From: "Joe Estades" <Joe@xxx.net> Subject: CONTACT FROM THE WEB Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2004 03:06:15 -0400 Dear Stephen, You are amazing..a body of work of quality and warmth, that is beyond description. I was an eng in the 80s, and your work is the bench mark of recording studio perfection. American Beauty is like Mark Twains best.. ... Joe Estades From: Sknoof@xxx.com Date: Sat, 10 Oct 1998 19:20:35 EDT Subject: ...that still-unsurpassed acoustic guitar sound... Stephen, I stumbled onto your site from the Jefferson Airplane page...for almost thirty years now I've been in slack-jawed awe at the acoustic guitar sound you realized on "If I Could Only Remember My Name".....in years of attempting something similar I've fallen flat every time. And now here you are, in a place where I can tip my hat to ya. Thanks so much for the sound of that record...it owes as much to you, I think, as it does to David himself. [ later Mike added.....] Barncard is an alchemist. Never before or since has an acoustic guitar been captured so brilliantly as on David Crosby's "If I Could Only Remember My Name." I'm listening to "Traction In The Rain" over and over as I write this. The warmth and intimacy of the sounds on this record owe as much to Barncard, I suspect, as to Crosby himself. When I close my eyes, I'd swear I was sitting on a crossbrace INSIDE THE GUITAR.(Of course, when I close my eyes I can't type.So there you go.) Those foolish people who bought this LP just because Jerry and Phil are on it--and then stuck it under a wobbly table leg or something--are depriving themselves of one of the finest, most serendipitous marriages of artist and engineer EVER. Thanks, Bud... Mike Fornatale, River Vale NJ ---*--- Date: Sun, 04 Oct 1998 18:47:29 +0900 From: Jun Midorikawa Subject: Great thanks! Status: RO I've just read your home page and found the great information on the record, IF I COULD ONLY REMEMBER MY NAME by David Crosby. This record is all time favorite to me since it's release. I wanted to get more information on the personnel credits of musicians for a long time. At last I got it. Thanks again, Jun Midorikawa Date: Thu, 17 Sep 1998 10:22:06 EDT Subject: 30 years of curiosity Good morning sir... First let me thank you for your immense contributions over all the years and the commitment of your expertise toward those recording artists who have influenced most facets of my life immeasurably. In 1969 I remember saying to myself," I must have been born at the right time." I am quite sure that you are to be included as a major influence in my life with all of your involvement with the recording of who I affectionately call, "The Boys." Sincerely yours, Bruce Gladstone East Hanover, NJ From: SJYANEK@xxx.com Date: Mon, 21 Oct 1996 08:17:31 -0400 Subject: Thanks When I look through my record collection your name appears on most of my favorites. "Wind on the Water" still holds up as my all-timer. The engineering was superb, especially on the acoustic instruments.James Taylor's guitar & vocal on the title track is so incredible. It had to be a thrill working those sessions. Take Care and THANKS! There are a thousand questions I'd love to ask you...but enough for now. X-Sender: tmcarthu@xxx.com (Unverified) Date: Thu, 23 Jul 1998 23:44:56 +1000 From: Terry McArthur Subject: If Only I Could Remember my Name This album is well, talisman, a totem, a big slab of magic that endures. It's a body of work that both sums up a a time, place, and mood and transcends its spiritual geography. David Crosby showed us all back then a kind of music that resonates with the angels...it's bitter and sweet and set a benchmark for harmony singing that few have equalled...not to mention the sound of those acoustic guitars.. I mean we are talking 1971 here and they seem to me to be so beautifully recorded...the integrity of the production just seems to go hand in hand with the integrity of the songs. I put alongside three of my favourite other albums : Blood On The Tracks - Bob Dylan Astral Weeks - Van Morrison Sgt Peppers - The Beatles as an inspired work of art. Thanks for the gift. From: "Mark T Moore" Subject: Thank you for your work Date: Mon, 13 Jul 1998 22:37:53 -0400 Dear Stephen,        I'm writing to thank you for all your work on the great albums.  I just listened to the tracks for, If I Could Only Remember My Name, and it really inspired me.  I listened to that in my '65 Ford Falcon in High School while all my Levi - jacketed buddies were jammin'  to Alice Cooper's, "18". Then, again, in boot camp I tried sharing the album with some of the guys.  Man, memories, and you not only helped to make them, you're saving them.  I bought the remixed concert album with Crosby and Nash and it is wonderful.  As a painter, I am always looking for good tunes to work too. I try not to dwell on the past, but it is comforting in alot of ways...and I let my 9 year old son check it out too.  