Another old song, written back in 1993 that I felt was worthy of being arranged and released. It certainly hasn't dated and I'm glad I decided to record this one as it's so timely, given what is going on in the UK at present.


Old School Tie

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)


2 songs in the 2008 Grammy Awards ballot, shows with Nine Inch Nails, Siouxsie & the Banshees e Dita Von Teese, countless tours in USA, UK and Europe, their tracks included in the international TV spots of Hollywood movies such as Minions, Black Panther, The Dark Tower, My Cousin Rachel and Split, collaborations with Sylvia Massy (Tool, J. Cash) and Mike Tacci (Metallica), a single written and recorded with legendary UK film composer Michael Nyman, a track included in the Michael Moore movie Fahrenheit 11/9, Belladonna are the self-proclaimed originators of Rock Noir and are one of the most successful self-produced bands in the world.

"If life is but a dream then make sure it's a happy one....." 
It all started many years ago at University with an Amiga, a copy of Protracker and a hardware sampler. With influences including The Orb, The Shamen, The Prodigy and everything electronic in between hopefully you'll find something in here that you like. All of the photos on the artwork are either sunsets or the sun rising in places I've visited or near where I live. The idea behind it all is supposed to be that (in my head anyway) my sounds take me to a place of tranquility and peace. I always feel that way when I see a spectacular view of the sun. 

I was recently lucky enough to connect with Pete Farmer from RedSeaDanceRecords (http://soundcloud.com/redseadancerecords) who has now released my first album "Dream States" under his label.
For anyone who is interested it is on all the usual online stores. Check out the track previews on my spotlight tab, there are Beatport links there too.

Thanks for at least checking me out. If you have any interesting ideas, critisism or just good, honest banter please feel free to tell me, I am not easily offended 8)
Cheers
PT 8)

Groups I'm a member of, worth checking out: 
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http://soundcloud.com/groups/en-mashd-all-styles-welcome 
http://soundcloud.com/groups/distinctive-electronica
http://soundcloud.com/groups/ambient-sculpture


Friends of mine in the cloud:
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http://soundcloud.com/translunar
http://soundcloud.com/quidgybopper 
http://soundcloud.com/mosquito-project 
http://soundcloud.com/matt-hyde
http://soundcloud.com/redseadancerecords
http://soundcloud.com/2mr2records
http://soundcloud.com/transit2

Music speaks what cannot be expressed. It soothes the mind and gives it rest. It heals the heart and makes it whole. It flows from heaven to heal the soul.

Firstly, thanks for taking the time to read these words, and (hopefully) for listening to a few of my tracks. I tend to believe that if songs are any good, they speak for themselves, so I won't rabbit on about them too much! Suffice to say, that I write from the heart, being inspired by many aspects of this increasingly, crazy world we live in, particularly the human condition and, dare I say it, politics and social issues. Tracks from my four albums, Waiting for Those Days, The Man at the Window, Future Calling and my most recent offering, These Modern Times, are available for your listening pleasure. 

Aside from songwriting, I also teach Logic Pro on a freelance basis, along with offering a mastering service, within my studio. I am also a 3D artist and animator, using Cinema 4D software. Furthermore, I am in the process of purchasing/learning Final Cut Pro X and Motion, along with a Canon 600D, with a view to producing my own music videos. My ultimate aim is to combine live action, CGI and music - I already have some interesting ideas with regard to this.

We live in difficult but exciting times, don't we?

Anyway, you've probably had enough of my ramblings by now, so if I've managed to persuade you to listen to a tune or two, I hope you enjoy them!

I offer you all, my best wishes!

PS.  For the record (no pun intended) anyone who follows me, favourites or comments on my tracks without actually listening to them, won't get listened to, followed, added to favourites or commented on in return.  I'm driven by great music, not great numbers.

+++++++++ My Groups +++++++++

I have created three groups on the cloud, called, Psychedelic Symphonic Art Rock and The Odd Time Signature Group and The Musical Anecdotes Group.
If you are producing music and podcasts that you feel would 'fit the mould', please join and contribute! Oh - and please tell anyone else who may be interested!

Neon space rock with a touch of Jan Hammer, the Miami Vice nights, pastel coated guitar floats you down a liquid concrete boulevard, tropical snowflake vibes melt into Alphaville arpeggios, highlighted on lip glossed billboards!

Furlafa - Carretera Disco Bahia - EP - https://itun.es/i66z3R5 #iTunes

New Retro Wave  como nunca lo habías escuchado. Un viaje en el tiempo-espacio, Guitarras divertidas danzan con baterías provocativas, voz y síntetizadores estallan en momentos inesperados. Podrías quedar atrapado, solo Vuelve a mirar.

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Old School Tie

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