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Catman Cohen

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Executive Producer in Heaven
Henry Iglesias
Produced and Arranged by James Lum
Music and Lyrics by Catman Cohen
(c) Keevay Music 2008-2009
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Catman Cohen is pleased to announce that a portion of proceeds received from sales of "How I Want to Dream" will be donated to the charities created by his two good friends, medical activist, Patch Adams, and international nursing activist, Mary Lightfine.
About Gesundheit! Institute:
The Gesundheit! Institute is a home-based hospital founded by Dr. Hunter "Patch" Adams in 1972, located outside of Hillsboro in rural West Virginia. The Institute states its vision as being dedicated to revolutionizing health care delivery by replacing what the Institute sees as greed and competition with generosity and compassion. Creation of Gesundheit! Institute was a topic of the 1998 movie Patch Adams starring Robin Williams. Since the 1970s, the Gesundheit Institute has treated over 15,000 patients without payment, medical insurance or formal facilities.
Patch Adams
About Volunteers Without Boundaries:
After working as a registered nurse in emergency rooms throughout the United States, Mary Lightfine, a woman who thrives on challenges, decided to join an organization called Doctors Without Borders. Since then she has lived and worked in more than a dozen countries, including some of the most hellish spots on earth. Mary began sharing her moving stories with students across the United States in 2000. After hearing about her experiences numerous students wanted to spend their time helping others abroad but couldn't find organizations that would accept them into their programs. Most medical volunteer organizations accept only licensed professionals with a minimum of two years prior experience. In collaboration with medical professionals and communities south of the border Mary Lightfine is now able to provide the "opportunity of a lifetime" to others through the founding of Volunteers Without Boundaries Inc., a non profit charity organization.
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Catman Cohen is the mysterious, controversial creator of the music trilogy, "The Catman Chronicles," a collection of songs that have themes related to life, death, and dreams. Described as Post-Decadence Rock, Cohen's songs spring from a foundation of social activism, primarily in calling for a resurrection of neglected heroes (e.g., nurses, paramedics, teachers, firemen, universal peace-keepers, environmentalists, human rights activists, animal rights activists, etc.); a plea for assistance to those without adequate food or health care; and a cry for urgent remedial efforts to preclude an imminent fresh water crisis.
Very little is known about Catman Cohen. To date, his only publicity consists of shadow photos and his official bio excludes data such as birthdate, birthplace, and other personal details. He believes artists MUST step into the background in order that society can shift its spotlight onto various key vocations (especially nursing) that are in crisis. He turns down interviews, instead requesting that a list of social activist friends be considered in his place, stating that they have more urgent things to say about the world than anything he might offer.
Cohen's extremely deep, bullfrog singing voice has drawn comparisons to various artists, particularly Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, and Barry White. It is that strange unusual singing voice that forms the fulcrum within his CD's, featuring guest performances by she-males, Goths, and other atypical entertainers.
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For a more detailed Bio and various quotes by Catman Cohen, please visit:
WikiMusicGuide
For the Catman Cohen interview in which he discusses the inspirations for ALL his songs, please visit VAN CITY BANDS at:
VanCityBands.com
(Click 'VIEW SONG INFORMATION' button located beside each song)
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HENRY IGLESIAS produced and arranged The Catman Chronicles 1 & 2.
On Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007, Henry died after a lengthy battle with an insidious brain tumor. He will be sorely missed by friends and family.
Henry Iglesias was a tremendous artist in his own right, recording songs in both English and Spanish.
You can find his songs at:
BeInTheNow.com
IglesiasMySpace1
IglesiasMySpace2
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Catman's CDs may be purchased online via the following website:


Or, if you would like to download specific tracks via iTunes, you may use the following links:


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FADE INTO YOU (Mazzy Star Cover) -- The Music Video (Directed/Edited by Michael Canyon Drebert)
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PRAYER FOR AMERICA -- The Music Video (Directed/Edited by Kyle Clemens)
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PRAYER FOR AMERICA -- The Music Video (Directed/Edited by Kyle Clemens)
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HOW I WANT TO DIE -- The Music Video (Directed/Edited by Jonathan Joffe)
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FLUFFLE-O -- The Music Video (Directed by William Phelps, Edited by Michael Drebert)
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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 07/06/2006
Band Website: http://www.catmancohen.com
Band Members: Catman Cohen - Songwriter, Vocalist, Keyboards
Henry Iglesias (deceased)- Producer, Arranger, Keyboards, Acoustic Guitar, Vocalist
James Lum - Producer, Arranger, Engineer, Electric Guitars, Acoustic Guitars, Vocalist
Sid Johnson - Bass Guitar
Rastine Calhoun III - Saxophones, Flutes, Horns
George Englund - Saxophones
Anthony Heller - Drums and Percussion
Gabriel Santana Falcon - Drums and Percussion
James McCarty - Drums and Percussion
Special guest musicians:
Eliah Levy (Chapman Stick)

