0 Spare The Rock Spoil The Child

I am overwhelmingly proud to announce that

this Saturday, October 8th, I will be your guest DJ/Host on the perfectly amazing radio show Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child! It’s indie music for indie kids!

Saturdays 8 to 10 am – 93.9 The River: • 93.9 in Northampton, MA • 101.5 in Brattleboro, VT Saturdays 7 to 9 am – 103.3 VFR, Northampton, MA

On demand any time – at WRSI.com

In celebration of this momentous occasion, starting today, and throughout the week until October 8th, 2011 we are donating 100% of the profits from all downloads of Todd McHatton / Galactic Champions of Joy to the Haitian People’s Support Project. This, in honor of Bill Childs’ beautiful, Many Hands: Family Music for Haiti, project. As of September, 2011, the Many Hands: Family Music for Haiti CD has raised over $35,000 for the Haitian
People’s Support Project, providing drinking water for thousands and
school tuition for kids in tent camps. We want to chip in a little bit more. YOU name the price, from $1 up to whatever you’d like to chip in. You get an album download of fun, joyful, music and you get to help some people that really need it.
Remember, to be a part of the Haiti benefit you must download Galactic of Champions of Joy HERE ONLY between October 3rd and October 8th, 2011!
Much thanks to Bill Childs at Spare the Rock Spoil the Child and thank YOU!

-Todd McHatton

0 Galactic Champions of Joy

The official announcement video – Please share it with people who like joy!

Hello!
First of all, I want to thank you for your awesomeness.
Second, I want to tell you that the brand new Todd McHatton record came out today, September 21st, 2011!
This new record is called “Galactic Champions of Joy”.

It’s available for download right here, right now:
http://toddmchatton.bandcamp.com/

Or, get a shiny new disc here:
https://www.createspace.com/1983024

Just like my previous album Sundays at the Rocket Park, the new album has some more songs about some irksome animals:
There’s more hippos and birds, and also some bears and stuff.
I’ve also got songs about stars, a tree house, a super towel, and those kinds of things.
Once again, I’ve included a couple of mushy love songs for my wife because she’s awesome and I love her.

If you’re going.. “who is this guy and how do I know that he’s actually
awesome?” – well, my last record, Sundays at the Rocket Park, was picked
as one of the Top 10 Albums of 2010 by Time Out New York Kids!
So, at least one other person outside of my immediate family liked it.
It’s dense, graceful, layered, psychedelic pop for the whole family.

I am very proud of this new record and I hope you enjoy it.

I can send you other things as well if you like but seriously, this is
just about the coolest stuff I’ve got to offer at the moment.

Thank You Again,

Todd McHatton

0 The Brand New Album!

2 Today Two Friends

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Thought I’d share a rough demo from the concept album I’ve been working on for some time now. I love this project so much – it’s like I never want it to end so I just keep doing little tiny bits at a time. We’ve got stacks of sketch and water color pads piled around here with concept art, a complete set of story boards, a rough (some of it finished) large format picture book, various flash animations, and of course… loads of music. Eventually I’ll assemble it into it’s final glorious production. I’d love to have the assistance of some brilliant animator out there in bringing this story to life. If you know someone please pass this along.
In the meantime…

You know what…? It’s time for a brand new record!
Stay tuned – I’ll post the big announcement video right here – very soon.

2 For Tea Birds In The Vast Nest

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For Tea Birds In The Vast Nest
Mrs Tasket unwraps the basket she packed for tea birds in the vast nest – Shining silver, silken lace – And porcelain pots – And seeded cakes – Some things she borrows – Some things she bakes – Some things she asks for – Some things she takes – For tea birds in the vast nest – Good things will fall upon those who wait as Mrs Tasket will kindly state – For tea birds in the vast nest – On winding ladders up she takes her box of saucers, cups, and plates – Her set may chip but never break – She’s always early – Never late – For tea birds in the vast nest – Oh fortune smiles for ten aisles of four birds each in forty styles – In Forties styles – In different styles – When the day is done each wing she shakes – Giving all the birdies a heart felt thanks – Call it destiny or fate – Just make a place to celebrate for tea birds in the vastness

It’s a brand new song! Sit back with a nice cup of tea, your favorite birdies, and enjoy.

0 Get Down Dream Up

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3 These Random Fields

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28 I Think I’m a Bunny!

“I Think I’m a Bunny”
from the album:
Todd McHatton / Galactic Champions of Joy

Get it on:

iTunes!

-or-

Bandcamp!

-or-

Get a shiny new disc: HERE!

1 A Nice Tree

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It’s time for another new tune!

1 Smashing Pants

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