My warmest regards and thank you... Mark Tobin Moore, Charleston, WV. Date: Wed, 17 Jun 1998 15:31:11 -0500 From: Nick Morris Subject: Great Job Hi Stephen, I tapped into your web site and only wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed it. I have seen your name listed on albums for a number of years. I remember seeing it first on David Crosby's solo album (If I could only remember my name). I really loved that album. You have been associated with a lot of albums I have enjoyed over the years. I recently purchased "Another Stoney Evening". I purchased that album at a local store and sat back and listen to it. This is a great album. Being recorded back in 1971, I was able to enjoy some of the memories of those times that I couldn't attend. I'm located in Houston Texas. Just wanted to touch base let you know how much I enjoyed your work. Nick Morris Date: Mon, 23 Mar 1998 21:48:08 -0600 From: Brian Carter <bricrter@xxx.com> Subject: If I Could Only Remember Your Name... Hi Steve, I've been a subscriber to the Ampex list for some time now; the other day I decided to try to do a little research and find out who some of the people were on this list. What's so funny to me is that I've visited your webpage, a few months ago, actually, as I was attempting to find out who engineered some of the Grateful Dead's albums, namely the silky-smooth, aurally aromatic American Beauty. I read with interest the mics used and techniques tried. I cataloged all these things, but I was reading late at night and decided to go to bed and get back to it in the morning. The next morning came and I fired up the search engine. No results that led me to the web page I thought I had bookmarked, and so I forgot your name and let it go. Fast forward to the present: I was just reading your Ampex post about MM1000's used on Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young's Deja Vu, an album I've always wondered about as far as production and engineering, even as a small kid. So I went to your website, and there it was again-- your name; the name I've been reading in the mailing list for months. I can't tell you how ethereal, surreal and fantastic these two albums sound to me. To this day they send shivers down my spine, and stand out of the pack as classic examples of how to mesh the style of the music with the recording technique. When I "first" heard Deja Vu I *really* thought I had heard it before, back when I was two or three, so I asked my mom about it. We had been on some church outing in some large cabin somewhere-- it's all quite fuzzy, but the great early seventies community atmosphere, the beautiful time we had in the woods, etc-- these things stand out clearly. And the soundtrack to this "movie" in my head has always been "Deja Vu." Well, she confirmed it for me: yes, in 1973 all the kids at this particular outing had been quite smitten with CSNY. And the memories were just amazing that flooded back to me as I heard the music; this was about ten years ago or so. All my friends were listening to this album. We all remarked upon how amazing it sounded. It was quite a discovery for all of us. So, sorry for the book-length message, but I've **always** wondered who the hell did this stuff! And if you'll forgive me for freaking out completely, YOU ROCK! Congratulations! ...... Thanks so much for what you've given all of us-- truly beautiful recordings. Brian Carter Chief Engineer Paradox Productions ---*--- Date: Sat, 31 Jan 1998 16:56:09 -0800 From: Robert Costello Subject: Still in love with it Steve, It's still great. 25 + years and I still enjoy listening to it ("If only I could remember my name"). You captured true magic. Rob Costello ---*--- From: ClngThundr@xxx.com Date: Wed, 26 Nov 1997 22:07:25 -0500 (EST) Subject: If I Could Only Remember My Name Mr. Barncard, For years one of my favorite albums has been David Crosby's If I Could Only Remember My Name. I've worn the tracks on my old vinyl album down to the "nubbins"! Everything about the album was magical, and I applaud the excellent engineering, especially considering all the "live" takes - very impressive. .....Thanks in advance for your time, and thanks for all the wonderful music you've given us all through the years. Sincerely, Mark Johnson From: Jimcocre8@xxx.com Date: Mon, 3 Nov 1997 15:02:58 -0500 (EST) Subject: thanks and some thoughts Thanks Stephen...for your supurb production work over the years. I remember seeing your name on album covers and thinking, what excellent production values. Great to have the chance to say thanks in this way. Date: Wed, 29 Oct 1997 23:13:48 -0500 From: <liddie@xxx.com> Subject: PERRO etc. Hello from Back East, I am just writing .... to thank you on behalf of everyone on lee-shore for all the work you have done in the past and will doubtless be doing in the future on the Stoney CD and the PERRO tapes and, heck, everything...It's been a great pleasure to read your posts on lee-shore and I dig your home pages, too. Ultimately, I hope the CPR and C/N stuff all comes out well and that you get a chance to bask in the praise that is surely headed your way. I have been lurking on lee-shore via my buddy Tom's hardcopy printouts of various digests since Sep. '96, and we both have