Through 2020, Mike will be posting a monthly podcast. This show will feature songs from previously recorded shows as well as essays about life in the 80s and 90s.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan shares his experience of being diagnosed with prostate cancer. "Mercury," a previously unreleased outtake from the "Satellites" sessions, is also featured.Send me a Text Message.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan shares the eleventh experiment from his Production Lab. Given the prompt "Create a song using only the Waves SSL plugin on the channels" and a month in which to work, Mike produced "Change Your Mind." Hear the song and a detailed description of the entire creative process.Send me a Text Message.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan shares the tenth experiment from his Production Lab. Given the prompt "Create a song imagined as an outtake from The Downward Spiral" and a month in which to work, Mike produced "Black Echo." Hear the song and a detailed description of the entire creative process.Notes:The featured song is inspired by the Michael Connelly novel of the same name.Correction: Adrian Belew, not Alan Moulder, played the ring mod guitar on The Downward Spiral.Send me a Text Message.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan shares the ninth experiment from his Production Lab. Given the prompt "Record a song where a Wurlitzer electric piano is the main instrument" and a month in which to work, Mike produced "Stupid Love." Hear the song and a detailed description of the entire creative process.Send me a Text Message.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan shares the eighth experiment from his Production Lab. Given the prompt "Record a song in the style of Superunknown by Soundgarden" and a month in which to work, Mike produced "Everlasting Love." Hear the song and a detailed description of the entire creative process.Send me a Text Message.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan shares the seventh experiment from his Production Lab. Given the prompt "Record a song using a late 80s approach (in the style of Bon Jovi's New Jersey)" and a month in which to work, Mike produced "Sister Mercy." Hear the song and a detailed description of the entire creative process.Works mentioned and encouraged for further listening:Desmond Child Songs:KISS, "Heaven's on Fire" Joan Jett, "I Hate Myself for Loving You" Bon Jovi, "Livin' on a Prayer" and Bon Jovi, "You Give Love a Bad Name" Aerosmith, "Dude Looks Like a Lady" Guitar Solo Influences:AC/DC, "Thunderstruck"Tesla, "Modern Day Cowboy"Yngwie Malmsteen, "Far Beyond the Sun"Judas Priest, "Painkiller"Eric Johnson, "Cliffs of Dover"Metallica, "The Shortest Straw"Whitesnake, "Wings of the Storm"Ozzy Osbourne, "Mr. Crowley"White Lion, PrideThe Big Four:Metallica, Master of PuppetsAnthrax, Among the LivingSlayer, South of HeavenMegadeth, Rust in PeaceSend me a Text Message.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan shares the sixth experiment from his Production Lab. Given the prompt "Record a song that is written on acoustic guitar but performed with piano as the main instrument" and a month in which to work, Mike produced "Everything Belongs." Hear the song and a detailed description of the entire creative process.Send me a Text Message.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan shares the fifth experiment from his Production Lab. Given the prompt "Record a song in the style of Def Leppard's Hysteria" and a month in which to work, Mike produced "I Am the Ocean." Hear the song and a detailed description of the entire creative process.Send me a Text Message.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan shares the fourth experiment from his Production Lab. Given the prompt "Record a song imagined as the lost outtake for 'Penny Lane' and 'Strawberry Fields Forever'" and a month in which to work, Mike produced "Space Invaders Champion." Hear the song and a detailed description of the entire creative process.Send me a Text Message.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan shares the third experiment from his Production Lab. Given the prompt "Record a song where everything must pass through a Fat Head ribbon mic" and a month in which to work, Mike produced "No Bunker." Hear the song and a detailed description of the entire creative process.Info on Eleanor Catton & Birnam WoodInfo on Yurt RockSend me a Text Message.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan shares the second experiment from his Production Lab. Given the prompt "Record a song where the hook is a sample" and a month in which to work, Mike produced "Jane's Played the Brewery Last Night." Hear the song and a detailed description of the entire creative process.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan shares the first experiment from his Production Lab. Given the prompt "Record a song using a 2000s approach (LCD Soundsystem)" and a month in which to work, Mike produced "The Jugger." Hear the song and a detailed description of the entire creative process.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan reflects upon growing a mustache. This episode features a piano/vocal version of the Collapsis song "I.O.L."
