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Michael Stollaire
» label: Jet Speed Records
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Michael Stollaire
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Trinity EP Released: Thursday, September 20, 2007!
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Michael Stollaire: Michael has been singing lead vocals, and playing lead guitar/keyboards in rock bands since the tender age of twelve, playing music ranging from 1950s rock and roll to full-bore thrash metal, and everything in-between. He picked up playing the guitar when he was fourteen and has been amazing audiences with his talents ever since. He began writing and recording in the mid-1990s, and has been a non-stop blur until the current day! His songs and style are inspired by artists like Asia, Boston, Def Leppard, Dream Theatre, Edenbridge, ELP, Evanescence, Good Charlotte, Green Day, Judas Priest, King Crimson, Led Zeppelin, Maroon 5, Nightwish, Rush, Yes, and ZZ Top.
Michael was fatally infected with FM radio that was playing constantly throughout his childhood, in the house and in the car, along with a scattering of Beach Boys 45s that he inherited from his Mother. He began playing guitar and writing songs around 14 years of age. Magazines, posters, CDs, cassettes and records were constantly scattered throughout his room, and a dream is born. Picture him sitting alone in a room playing and singing into a cassette recorder. Then, he was involved in a seemingly endless string of bands, where he cut his teeth and his unique style was germinated. Then, he moved to California in the mid-90s, following his heart and career. Over the next 15 years or so, he played and recorded with a chain of club rock bands, as well as many solo performances and recordings. Currently writing a book of poetry, based on existentialism and romantic meanderings, with a working title of "Better Late than Never."
"Trinity" will be pre-released at the first stadium concert of the 2007 "Holy Avenger" tour on August 25th , 2007 at the "Summerfaire '07 World Peace Concert" at The Orange Show Stadium in San Bernardino, California, along with a half dozen Midwest dates in mid August!! The full-length CD, "Holy Avenger" will see its official release in Fall/Winter 2007 where it will be available at iTunes, eMusic, CD Baby and select retail stores around the world.
Michael was fatally infected with FM radio that was playing constantly throughout his childhood, in the house and in the car, along with a scattering of Beach Boys 45s that he inherited from his Mother. He began playing guitar and writing songs around 14 years of age. Magazines, posters, CDs, cassettes and records were constantly scattered throughout his room, and a dream is born. Picture him sitting alone in a room playing and singing into a cassette recorder. Then, he was involved in a seemingly endless string of bands, where he cut his teeth and his unique style was germinated. Then, he moved to California in the mid-90s, following his heart and career. Over the next 15 years or so, he played and recorded with a chain of club rock bands, as well as many solo performances and recordings. Currently writing a book of poetry, based on existentialism and romantic meanderings, with a working title of "Better Late than Never."
"Trinity" will be pre-released at the first stadium concert of the 2007 "Holy Avenger" tour on August 25th , 2007 at the "Summerfaire '07 World Peace Concert" at The Orange Show Stadium in San Bernardino, California, along with a half dozen Midwest dates in mid August!! The full-length CD, "Holy Avenger" will see its official release in Fall/Winter 2007 where it will be available at iTunes, eMusic, CD Baby and select retail stores around the world.
Why this name?
The Ankh Project is the name of my backing band, and I chose this name for them, as the Egyptian Ankh represents "life," which I consider to be the greatest gift, that should never be taken for granted. Carpe diem!
Do you play live?
I've been playing live since I was 12, and am about to start an EXTENSIVE North American tour in October 2007, through August 2008, opening for National Level artists, and playing in the 2008 Warped Tour, etc. I think it is the ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE for an artist to play live ~ a total ADRENALINE PULSE!!!
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
I think in the coming years, the internet and MP3 technologies will completely overtake conventional CDs, even if the recording industry embraces a quarter-size CD, that will play in a typical MP3 player. Soon, servers will be of such a class, as to easily stream MP3s that are at CD-quality, and will be able to deliver this quality of music to users globally, and instantaneously.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Of course, I would. I am perfectly happy with my current situation, but my objective is to share my music with as many people as possible, and to make people happy, in short. A major label could promote my music to a much greater degree, and my objective would be optimized.
Band History:
Michael Stollaire: Michael has been singing lead vocals, and playing lead guitar/keyboards in rock bands since the tender age of twelve, playing music ranging from 1950s rock and roll to full-bore thrash metal, and everything in-between. He picked up playing the guitar when he was fourteen and has been amazing audiences with his talents ever since. He began writing and recording in the mid-1990s, and has been a non-stop blur until the current day! His songs and style are inspired by artists like Asia, Boston, Def Leppard, Dream Theatre, Edenbridge, ELP, Evanescence, Good Charlotte, Green Day, Judas Priest, King Crimson, Led Zeppelin, Maroon 5, Nightwish, Rush, Yes, and ZZ Top.
