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Reviews of the Symphonia Felina Album:

During the 1999 sale of the tape, people wrote in to tell us how much they liked it. It was sheer delight to the cat community where it was known fondly as "Clyde Catette". But others who had other pets and some who had none at all enjoyed it just as much.

 

The Forestdale and Symphonia Felina Music Albums are exquisitely crafted musical compositions, a true delight! Old and new styles entwined together in perfect harmony, romantic, bewitching and enthralling. Neoclassical composer, Tim Thompson completely catches the moods and tones in each euphonious selection that makes for truly inspiring listening. A total must have for everyone, buy them and be inspired!

-- J. Knowles, Pianist

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Comments From Cathrine Garnell, author of "Basil, the Bionic Cat":

"I have both the Symphonia Felina and the Forestdale albums. The albums really captured an epitome of feeling throughout the music; haunting, enchanting, melodic with an essence of beauty and tranquillity that is so truly pleasing to the ear. In the Sympphonia Felina album, esoteric undertones resonate gracefully, while harmonies dance elegantly capturing the mood and nature of each musical piece, creating a feeling of soothing harmony in the immediate surrounding environment. And the selections are fun as well!

The feelings invoked by the music, particularly on the Forestdale Album, are delightfully calming and restorative, which generates a wonderful cocoon to retreat in to and forget the stress of the mad world we all live in (the equivalent of taking a stroll in a spellbinding virtual forest) Uplifting and inspiring, with a refined sophistication that gently envelops my whole being without taking over completely. Modern and contemporary but with all the flare, grace and artistry of tradition in one fabulous package. Musical mastery in motion.

TOTALLY MAGICAL! I love it!"

Other Comments from Album Owners:

"This is a new musical phenomenon that goes straight to the listener's heart! Composed in a unique way, it features original music in a whole new classical style; bright, fresh and irresistible which makes this deeply felt release all the more valuable. There's enough variety in this music for everyone! What makes it so special is that Tim composed this wonderful music with the help of his world famous cat, Clyde Big Paws! You've got to hear for yourself what has everyone talking!"
--Barbara S.

"This tape is so clever and charming. What beautiful music! There is such a variety in it, and it is so well done. I'm floored. The emotional range is amazing, something for every mood. Absolute purrfection!"
--Susan G.

"Well, of course it's lovely. My granddaughter ran off with it and won't give it back!"
--Claire S.

"I must say, I am VERY impressed! The words that come to mind when listening to this tape are: gentle, soothing, rambunctious, playful, sweetly sad, tender and lovely. Congratulations on this remarkable success!"
--Elaina R.

"It sounds so much better than what I hear on the Internet! I am amazed."
-- Rosanne S.

"I was stunned when I first heard the "Clyde Catette". The improvement in sonority from the midi's I had heard on the Internet was amazing to me. Each piece is unique in itself. All are beautiful and enjoyable. I LOVE my Clyde Catette. When I relax and nap, The Rainbow Angel and also Lullaby Clyde are very soothing and relaxing. Then when I want to scare my liddle sisfur, Freya, I crank up the volume on Frankenstein. But, best of all, is when Meowmie, Freya and I all cuddle together on the sofa and listen to the tape together. It's very inspiring!"
-- Henry Von Tudor, Grand Master, Back Fence Cat Club

"What an honor to Clyde and his fans, this is really inspiring!"
--John M.

"I really like the sound on this tape, it is warm and very rich!"
--Cathy G.

"I thought it was the soundtrack to a movie!"
--Sherry T.

"Will you join our rock band?"
--Robert T.

"Every music and cat lover in the world will want this tape. It's wonderful."
-- Laura M.

"This music is really excellent."
--John-Paul T.

"Meow to all Kitties! Be sure to get your humans to buy the new tape by Clyde Big Paws. This tape is wonderful and marvelous. It proves once again that kitties are talented and capable. I purrsonally believe that all music and art and even books are really created by kitties, and then their humans take the credit. MEOW! In Clyde Big Paws' case, the credit goes where credit is due. Be sure to support this trend and get this wonderful and entertaining tape."
--Queen Midnight, Mistress of C.L.A.W.

"I couldn't believe the rich sounds. It was stunning. I laughed and cried. Tapped to the beat and drifted off to a wonderful place. How did Clyde ever manage to get so many emotions in one tape? Splendid Clyde will live forever in his mewsic. It is fantastic. I can't turn it off."
--Cheryl and Murph (the Cat)

"What a masterpiece! How wonderful! I got my cassette on Friday night and listened to it right away! Daddy says he liked it so much, too! Meowmie cried, and laughed, and we must say that the mewsic is so very awesome, and definitely the MIDI players on the Internet haven't done it justice. This tape is the ONLY way to hear the music as it really is!"
--Cindy J.

"MeOWOWOW Kitties! I am absolutely amazed at the sounds and quality of the mewsic! I am so proud to be an owner of of the Clyde Catette, I just can't stop listening to it! It is so wonderful to hear all these sounds and I am very impressed. Everyone *must* have their own copy, I promise you you will love it. To be a part of history and to keep Clyde's memory alive is an awesome feeling, and very exciting. I am very honored to have a feature on the program (Theme from the Lioness' Den ), too! Every Kitty, go order your own copy! Be a part of Internet History, and keep Clyde's Memory Alive!"
--Kitten K. Boodles of The Lioness' Den

"The music is funny, sad, scary, joyful ...there's something for everyone here!"
--Dorothy T.

"I played this tape with my son, and he enjoys it very much. It gave us much to talk about, real quality time together. You really have quite a talent!"
--Bruce P.

"I never would have believed it if I hadn't heard it!"
--Janice M

"I just love Lullaby Clyde! It's my favorite...right now. Your music is beautiful!"
--Shelah L.

"The kids really liked it!"
--Jon T.

"I just received my copy of the Clyde Catette. It is wonderful!! It is amazing how much more you hear in the mewsic when it is played on a real sound machine rather than through the computer's measly speakers! I shall play it again and again! I was especially impurressed with the way my commissioned works have been rendered. The Tribute to Thusnelda brought tears to my eyes...and the Pomp and Purrcumstance march--such majestic sound! It is glorious! I consider the Catette a living memorial to Clyde...a token that will recall his meownificent presence whenever it is played. I highly recommend it!"
--Queen Bitsy of Dorissimo's Domain