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  • 5 out of 5 stars! This CD tells the story of a musical monkey on a quest to write the world’s most perfectest song. As he travels he collects new members for his International Band of Misunderstood Geniuses. Song tracks alternate with narrative tracks. Tracks that stand on their own are numbers 3, 8 (an XM Kids #1 hit), 10, 12, and 14. But really you’ll want to get the whole thing. Every moment of this CD is packed with music, interesting voices, sound effects, humor, and cultural references. You’ll find something new to notice and appreciate even after 100 listens. The tunes are infectious and kids will love the wacky characters and situations.

     Kids Music Planet

    Lisa & Monty Harper
    (listen to their full podcast review)

Noizy kids and adventurous parents and educators on numerous planets are going bananas over Doctor Noize’s debut recording, The Ballad Of Phineas McBoof. A wild adventure of musical storytelling, top-notch production skillz and world class musicianship make this a unique journey for family music.

Those looking for the umpteenth easy listening album for kids should look elsewhere. But those who are revitalized by the joy of creativity, the adventures of the open mind, and the beauty inherent in the journey toward the unattainable — the perfect song — will find a kindred spirit in the great enigmatic monkey, Phineas McBoof, as he travels the world and embraces its musical riches and characters.

But enough of that fancy shmancy talk. These are just plain fun songs. Who knows? Maybe you’ll be the next member of The International Band Of Misunderstood Geniuses.

  • Production Crew & Notes

    The International Band Of Misunderstood Geniuses would like to thank the following humans for making their fantasy a reality.

    • Composed, arranged & produced by Cory Cullinan
    • Mixed by Cory Cullinan & Justin Peacock
    • All tracks mixed in Apple Logic at Pictoria Studios
    • Keyboard, bass, percussion, drums, kazoo, sound effects, overdubs, and the voices of Doctor Noize, Phineas McBoof, Backbone The Octopus, and various side characters engineered by Cory Cullinan at Pictoria Studios
    • Horn section, string section, fiddle, and the voices of Bottomus The Hip Popotamus, Lenny Long Tail, Sidney The Beak, and various side characters engineered by the great Jay Kadis at Stanford University in California
    • Guitar recordings engineered by Matt "Lou" Salveson and assisted by Clark Boyan at Digital Insight in Las Vegas, Nevada
    • Harmonium, overdubs, and more voices of Doctor Noize, Phineas McBoof, and various side characters engineered by Justin Peacock at The Hook Factory in Colorado
    • Placido Flamingo, Luciano Frogerati and José The Ferret recordings engineered by Rex Anderson at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    • Mastered by David Glasser at Airshow Mastering in Boulder, Colorado
    • Artwork & Design by Christian Lowe in New York, New York
    • Photograph of Doctor Noize taken by George Mitsuoka at Doctor Noize's place
    • Manufactured by Coda, Inc. in Centennial, CO

    No monkeys, octopuses, hippopotamuses, robots, lizards, old ladies, cats, monsters, humans, songbirds, ferrets or flamingos were harmed during production of this album. All left their natural habitats of their own free will to join the band.

    All text, music, and lyrics copyright © 2006 Cory Cullinan. All songs published by Cullinan Diamonds (BMI). All rights reserved. International copyright secured. Awesome.

    Protected and copyright © 2006 Pictoria Records. Warning: All rights reserved. International copyright secured. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws. Bad monkey. Bad monkey. Printed in the USA.

  • Talent or Lack Thereof

    The International Band Of Misunderstood Geniuses would like to thank the following humans for performing on their record.

    Voice Talent (or Lack Thereof)

    • Cory Cullinan — Doctor Noize, Phineas McBoof, Riley The Robot, Ooh, Gah, Boo, Gus, Various Side Characters
    • Ben Evans — Bottomus The Hip Popotamus, Lenny Long Tail, Pretentious Announcer, Various Side Characters
    • Janette Cullinan — Backbone The Octopus, Various Side Characters
    • Katy Digovich — Sidney The Beak
    • Nathan Gunn — Placido Flamingo
    • Jerold Siena — Luciano Frogerati
    • Seth Killen — José The Ferret
    • Sidney Grace Cullinan — Introductory Hello
    • Riley Max Cullinan — Final Goodbye

    Several of these performers have professional reputations to consider; please do not hold this album against them.

    Instrumental Talent (or Lack Thereof)

    Most of these musicians have played their designated instrument(s) on at least three separate occasions before recording this album.

  • Inspiration & Thanks

    Doctor Noize would like to thank the following people for their kindness during the production of The Ballad Of Phineas McBoof.

    This recording is inspired by my heroes, Sidney Grace and Riley Max, and all their buddies too. Ah heck, let's just go ahead and dedicate it to every kid in the universe. Has there ever been a greater inspiration or purpose for anybody? I think not.

    Some of what Phineas does is inspired by a little-known group from the 1960's called The Beatles. You should check out the lads' music. Can you find a hint of John Williams' theme from Jaws in one of these songs? You must be one of them there musical geniuses. It is possible that Bottomus might play a lick or two from some other people's music during the Longest Bass Solo Ever. Lenny Long Tail attacks two movements of A Little Night Music by an obscure 18th century composer named Amadeus "The Wolfman" Mozart — he's pretty good and he danced a mean Macarena, so check him out when you get a chance. The ghost of George Gershwin appears at one point in The Monster Dance, but The International Band Of Misunderstood Geniuses is unafraid of ghosts, and you should be too.

    Janette Cullinan is in all respects my life's Backbone, and I like totally love her and stuff. Jay Kadis is an amazingly giving human being. Christian Lowe is the kind of lifelong friend everyone wants to have. The International Band Of Misunderstood Geniuses should take a few more showers now and then, but other than that they have been a true pleasure to work with. Nathan Gunn is so unassuming that it's obvious no one has informed him he is a world-renowned opera singer. (Don't tell him — he still has one more track to record for the next album.) In fact, all the musicians, singers and engineers who contributed to this ablum should promptly be given lollipops for a job well done. Kathy and Mike Merchant are either completely insane or very, very nice — depending, I suppose, on your perspective. Jedi Master Jacy at the San Francisco Apple Store knows a whole lot about Logic. My parents gave me a happy childhood. Justin Peacock has a great name for a kids' CD, and he and Dave Hedin got my car out of the snow. John Bray, Erika Dimery, and Bill Ziereis at Coda, Inc. kindly saved my booty with a quick turnaround time when things fell behind schedule. Thank you very much to my Oracles At Delphi — Zak Morgan, Andy Z, Tom Chapin, Brady Rymer, Yosi, and Kid'n Together (Ben and Alex Meisel) — successful children's musicians all who took time out of their busy schedules to talk to me about their business. Everbuddy go buy their albums and see their shows.

    But most of all...
    Thanks to YOU for listening! I'll tell Phineas you said hi next time I see him.

    For updates on all things Doctor Noize and to read the full text of this epic adventure, check back at this web site every once in a while.

    What things more will Phineas learn? Find out soon with his return...

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