photo credit; D. Edwards
Howdy all – Well, some months have gone by since this blog came on line, and much has happened. The movie Winter’s Bone is over $6 million in sales, it’s still in nearly 100 theaters, and the soundtrack is out on digital, with the hard copy coming soon. Debra Granik and Anne Rosellini have won the Humanitas Prize for best Screenplay, and the word Oscar is being batted around rather freely in all quarters.
The summer was busy for me, with appearances from Memphis and Tulsa to the Museum of Modern Art in NYC, promoting the film and sometimes taking members of the band along to perform. The whole thing has been a once-in-a lifetime experience for this old hillbilly gal. But it’s still fun, every day.
Just got a photo from a friend, Amy Buffington-Gomme, an Ozarks girl who now lives outside London. It’s the larger-than-life billboard of Winter’s Bone that’s recently appeared at the entrance to Knightsbridge Tube Station in London. This pops out right in front of the world famous Harrods Department Store. That’s Amy on the right.
And about that soundtrack, you can get a hard copy by ordering from this site a little sooner than the release date, if you like. See below for shipping details.
Also, my book of essays, These Ozark Hills, most of them taken from my radio show, is now available. Here is the ordering info , and read the excerpt .
My official bio says I’m a veteran journalist, teacher, author, musician, student of folklore, and creator of Elder Mountain Press, a venue for publishing stories relevant to Ozarks culture and history. It makes no mention of my absence of mind or my widely known penchant for confounding myself and others, and collecting scraps of mostly useless knowledge. I could create a paper mache Volkswagen with the paper this generates.
People who don’t know me believe I’m a storyteller. People who do say I’m just windy. But both kinds will stop for a moment to listen to my little essays on public radio … Read the rest of What About Me!
Margaret H Underwood Hi, Marideth, should I wait and order this one? (Light in the Attic?) Sarah sent me the other form. WOOHOO!!! So happy for you.
I so enjoyed your book and so funny about Santa Claus (Uncle Leonard) running into the woodpile and very touched by the story of Johynee’s and your mother’s friendship, the yellow rose, etc. You and I have so much in common. I would love to go out your way someday and meet you in person.
Margaret
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Hey, Margaret. You can get the hard copy CD quickest from me, as I’ll have it about 10 days before it gets to the stores. I’m so glad you enjoyed the book. Amazonia is fine, though a little creaky in the joints, as am I. Actually, I expect I’ll get out your way first. We have a tentative research trip set sometime in spring in the West Virginia area. I’ll keep you posted. Would love to sit down over coffee sometime.
Marideth
Hi, Marideth, so good to hear from you. Just had cataract surgery and haven’t read all my mail yet. Please do let me know when you will be in West Virginia and I will oil up my creaky bones and head that way. Poor Amazonia. Is she a Westie or some such? I adore animals.
I sent you a photo of one of my very diseased tomatoes dressed up for Halloween..sent it to your e-mail address…macabre to say the least.
Thanks so much for writing and will look forward to the coffee with you.
Margaret
I am glad I found out about you, and also about another Ozark folklorist, May Kennedy McCord. I am also a musician, folk society board member, and radio host. I hope to be able to play music from Winter’s Bone soundtrack on my radio show..I wish you success
in all you do!
Hi, Marideth and Zoni…don’t you have a cat too or did I dream it?
Where will your CD party be? I would love to fly wherever but would need a seeing eye dog. Do you think Zoni could drive Tonto and meet me at the airport? I will have my other eye done on November 30th and not until then will I be good to go. If this is old age, I am not sure I will love it!!! I am now a friend of Sarah’s on Facebook and she sounds delightful. You will have a royal blast in Italy. I went there back in the dark ages and loved it.
I hope your heart problems and other health issues will respond to the healing vibes I am sending you.
P.S. Love that old and beloved truck.
So Marideth does have a cat too? Does Zoni get along with it?
Did you have many ghosties and baby goblins at your place tonight? I’ll be your witch costume blew them away!!