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan examines the media he consumed in 2023. This episode considers "the nature of evil" and "dystopia." A piano version of the Collapsis song, "Radio Friendly Girlfriend," is shared.For a complete list of media referenced in this episode, click here.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter reflects on his experience with sitting in with the Maxell 90 and paying tribute to R.E.M. Mike interviews members of the Maxell 90 as well as a few guest singers just before their show at the Be Loud! Sophie concert at the Cat's Cradle in Carrboro, NC on August 25, 2023.Mike asked each interviewee "What has been your experience in covering R.E.M. songs with the Maxell 90?" and "What was your first exposure to R.E.M.?" Hear soundbites from Adriana Lapuerta, Tom Mills, Katie Zhou, George Huntley, Andrew Branan, Mike Ivanitch, Alex Lawhon, Victoria Roy, and Scott Carle.Hear piano version of the Collapsis song "Stumble," too.View the archived live stream of the BeLoud! show here: Live Stream.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan recalls the process of writing and recording a custom made song, reminisces over a successful baseball season, and insists that The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is the best mystery novel ever. This episode features the following songs:"Bonfire" - previously unreleased "Two Egrets" - piano version, previously unreleased
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan interviews singer/songwriter Brent Mathews.This episode features the following songs:"7th Street" by podcast guest Brent Mathews"Wonderland" - piano version, previously unreleased"Satellites" - single versionCheck out Brent Mathews at https://www.brentmathews.com/Check out the "Satellites" video here.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan interviews fan, musician, and attorney J. Max Davis.The music contained in this episode is"Superhero" - piano version, previously unreleased"Jodie" by podcast guest J. Max Davis"Seminole Train" - live at the Flat Iron, Greensboro, NC, July 16, 2022
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan reflects on playing Joey Ramone at the BeLoud! Sophie '22 charity concert and shares three original songs.View the livestream of the Ramones set here.The three original songs are"October" - piano variation, previously unreleased"Static" - Live at the Flat Iron, Greensboro, NC, July 16, 2022"Sailing to Byzantium" - Live at the Flat Iron, Greensboro, NC, July 16, 2022
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan shares a show reflection, a brief memoir, and a short story. The short story was inspired by Reedsy's weekly writing prompts. Mike also shares four original songs. Show Reflection: Mike and Mark at the Crown - written after the April 22 & 23, 2022 acoustic duo opening for Bus Stop and originally published on mikegarrigan.comZig-Zag-Zug: Confessions of a Little League Soccer Coach - previously unpublished."On/Off" - written on June 10, 2022 in response to the Reedsy prompt "Start your story with the flickering of a light." The four original songs are"Hey, Angel" (Live) - phone version, previously unreleased"Believe in You" - piano variation, previously unreleased"The Architects/Fool's Gold" - Live at Common Grounds, Greensboro, NC, January 22, 2022Join Mike Garrigan for an evening of music at the Flat Iron in Greensboro, NC on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 8 pm.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan shares three original short stories and three original songs. Two of the stories were inspired by Reedsy's weekly writing prompts. One story was inspired by a Vocal Media prompt. Click on the title of the story to read along."Tongue" written on January 12, 2020 in response to the prompt "Write a magical realism story that takes place in the Wild West.""The New Parliament" - written on January 27, 2022 in response to the prompt "Share a piece of short fiction that includes a barn owl at any point in your narrative." "Scars Don't Lie" - written on September 10, 2021 in response to the prompt "Set your story in a roadside diner." The three original songs are"Tell Me Everything" - piano variation; previously unreleased"Dirty Wake" - Live at Common Grounds, Greensboro, NC, January 22, 2022"Pure Triangles" - Live at Common Grounds, Greensboro, NC, January 22, 2022
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan shares three original short stories and three original songs. The stories were inspired by Reedsy's weekly writing prompts. Click on the title of the story to read along."Waiting for Manny" - written on March 13, 2020 in response to the prompt "Write about a person who meets with the ghost of an old friend for tea every so often.""Exhibits" - written on August 05, 2021 in response to the prompt "Write a story from the point of view of three different characters." "Broken Nose" - written on July 16, 2021 in response to the prompt "Write about a mysterious figure in one's neighborhood." The three original songs are"Comatose" - written with Jonathan Ferreri and released in October of 2021--also available on all streaming platforms and Bandcamp"Automatic" - piano variation; previously unreleased"Slow Moon Rising" - written in 2003, previously unreleased and broadcasted live on StageIt on May 1, 2021 from the show "Songs About Trains."
