***update***

Under night sky (working title) is really taking shape. Going to spend tonight really testing out some ideas. I thought i had one track sort of in mind but it's just grown the vibe is getting stronger and i now have several potential tracks. Who knows, if i can get this moving i might have to start looking for band members cause this will be brutal live.

I was looking at apples' 'Logic 9' today. I really like the idea of perhaps using 'Mainstage 2' to double my guitars onstage to beef up my sound. Not replace guitars in anyway but rather than have two live guitarists (which may distort my overall direction, what with different opinions/playing styles) but just beef them up to broaden the sound scape... Who knows.... i can't even afford a computer yet let alone 'Logic' so it's all in the pipeline of life but right now i am enjoying the release of a new direction and it's gathering steam. Get your tickets ready, the train leaves very soon.

Mikey

Under Night Sky

Tis the name of my new project....

Not really sure what it's going to be just yet. it's still very much in the early stages BUT! i am really excited about it and it's given me a complete new lease of life. I have been truly inspired by elements around me.

It's funny what can inspire you sometimes, I was walking to the Chinese at the end of my road to pick up my order (mixed seafood chow mien, should really give 'Oriental Chef' a plug right here). Walking through Enfield town at the right time can be inspiring. Of course i was listening to the sounds of 'Wolves In the Throne Room'. I mean sure suburban shopping town is not the prettiest of places to be but it was at that funny time of Friday night where it's not late enough for everyone to be out yet but all the shops are closed so it's too late for the hustle bustle of shops. simply put it was eerily quiet and it seemed like just me and the lady in the Chinese were the only people for miles.

From afar a constellation of bright flood light light up the town like it is some sort of army camp. I don't know why but there is just something spectacular about it. It excites the small boy in my soul who sees everything 20ft bigger than it really is. And under the night sky this serenity happens, bubbled under a collage of blue/orange clouds threatening to engulf all of Enfield. The moment just carried the perfect ambiance that, as i said, was enough to truly inspire me. it inspired me to capture that moment that feeling that emotion in song because if people could hear it and understand it they might get a little closer to their journey of understanding the art in life... understanding that sometimes just remove yourself from your body look down and realise the grandness of what is going on around you, finding beauty in things that are normally taken for granted or perhaps overlooked altogether.

That's basically what i want to do with my new project. To create an ambiance whilst describing to you what i normally couldn't do with words. Have you ever had anyone say to you "i wish i could spent a day in your head." or perhaps "i can't explain what i am trying to say." even "i wish you could feel how i do right now." Well that's what i am going to attempt to do.... somehow.

As far as genre goes.... i don't want to be over pretentious and say 'oh i don't want to categorize myself with genres *scoff**scoff**scoff*'. I do have a clear idea of what direction i want to go in. But it will not stop there. I have a starting point indeed but this will evolve. I am certain of it. I am hoping it will be a blend of black metal, electronic, ambient, drone, progressive music. I don't necessarily want to reinvent the wheel, i just want to add fuel to the fire. This is something i really need to do myself in order for my message to come across intact. I love collaborating. But that's why i have FGH. This will be a pure expression of what i feel.

all the best,

Mikey

***FGH EP REVIEW***

Hey everyone,

Our latest EP has just had it's first review. Please read it below. If you don't have a copy (why not?) and would like one. Just contact me and i will get that to you by hook or by crook!!!

here's the review:


"The columns of the night advance, infectiously, their cryptic dance gathers converts to the fold - in time the whole raw world will pace these same steps"...VDGG

There will come a time when everybody will catch up with this Enfield quartet, their brand of (Neo) Prog may draw comments of "Intresting" from the curious who see them for the first time to "Amazing" for those of us who have seen them many times, but if their live performances draw such comments can their EP live up to it?

The first thing you notice about 'The Messenger' is the superb basswork, then comes Adams outstanding vocals, keyboards and finally the melody of the guitar.The song itself is moody, anthemic and has some great lyrics.

'From A Great Height' could have been off any Peter Gabriel album in the early eighties but it retains an originality of their own thanks to the guitar sound which hints at some heavy metal influence.

'The Lie Of The Land', well first off great title, the songs has an almost post punk/new romantic feel, i cant quite nail it but it could be covered by Siouxie any day.

Ahh track 4 'Initial' the moody prog masterpiece that gets me headbanging every time and shouting out "Hellbent on both sides".Its on par with any prog rock classic you can name, and i do mean ANY.

Finally 'Split Second' brings the ep to a close with all the style and production of perfection.

An absoloute genius ep that puts this kind of music back into the forefront of the "Rock" scene, this is not some retro or indie band, these guys can stand on any Heavy Metal bill just as Marillion did in their early days.
But unlike That band i believe that FGH can sustain their musical integrity and produce some great albums and tours in the future and may one day find themselves in Terrorizer magazine!

Rating 10/10

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The review was given courtesy of Stu who puts on regular shows at the Gaff. He is actively interested in emerging talent throughout London and we are headlining a prog night at the Gaff in Holloway this coming November... Check out his blog. I do regularly and it's a hive of information for bands old and new, big and small....

http://www.mrstu616.blogspot.com

all the best,

HAPPY 25TH MIKEY!!!

hey everyone!!!!

Man what a weekend.... Well i was my birthday so obviously there had to be some cool stuff going on right???

It started with possibly one of my most favorite gigs ever. We played 'the awesome' Gaff in Holloway road with frinds 9blind and dmonic. everything was awesome and went to plan add to that 9blind invited me and Adam onstage to do a cover of Passenger (the deftones track off white pony). It was truly an honour to play with those guys since although our time together has only been short so far i really do feel they are brothers in arms and we are all going to take on the owrld together... Lads it was a pleasure and anytime you want to do that again? The answer is YES! :D

right... onwards. Saturday (my actual birthday, 4th July) started with me waking up next to Cherie (always a bonus) on my mums couch since we was so tired when we got home the night before we couldn't be arsed to walk the three hundred yards to my flat. I don't think it's so much the walk though... it was more the prospect of stairs. Lazy i know but hey... I had beeen rocking out!!! Anyway i digress, Cherie had spent many hourse slaving over what can only be described as THE BEST CAKE EVER!!!!! I have included some pictures here for your viewing pleasure... I don't think you can deny that this is craftsmenship of the highest level. TNA forever eh!



Finally i spent the rest of saturday either running around in circles in my mums swimming pool thing trying to build enough momentum to spin me round (much like a giant cup of tea) or in the pub getting way to drunk...

oh and i have a man period. Tummy pains head aches and mood swings... i am serious about this......

FOREVER NEVER

forever never and counting

forever wanting and doubting

two men missing make a third

left alone and miandering

quiet in shouting

forever never and counting

WOW!!!

This place looks brilliant... if you are into that sort of thing LoL

Mooncalf Recording May 2009

As promised, my band has completed work on our newest three tracks which we shall lump together with Initial and Split Seconds to make our first five track EP/mini album if you like?

As you can see we have been working very hard with Nick Beer at 'mooncalf studios'.

I can't say enough good about Nick he truly understands exactly what we are after and has the know how and speed to get it done. We owe him a lot as i don't think many places would give our songs the beef we feel they require. So thank you and thank you again to Nick.

To hear the tracks listen at http://myspace.com/fromgreatheight we will be giving out free copies at our next gig which is at The Gaff on Holloway road on the 3rd July (night before my birthday!!!)

On a personal level i am really happy with how the tracks came out. My guitars sound pretty just how i imagined they would but there are always a few surprises along the way too. I love the randomness of recording. You never know exactly what you will get. I am proud to put my name to these songs so i hope you enjoy them as much as i enjoyed making them.