wanted to thank you for (among many other things) your insights on IICORMN and the making of American Beauty. Anyway, I didn't mean to be this sycophantic, but I did want to wish you many thanks and best wishes on your many projects. I will be watching with great anticipation for the Stoney CD, and I'm sure I speak for the rest of the lurkers out there when I say again THANK YOU STEPHEN! Andy in PA ---*--- From: Caterrell@xxx.com Date: Sun, 26 Oct 1997 22:38:59 -0500 (EST) Subject: Great Job...... Stephen Just a quick note to say thank you for your hard work and contribution to "If I could only remember my name". That album ranks as one of my favorite. Being a long time CSN fan I enjoyed reading about your connection to the band and David Crosby on your Web page BIO section. I am looking forward to the release of "Another Stoney Evening". Tony T. Indiana ---*--- From: K2BIZSVCS@xxx.com Date: Mon, 25 Aug 1997 10:45:24 -0400 (EDT) Subject: An Anthem To Beauty Hi Stephen - I've been "listening" to you on the Lee-Shore for about 2 months now. Saturday night I happened to catch the above referenced documentary on the Grateful Dead on PBS here in Minneapolis. It was very nice to put a face to your name. I thoroughly enjoyed the show, particularly the footage of you and Mr. Crosby. It appeared that it brought back a lot of memories and emotions for all of you involved. I think it's a privilege to have someone with your background, talent and insight to share these historical moments of your life with us. You are obviously very respected by all who have worked with you and those who have come in contact with you in the same manner as myself. Thanks again for sharing these memories and information. Kim ---*--- Fri, 22 Aug 1997 01:34:33 -0400 (EDT) Date: Fri, 22 Aug 1997 01:34:33 -0400 (EDT) From: Voycefm@xxx.com Subject: Re: lee-shore-digest V2 #7 X-UIDL: 3831a7fb62294c6df4de0b8e65645e27 Stephen - Saw you on the tube tonight. PBS playing the Dead's "From Anthem To Beauty". Good stuff. I was never a huge Dead fan, but I sure respect their contributions to the music of our time. Also, I listened to 4 Way Street today and was so blown away (again) by the sound, I just had to check the credits and there you were again. Amazing. You seem to have your hand in the middle of all the good stuff. Thanks SoCalFrank Date: Mon, 4 Aug 97 02:50:18 UT From: "John Melillo" <Spidergawd@xxx.com> Subject: Music etc... Stephen, Hello, I justwanted to take a moment to let you know I visited your site and it is wonderful. It's packed with info, which is always nice. I'm sitting here recording the Grateful Dead Hour as is my practice every Sunday night from 9-10. I found your site while viewing the Dead Hour Site. I have read the David Crosby Bio which used many of your quotes and thoughts. I thought your input to be helpful in the telling of the tale. It's nice to hear the insiders view. Thanks by the way for helping to provide those of us who hold music so near and dear with so many great albums (geez, remember albums..how 'bout 45's?...or god forbid, 8 tracks....). Be well... John Melillo. spidergawd@xxx.com ---*--- Date: Thu, 12 Jun 1997 11:29:10 -0500 From: David Bach <dbach@xxx.com> Subject: Thank You Dear Steven Barncard, I just found your e-mail address and home page (very nicely done, I might add) through the CSN home page!I feel I owe you a heartfelt "Thank You" for the work you did with CSN, especially the BOX SET of a few years ago.Being a fan of the boys since the mid 60's (their Buffalo Springfield/Hollies/Birds era), I was delighted to see the box set arrive in the local record store.My son bought it for me for my birthday about a year ago and I've devoured it ever since.The music, of course, is wonderful, but I've found hours of enjoyment in the booklet that accompanied the set.Again, Thank you, and keep up the good work. Sincerely, David Bach From: KCW3001@xxx.com Date: Mon, 28 Jul 1997 23:22:56 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Cowtown Hi Great job on Brewer & Shipley. Is there a tape in the vaults from Steely Dan at cowtown from around that time? I think that they opened for zappa. An audience tape exists. Thanks for all your great Cros work! jk ---*--- Read-Receipt-To: "Frank Antonio" <gonzo69@xxx.com> Priority: Normal X-Priority: 3 From: "Frank Antonio" <gonzo69@xxx.com> Subject: If I Could Only Remember My Name. Date: Mon, 21 Jul 97 20:34:14 PDT What can I say.......This has to be one of the greatest albums I ever owned.