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Michael Brooks

 
Michael Brooks

Mike has been playing drums since could hold sticks in his hand. He studied for many years with great drum instructors including Bill Jenson, and Larry S. Levin

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Picture for song 'HeadOverHeals' by artist 'Michael Brooks'

HeadOverHeals

A pop rock song about my beautiful wife Kate.
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Picture for song 'Dinosaur Feet' by artist 'Michael Brooks'

Dinosaur Feet

Guitar based instrumental rock. Song has a shuffle groove with both synth and brass section accents. Drummer let loose on this one.
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Picture for song 'One More Chance' by artist 'Michael Brooks'

One More Chance

A straight ahead rock tune. A bit of a Deep Purple influence. Also the first song with my real acoustic drums. Finally had enough microphone to record the real kit. Thanks to Erich for the additional backing vocals.
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Picture for song 'Somewhere in the Middle' by artist 'Michael Brooks'

Somewhere in the Middle

This song is a bit of a departure for me. I made a new years resolution to finish one song a month in 2009. So here is January's song. The lyrics were written by Brian Natell. The flute is played by my wife Kate Brooks. I played the guitars, bass and
Mike is a multi-instrumentalist who draws on an eclectic mix of styles and influences to bring his unique flavor of music to life. As a creative person, he finds happines and fulfillment through the creative process. While he sincerely hopes you enjoy his work, it is the process of creating music that he enjoys the most. Mike strives to bring his musical ideas to life in his modest home studio in the Pocono Mountains. For more information and music please visit his website at: http://www.obesearmadillo.com/music/mike/
Have you performed in front of an audience?
Although I spent 5 years of my life playing the club circuit and having a really good time, I don't play live much anymore.
Your musical influences
Frank Zappa, ELP, Kraftwrek, Steve Vai, Howard Jones, Boston, Yanni, Eric Johnson, Neil Zaza, The Dixie Dreggs, Dream Theater basicly I am inspired by good music of every style. If I had to put a name to my style it would be "Adult Contempoary Instrumental Rock"
What equipment do you use?
My recording rig is based arround a Apple Mac Pro running logic pro. I play Yamaha, Pearl, and Tama Drums. I play Paiste cymbals. My main guitar is a Schecter C1 Plus, although I occasionaly use my ESP, or my Les Paul custom. My bass is an ibenez. My keyboard rig includes a Korg o1w/fd, Juno 2, EMU Emax and a Casio CZ-3000.
Anything else?
"There are no cables in heaven"
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