Michael was fatally infected with FM radio that was playing constantly throughout his childhood, in the house and in the car, along with a scattering of Beach Boys 45s that he inherited from his Mother. He began playing guitar and writing songs around 14 years of age. Magazines, posters, CDs, cassettes and records were constantly scattered throughout his room, and a dream is born. Picture him sitting alone in a room playing and singing into a cassette recorder. Then, he was involved in a seemingly endless string of bands, where he cut his teeth and his unique style was germinated. Then, he moved to California in the mid-90s, following his heart and career. Over the next 15 years or so, he played and recorded with a chain of club rock bands, as well as many solo performances and recordings. Currently writing a book of poetry, based on existentialism and romantic meanderings, with a working title of “Better Late than Never.â€쳌
"Trinity" will be pre-released at the first stadium concert of the 2007 "Holy Avenger" tour on August 25th , 2007 at the "Summerfaire '07 World Peace Concert" at The Orange Show Stadium in San Bernardino, California, along with a half dozen Midwest dates in mid August!! The full-length CD, "Holy Avenger" will see its official release in Fall/Winter 2007 where it will be available at iTunes, eMusic, CD Baby and select retail stores around the world.
Michael was fatally infected with FM radio that was playing constantly throughout his childhood, in the house and in the car, along with a scattering of Beach Boys 45s that he inherited from his Mother. He began playing guitar and writing songs around 14 years of age. Magazines, posters, CDs, cassettes and records were constantly scattered throughout his room, and a dream is born. Picture him sitting alone in a room playing and singing into a cassette recorder. Then, he was involved in a seemingly endless string of bands, where he cut his teeth and his unique style was germinated. Then, he moved to California in the mid-90s, following his heart and career. Over the next 15 years or so, he played and recorded with a chain of club rock bands, as well as many solo performances and recordings. Currently writing a book of poetry, based on existentialism and romantic meanderings, with a working title of “Better Late than Never.â€쳌
"Trinity" will be pre-released at the first stadium concert of the 2007 "Holy Avenger" tour on August 25th , 2007 at the "Summerfaire '07 World Peace Concert" at The Orange Show Stadium in San Bernardino, California, along with a half dozen Midwest dates in mid August!! The full-length CD, "Holy Avenger" will see its official release in Fall/Winter 2007 where it will be available at iTunes, eMusic, CD Baby and select retail stores around the world.
Your influences?
Guitar-dominated rock, inspired by artists like Asia, Boston, Def Leppard, Dream Theatre, Edenbridge, ELP, Evanescence, Good Charlotte, Green Day, Judas Priest, King Crimson, Led Zeppelin, Maroon 5, Nightwish, Rush, Yes, and ZZ Top.
Favorite spot?
Los Angeles, California; Dublin, Ireland; and, Maui, Hawaii!
Equipment used:
I use Jackson Guitars (endorsed), Kramer Guitars (endorsed), Laser Picks (endorsed), Marshall and Line 6 Amplification, and Line 6 Effects.
Anything else...?
"Holy Avenger" Liner Notes
1. Little Princess - Music, Lyrics, and all Instruments and Vocals by Michael Stollaire, background vocals by Cynthia "Cyn" Jay, recorded at Master Groove Studios for Jet Speed Records in Hollywood, California.
2. Watch Her Walk - Music, Lyrics, and all Instruments and Vocals by Michael Stollaire, recorded at Master Groove Studios for Jet Speed Records in Hollywood, California.
3. Just Like Yesterday - Music, Lyrics, and all Instruments and Vocals by Michael Stollaire, background vocals by Marisa "Uriel" Scott, recorded at Master Groove Studios for Jet Speed Records in Hollywood, California.
4. Island Blues - Music, Lyrics, and all Instruments and Vocals by Michael Stollaire, recorded at Master Groove Studios for Jet Speed Records in Hollywood, California.
5. I Can't Let You Go - Music, Lyrics, and all Instruments and Vocals by Michael Stollaire, recorded at Master Groove Studios for Jet Speed Records in Hollywood, California.
6. The Girl's On Fire - Music, Lyrics, and all Instruments and Vocals by Michael Stollaire, recorded at Master Groove Studios for Jet Speed Records in Hollywood, California.
7. This Country Boy Can Rock - Music, Lyrics, and all Instruments and Vocals by Michael Stollaire, recorded at Master Groove Studios for Jet Speed Records in Hollywood, California.
8. One Love - Music, Lyrics, and all Instruments and Vocals by Michael Stollaire, recorded at Master Groove Studios for Jet Speed Records in Nashville, Tennessee.
9. Hell Comes Alive Here Tonight (Intro) - Music, Instruments & Spooky Wacked Out Special Effects by Michael Stollaire, recorded at Master Groove Studios for Jet Speed Records in Hollywood, California.
10. Hell Comes Alive Here Tonight - Music and all Instruments and Vocals by Michael Stollaire, lyrics by Sheila Grace, recorded at Master Groove Studios for Jet Speed Records in Hollywood, California.
11. Liquid Gold - Music, Lyrics, and all Instruments and Vocals by Michael Stollaire, recorded at Master Groove Studios for Jet Speed Records in Nashville, Tennessee.