(or heard). I remember when this album came out, I bought it on 8-track ,wore that one out and bought it again! I was really surprised to go to the CSN site and find your writing on it.One question,I hav'nt found it on CD. (was it released that way? ) David Crosby-the mans a musical great! Looking forward to music he still has to share. Da gonz. Date: Mon, 06 Jan 1997 16:08:44 -0500 From: Electronic Information Network Patron <clppatron@xxx.com> Organization: Electronic Information Network Subject: If I could Only remember my name. Stephen, For years I've wanted to tell you how great a job all of you did on that album. Man, it's still one of my favorites and you did such a wonderful job helping to bring it to light. Thanks!! Ed Tarzia tarziae@xxx.com Date: Wed, 16 Jul 1997 14:21:34 -0700 From: Lachlan MacLearn <lmaclearn@xxx.com> Organization: Epsilon Corporation Subject: Crosby's I. I. C. O. R. M. N. (still vital after all these years...) PALIMPSESTS IN "E" In a life -- any life, a handful of key mental snapshots can be found reflecting and contributing to values, predelictions, inclinations of the owner that render that person's views of his/her world unique (a palimpsest of that life, if you will). Whenever I pause to review those snapshots in my own life, I usually find they revolve around musical events. A memorable concert I attended, or performed at, a studio session during which magic occurred, the first listen to another artist's killer tune....the list goes on. In this context, I am amazed at the continuing vitality of Croz's first and 'premier' solo album effort. Not, perhaps, amazed so much by the music (after all, I had been listening avidly to Crosby since the first byrds album), but rather by the sheer creative energy implicit in the effort and result of that effort. An effort in which you participated. Unlike my '60s home town musical contemporaries, most of whom lacked my songwriting skills and hunger for vital new sounds (by their own admission), whenever I first heard a song by a new artist that I liked, I always looked to see who penned it. Time and time again, I found my favorite Byrds tunes, the truly meaty, cohesive, meaningful ones, were by Crosby. I recall with an unyielding clarity numerous passages from most of the songs on "If I Could Only Remember...". I often see similar impact of that album on other musicians of my generation. In Liverpool, a couple of months back, while on vacation, I was introduced to a guitarist who taught math at a local Catholic girls school, but nursed a deep desire to be playing rock for a living. Sitting around after a dinner party, with our acoustic guitars, I haphazardly executed the opening bars of "Tree with no Leaves...". I had no way of knowing he was a "Croz" fan. The effect was instantaneous. He stopped a conversation with a particularly good looking woman seated nearby, in mid-sentence, turned to me, and immediately began playing along. I went on to perform a few of David's other tunes (Triad, Lee Shore, Laughing...) and had his gratitude for the rest of the evening. Recently, I forwarded an e-mail to David, following Laura Nyro's death (another of my most treasured artists). The message was a brief one, imploring David to take care of himself, in light of how few "masters ofthe medium" remain. Characteristically, I received a very short reply a day or two later that read "Believe me I'm trying" I'm 46 now. I own a nice house in southern New Hampshire, with an in-ground pool in the back yard and a 24 track studio in the basement. I'm balding, and my waist line is increasing by the year. I make a good living at a career that has nothing to do with music. I have few regrets. I guess it bears noting that, while I will always admire his art, I don't know that I necessarily envy David's life. True, nothing I've created, as a songwriter has yet captured the imagination of a large segment of a generation, as his music has. I've also never owned a 60 ft sloop or worked with some of the creme de la creme of the music and film industry. But I've also never gone to prison, had to run from the law or been addicted to any recreational substance to the detriment of my artistry, my family, my friends, my health. You have observed many times, I'm sure, that no artist, regardless how gifted, makes significant progress in the dissemination their work, without assistance. In David's case, you deserve a great deal of credit for assisting in the birthing of music that is, at once, central and seminal to the creation of much of value that has occurred since. Stephen, Thanks for helping to bring especially magical and meaningful sounds into our lives! Lachlan MacLearn lmaclearn@xxx.com     Date: Mon, 14 Jul 1997 19:39:51 -0700 From: Jablair <Jablair@xxx.com> Reply-To: Jablair@xxx.com Subject: ...remember my name July 14, 1997 7:36 pm What a nice afternoon I'm having listening to my albums (in part, thanks to you!) Regards, Joan Alexander Blair   From: "Chris, Pam, Luke and Hannah Ellis" <ellis@xxx.com> Subject: If Only..... Date: Sun, 6 Jul 1997 13:29:19 +1000 X-Priority: 3 Stephen, I have just discovered your website sitting at the desk here in Brisbane. Your notes, coupled with David's book and listening to the album, have made my day. My wife, Pam, and I were on the verge of tears, reading your account of the recording. You might find that a little odd, but "If Only I could remember my name...." means an awful lot to me. It's amazing to me, that I can communicate with you in this way! Chris Ellis. ---*--- From: "Zimmer, Dave" <dave.zimmer@xxx.com> Subject: RE: My 2 cents worth Date: Fri, 20 Jun 1997 17:11:54 -0700 X-Priority: 3 Dear Steve: Can't wait to hear the