Mr. Hamilton has been so kind as to quickly (and efficiently) (and passionately) contribute lyrics to The Old Deluder Satan Law. Take a listen to our first pass at conveying his message.

Green, Green, Green, and Green mp3

This of course is far from finished. What do you think it needs? Contribute your idea as well, and we'll be on the road to start thinking about maybe getting somewhere.

Also, the vocal is a filler for the time being. If anyone else thinks they can do a better job, step up to the plate and take a mighty swing.

The Old Deluder Satan Law project has begun, and you are being summoned.

Here's how it works. We are going to be working on 6 new songs and we want you to help.

"But how?" you may ask.

However you want.

Lyrics, handclaps, trumpet, piano, xylophone, beats, tambourine, talking, laughs, spoken word, saxamaphone, drums, congas, cowbell, guitar, slide guitar, bass, cello, violin, flute, ocarina, foot stomps, the sound of smashing bottles, traffic noise, jingle bells, banjo, and on and on.

Whatever you think will make the song sound good is fair game.

Here's how it works. As we work on the songs they will be uploaded to the website (in the music section). You can then download the mp3s, import them into your music-making software of choice, add your ideas, and send the files to us. We will compile all the tracks and put out the finished product. Also, make sure that you send your name as you want it included in the album notes and a picture of yourself to be used in the album art.

Here's the first track featuring none-other than Auntie Ha Ha herself, Heather Teel. Sister Mary mp3

Questions:

Where do I send the files to?

• E-mail : deluder@mouseandthebillionaire.com
  
• FTP : ftp.mouseandthebillionaire.com username:deluder password:satanlaw

I don't have any music-making software what do I do?

Just record yourself anyway you can and send us the file. We can take digital files, video tapes, dvds, casette tapes, cds, whatever you can throw at us.

I don't have any musical talent, what do I do?

Don't be ridiculous. Send us the sound of you laughing, talking, humming, whisteling, singing off key. We'll use it, and you'll sound great, we promise.

I know where you live, can I just come to your house and record it there?

Of course.

I don't want to give you my picture, can I give you something else?

You could also send us a baby picture, a drawing of yourself, or anything else you think is cool.

What the hell is the Old Deluder Satan Law and who came up with that name?

The always fantastic Monsiuer du Bosse exlplained to us that Massachsettes passed a law in 1647 stating that any town with over 50 families was required to hire a school-master to delude satan's effect on the community. He also explained that this would be a kick-ass name for a band, and we agree.

Any other questions feel free to e-mail us at deluder@mouseandthebillionaire.com

Okay, you've been recruited, let's make some noise.

The links section of mouseandthebillionaire.com has been updated.

Check out the fabulous new categories. The information. The podcasts. Listen to what we listen to. Read what we read. If you try hard and follow our every move you can be like us.

If you dare.

*Note*

Micah, Emily and the other Two Winks, You've been warned. You've been cajoled. You've been given subtle hints. All to no avail.

You've been put on probation. Start posting and you might get removed.

Everyone else, keep up the good work

I wanted to say something real quick.

I just ate a twix bar. I had a free lunch coupon from work so I was adding a bunch of things to my tab to try to hit the 6 dolar mark (I still fell 2 dollard short).

After eating it, I felt so gross and full. Then I looked at the wrapper.

560 calories!

"Are you kidding me?", I thought, "That's more than a beer!"

Wait, is it more than a beer?

Yes.

I checked.

In fact, one twix candy bar has the same ammount of calories as almost 4 and a half pints of guinness!

That is gross.

I should be ashamed of myself.

From now on, no more candy.

That is all.

A few weeks ago, in the hottest part of the summer, we spent the day remixing the Darren Michael Harbaugh classic, The Mail (Must go Through).

It was so-o-o-o hot.

How hot was it?

It was so hot I burnt my fingertips on the computer's keyboard.

Damn, that's hot

105 degrees in the house to be exact, but we were determined to work through the heat and instill this song with the natural hotness it deserves.

We hope you like it.

The Mail (Must Go Through) . mp3.

The new Mouse & the Mixtape is up, and guess what?

Well, have you ever thought to yourself, "Man that Mouse & the Mixtape looks awesome, but how am I supposed to listen to it? There's no link, no mp3, no nothing."

That's about to change. In fact, it already has.

Download July's Mouse & the Mixtape now

You heard us right, head on over and give it a listen. We hope you like it, 'cause we like you.

Note: Just for fun, here are the two "purely personal but none-the-less rigid mixtape-making rules" adhered by us at Mouse & the Billionaire:

1. The first track of a mixtape can never be the first track off a given album. Opening a mix tape with a known kick-off song seems kind of like cheating to us, or, at the very least, not very inventive.


2. No single band can appear on a mix tape more than once. That is of course, unless you include back to back songs from an album as a thematic unit.

These rules are not intended to be universal. They're just our crazy little standards we've adopted for one reason or another.

Does anybody else have mixtape rules they can't break?

Discuss.