It seems to me entirely reasonable that the posts of someone who is actively suing you be restricted from your website! I find  it admirable, even astonishing, that any of W. Galison's posts have been permitted here.

Am I alone in finding this topic tedious? Or is it true that conflict is the only entertainment that we get off on these days?

Not the song, the way it was sung. I wasn't used to that rough earthy naturalness. ( Times they are a'changin ' by the way) I first heard Madeleine in a small blues club, some years ago.I had never heard of her at all. She was unlike anything I had EVER heard . Music coming from some ethereal deeps,rarely seen.The records are fine , and very beautiful but in person is really a must with her to get the whole picture. What I am saying, and I respect your intelligence or I wouldn't repeat it. Is that there is a great deal going on here and I think that you will get to it in time.The dylan Anecdote was given to illustrate that we can, in time revise our opinions in large ways. I didn't know what I was hearing.......But I found out.

Dear William,

It seems clear that you are keen to publicise GYOMM and that you have realised that frequent postings here will achieve a high number of sales.... no one can blame you for that.

It does seem, however, that you are desperately  "hanging on her coattails" (quote from your e-mail to the Valley Advocate to which you held exception) and intent to wring as much cash from this as possible rather than relying on your own (considerable talents) with which to make your way in the world.

I don't even want to get into the discrepancies which appear in the differing accounts of this dispute which are linked to from the many posts here on this subject (investment of $15000 or was it $80,000 etc. etc.). I would merely contrast your actions with the actions of the 'Lost and Wandering Blues and Jazz Band' guys who, despite owning 2 albums with considerable content from Madeleine Peyroux, make no attempt to capitalise on this but are content to carry on busking their way around the world. - I saw them on the street in Copenhagen back in January and they were happily playing street pitches and selling an occasional CD (their latest, not the ones featuring Madeleine).

You may profit financially form the Brou-ha-ha you seem intent on causing both here and in court but at what cost to you inside? I hope you don't end up bitter and twisted by it because it seems to me it might be a whole lot easier on you if you just agreed a modest out of court settlement and resumed your career.

Anyway, I know it's none of my affair so I'll end with wishing you well. I hope you don't mind if I don't respond to any further postings from you but as I said in my earlier post (or words to that effect) I feel that this topic has run and run and deserves to be laid to rest.

Best wishes for the future

Brian 

Thanks for the compliment. You're closer than you think. I was raised a quaker. Attended the meeting at Easton where the Quakers of the French and Indian war period were attacked as they met one Sunday.The Indians entered and saw that the Quakers left their hunting rifles in the corner instead of defending themselves with  them. The Indians spared the Friends realizing they were 'worshiping the same great spirit the indians worshipped' Those early influences last a person. later befriended people like Pete seeger who has always fought the fight for reason in this world. There is a lot to fight for to insure the future safety of our kids , as you say, that  we  are sending to college now, and in the near future. .Around us is A bigger world with its own agendas. Sometimes secret ones where some are willing to use our kids as cannon fodder.Lets fight against those dangers,  Not each other. The friends used to meet when members were in crisis and try to find answers for the disputes.They Would look inward for ideas that would "speak to the condition of the confused parties" Maybe a little of that method could help here.It wouldn't hurt those of us who are interested in the fate of these two gifted people to look for the real ways of giving them support. What a waste of creative energy.So what about it.If we're going to witness all this perhaps we can find a way to " speak to their condition. " I don't think it would be a waste of our time..Geoff

 First encountered Madi's music thru an eighty year old patron of a coffee house where I sing and play.He loaned me the first two cds,and I bought the last one.They are a pleasure to listen to.I was impressed with the guitar work and harp on GYOMM.Will has no need to ride anyone's coattails.Choice of music on all three cd's gives careful consideration to striking a broad audience.I am hoping that her tours follow a more southerly route in the near future so I can see a live performance.According to my eighty year old friend,GYOMM is available at Barnes and Nobles in Florida.Recently another upcoming siger/songwriter(I want to say Bonham was the last name but I am so bad with names and not really current on what's current) produced her own album,and gave a lenghy interview on the high points of controlling her own sound.The reasons have much to do about having a say in what you play.BTW,there are many buskers all over the streets that can give you the ins and outs of playing a handful of mass produced hits over and over to ring up someones regester versus playing what they want to play on a street corner.A decade of playing both in and out of clubs in New Orleans leads me to believe that many of the people playing out there do it by choice,not because they can't find a stage  ( anyone here familer with Roslyn and David? )Best of luck on your lawsuit Will.At least your cd is available in this area.

  Dear Doug, William etc. If it were still possible, which perhaps it is, some form of professional arbitration would be better than a prolonged courtroom mess. One thing is certain, William's arguments, sensible or not, are very familiar and known to all who have looked at this site. I can't imagine why he would want to continue re-stating them. His idea of moving it all to another site is a good one. I know that most people who come to this site would enjoy talking about , for example, Madeleines singing as compared to Billie Holiday or things of that nature ,to this, every day.I do agree with you, Doug, that someone looking for a more peaceful solution to strife in this present world, is likely to be deemed a 'nut'. Geoff