mixed C&N show. ... Best Regards, Dave Z. P.S. To Lee-Shore-ians: Steve Barncard is one of several key individuals involved with the recordings we treasure who has graciously consented to go through the text of my CSN book and provide new insights. Very much appreciated. And, yes, Steve's web site is top notch and very informative. ---*--- From: KCarr94895@xxx.com Date: Fri, 23 May 1997 12:58:52 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Barncard Homepage This is a great site. Alot of information and memories rekindled. I was looking for info on JS Blows Against the Empire-actually hoping to find guitar tab for Have You Sen the Stars Tonight. I missed the TV special on American Beauty but the article is great. Reading about If I Could Only Remember my Name was inspiring. Is it out on CD? I miss Jerry so much and he plays great on that record. Lived in sf 78-83 and of course couldn't hike Mt. Tam without thinkinh of the Croz. Saw him solo acoustic at Greek Theater Bread & Roses probably in 80-same show as Chick Corea and I think Neil (I went to several B&R shows and the bills are kind of mixed in my head). Croz was awesome, especially For Free. If there is a tape of that show floating around I would be definitely interested. At the Dead site saw that Phil had made an appearance with Croz-any chance they could do any more of that?Keep up the good work, this site made my day. I was going to go try to find Neil's On the Beach but now have to put Remember on the list too. Thanks, Kenny ---*--- Date: Wed, 14 May 1997 09:26:37 -0800 From: Larry Clark <laclark@xxx.com.ca.us> Subject: greetings Dear Stephen - I just found your website, and wanted to let you know how much I have enjoyed the recordings you have been involved with over the years.I grew up with the music of the 60's, and being a musician and playing with tape recorders since I was 10, I always checked out who played on the records, as well as where they were recorded and who the re- cording engineers were.I still remember the day I went out and got Deja Vu. That was one of my all-time favorite albums.When I went and saw the movie "Woodstock", I really wanted to get ahold of the alternate mix of the title song.It was fun to finally get it when the CSN&Y boxed set came out a few years ago. And I finally got around to picking up the CD of "If Only I Could Remember My Name".It still sounds great after all these years - "Orleans" is a vocal masterpiece! Anyway, I enjoyed reading your "biography", and I wish you continued success in your endeavors. Sincerely, Larry Clark ---*--- Date: Fri, 25 Apr 1997 13:28:33 +0000 From: afferton@xxx.com (Thomas S Afferton) Subject: Thanks - America Beauty Stephen, I just wanted to pass on a word of thanks.I subsribe to the lee-shore list and I always enjoy your candidate remarks and "inside scoop".Last week I taped the VH-1 special on "American Beauty" and I got some time over the weekend to watch it. Lo and behold, there you were beside Phil Lesh in the studio! Phil's explanation of the story behind "Box of Rain" really hit home with me. My father-in-law passed away last month at the age of 53 after a year-long battle with cancer.My wife and I spent many weekends with him, trying to help him through his struggle.Phil's words about the lyrics of "Box of Rain" really captured what we went through and it was comforting to know someone else knew how we felt. Thanks to you for your contribution to this recording.Please pass on my thanks to Phil Lesh and Robert Hunter as well. Tom Afferton CSN and Dead listener Somerset, NJ From: Joeywales@xxx.com Date: Fri, 4 Apr 1997 22:13:26 -0500 (EST) Subject: Great home page Stephen, Your home page is impressive.While browsing it the following questions came to my mind as a native Kansas Citian. Did you ever know Michael Finnegan when you were a local talent in the Kansas City area? Do you still appraise songwriters and talent today? Also, if the Monkeymen played around, did you play in the Westport area, and if so, what were the places you used to play or frequent? I'm just a local KC guy, never had enough guts to leave, and my wife and I kinda like it around here.Your work, whether we know it or not, is listened to around us everyday."If I could only remember my name" is one of my favorite cd's and one of my biggest inspirations."Yes I can" takes a close second.I'm glad to see that you are doing great on the west coast and wish you all the success in the world.I would like to thank you personally for your contribution to the music we enjoy. Respectfully, Joe Wales ---*--- Date: Thu, 27 Mar 1997 21:34:15 +1200 From: Eric Waardenburg <e.waardenburg@xxx.com> Reply-To: e.waardenburg@xxx.com.nz Subject: Thanks from a CSN fan 27-3-97 Dear Stephen My name is Eric Waardenburg and I live in Auckland, New Zealand.I recently finished reading the autobiography of David Crosby, and that motivated me to surf the Web to see if I could find any CSN pages.I happened to come across your site, so thought I'd drop you a line.I really like your site, and the pictures of studio work just brings the things I read