One and one

This track was recorded on the couch of my living room with a mic and a plugged in acoustic guitar. This is the original unmixed recording.

Later, when Roy Taylor asked me for a collaboration I sent him the song and he was so kind to add his fabulous blues harp. This fine collaboration can be found here: https://soundcloud.com/the-carleton-sound/one-and-one-mike-spring?in=the-carleton-sound/sets/yarmouth-kitchen-party-set-1 


One And One

Welcome to Mike Spring’s corner of in-your-face songwriting

This page is inspired by the charm of pure songwriting. It is about the creating of a song, improvised music and raw demo’s. Naked not afraid ;)

‘Sketches from Holland’ is created by MIKE SPRING. This page holds raw recordings of original songs played live solely or invented in the heat of the moment. Tracks may be mono and not mixed. 
Once my inspiration is lit into a song idea a musical train starts rolling off hill. Often I finish a piece. Sometimes it stays a sketch and is forgotten about many years.

Thank you for listening!
Mike
The Netherlands (Holland)
2015/02/07

(all rights reserved)


London based singer-songwriter with a strong appreciation of jazz. UKSC 2017 winner. Please check my main page!

Passionate Musician & Sound Explorer Clarinetist (classic & jazz), guitarist, and home producer—my musical journey is all about creation, improvisation, and connecting with fellow artists. From jazz manouche to electronic experiments, I embrace all forms of music and love blending genres.
🎤 On Stage & In the Studio
•	2025: Concerts with the band Catimini (https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1416649306133283&set=pcb.1416649352799945)
Concerts with the TDB of Veneux les Sablons (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoF7mwm60t0)
•	2024: Featured on UK’s SoulRootsRadio ( after 1 :14 @ https://www.mixcloud.com/SoulRootsRadio/dj-murzi-the-murzi-show-64/?fbclid=IwY2xjawOqA_5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe4rznifwfxQVuqJtHt1DnYnFQxAqt2b7rZ0cj3ux89HfVZkklGSzSFGaGi9s_aem_5NIKjvG7RqcEdEzvAeN9cQ) 
•	2023 : Performing as clarinetist for OPPF (Orchestre Philharmonique du Pays de Fontainebleau) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9AxNVZJVqQ
•	2022: Proudly inducted as an Official Lunatic71 after collaborating on Skyline with Cosmic-Ratzzz  on SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/cosmic-ratzzz/lunatics71-skyline-cosmic-ratzzz-ddjohn)
•	Collaborations on SoundCloud since 2013: From jams to finished tracks, like my tribute to Georges Brassens (https://soundcloud.com/search?q=Ddjohn%20%E2%80%93%20Les-copains-dabord-george-brassens-with-le-hot-club-de-soundcloud-quebec-usa-fra) or Mountain Songs (clarinet on Take Cripple Club https://soundcloud.com/mountain-songs/take-cripple-club-collab-with-ddjohn-download) or in reggae mode  (https://open.spotify.com/intl-fr/album/2XfVKVx3ZE1qUBwoUojmfW?flow_ctx=a0564696-da34-4b8f-88e4-d25761e2a0f5%3A1765666094)
🎛️ Producing at Home I craft my music using Cubase, mixing acoustic instruments with electronic textures. 
🌍 A Musical Community SoundCloud is my playground for sharing, discovering, and connecting. Thank you for listening, your kind words, and your support—it means the world to me.
🔗 Influences & Projects:
•	Inspired by the Beatles, Supertramp, Django Reinhardt, Georges Brassens, 80’s music and everything in between.
•	Played guitar on Ain’t No Sunshine by Chris Pendergraft (Bandcamp)
💬 Let’s Collaborate! Hit me up for gigs, projects,or just to talk music!