Magiscope Records https://magiscoperecords.com Music by Novemberistas!, Magic Squares, LazySusan and more Wed, 13 Aug 2025 04:06:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://magiscoperecords.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-magiscope-records-32x32.jpg Magiscope Records https://magiscoperecords.com 32 32 ALBUM ~ I Must Be Dreaming https://magiscoperecords.com/album-i-must-be-dreaming/ Sat, 12 Jul 2025 01:42:39 +0000 https://magiscoperecords.com/?p=6798

Novemberistas! are:
Susan Esterly - guitar and vocals
Jim Ferrell - guitar, bass, keys
Dan Ranalli - drums, recording engineering

Produced by Novemberistas!

 

VIDEOS

Unbroken Chain

 

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Recording Notes

Apples & Pie - Novemberistas!
live tracks: Dan - drums, Jim - bass, Susan - rhythm guitar
overdubbed tracks: Jim - chimes, lead, & “swirly” guitars, Susan - vocals, rhythm guitar
recorded by Dan spring 2017
mixed by Dan and Novemberistas!
mastered by Dan
© Jim Ferrel ℗ Novemberistas!

Bruise - Novemberistas!
live tracks: Dan - drums, Jim - bass, Susan - lead/rhythm guitar
overdubbed tracks: Jim - lead & rhythm guitars, Susan - vocals, rhythm guitar
recorded by Dan spring 2017
mixed by Dan & Novemberistas!
mastered by Dan
© Susan Esterly ℗ Novemberistas!

Love Will Mend Your Heart - Novemberistas!
live tracks: Dan - drums, Jim - bass, Susan - rhythm guitar
overdubbed tracks: Jim - lead guitar, Susan - vocals & rhythm guitar
recorded by Dan summer 2013
mixed by Dan & Novemberistas!
mastered by Dan
© Jim Ferrell ℗ Novemberistas!

2 of Me - Novemberistas!
live tracks: Dan - drums, Jim - lead guitar, Susan - rhythm guitar
overdubbed tracks: Dan - piano, Jim - lead & accent guitars, Susan - vocals
recorded by Dan winter 2017
mixed by Dan & Novemberistas!
mastered by Dan

Munger’s Dream - The Magic Squares
live tracks: Dan - drums, Jim - lead guitar, John - bass, Susan - rhythm guitar
overdubbed tracks: Jim lead & rhythm guitars, Susan - rhythm & accent guitars
recorded by Dan fall 2016
mixed by Dan & The Magic Squares
mastered by Dan
© John Munger ℗ The Magic Squares

Moonage Daydream - Novemberistas!
a Dan Ranalli Studio Confection: Dan - drums, Jim - sitar, lead & acoustic guitars, Susan - vocals & acoustic guitar
recorded by Dan summer 2017
mixed by Dan & Novemberistas!
mastered by Dan
© David Bowie ℗ Novemberistas!

We Belong Together - The Magic Squares
live tracks: Dan - drums, Jim - lead guitar, John, bass, Susan - rhythm guitar
overdubbed tracks: Jim - the entire coda, mellotron flutes, celeste, lead & accent guitars, Susan - vocals
recorded by Dan fall 2016
mixed by Dan & The Magic Squares
mastered by Dan
© Susan Esterly & Jim Ferrell ℗ The Magic Squares

Onward Goes the Train - Novemberistas!
live tracks: Dan - drums, Jim - bass, Susan - rhythm guitar
overdubbed tracks: Dan - piano, Jim - lead & accent guitars, Susan - vocals
recorded by Dan winter 2017
mixed by Dan & Novemberistas!
mastered by Dan
© Jim Ferrell ℗ Novemberistas!

Daddy El Camino - Novemberistas!
live tracks: Dan - drums, Jim - bass, Susan - rhythm guitar
overdubbed tracks: Jim - mellotron flutes, lead & acoustic guitars, Susan - vocals & acoustic guitar
recorded by Dan fall 2016
mixed by Dan & Novemberistas!
mastered by Dan
© Susan Esterly & Paige Esterly ℗ Novemberistas!

Everybody’s Gone - Novemberistas!
live tracks: Dan - drums, Jim - bass, Susan - rhythm guitar
overdubbed tracks: Jim - lead & accent guitars, Susan - vocals, rhythm guitar
recorded by Dan spring 2013
mixed by Dan & Novemberistas!
mastered by Dan
© Jim Ferrell ℗ Novemberistas!

