Admittedly, my recent work has strayed from the surf genre, but I thought some of you might enjoy hearing this one from my upcoming album, The Puzzle Master. Release date: 3/3/2015
—Mike
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Monument from the new Man From Ravcon album
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Posted on Feb 05 2015 08:23 PM
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Posted on Feb 05 2015 08:41 PM
Mike, Records comes out in March, right? Cheers, http://www.facebook.com/CrazyAcesMusic |
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Posted on Feb 06 2015 08:03 AM
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Joined: Dec 16, 2010 Posts: 346 Chapel Hill, NC
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Posted on Feb 06 2015 08:23 AM
Mike, I remember reading awhile back about how you were using Garage Band to record most/all of your songs in your home studio (with amazing results, I might add). I really enjoyed learning about the process you used to convert your musical ideas into actual recordings. It was very inspiring from the standpoint that just about everyone reading your post had access to the same basic tools (computer, free/inexpensive DAW software, guitar, etc.) to create their own music. Of course there are other factors such as talent, time, and persistence, but the notion being that you're not relying on a big-dollar studio/engineer or a cast of supporting musicians to produce excellent recordings of your songs. Unfortunately, after listening to "Monument" I'm considering listing all my gear on craigslist and deleting all traces of Garage Band from my mac. But seriously, this track is fantastic. The composition, playing, and recording are all first-rate. I'm still blown away by the high production value you attain in your home studio. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to hearing more tracks from The Puzzle Master! -murph —MONDOGUITARO.COM "I knew I was in trouble when the Coco-Loco tasted like water!" -- morphball |
Joined: Mar 15, 2011 Posts: 8528 Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.
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Posted on Feb 06 2015 09:07 AM
I'm very late to giving this the undistracted hearing it deserves. It's spectacular! I was immediately inspired with thoughts of somehow performing it in concert, ala Pink Floyd, Yes, or Emerson, Lake and Palmer. I'm with murph - jaw fully dropped! —This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got. |
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Joined: Feb 20, 2010 Posts: 727 Charlotte, NC
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Posted on Feb 06 2015 07:54 PM
Thanks Murph, thanks Noel. I really appreciate it. It's good to know that all the time I waste doing this isn't totally wasted. Mike |
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Posted on Feb 07 2015 08:10 AM
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Joined: Nov 16, 2013 Posts: 4537 Wisconsin
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Posted on Feb 07 2015 01:11 PM
Mike, first, yeah, the level of production knocks me out - full stop. Jeff mentioned "cinematic" and I've had this experience before with one of your pieces. After the first couple minutes I was able to make up my own little sequence and get it visually solid. Reluctant to mention specifics because everyone else can use their imagination, although mine tends to pull alot of pieces together quickly on a musical cue into a whole little supporting plot. (A pony stomped on my head when I was a kid, so...) It is not surf. It IS genuinely and truly a HOME RUN in being supportive of the imagination. Someone in Hollyweird may want that one. Wes DISCLAIMER: The above is opinion/suggestion only & should not be used for mission planning/navigation, tweaking of instruments, beverage selection, or wardrobe choices. |
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 5324 the outer banks of north carolina
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Posted on Feb 07 2015 06:21 PM
nice. i can visualize this as a soundtrack to a short video. — |
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Joined: Feb 20, 2010 Posts: 727 Charlotte, NC
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Posted on Feb 08 2015 08:34 AM
Thanks guys, I appreciate you giving it a listen. I been hesitant to post the new stuff, being so un-surf, but I knew folks here were open minded. Glad ya'll dig it! —Mike |
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Joined: Nov 16, 2013 Posts: 4537 Wisconsin
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Posted on Feb 08 2015 03:26 PM
ravcon wrote:
Oh heck yeah. It's fun & a good exercise for the imagination as well. I had this whole twilight sequence going, zero dialogue, where 2 guys were on a Cigarette running from Miami to Bimini to rescue some girl on a rich scumbag's motor yacht, with occasional silent flashbacks to him slappin' her around, and then back to the backbreaking run in the boat. (If Quentin calls I'll let ya know how it turns out.) Keep drivin' on. Wes DISCLAIMER: The above is opinion/suggestion only & should not be used for mission planning/navigation, tweaking of instruments, beverage selection, or wardrobe choices. |
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Posted on Feb 09 2015 09:19 AM
Mike, you never cease to impress! Great stuff. —Either you surf, or you fight. |
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Posted on Feb 09 2015 04:16 PM
That's excellent Badger. Wish I could take that trip. Thanks Mike, I appreciate it! —Mike |
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Posted on Feb 10 2015 07:47 PM
Mike, you don't get enough accolades. Brilliant stuff man! — |
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Posted on Feb 11 2015 07:20 AM
It's great! You say it strays from the surf genre, but to me you're just taking it in new interesting directions. Kudos! — |
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