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan shares three original short stories and three original songs. The stories were inspired by Reedsy's weekly writing prompts. Click on the title of the story to read along."Royal Orleans" - written on February 1, 2020 in response to the prompt "Write a short story that takes place on a train.""Tears of a Dragon" - written on June 16, 2021 in response to the prompt "Write about someone who's desperately trying to change their luck.""Leave" - written on August 27, 2021 in response to the prompt "Start or end your story with a house going up in flames."The three original songs were broadcasted live on StageIt.com on May 1, 2021 from the show "Songs About Trains.""Gone, Gone, Gone" - written in 2020, previously unreleased"Seminole Train" - written in 2011, released on Pillar of the Sun (2012)*"Where's the A-Train - written in 1998, previously unreleased*On the show, the incorrect release year for Pillar of the Sun is credited. The correct year is 2012, not 2021 as stated in the show.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan and Kyle Hanlin recall the July 23, 2021 Collapsis show at Magnolia Roots Music Lounge. "Stumble," "Chartreuse," and "Two Egrets" from the May performance at the Grove are featured. Show Notes:Access the Magnolia Roots Music Lounge website here. I apologize for referring to the venue as "Magnolia Street Music Hall" throughout the show. My mistake. The Wake Forest Listening Room is listening space at the Magnolia Roots Music Lounge. We use the terms interchangeably throughout the show. Access the entire Collapsis show from the Grove through the Mike Garrigan Community.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan shares three songs from the recent Collapsis reunion show at the Grove Winery & Vineyards. "High Caliber Grease," "Tell Me Everything," and "Sundrop" are featured.
Mike Garrigan shares four previously unreleased outtakes from Semigloss Albatross: "Welcome to Oblivion," "Still Burning," "The Stranger," and "Riptide." Mike also explores a brief history of music formatting.Find the Semigloss Albatross gatefold here.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan interviews singer/songwriter Justin Karpinos about The Smallest of Spheres, Justin's recent EP. This episode features "The Smallest of Spheres," "Borrowed Time," and "Surfing at Night" from The Smallest of Spheres. Visit justinkarpinos.bandcamp.com for more information about Justin and his music.
Mike Garrigan shares the meaning behind the many symbols located on the Semigloss Albatross gatefold. This episode features "Sailing to Byzantium" and "Semigloss Albatross" from Semigloss Albatross. Find the Semigloss Albatross gatefold here.Relevant links:TaurusDon Quixote by Miguel CervantesAnimal Farm by George Orwell"Photograph" by Def LeppardDiver Down by Van HalenFlights by Olga TocarczukHomo Deus by Yuval Noah Harari"Sailing to Byzantium" by William Butler Yeats"Rime of the Ancient Mariner" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge"Disintegration" by The Cure
Mike Garrigan shares the production rationale for his new album, Semigloss Albatross. This episode features "Walk in Circles" as performed on Stageit.com on May 15, 2020.Click here to learn more about the Mega Awesome Cover Show on September 5 at 9:00 PM on StageIt.com.
Mike Garrigan shares the origins of his piano/vocal album Semigloss Albatross. This episode features "The Architects" and "End" from Semigloss Albatross and "Crocodile" as performed on Stageit.com on May 15, 2020.Click here to learn more about the Semigloss Albatross Album Release Party on August 1 at 9:00 PM on StageIt.com.