Leaving Song - The Magic Squares
a Dan Ranalli Studio Confection: Dan - drums, Jim - lead, accent & acoustic guitars, John - bass, Susan - vocals, rhythm & acoustic guitars
mixed by Dan & The Magic Squares
mastered by Dan
© Jim Ferrell ℗ The Magic Squares

Dirge - The Magic Squares
live tracks: Dan - drums, Jim - lead guitar, John - bass, Susan - rhythm guitar
overdubbed tracks: Jim - accent guitars & mellotron flutes, Susan - vocals, guitar
recorded by Dan summer 2016
mixed by Dan & The Magic Squares
mastered by Dan
© Susan Esterly ℗ The Magic Squares
© Susan Esterly & Jim Ferrell ℗ Novemberistas!

Hawaii - Novemberistas!
live tracks: Dan - drums, Jim - bass
overdubbed tracks: Jim - lead & rhythm guitars, harp, mellotron brass & synth, Susan - vocals & tambourine, The Party Contingent - claps & exclamations
recorded by Dan summer 2017
mixed by Dan & Novemberistas!
mastered by Dan
© Jim Ferrell ℗ Novemberistas!

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Recording Notes

Apples & Pie - Novemberistas!
live tracks: Dan - drums, Jim - bass, Susan - rhythm guitar
overdubbed tracks: Jim - chimes, lead, & “swirly” guitars, Susan - vocals, rhythm guitar
recorded by Dan spring 2017
mixed by Dan and Novemberistas!
mastered by Dan
© Jim Ferrel ℗ Novemberistas!

Bruise - Novemberistas!
live tracks: Dan - drums, Jim - bass, Susan - lead/rhythm guitar
overdubbed tracks: Jim - lead & rhythm guitars, Susan - vocals, rhythm guitar
recorded by Dan spring 2017
mixed by Dan & Novemberistas!
mastered by Dan
© Susan Esterly ℗ Novemberistas!

Love Will Mend Your Heart - Novemberistas!
live tracks: Dan - drums, Jim - bass, Susan - rhythm guitar
overdubbed tracks: Jim - lead guitar, Susan - vocals & rhythm guitar
recorded by Dan summer 2013
mixed by Dan & Novemberistas!
mastered by Dan
© Jim Ferrell ℗ Novemberistas!

2 of Me - Novemberistas!
live tracks: Dan - drums, Jim - lead guitar, Susan - rhythm guitar
overdubbed tracks: Dan - piano, Jim - lead & accent guitars, Susan - vocals
recorded by Dan winter 2017
mixed by Dan & Novemberistas!
mastered by Dan

Munger’s Dream - The Magic Squares
live tracks: Dan - drums, Jim - lead guitar, John - bass, Susan - rhythm guitar
overdubbed tracks: Jim lead & rhythm guitars, Susan - rhythm & accent guitars
recorded by Dan fall 2016
mixed by Dan & The Magic Squares
mastered by Dan
© John Munger ℗ The Magic Squares

Moonage Daydream - Novemberistas!
a Dan Ranalli Studio Confection: Dan - drums, Jim - sitar, lead & acoustic guitars, Susan - vocals & acoustic guitar
recorded by Dan summer 2017
mixed by Dan & Novemberistas!
mastered by Dan
© David Bowie ℗ Novemberistas!

We Belong Together - The Magic Squares
live tracks: Dan - drums, Jim - lead guitar, John, bass, Susan - rhythm guitar
overdubbed tracks: Jim - the entire coda, mellotron flutes, celeste, lead & accent guitars, Susan - vocals
recorded by Dan fall 2016
mixed by Dan & The Magic Squares
mastered by Dan
© Susan Esterly & Jim Ferrell ℗ The Magic Squares

Onward Goes the Train - Novemberistas!
live tracks: Dan - drums, Jim - bass, Susan - rhythm guitar
overdubbed tracks: Dan - piano, Jim - lead & accent guitars, Susan - vocals
recorded by Dan winter 2017
mixed by Dan & Novemberistas!
mastered by Dan
© Jim Ferrell ℗ Novemberistas!

Daddy El Camino - Novemberistas!
live tracks: Dan - drums, Jim - bass, Susan - rhythm guitar
overdubbed tracks: Jim - mellotron flutes, lead & acoustic guitars, Susan - vocals & acoustic guitar
recorded by Dan fall 2016
mixed by Dan & Novemberistas!
mastered by Dan
© Susan Esterly & Paige Esterly ℗ Novemberistas!

