Richard of York

Luna Pier

Cranberry Bog

Walking Staff

Shadow of the Weka

Clara Rockmore

Cub Reporter

Shelters, Shanties, and Shacks

Sa-Wa-Quato

Eugene Laundry

This cover of David Bowie's Moonage Daydream was the result of a challenge by Michigan blogger Mark Maynard. During a November 2013 interview with him, I referred to my musical style as "rural pop" whereupon he tasked me with recording a rural pop version of Bowie's classic tune which we had also discussed in the interview. Assuming he was joking, I agreed.  But I soon found Mark to be a man of his word when he launched a tiny crowdfunding campaign for $25 which was quickly met, thus committing me to my humble basement studio to produce this version. I eschewed convention by modeling my rendition after the pre-Ziggy Stardust "Arnold Corns" version which is slower and has an alternate set of lyrics. 

Timothy Monger
May 2014

Moonage Daydream (Arnold Corns version)

The Lark

North Side of the Road

North Star Lounge

Amber Lanten

Plough King

This odd duck was written to be used as hold music for Zingerman's Mail Order (Ann Arbor, MI) during their busy holiday season. It was rejected.

Gimli Wave Runner

After a seven year absence, I finally decided to submit another song to this year's Suburban Sprawl Records holiday musical compilation.  This little instrumental guitar piece came together rather quickly last week and features 4 guitars, sleigh bells, melodica, accordion and about 8 tracks of boot stomps.  To download the entire compilation for free, hit this link: http://www.suburbansprawlmusic.com/xmas/

Wooden Skis

Timothy Monger is a musician and writer living in Ypsilanti, Michigan. He has recorded four solo albums ranging in style from lush baroque pop to pastoral folk and harmony-driven indie rock. He is the bandleader of Timothy Monger State Park, co-founder of Great Lakes Myth Society, and curator of Log Variations.

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