Essays:"The Odyssey" correlates the events of Homer's epic to the mundane reality of being in the 9th grade. "Shreds" gives Mike an opportunity to shred some 80s metal licks.Music:This show features a live piano version of Mike's song "The Secret of Happiness." The live recording was taken from Mike's April 2020 show on StageIt.com
Essays:"KDF" recalls a talent show debacle."Who's Got the Jamminest Tape?" discerns between a Metallica album and a Queensryche album.Music:This show features a live piano version of Mike's song "Birthday Song." The live recording was taken from Mike's October 2019 show on StageIt.com
Essays:"The Winslow Incident" remembers a terrible chain of events from elementary school in 1987."Pride" describes the greatest hair metal album of all time.Music:This show features a live piano version of Mike's song "Hey, Angel." The live recording was taken from Mike's June 2019 show on StageIt.com
Essays:"The Golden Age of Glam Metal" remembers the 1986 metal scene."Barfing at School" describes an unfortunate event. "Saturday Morning Cartoons" considers how a 1986 Saturday Morning TV listing might have read.Music:This show features a live piano version of song "Sundrop," previously performed by the band Collapsis.The live recording was taken from Mike's October 2019 show on StageIt.com
Essays:"Clock Radio Mornings" remembers popular music in 1985. "The Twilight Zone - 80s" describes the 1985 reboot of the classic sci-fi series."School Uniforms" recalls wearing school uniforms as well as the worst basketball season of all time. Music:This show features a live piano version of song "Automatic" from the Collapsis album Dirty Wake. The live recording was taken from Mike Garrigan: Live on StageIt.com - June 22, 2019, a community exclusive release.
Essays:"Boom Box" recalls how we played music in 1984. "Gremlins" describes and considers the groundbreaking film of the same name. "Four Square" remembers the greatest playground game ever invented and considers new Four Square applications.Music:This show features a live piano version of song "Rusted Radio" from Mike's 2002 album The Promise of Summer.The live recording was taken from Mike Garrigan: Live on StageIt.com - June 22, 2019, a community exclusive release.
Essays:"Quiet Riot" recalls the phenomenon that was "Cum on Feel the Noise" and its accompanying video. "Pitfall II" describes spending two weeks mastering Pitfall II: The Lost Caverns, the Activision classic video game. "BMX" remembers the halcyon days of riding bikes, jumping ramps, and standing up for yourself. Music:This show features a live piano version of the Collapsis song "Superhero" from the Universal Records/Cherry Entertainment album Dirty Wake. The live recording was taken from Mike Garrigan: Live on StageIt.com - June 22, 2019, a community exclusive release.
Mike Garrigan reflects on his final semester of law school and shares a new song. Links to things mentioned in this show:Basket of Apples by Paul CézanneUniform Probate CodeNC Mediation ProgramFelix FrankfurterTrailer for Rashomon by Akira Kurosawa"In My Dreams" by DokkenNPR Review of Largesse of the Sea Maiden by Denis Johnson
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan performs and discusses "Geeks & Bacon," a song from the Scenes, Vol. 3 EP.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan reflects on his fifth semester of law school. A new song, "So Much for Goodbye," appears at the end of the episode.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan explains his rationale for abandoning analog amplifiers in favor of digital ones.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan reflects on his fourth semester of law school.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan reflects on various approaches to performing older material. Live, solo acoustic versions of "Superhero," "Automatic," and "Wonderland" are shared.
Mike Garrigan describes his third semester as a law student.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan and Rachel Hirsh discuss gender disparity in the music industry. "Boys Will Be Boys" from Rachel's band Bruxes is shared.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan and Ashley DiMuzio discuss vampires, including favorite vampire fiction, improving the vampire, and practical considerations for contemporary vamps. "Dark Room" from Scenes, Vol. 2 is featured. Mike reads an essay, "On Salem's Lot."
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan reflects on Chris Cornell's passing.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan reflects on his second semester of law school.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter and law student Mike Garrigan debuts two new recordings ("Mulligan White" and (hanging orc)) & discusses media highlights from his daily commute. Hear commentary on Frank Ocean's Blonde, James Salter's Light Years, Oingo Boingo's Dead Man's Party, and David Mitchell's The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Mike Garrigan and Niti Parthasarathy discuss The Purge: Anarchy and dystopian fiction.
www.mikegarrigan.com - Singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan recounts his first semester of law school.
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