in the book to life.If it wasn't for a lot of your efforts, us fans wouldn't be enjoying so much of the music that CSN(&Y) played, so thanks for that. The compilation four CD box set is another example of your great work, and the audio quality of those CD's is truly amazing, so again, thank you. I'd love to drop David Crosby an e-mail, but don't know his address. Would you be prepared to forward an e-mail for me, or send me his address.I'd really appreciate that.I look at the concert schedule for CSN this month, and I do wonder if they'd ever come way down South to New Zealand to do a tour?I'd love to ask them. Many thanks Eric Waardenburg   ---*--- From: D28S@xxx.com Date: Thu, 13 Mar 1997 16:47:34 -0500 (EST) Subject: Re: Crosby/Nash Live (1977) "The non-fight" Stephen Thanks for setting the record straight.I meant no disrespect in asking the question and I can see how you would be upset over an inaccurate reporting of the event. I was just curious if this was true or not. Life is never dull in your line of work is it? By the way, you do great work. Among other things I think IICORMN is one of the finest recordings ever made by anyone at any time. Best Bill Evans ---*---   Date: Fri, 07 Mar 1997 21:16:32 -0500 From: Gregory Mencotti <mencotti@xxx.com> Subject: If I Could Only... Status: RO Just wanted to express my thanks for putting the "If I Could Only..." page up.I was just sitting here listening to it (for the umpteenth time since 1971) and thinking what an excellent album it was, and wondering if there was any mention of it on the net.And behold!My husband and I were married in 1971, living in an efficiency apartment far from home in Binghamton, NY.Manys the time we grooved on this album."What Are Their Names" was my personal favorite (we always refer to it as "Ride Right Over".) Flash forward to the 90's; now we have the CD.But it's still the same great music.I was wondering who did the wonderful piano work on "Song With No Words" and your page told me. So now I'm happy. Thanks again! Karen Mencotti From: NIGHTFLY82@xxx.com Date: Thu, 6 Mar 1997 20:48:28 -0500 (EST) Subject: CSN/Atlantic Split Mr. Barncard, I do know this was mentioned on Lee-Shore/CSN Website some time ago, but at that point it wasn't official. I do know CSN/Atlantic have had their problems over the years (not pushing Graham's "Wild Tales" or servicing "After The Storm", etc.), but as far as many fans knew, it was only a possibility of a split. On another note, I recently picked up a copy of "Wind on the Water". I was originally intending to pick it up when it was remastered. Upon opening the CD I discovered (on the CD itself) that it said "Reproduced for Digital by Stephen Barncard AND Digital Remastering by Bill Dooley." When was this remastered? How does it get decided who does the work? It seems much CSN stuff is done by Joe Gastwirt at Ocean View Digital. I know a few other people who look for the "Digitally Remastered" sticker when picking up older CD's - too bad they didn't have one on this one, with the original artwork restored. I've been a fan of your production work for quite some time, with a standout favorite being Crosby's "If I Could Only Remember My Name". That's all from here. Randy NIGHTFLY82@xxx.com P.S. My girlfriend wanted me to add, it's nice to see other Mac fans out there. (She's been bashed a bit recently!) Date: Thu, 27 Feb 1997 20:17:06 -0500 (EST) From: "Aaron M. Lieber" <lieber@xxx.com> Subject: Re: the BMI Repertoire Database i recently went out on a limb and bought the first new riders of the purple sage album (i'll admit, because i knew garcia played for them :) ). I was surprised to see your name listed as one of the executive producers. Whatever that entailed, thanks for contributing to a cool album - i really liked it! Dirty Business and Henry are my favorite tracks, D.B. especially with the distorted guitars adding colour at the end of the choruses. I also found your name on the inside of David Crosby's first solo l.p. I realize I'm a little late but great job on both ot these! "Tamalpais High" ranks up there with "Dark Star" from live/dead as the most "chill" song ever committed to vinyl. at any rate - thanks for helping bring out the music! -mood code (aaron lieber lieber@xxx.com) "So all you critics sit alone, you're no better then me for what you've shown" - Neil Young "what the hell was in that punch?" - Thomas Jefferson Date: Sat, 25 Jan 1997 00:56:19 -0500 From: James Kelly King <jkking@xxx.com> Reply-To: jkking@xxx.com Subject: Tonight's the Night... Continuing on through your site.Thanks again for the input on the Crosby CD.My next favorite collection from Crosby is the 1000 Roads CD, so I broke it out and looked to see if you were lurking somewhere in the mix.Aha! Coverage!!This album was a pleasant return to a clearer mind for Dave, like a breath of fresh air after being trapped in a crowded, smoke-filled bar for an extended time. I hope he can keep the monkey off his back. I guess I was fortunate enough to realize that I liked that ride far too much to afford it. I'll be looking for your hand