Everybody’s Gone - Novemberistas!
live tracks: Dan - drums, Jim - bass, Susan - rhythm guitar
overdubbed tracks: Jim - lead & accent guitars, Susan - vocals, rhythm guitar
recorded by Dan spring 2013
mixed by Dan & Novemberistas!
mastered by Dan
© Jim Ferrell ℗ Novemberistas!

Leaving Song - The Magic Squares
a Dan Ranalli Studio Confection: Dan - drums, Jim - lead, accent & acoustic guitars, John - bass, Susan - vocals, rhythm & acoustic guitars
mixed by Dan & The Magic Squares
mastered by Dan
© Jim Ferrell ℗ The Magic Squares

Dirge - The Magic Squares
live tracks: Dan - drums, Jim - lead guitar, John - bass, Susan - rhythm guitar
overdubbed tracks: Jim - accent guitars & mellotron flutes, Susan - vocals, guitar
recorded by Dan summer 2016
mixed by Dan & The Magic Squares
mastered by Dan
© Susan Esterly ℗ The Magic Squares
© Susan Esterly & Jim Ferrell ℗ Novemberistas!

Hawaii - Novemberistas!
live tracks: Dan - drums, Jim - bass
overdubbed tracks: Jim - lead & rhythm guitars, harp, mellotron brass & synth, Susan - vocals & tambourine, The Party Contingent - claps & exclamations
recorded by Dan summer 2017
mixed by Dan & Novemberistas!
mastered by Dan
© Jim Ferrell ℗ Novemberistas!

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Recording Notes

Apples & Pie – Novemberistas!
live tracks: Dan – drums, Jim – bass, Susan – rhythm guitar
overdubbed tracks: Jim – chimes, lead, & “swirly” guitars, Susan – vocals, rhythm guitar
recorded by Dan spring 2017
mixed by Dan and Novemberistas!
mastered by Dan
© Jim Ferrel ℗ Novemberistas!

Bruise – Novemberistas!
live tracks: Dan – drums, Jim – bass, Susan – lead/rhythm guitar
overdubbed tracks: Jim – lead & rhythm guitars, Susan – vocals, rhythm guitar
recorded by Dan spring 2017
mixed by Dan & Novemberistas!
mastered by Dan
© Susan Esterly ℗ Novemberistas!

Love Will Mend Your Heart – Novemberistas!
live tracks: Dan – drums, Jim – bass, Susan – rhythm guitar
overdubbed tracks: Jim – lead guitar, Susan – vocals & rhythm guitar
recorded by Dan summer 2013
mixed by Dan & Novemberistas!
mastered by Dan
© Jim Ferrell ℗ Novemberistas!

2 of Me – Novemberistas!
live tracks: Dan – drums, Jim – lead guitar, Susan – rhythm guitar
overdubbed tracks: Dan – piano, Jim – lead & accent guitars, Susan – vocals
recorded by Dan winter 2017
mixed by Dan & Novemberistas!
mastered by Dan

Munger’s Dream – The Magic Squares
live tracks: Dan – drums, Jim – lead guitar, John – bass, Susan – rhythm guitar
overdubbed tracks: Jim lead & rhythm guitars, Susan – rhythm & accent guitars
recorded by Dan fall 2016
mixed by Dan & The Magic Squares
mastered by Dan
© John Munger ℗ The Magic Squares

Moonage Daydream – Novemberistas!
a Dan Ranalli Studio Confection: Dan – drums, Jim – sitar, lead & acoustic guitars, Susan – vocals & acoustic guitar
recorded by Dan summer 2017
mixed by Dan & Novemberistas!
mastered by Dan
© David Bowie ℗ Novemberistas!

We Belong Together – The Magic Squares
live tracks: Dan – drums, Jim – lead guitar, John, bass, Susan – rhythm guitar
overdubbed tracks: Jim – the entire coda, mellotron flutes, celeste, lead & accent guitars, Susan – vocals
recorded by Dan fall 2016
mixed by Dan & The Magic Squares
mastered by Dan
© Susan Esterly & Jim Ferrell ℗ The Magic Squares

Onward Goes the Train – Novemberistas!
live tracks: Dan – drums, Jim – bass, Susan – rhythm guitar
overdubbed tracks: Dan – piano, Jim – lead & accent guitars, Susan – vocals
recorded by Dan winter 2017
mixed by Dan & Novemberistas!
mastered by Dan
© Jim Ferrell ℗ Novemberistas!

