 Personalized omnifaith wedding songs and scrolls
What is a Ketubah? |
The Ketubah is the Jewish wedding contract, more artistic than what you get from City Hall, and traditionally framed in a place of prominence in the home. Muslims do the same thing - they call it, "Al Kitabeh." What is an Audioketubah? Audioketubahs are custom-made song-poems written and recorded by MC Paul Barman. Paul draws upon his experience as an interviewer for Wired and the Voice to pull out hilarious and tear-cracking stories about the newlyweds. Then he applies the rhyme skills awarded four stars by Rolling Stone and revered by fans worldwide. In addition to the recording, the gift comes with a hand-written scroll.  3 Trees for Nate and Ingrid, framed triptich over their bed. How do I order one? 1. Contact p@mcpaulbarman.com 2. Paul interviews gift-giver or bride & groom 3. Paul writes and records original work based on info in #2 4. Music and scroll mailed in time for occasion as gift; or earlier, such that poetry may be incorporated into ceremony and read by others. Samples: About Audioketubah produced by Memory Man beat by Danny Grapes Dearborn for Jonathan and Erin music by Fantastic Palace Soldier Girl for Opie and Emily produced by Victor Freeze Testimonials: ''Not that it's a competition -- but we will make it one -- you and I provided the BEST gift. And [the couple] told me this.'' - Jordan Vogt-Roberts, best man, comedy director ''Forget the toast or the roast, play the Audioketubah at your wedding and people will laugh and cry.'' - Niki Federman, bride, owner of Russ & Daughters About Audioketubah Marriage is hot? Perish the thought! Whatchu gettin for the weddin? What would you cherish that's bought? AUDIOKETUBAH. A hybrid song~poem describes facts of the day and matches its vibes. Jibes with people looking for new yet rooted in tradition of tribes. I imbibe libraries, only essence survives. High fives from clients I've since Brides and grooms return to rhyme-prints for rest of their lives. We start with the date: Place, city and state; Perfect couplet couple's names; Balance witty and weight. Fit all kinds of zest in there with info from a phonerview after you answer this here questionnaire: Is it a surprise? When do you need it by? Presuming they're straight, are you closer to the groom or the bride? Focus on the relationship. Will there be a vacation trip honeymoon? Where? First dance's money tune? Other cultural favorites? Private catch-phrases? How long together, how they met? Arrive at the basics. Does the event have a website? What, to you, spreads light? What's the color scheme? Red and off-eggwhite? Turn out the anecdotes as if Hispanic votes. But don't candycoat. Please share both hilarious and tragic. Prepare oath by third day. Wordplay is magic. Works on the surface with an accessible flavor yet intimate references burnish in the next layer. To comes off natural requires some labor. As we burn through the years we return to gifts from the seers. Perspective shifts towards respective loyaller mate. I translated boilerplate text from the one on our wall. Guests are awestruck when they hear words spun from Paul. It goes: ''We will cherish, honor, support and respect, reflect righteousness, justice, lovingkindness; Protect beauty and vision in each new decision'' --and, where appropriate, this is a good place to mention religion-- ''The troots in our innards are roots of the vineyards. The oven of time bakes grapes into wine. Vine climbs above any government fine. Even above this divine covenant line. Where do I sign? We're one of a kind. I am my beloved's My beloved is mine.'' At dinner you sit at the inner group table. You need something better than a registry soup ladle. Prices are on a sliding scale. I hand-write in ink and send the scroll in the mail. Questions? p@mcpaulbarman.com | mcpaulbarman.com |
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