in future purchases. James Kelly King my website address: http://www.wf.net/~wiz4648 THE YELLOW BRICK: Nursing Site: Between a Doc and a Hard Case ---*--- Date: Fri, 10 Jan 1997 08:41:38 +0000 From: matthew <arcook@xxx.com> Reply-To:arcook@xxx.com Subject: Thanks Greetings--I have enjoyed your work over the years and want to thank you for your input to the Lee Shore where I have been lurking for a few months. .. Thanks again for your art. Matthew Cook ---*--- Date: Tue, 17 Dec 1996 15:59:20 PST From: Tom Stopulos <Tom_Stopulos@xxx.com> Subject: Remember My Name..Reissue Stephen, As a very long tome admirrer of your work, I have the greatest repect for David's "Remember" LP. Simply put, it is one of the best recorded and produced works in recorded history. Tom Stopulos Date: Tue, 8 Oct 96 16:59:48 EDT X-Sender: ldarnell@xxx.com (Unverified) From: ldarnell@xxx.com (Larry Darnell) Subject: crosby comments Thank you for your comments on Crosby's 'Name' album. When I first heard that album, not long after it came out, the experience struck me as a singularity of excellence both in the artist's vision and execution as well as a marriage of technological cleanliness, taste and professionalism. There are few records that had such a profound inspirationaleffect on me - both in my life as a composer/performer and as a producer in film and television. I would like to thank you, and Mr. Crosby for the many many hours of raptured listening to the several copies of this work! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Larry Darnell P.O. Box 66 408-338-8770 Planetary Publications Boulder Creek, CA 95006 408-338-9861 fax ldarnell@xxx.com http://www.webcom.com/hrtmath From: xxxx@prodigy.com ( BILL RIGG) Date: Mon, 22 Jul 1996 00:41:31, -0500 Subject: "If I Could Only Remember..." Notes Status: 7/21/96 Dear Mr. Barncard, I just wanted to thank you very much for posting your notes on David Crosby's "If I Could Only Remmber My Name" on the JA and CSN Webpages. It has been one of my favorites for about 20 years (I'm 34 now).I would sit there listening to it, looking at all the great musicians pictured inside the album, and wonder who exactly is singing and playing on this tune?Now, thanks to you, I know! I think it's also really cool that I am able to E-mail someone who is also pictured on and helped make that great album! Thanks again. Best wishes, Bill Rigg x@prodigy.com Williamsburg, VA 23185 ---*--- Date: Fri, 28 Jun 1996 12:06:4 -0500 From: Tim Houlihan <THoulihan@xxx.com> Organization: Cycle Software Services Subject: Thanks! Status: Stephen, I've followed your career since 1970 (71?) when I bought Croz's "If I Could Only Remember My Name" record and saw you so prominently featured. You have been involved in what appears to be very cool projects, and personally have benefitted from you work. Quite simply, music (in general and much of the body of work you've been involved with) has positively influenced my life.As a child, music was my escape from a rough family life; then as I grew older, music became a conduit through which much could be learned and experienced (vicariously). Today, music is an ocassional relief from reality: listening to your incredibly clean and resonant session work or live recordings like "4-Way Street" allow me to 'study' more of the technical elements of the music. Thus, I believe your technique and fine work have eeked more joy out of the pleasure I've gained from the artists you've worked with.By enhancing their work, your efforts have benefitted me. I don't mean to drone on, just want to say thanks. I'll check out your home page. Tim Houlihan   X-Sender: simon@xxx.com (Unverified) Date: Fri, 7 Jun 1996 17:25:36 -0400 (stephen quinn barncard) From: simon@xxx.com (Simon Montgomery) Subject: D.CROSBY, Atlantic SD-7203 Status: STEPHEN, i just wanted to thank you for your informative fact post regarding David Crosby's LP "If I Could Only Remember My Name". it was always one of my favorite albums.i found myself returning to it recently and noticed how well it was recorded and mastered.the clarity of sound as well as the imaging really allows the music itself to come thru. when played back on my Sota Sapphire turntable, the straight analog LP make me feel sorry for the whole generation of those who've grown up with CD's only and have never heard 'quality' analog reproduction.a shame really. the sessions themselve must have been, ..... interesting. A JOB WELL DONE! SIMON MONTGOMERY p.s. i see outtakes circulating. worth obtaining? Date: Mon, 05 Feb 1996 16:36:54 -0800 From: "MARK A. CARTIER" <MACARTIER@xxx.com> Subject: Just a Note Status: U If I Could Only Remember My Name is undoubtedly my favorite album of all time. It took YEARS for it to finally come out on CD and I think it's the only piece of music I've ever purchased vinyl, 8-track, cassette and CD for. Wanted to let you know I always thought the sound quality was extraordinary and I was tickled pink to read your notes on the recording session. By my count, I have 16 of the Lps noted in your biography. You must be doing something right. Best of