Malcolm Watson (Violin)

Kristen Kimiko (Violin)

Kwai Bun (Cello)

Special Guest Singers (in alphabetical order):
Shea Alexander
Jaclyn Beardsley
Katarina Contreras
Amy Court
Bobby Hudson
Thomas Hunter
Elly K (Elizaveta)
Annette Lum
Matthew Lum
Justin Lunsford
Ronee Martin
Vessy Mink
Barbara Ochoa (Petra Luna)
Simonne Simmons
Abe "Mobius' Simoff
Christopher Spinks
Shasta Strange (Iglesias)
Jimmy Swan
Sarah Taylor
Clarissa Thompson
Jeanette Turner
Molly Zenobia
Anonymous Friends of The Catman Project
French Translation ("Genevieve") provided by Katherine Vallin
Influences: Teachers
Nurses
Firefighters
Paramedics
Universal Peace-Keepers
Environmental Activists
Human Rights Activists
Animal Rights Activists
Thinkers Outside the Box
Henry Iglesias John Lennon Bob Dylan Bruce Springsteen Leonard Cohen Janis Joplin
Louis Armstrong Barry White Burt Bacharach Jim Morrison Elton John Bernie Taupin
Paul Simon Brian Wilson Gustav Mahler Salvador Dali Maude Barlow Lenny Bruce Charles Bukowski
Andy Warhol Albert Camus
Sounds Like: The deep bullfrog voice of Catman Cohen (once described as "Barry White on steroids") is the anchor presence in an eclectic Rock n' Roll Theater that alternates between dark gloomy meditations on mankind and raucous celebrations of life.
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

The REVIEWS trickle in for........HOW I WANT TO DREAM

Catman Cohen wishes to offer his profound gratitude to the following reviewers who took their valuable time to assess his latest creative effort:------------------------------"Dear Catman...I just l...
Posted by on Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:21:00 GMT

Catman Cohen Prepares Exit from Los Angeles

Having recently completed his third CD....How I Want to Dream: the Catman Chronicles 3....Catman Cohen is now preparing a permanent departure from Los Angeles. Six years ago, Henry Iglesias (decea...
Posted by on Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:48:00 GMT

Catman Cohen Comments Upon "SHE'S MY HALLELUJAH"

Introducing..........Shes My Hallelujah (from How I Want to Dream:  the Catman Chronicles 3) Available exclusively at  CD Baby http://cdbaby.com/cd/catmancohen3 ------------------------...
Posted by on Thu, 28 May 2009 17:17:00 GMT

NEW!!! HOW I WANT TO DREAM.....now available on CD BABY....

CDBabyHOW  I  WANT  TO  DREAM:  the Catman Chronicles 3........has been listed for sale today on CD Baby. **   There is a 30% discount for purchases of multiple CD's.  The CD Baby link can be found a...
Posted by on Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:06:00 GMT

HOW I WANT TO DREAM CD Release Event....POSTPONED!

****** (May 29)  PLEASE NOTE:  this event is now postponed until late August ******====================================================== ===Alan Singer, owner of Hollywood Center Studios (formerly Zoe...
Posted by on Wed, 18 Mar 2009 03:42:00 GMT

Indie Musician Catman Cohen Offers Public Apology

BIllboard Press ReleaseShadow musican Catman Cohen apologizes for inappropriate PR approach, then lambastes the corrupt Wall Street interests who have looted the nation's Treasury, and draws attention...
Posted by on Fri, 06 Feb 2009 18:09:00 GMT

Fade Into You (MAZZY STAR COVER) by Catman Cohen

Check out this video: Fade Into You (MAZZY STAR COVER) by Catman Cohen It's been more than four years since mysterious Catman Cohen released a CD....and despite internet rumors of suicid...
Posted by on Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:32:00 GMT

Mysterious CATMAN COHEN Returns After Four Year Absence

Shadow musician Catman Cohen is ready to release his third CD...How I Want to Dream...as the conclusion to his musical trilogy, The Catman Chronicles, following a lengthy absence, in which internet ru...
Posted by on Mon, 26 Jan 2009 02:50:00 GMT

Mysterious CATMAN COHEN...Writing Songs That Make the Whole World Cry

Little is known about mysterious CATMAN COHEN, but one thing is for certain: the shadow musician has gained a strong cult reputation for writing dark songs that make women, children, and even grown me...
Posted by on Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:45:00 GMT

Catman Cohen Urges America to DREAM Again

In honor of the upcoming presidential Inauguration, coinciding with Martin Luther King Day, Catman Cohen has unveiled his new song, I HAD A DREAM, the finale to his third CD....How I Want to Dream: th...
Posted by on Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:45:00 GMT