***Rebirth***

Hello all,

First of all, i have undergone a bit of a rebranding. Previously i used the undernightsky moniker to release my ambient black metal, but since that never really got off the ground and i liked the name i am claiming it back to use as an umbrella to release all my solo work. So from now on, if you see anything by ‘undernightsky’ it was made by me and probably just me. I have been trying to think of a name for ages but unfortunately i wasn’t blessed with an awesome name like 'Devin Townsend'. Instead i got 'Michael Alp' and it just doesn’t sound very catchy to me. So 'undernightsky' it is. It also represents the general theme of my music which tends to be a bit dark and a bit gloomy.

And so with that, let me talk a bit more about my new venture. As well as continuing with ‘Five Points Of Articulation’ with Adam. I have put together a few songs on my own which are of a more traditional rock/metal sound. Expect the sort of thing you would have been familiar with in From Great Height but just more Michaelcentric. Heavy guitars lush melodies, the odd synth. My key influnces i suppose would be Jesu, Deftones, Devin Townsend, Smashing Pumkins and bands of that ilk.

 I have posted a link previously to the instrumental of my first single ‘Days Away’. But here it is again regardless.



I have about three to four tracks i am writing and i will release them as they are done until they eventually form an EP of some sorts. But rather than wait until they are all finished i am just going to release them one by one.

On the rant front. I keep seeing a worrying trend appearing on twitter/facebook. It seems more and more bands are having their equipment stolen straight from their van overnight whilst on the road. For any non –musicians reading this. this is quite literally crippling to any band on a small budget (most of them). To lose one piece of equipment is a big deal. To lose it all in one go? I can’t imagine the frustration that causes. The world is in a tough spot at the moment but i wish people would have some decency. Stealing is such a horrible crime. It really bugs me that people feel the need to take other people’s property. Property their victims rely on and have worked hard to earn. Any musician will also know of the sentimental bond you get with your instrument of choice. Even a brand new guitar can’t replace that sentimental value they hold. Stealing of any kind and also this needs to stop now.

Recording tonight so i will post a few pics later. Feel free to come chat with me over on twitter @MikeyUNS the more the merrier as they say. Or if you are more of a facebook(er) ‘Like’ me over at facebook.com/undernightsky

Later on in the week i will blog about me trying to sing and the trouble i have writing lyrics. Until then I shall leave you with a song, and i mighty fine one at that. M

Mikey-zig needs a gig!!!!

So i am band-less.

Although i am working away with Adam on Five Points. My urge to play live has come back a lot quicker than i thought it might. And so here i am looking for a band to form/join.

If anyone knows anyone or wants to join me in forming a new project/band whatever mail me:

michaelalp@hotmail.co.uk

With regards to style i am open. But really keen to start something doom/sludge orientated. Perhaps we can go from there but it's a starting point i would be really interested in resting my roots in as i have big love for the genre. Think of bands like Sabbath (Obviously), Kylesa, Clutch, Earth, Mastodon, Clagg, Iron Monkey, Electric Wizard, Charger... even black metal orientated doom sounds like Alter Of Plagues etc... Basically these are bands i like but i don't necessarily want to to sound like them. I want to create something new and exciting.

I have demo's and ideas to play you if you should need them. Get in touch if it sounds like your sort of thing.

Mikey