Margaret
Actually I have three cats, Priscilla the harlequin and her daughters Dali and Spook. Zoni does her best to ignore them all.
Thanks so much, Sarah and what a beautiful cat!!! I have two cats…wish I could have a dog…but too high maintenance for my age…LOL!!!
I preordered the CD the moment I got home from seeing the movie. It arrived over the weekend. I was so pleased to see that you are on eight of the fifteen tracks. In my opinion, the filmmaker owes a tremendous debt to you. Without the depth of spirit in your voice and music, the story would have felt hopeless. I have more to say, but do not want to throw out any spoilers for those who have not seen the movie.
Your fan in NYC
Enjoyed your music so much. And just so you know, many Oregonians are descended from some of the earliest pioneers who from Taney County, Missouri.
Me, included.
Descendent of Joseph Cornelison and Sarah Jane Adams – Taney Co. – arrival in Oregon – 1850
Yes, I know. Many Ozarkers live in the Pacific northwest. I traveled there with my parents when they went out there to work, and would really like to see that country again now that I’m a few decades older. Got any places to play out there?
Hi, Marideth, have you ever been to Whidbey Island, WA? I used to live in Coupeville half the year. My friend still has her home there. I hope you will try the following website.
This was a great movie…but…it would not have been if not for you! Your voice is wonderful. I couldn’t to find the lyrics and learn it for myself!
Is the song “I Wish I Was A Little Sparrow” available for purchase?
I absolutely love the soundtrack from Winter’s Bone but it’s missing this song.
Three cats! Great, Marideth. Priscilla looks very much like my Lily (named after Lily Tomlin). Luke is my black masked tuxedo and is a little gentle boy. Lily is certifiably crazy but is my masseuse. Love Priscilla’s divided face…such a pretty girl.
David, the song you mention is indeed on the Winter’s Bone soundtrack album. It’s called “Fair & Tender Ladies” and it is track 3 on the CD. It’s a good one!
Oh my gosh. I don’t know how I missed it. LOL. Thank you so much for pointing it out to me.
I am never sure which blog to use, but guess you check them all.
The food in Torino sure sounds great with all the cheese, butter, cream, etc….real artery cloggers, but let’s not even think of that!! I look forward to hearing about your trip so much and being a virtual traveler!!
http://www.amoretravelguides.com/blog/torino-italy-home-to-great-food.php
Ms. Sisco,
I just wanted to say that I am so excited for you and really enjoyed being at the cd and booksigning today. I have nothing but the best of wishes for you and hope you and the others from Winter’s Bone wins everything possible for this movie and the music. Best of luck with everything. One of your students.
Peggy
Thank you for the wonderful music.
I saw the movie yesterday in Sweden, and i have ordered the music from the film.
Best regards
Thomas in Sweden
Hi Marideth
I grew up in South Africa and live in Australia. I have 300 gigs of music in my iTunes. 295 is Trance, 5 is House. I had never heard of you or the Ozarks and would not expect to have had the slightest interest in your music. Last night I watched Winter’s Bone and heard you sing High Mountain. I was stopped dead in my tracks. It was so beautiful. I tracked it down, bought it on iTunes and intend to get the album and your essays. I’ve listened to it about twenty times I think. What great work you do!
Thank you
That’s great Andy. There is so much grand music in the world isn’t there. Here is the link to the bands, Blackberry winter, site. We can ship you a signed CD…
Blackberry Winter Band
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Dear Lady…I won’t go into the goo recently in life, pretty darn down with good reason. Didn’t think anything could put a dent in it, but then I heard you sing in the movie. You moved me, I do believe you could melt a stone and turn butter back to cream with that voice. I immediately looked you up on the old google right after, and here you are.
I knew you were a dear soul, I just knew it. Ordered the CD, can’t wait to share it. God love you and thanks so much. Take care-
Thanks for your kind words, Terry. Happy to have brought back the sun for a bit.