FAQs

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Meshugeneh Mike . . . why are you doing this?

A: A question I ask myself every time I get a paper cut from stuffing an envelope with a CD. I thought I was an artist, a creative person, a genius even (according to my mother, anyway). So I wrote these musicals, produced them, spent a lot of money and all this got me right to the top of the shipping department...OYSHK!!

Q: Seriously, MM, why?

A: You only get one question.

Q: What are your plans for the future?

A: Retirement, Miami Beach, Condo, an occasional cruise, grandchildren.

Q: No, I mean other musicals?

A: Another one with two questions. ONE QUESTION!!

Q: Do you have a mission statement?

A: I was just pondering this the other day. My oldest daughter is applying to high schools. We read a brochure about the school and it had a mission statement. It said basically: “To nurture the students and provide an atmosphere of learning whereby they will develop a love for education and knowledge that will carry them throughout their lives....” Blah blah blah. What are they gonna say? “To discourage students from studying because they’ll all end up as mechanics anyway. To create a fear-ridden atmosphere completely not conducive to learning.” So then I thought . . . if there was a school for automotive mechanics would they have a transmission statement? A school for fisherman, a fishin’ statement? A school for gossips, a dishin’ statement? And anyway, what does all this have to do with Silly Music?

Q: What’s your next musical?

A: It’s a secret, but I’ll tell only you. I’ve consulted with my musical director maven, Marc Ellis and we decided to go big traditional musical next. We’re going to do a parody of “South Pacific”, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s amazing musical, and call it “South Passaic” with such songs as “Belly Hi,” “I’m Gonna Squash That Man I Really Don’t Care,” “Some Fahkakte Evening” and more. The music is wonderful, the orchestrations lush. It should be a winner.

Q: If I have some suggestions can I send them to you?

A: Sure, but don’t expect to get any credit. Maybe a free CD if I decide to use it, maybe not . . . Send them to MeshugenehMike@sillymusic.com

Q: Why are you so cranky?

A: Why are you so aggravating?

Q: What about fundraisers?

A: What about them? That’s one of the original reasons I started this business. I wanted to give back. So I make the shows available to Synagogues for fundraising nights. For a mere $350 . . . wait a second. You can check this out in our fundraising section.

Q: What about . . .

A: Hang on a second. I have something to say about the mission statement. OK, I decided I needed to be with my family more, so I came up with Silly Music to keep me home more of the time. Plus my kids are into parodies, too and will probably take over the business when I get tired, which I am already. Plus, I get to work with my musical friends in a fun, creative setting, conducive to having a great time. Now if only I can make some money at it . . .

Q: I’m curious to know . . .

A: NO MORE QUESTIONS. I’M GOING TO TAKE A NAP!!!