C-47 is the Emperor John~Morgan's first solo
project. “So what the heck does C-47 mean?” you
ask. Well I’m about to tell you; in fact, you will be
able to impress your friends (if have them) with this tidbit
of information. C-47 is an old film industry trick. Because
independent filmmakers are cheap, and usually poor, they try
to finagle themselves as much money as possible from their backers.
When the filmmakers would prepare their budget, a good chunk
of change went to something called C-47. To the moneymen it
obviously appeared to be something technically important, when
in fact C-47s were ordinary clothespins.
Being a fan a creative packaging, the Emperor
released his album as a spiral bound case. For a limited number
of albums he handpainted a series of clothespins to be used
as necklaces, paper clips, or Christmas ornaments.
The E.P. featured many guest artists on the
album including Abel Nunez, Scott Bond, Leah Lovenham, Joe Booe,
Big Nate Armstrong, Elisha, Lana Love (Miss Monica Monroe),
Scott "The Skunt" Ozark, C-DOG, and Ryan Ward.