luck in the future and if you have anything similiar to the IICORMNfor American Beauty - please point me in the right direction. ---*--- Date: 07 Dec 95 04:27:44 EST From: Paul Higham <paul.higham@xxx.com> To: Stephen Barncard Subject: Re: CSN Box set Status: Stephen A direct reply from an admirer to say many thanks for the work on the CSN(Y) set, which I bought when it first came out. Definitely one of the best of the boxed set genre, with little to fault except for the occasional "why wasn't X included" - particularly if X is a CSNY cut of "Human Highway"! Paul X-Sender: rallert@xxx.com (Unverified) Date: Sun, 26 Nov 1995 15:45:53 -0800 From: rallert@xxx.com (Russ Allert) Subject: Greetings & Felicitations Hi Stephen, I'm a 32-year-old ex-musician and rock and roll fanatic. I'm familiar with your work (and existence) through: 1) Crosby's great, fantastic, freaky first album - GREAT soundscape on that one, the combination of Crosby's musical approach and your skillful twiddling of the dials creates what I would describe as a Stoned Sunset Sound. 2) David's book, in which you of course put in your two-bits worth .... Being new to this computer thing, it's great to come into contact with people that you don't usually have the proximity to do so - you're the third Rock and Roll Person that I've inflicted e-mail upon ( the others being Roger McGuinn and Judy Collins). In any case, best regards and all that ... Russ Allert Date: Fri, 18 Aug 1995 03:18:39 EDT From: MR ROBERT T LANE <QRLF65A@xxx.com> Subject: thankyou-thanks- gracias amigo Hi Stephen, just a line to say thanks for being involved in some of my favorite music, Brewer and Shipley, J.A.,Dead, NRPS,CSN and Y and the Crosby solo album are among the best of our generation(I'm forgetting the others on the list like the Doobies so forgive me if I don't list all of them).As a former Hippie and "FM" DJ I listened in bliss to your work with these great artists and I am very jealous. Still, it's a dirty job and you did a great job - as someone whose name is on a liner note I know your contribution is important as the chef who mixes the pepper with the salt in a great recipe for rock and roll stew. More than anything else I believe the music will separate our generation from those previous and hence and I hope you are as proud of these things as I am (because you were there!) now when I hit the volume I'll say "wow" and know the continuity was not an accident. Right on-right arm- right guard- Bob Lane QRLF65A @xxx.com sacramento,ca thanks again From: Vishnu@xxx.com Reply-To: Vishnu@xxx.com Subject: If I could only remember my name.... Date: 21 Aug 1995 05:01:39 GMT Organization: Bitstream Underground Stephen, Hi there. My name is Brent Sigmeth. I'm an engineer from Minnesota, currently the Head Engineer at Pachyderm Studio in Cannon Falls. I just wanted to drop you a quick line after stumbling on your bio searching for David Crosby info. It was great to hear that If I Could Only Remember My Name is held as one of your favorites. I have personally worn out vinyl, cassette, and CD of that record through the years. It brings me to a very familiar place each time I replay it....sometimes in the car, at home, or winding down in the studio late at night or early in the morning. The live atmosphere and experimentation is something I strive for in my work. So, I just wanted to make a connection and share my love for that record since it has been almost in my back pocket everywhere I've been since I first heard it. And being the info freak I am on early Crosby songs and recordings, I'd love to hear any great stories.....Take care! Regards, Brent Sigmeth To: (Stephen Barncard) From: "Fuentes, Jerry “ <jfuentes@xxx.com> Subject: re: IICORMN "Lousy sound quality?" Cc: Bcc: A quick couple of thoughts generated by Mr. Barncard's response to the "lousy sound" of David's 1st album comment.I, too, appreciate the fact that for the most part Atlantic had kept this quality music in print.Not only CSN(Y), but Buffalo Springfield's albums too.Given what I've heard over the years about many of David's classic cuts, it's a wonder any of them made it onto tape at all. (see Zimmer's bio for Bill Halverson's description of just managing to get equipment plugged in during "Almost Cut My Hair"). Frankly, I would have never known that the basic track for "Music is Love" came from a two-track rehearsal tape simply by the way it sounded on the album.Tape hiss be damned, that was a helluva piece of production in my book. Yeah, digital technology tends to amplify the limitations of previous technology, but the thing we should all appreciate is that Mr. Barncard was allowed to participate in the remastering. We all have CD's in our collection that were mastered directly from safety copies of master tapes by some anonymous record company flunkie who did nothing more than hit the on/off switch.It's precious to have the artists and the original technical people maintain the integrity of the work while upgrading the music to newer technology. Thanks a million, Stephen and David. IICORMN remains a classic. Jerry