Daddy El Camino – Novemberistas!
live tracks: Dan – drums, Jim – bass, Susan – rhythm guitar
overdubbed tracks: Jim – mellotron flutes, lead & acoustic guitars, Susan – vocals & acoustic guitar
recorded by Dan fall 2016
mixed by Dan & Novemberistas!
mastered by Dan
© Susan Esterly & Paige Esterly ℗ Novemberistas!

Everybody’s Gone – Novemberistas!
live tracks: Dan – drums, Jim – bass, Susan – rhythm guitar
overdubbed tracks: Jim – lead & accent guitars, Susan – vocals, rhythm guitar
recorded by Dan spring 2013
mixed by Dan & Novemberistas!
mastered by Dan
© Jim Ferrell ℗ Novemberistas!

Leaving Song – The Magic Squares
a Dan Ranalli Studio Confection: Dan – drums, Jim – lead, accent & acoustic guitars, John – bass, Susan – vocals, rhythm & acoustic guitars
mixed by Dan & The Magic Squares
mastered by Dan
© Jim Ferrell ℗ The Magic Squares

Dirge – The Magic Squares
live tracks: Dan – drums, Jim – lead guitar, John – bass, Susan – rhythm guitar
overdubbed tracks: Jim – accent guitars & mellotron flutes, Susan – vocals, guitar
recorded by Dan summer 2016
mixed by Dan & The Magic Squares
mastered by Dan
© Susan Esterly ℗ The Magic Squares
© Susan Esterly & Jim Ferrell ℗ Novemberistas!

Hawaii – Novemberistas!
live tracks: Dan – drums, Jim – bass
overdubbed tracks: Jim – lead & rhythm guitars, harp, mellotron brass & synth, Susan – vocals & tambourine, The Party Contingent – claps & exclamations
recorded by Dan summer 2017
mixed by Dan & Novemberistas!
mastered by Dan
© Jim Ferrell ℗ Novemberistas!

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Novemberistas! are:
Susan Esterly - guitar and vocals
Jim Ferrell - guitar, bass, keys
Dan Ranalli - drums, recording engineering

Produced by Novemberistas!

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Novemberistas! are:
Susan Esterly - guitar and vocals
Jim Ferrell - guitar, bass, keys
Dan Ranalli - drums, recording engineering

Produced by Novemberistas!

 

 

VIDEO

Sunflower

 

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Novemberistas! are:
Susan Esterly - guitar and vocals
Jim Ferrell - guitar, bass, keys
Dan Ranalli - drums, recording engineering

Produced by Novemberistas!

 

 

VIDEO

Pins Are Falling

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Recording Notes

Cortez the Killer - Novemberistas!
live tracks: Dan - drums, Jim - bass, Susan - rhythm guitar
overdubbed tracks: Jim - lead guitar, Susan - vocals
recorded by Dan fall 2016
mixed by Dan & Novemberistas!
mastered by Dan
© Neil Young ℗ Novemberistas!

Down By The River - Lazy Susan Directive
live tracks: Dan - drums, John - bass, Susan - guitar, Michael Coulon - guitar
overdubbed tracks: Susan - vocals, guitar, Michael Coulon - guitar
recorded by Dan 2004
mixed by Dan & LSD
mastered by Dan
© Neil Young ℗ LSD

I’ve Been Waiting For You - Lazy Susan Directive
live tracks: Dan - drums, John - bass, Susan - guitar, Michael Coulon - guitar
overdubbed tracks: Susan - vocals, toy piano, & guitar, Michael Coulon - guitar
recorded by Dan 2005
mixed by Dan & LSD
mastered by Dan
© Neil Young ℗ LSD

LA - Novemberistas!
live tracks: Dan - drums, Jim - bass, Susan - rhythm guitar
overdubbed tracks: Jim - lead guitar, vocal, Susan - vocal
recorded in one live take with first take overdubs by Dan summer 2016
mixed by Dan & Novemberistas!
mastered by Dan
© Neil Young ℗ Novemberistas!

Cinnamon Girl - Susan Esterly & Jeff ‘Felonious’ Smith
live off the board from the 2001 Mountain View Art and Wine Festival Stage
Susan - guitar & vocal, Jeff - mandolin & vocal
mixed by Dan
mastered by Dan
© Neil Young ℗ Susan Esterly & Jeff Smith

Mr. Soul - The Magic Squares
live tracks: Dan - drums, Jim - lead guitar, John - bass, Susan - rhythm guitar
overdubbed tracks: Jim - vocal, Susan - vocals
recorded by Dan summer 2016
mixed by Dan & The Magic Squares
mastered by Dan
© Neil Young ℗ The Magic Squares

