Mike OHara
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Edgy alternative rock music, packaged for the masses. The music covers a wide range of emotions and genres, created by me for me. Many of my independent works have become therapuetic in many ways. My music is the highway to my soul!
Do you play live?
I have in the past. I haven't played any of my recent solo stuff yet, but I'm hoping that changes real soon.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
mp3 exists for forums like soundclick. I think mp3 has revolutionized the music industry by allowing a starting artist with no money to have a chance to get their music heard. The obvious downside is that this format can be abused as we've seen.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Hell, I dream of touring the world some day. Can't do that without major label support!!
Band History:
In the early 90's I fronted a heavy metal(thrash) band called Reality. We were a really small outfit that played locally in eastern PA. I think we were looking more for a good time back then, than a record deal - so we didn't make much of a splash musically. I went to college to study music/video production, all they while playing acoustic music for several years. I put together a modest home studio using my PC, and I've been recording my material ever since. All the work you hear on this page is done by me. I have no sound booths, back-up band, etc. Just my guitars and my PC.
Your influences?
I was raised in KISS when I was very young. I was always into big guitars and very 'live' sounding material. I spent most of my youth in the 80's, so big hair music was an influence as well. As I matured and began to play the guitar more, I favored more heavy music than anything. Pantera was a major influence, as was Metallica. Musically, I'm also partial to Joe Satriani, SRV, Vinnie Moore, Blackie Lawless, Queensryche, Pink Floyd, etc. I'm a sponge to a lot of stuff. If I hear it, I'll most likely keep it in the back of my mind.
Favorite spot?
I like them all.
Equipment used:
Zyon's Dream Guitars (www.zdguitars.com), Michael Kelly, Fender/Peavey/Ibanez guitars. Cakewalk Sonar 6 software. Adobe audition software. Behringer mics, and DIGITECH and POD guitar processors(exclusively). BFD Drums, and EZ Drummer
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