format. I decided early on that I would like to offer a three-record set - Vol. 1 would be a collection of my original tunes - most of which were previously unreleased. Vol. 2 would gather together my Irish and folk tunes - answering the years-long request for an Irish album! And Vol. 3 would gather together my favorite acoustic classics that have been such a big part of my musical life for so long.
Pre-ordering and Crowdfunding
Now the first two Volumes of this collection are (very very close to) done! You can listen to them here and purchase downloads and CDs. And if you'd like to help make Volume 3 a reality, maybe consider becoming an executive producer with me, or sponsoring a song!
$100.00
In the past, I have been overwhelmed by the generosity of my friends and fans. It means so much to hear that my music has touched your life in some way, and it is humbling when someone wants to reach out and support my musical projects. If you choose to be an executive producer, you will receive physical and digital copies of all 3 Morning Cordial Volumes, plus a special thank you in the liner notes of Vol. 3.
$200.00
There are many tracks on "Homebound Hooligans" that were written by great songwriters - and Vol. 3 promises to have even more! Those songwriters are compensated for this, which increases the cost of creating these albums. It would mean so much to me to have someone decide they'd like to sponsor one or more songs for this! If you decide to support me in this way, I'd love to have a conversation with you about which of the songs I shared in that time would be most meaningful to you. All song sponsors will receive physical and digital version of all 3 Morning Cordial volumes, as well as a special thank you in the liner notes of Vol. 3.
Keep Walking is a collection of original songs - some brand new, some reimagined, some dusted off old gems. They were recorded during the great COVID isolation of 2020 and released as part of Jud’s Morning Cordial video series. That summer, Jud posted a song every weekday, looking to share a sense of peace and connection. The songs are collected
Keep Walking is a collection of original songs - some brand new, some reimagined, some dusted off old gems. They were recorded during the great COVID isolation of 2020 and released as part of Jud’s Morning Cordial video series. That summer, Jud posted a song every weekday, looking to share a sense of peace and connection. The songs are collected here in hopes of doing the same.
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The Great Divide 2:550:00/2:55
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Ring Joy And Peace 3:380:00/3:38
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Now Forever 3:190:00/3:19
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Watch the Fall 4:330:00/4:33
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The Butterfly Effect 2:500:00/2:50
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Richard 4:250:00/4:25
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Half Way There 2:560:00/2:56
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Still Life 4:210:00/4:21
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Just Like You 3:330:00/3:33
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Keep Walking 3:290:00/3:29
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Anything Worth Doing 4:340:00/4:34
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The Midnight Shift 3:510:00/3:51
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0:00/3:33
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The Driving Song 2:120:00/2:12
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0:00/3:45
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The Native Tongue 3:460:00/3:46
The Homebound Hooligans is a collection of Irish and folk music originally recorded in 2020 as part of Jud’s Morning Cordial video series. The daily deadlines of his Cordials led to a spontaneity that you rarely hear in studio recordings. It makes this feel a bit like a one-man cèilidh: a late night gathering where the instruments and pints are
The Homebound Hooligans is a collection of Irish and folk music originally recorded in 2020 as part of Jud’s Morning Cordial video series. The daily deadlines of his Cordials led to a spontaneity that you rarely hear in studio recordings. It makes this feel a bit like a one-man cèilidh: a late night gathering where the instruments and pints are passed around - where songs of love and loss are buoyed by rollicking singalongs - where everyone is welcome to grab an instrument and join in.
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Rocky Road to Dublin 4:010:00/4:01
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I'll Tell Me Ma 2:550:00/2:55
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Beeswing 5:000:00/5:00
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The Irish Rover 3:160:00/3:16
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Galway Girl 3:070:00/3:07
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Fields of Athenry 3:470:00/3:47
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No Man's Land 5:450:00/5:45
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Mother Goose 3:270:00/3:27
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0:00/3:54
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0:00/3:20
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Little Beggerman 3:150:00/3:15
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The Worker's Song 2:460:00/2:46
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The Mermaid 3:390:00/3:39
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Johnny McEldoo 2:210:00/2:21
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Rosin the Bow 5:150:00/5:15
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When I'm Gone 3:360:00/3:36