The Loner (Bossaloner) - The Magic Squares
all tracks live: Dan - drums, Jim - guitar, John, bass, Susan - vocal & guitar
recorded by Dan summer 2016
mixed by Dan & The Magic Squares
mastered by Dan
© Neil Young ℗ The Magic Squares

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Novemberistas! are:
Susan Esterly - guitar, vocals
Jim Ferrell - guitar, bass, keys, vocals
Dan Ranalli - drums, recording engineering

Produced by Novemberistas!
Mixed & mastered by Dan & the band
Ⓟ 2023 Magiscope Records

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Recording Notes

Everything’s OK - Novemberistas!
live tracks: Dan - drums, Jim - bass, Susan - rhythm guitar
overdubbed tracks: Jim - lead guitars, keys, Susan - vocals & rhythm guitars
recorded by Dan 2018
mixed by Dan & Novemberistas!
mastered by Dan
© Jim Ferrell ℗ Novemberistas!

Golden Opportunity - Novemberistas! GET OUT THE VOTE!
live tracks: Dan - drums, Jim - bass, Susan - rhythm guitar
overdubbed tracks: Jim - lead guitar, Susan - vocals & rhythm guitar
recorded by Dan summer 2018
mixed by Dan & Novemberistas!
mastered by Dan
© Susan Esterly ℗ Novemberistas!

Under the Wonder - Novemberistas!
live tracks: Dan - drums, Jim - bass, Susan - rhythm guitar
overdubbed tracks: Jim - lead guitar, keys, Susan - vocals & rhythm guitars
recorded by Dan winter 2019
mixed by Dan & Novemberistas!
mastered by Dan
© Jim Ferrell ℗ Novemberistas!

Lightning and Thunder - Novemberistas!
live tracks: Dan - drums, Jim - bass, Susan - rhythm guitar
overdubbed tracks: Jim - lead guitars, Susan - vocals & rhythm guitars
recorded by Dan 2019
mixed by Dan & Novemberistas!
mastered by Dan
© Susan Esterly ℗ Novemberistas!

Fleur - Novemberistas!
live tracks: Dan - drums, Jim - bass, Susan - rhythm guitar
overdubbed tracks: Jim - lead guitars, keys, Susan - vocals & rhythm guitars
recorded by Dan 2018
mixed by Dan & Novemberistas!
mastered by Dan
© Jim Ferrell ℗ Novemberistas!

Come To Me - Novemberistas!
live tracks: Dan - drums, Jim - bass, Susan - rhythm guitar
overdubbed tracks: Jim - lead guitars, keys, Susan - vocals & rhythm guitars
recorded by Dan 2019
mixed by Dan & Novemberistas!
mastered by Dan
© Jim Ferrell ℗ Novemberistas!

Let’s Stay Up All Night Tonight - Novemberistas!
live tracks: Dan - drums, Jim - bass, Susan - rhythm guitar
overdubbed tracks: Jim - guitars, keys, Susan - vocals
recorded by Dan 2019
mixed by Dan & Novemberistas!
mastered by Dan
© Susan Esterly & Jim Ferrell ℗ Novemberistas!

Fat Chance - Novemberistas!
live tracks: Dan - drums, Jim - bass, Susan - rhythm guitar
overdubbed tracks: Jim - lead guitars, keys, Susan - vocals & rhythm guitars
recorded by Dan 2019
mixed by Dan & Novemberistas!
mastered by Dan
© Jim Ferrell ℗ Novemberistas!

We’re All Wrong But It’s Alright - Novemberistas!
live tracks: Dan - drums, Jim - bass, Susan - rhythm guitar
overdubbed tracks: Jim - lead guitars, Susan - vocals, tambourine, rhythm guitars, Dan - claps
recorded by Dan 2019
mixed by Dan & Novemberistas!
mastered by Dan
© Susan Esterly ℗ Novemberistas!

Magic Invisible Friend - Novemberistas!
live tracks: Dan - drums, Jim - bass, Susan - rhythm guitar
overdubbed tracks: Jim - lead guitars, keys, Susan - vocals & rhythm guitar
recorded by Dan 2019
mixed by Dan & Novemberistas!
mastered by Dan
© Jim Ferrell ℗ Novemberistas!

High and Dry - Novemberistas!
live tracks: Dan - drums, Jim - bass, Susan - rhythm guitar
overdubbed tracks: Jim - lead guitars, Susan - vocals & rhythm guitars
recorded by Dan 2019
mixed by Dan & Novemberistas!
mastered by Dan
© Susan Esterly ℗ Novemberistas!

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