Mike Gent - Long After Stan (Side 1)

1. One Story Town (T. Petty)
2. You Got Lucky (T. Petty, M. Campbell) 
3. Deliver Me (T. Petty)
4. Change of Heart (T. Petty)
5. Finding Out (T. Petty, M. Campbell)

All songs Gone Gator Music

In 1982 I received my first, somewhat decent, tape deck. One of the first times I remember using it was when a radio station played Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers brand new record "Long After Dark" in it's entirety.  Ahh..remember those days? I still have the 60 min Maxell UDXLII. An old friend.

I always return to this record for some reason. Recently I realized that I started trying to write songs right around the time this record came out, and that this record has everything I have been trying to write and include in the records that I make. 

A strong opener, fantastic pop songs, moody stuff, rockers, and ballads.

On May 30, 2013 I had a full day to myself with nothing planned. I thought I would challenge myself and spend the day learning and recording this entire record in order. The only goal...have it finished by 5.

I had already played "One Story Town" and "Change Of Heart" on stage with The Gentlemen through the years. My first band, Holy Smokes, recorded "Deliver Me" on a Fostex 8 track trying to get into a battle of the bands back in 1986. We didn't get in because the girl in charge didn't believe it was us. It sounded too good and wasn't metal.

I knew three of the ten songs. The rest I learned on the fly while I was recording.

After a few weeks listening to my recordings, I attempted to re-record a few of the songs, failed, and then questioned whether or not I should attempt the entire record with a full band, but decided to just go with the original idea and recording, warts and all (by the truckload. I have noticed at least 200 mistakes). I would love to tell you that I captured every song on the first take, but that was not the case, not even close. Multiple takes for each song people.....


Recorded with a Gibson Hummingbird, one Shure SM57, a  Behringer board, direct to two track into a Pioneer 509 CD deck, I dialed in a decent mix/sound by the start of side two, which also happened to be around the same time I started losing my voice (see "The Same Old You").


"Long After Dark" has been, and still is, my favorite Tom Petty record.

Even though it is lacking any drums, I call my version "Long After Stan", and dedicate it to one of my favorite drummers, Stan Lynch.


I learned, then recorded this entire record from 9 am to 5 pm one beautiful spring day.

Enjoy,
Mike 



Gents Parlour S02 E01 - Long After Stan (Side 1)

Mike Gent - Long After Stan (Side 2)

1. We Stand a Chance (T. Petty)
2. Straight into Darkness (T. Petty)
3. The Same Old You (T. Petty, M. Campbell)
4. Between Two Worlds (T. Petty, M. Campbell) 
5. A Wasted Life (T. Petty)


All songs Gone Gator Music

In 1982 I received my first, somewhat decent, tape deck. One of the first times I remember using it was when a radio station played Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers brand new record "Long After Dark" in it's entirety.  Ahh..remember those days? I still have the 60 min Maxell UDXLII. An old friend.

I always return to this record for some reason. Recently I realized that I started trying to write songs right around the time this record came out, and that this record has everything I have been trying to write and include in the records that I make. 

A strong opener, fantastic pop songs, moody stuff, rockers, and ballads.

On May 30, 2013 I had a full day to myself with nothing planned. I thought I would challenge myself and spend the day learning and recording this entire record in order. The only goal...have it finished by 5.

I had already played "One Story Town" and "Change Of Heart" on stage with The Gentlemen through the years. My first band, Holy Smokes, recorded "Deliver Me" on a Fostex 8 track trying to get into a battle of the bands back in 1986. We didn't get in because the girl in charge didn't believe it was us. It sounded too good and wasn't metal.

I knew three of the ten songs. The rest I learned on the fly while I was recording.

After a few weeks listening to my recordings, I attempted to re-record a few of the songs, failed, and then questioned whether or not I should attempt the entire record with a full band, but decided to just go with the original idea and recording, warts and all (by the truckload. I have noticed at least 200 mistakes). I would love to tell you that I captured every song on the first take, but that was not the case, not even close. Multiple takes for each song people.....


Recorded with a Gibson Hummingbird, one Shure SM57, a Behringer board, direct to two track into a Pioneer 509 CD deck, I dialed in a decent mix/sound by the start of side two, which also happened to be around the same time I started losing my voice (see " The Same Old You").


"Long After Dark" has been, and still is, my favorite Tom Petty record.

Even though it is lacking any drums, I call my version "Long After Stan", and dedicate it to one of my favorite drummers, Stan Lynch.


I learned, then recorded this entire record from 9 am to 5 pm one beautiful spring day.

Enjoy,
Mike 



Gents Parlour S02 E02 - Long After Stan (Side 2)

New track from Mike Gent (The Figgs) upcoming solo LP "Headphone Music"

Kiss The Dirt (Falling Down The Mountain).WAV

New track from Headphone Music, the new solo record from The Figgs guitarist & singer Mike Gent. Vinyl only release coming September 2017.

Blue Clouds

2018 Last Friday Of The Month Singles Club #1

Mike Gent - Down In The Valley
The first single in a series where I will release a song on the last friday of every month throughout 2018. Each song will also be included as a bonus track when you order a digital download copy of my solo record "Headphone Music" here...http://thefiggs.limitedrun.com/products/597177-mike-gent-headphone-music
About the song/recording: This Broken West song was played thoughout
The Figgs 2016-2017 On The Slide tour. I recorded it during the sessions for Headphone Music and finished it in Jan '18. Enjoy, Mike

Written by: Ross Flournoy & Scott Claassen
Recorded & Mixed by: Mike at Gren East & South Studios 2015 & 2018
Drums, Bass, Acoustic Guitars, Electric Guitars, Shakers, & Vocals: Mike Gent
©2018 Stomper

Mike Gent - Down In The Valley

Gents Parlour S01 E01

1. No Time Is The Wrong Time To Groove (M. Gent) from The Day Gravity Stopped
2. On The Tracks (M. Gent) from The Day Gravity Stopped
3. Go Insane (L. Buckingham) from Go Insane
4. Point A Finger (M. Gent) from The Intake
5. The Great Unwashed (M.Gent) Unreleased

All songs c Stomper Music/BMi except Go Insane Now Sounds Music/BMI

Gents Parlour S01 E01

Gents Parlour S01 E02

1. Stuck On Leather Seats (M. Gent) from The Man Who Fights Himself
2. She Can't Say No (M. Gent) from The Man Who Fights Himself
3. Some Desperate Measure (P. Donnelly) from The Man Who Fights Himself
4. A One Man Fiasco (M. Gent) from The Man Who Fights Himself
5. On A Fault Line (M.Gent) Unreleased

All songs c Stomper Music/BMI

Gents Parlour S01 E02

Gents Parlour S01 E03

1. Why (D. Crosby, R. McGuinn) from Younger Than Yesterday
2. Rollerskate (M. Gent) Unreleased
3. Bookstore (M. Gent, P. Hayes) Unreleased
4. Level 92 (M. Gent) Unreleased)
5. So Soft (M. Gent) Unreleased
6. Back To Brown (M. Gent) Unreleased
7. Destination You (M. Gent) Unreleased
8. Chevy Nova (M. Gent) Unreleased
9. Stoned All Over Again (M. Gent, G. Lyons) Unreleased

All songs c Stomper Music/BMI except Why -  BMI

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