12. Quest 4 Power - Music, Lyrics, and all Instruments and Vocals by Michael Stollaire, recorded at Master Groove Studios for Jet Speed Records in Hollywood, California.
13. Watching Over You - Music, Lyrics, and all Instruments and Vocals by Michael Stollaire, recorded at Master Groove Studios for Jet Speed Records in Hollywood, California.
14. Can't Stop This Feelin' - Music, Lyrics, and all Instruments and Vocals by Michael Stollaire, recorded at Master Groove Studios for Jet Speed Records in Hollywood, California.
All songs (c) 2007, All Rights Reserved, Michael Stollaire, for Morte Draconis Publishing.
Michael Stollaire plays Jackson Guitars, Kramer Guitars, Marshall and Line 6 Amplifiers, Line 6 Effects, and uses Radar Picks.
Special Thanks To:
Corry, Dawn, and everyone at Jet Speed Records, John, Patrick and Dave for making me sound awesome at Master Groove Studios, Marvin Rinnig at Musikfoto, Kat Denman, Ursula Keough, Sheila Grace, Kassandra Quirke, Nathan Power at Ruby Studios & John "Transporter" Ryan in Waterford, Mark Duggan at White Noise Visuals in Dublin, John McDonough and everyone at HP, Fearghal Ward & Mark Ward-Bopp at BOSI; and, Davy Crockett and Ken Strauss at ERCOT for putting up with my early mid-life crisis. ;)
Very Special Thanks To:
My Mother, for bringing me into this world, and for feeding me Beach Boys 45s until I believed.
Very Very Special Thanks To:
My one and only VIVIP, my blue eyes, who is my love, my lover, my life, my Guardian Angel, the oxygen that I breathe, my motivation, my inspiration, my muse, the love of my life, my present and future, and the person that I will spend the rest of my days with... I cannot thank you enough. Without you, none of this would've happened. You bring the light into my world, and when you are not with me, I am lost in the darkness. Please know that you are everything in the world to me, and nothing would matter, unless you were part of it. Here I am writing this, but every second of every day, my thoughts are upon you, my words cascade across the screen, and these songs... are just a collection of emotions, all of which describe to everyone in this world, how you are the most wonderful thing that ever existed, and the best thing that's ever happened to me. My heart is yours now, and forever.
1. Little Princess - Music, Lyrics, and all Instruments and Vocals by Michael Stollaire, background vocals by Cynthia "Cyn" Jay, recorded at Master Groove Studios for Jet Speed Records in Hollywood, California.
2. Watch Her Walk - Music, Lyrics, and all Instruments and Vocals by Michael Stollaire, recorded at Master Groove Studios for Jet Speed Records in Hollywood, California.
3. Just Like Yesterday - Music, Lyrics, and all Instruments and Vocals by Michael Stollaire, background vocals by Marisa "Uriel" Scott, recorded at Master Groove Studios for Jet Speed Records in Hollywood, California.
4. Island Blues - Music, Lyrics, and all Instruments and Vocals by Michael Stollaire, recorded at Master Groove Studios for Jet Speed Records in Hollywood, California.
5. I Can't Let You Go - Music, Lyrics, and all Instruments and Vocals by Michael Stollaire, recorded at Master Groove Studios for Jet Speed Records in Hollywood, California.
6. The Girl's On Fire - Music, Lyrics, and all Instruments and Vocals by Michael Stollaire, recorded at Master Groove Studios for Jet Speed Records in Hollywood, California.
7. This Country Boy Can Rock - Music, Lyrics, and all Instruments and Vocals by Michael Stollaire, recorded at Master Groove Studios for Jet Speed Records in Hollywood, California.
8. One Love - Music, Lyrics, and all Instruments and Vocals by Michael Stollaire, recorded at Master Groove Studios for Jet Speed Records in Nashville, Tennessee.
9. Hell Comes Alive Here Tonight (Intro) - Music, Instruments & Spooky Wacked Out Special Effects by Michael Stollaire, recorded at Master Groove Studios for Jet Speed Records in Hollywood, California.
10. Hell Comes Alive Here Tonight - Music and all Instruments and Vocals by Michael Stollaire, lyrics by Sheila Grace, recorded at Master Groove Studios for Jet Speed Records in Hollywood, California.
11. Liquid Gold - Music, Lyrics, and all Instruments and Vocals by Michael Stollaire, recorded at Master Groove Studios for Jet Speed Records in Nashville, Tennessee.
12. Quest 4 Power - Music, Lyrics, and all Instruments and Vocals by Michael Stollaire, recorded at Master Groove Studios for Jet Speed Records in Hollywood, California.
13. Watching Over You - Music, Lyrics, and all Instruments and Vocals by Michael Stollaire, recorded at Master Groove Studios for Jet Speed Records in Hollywood, California.
14. Can't Stop This Feelin' - Music, Lyrics, and all Instruments and Vocals by Michael Stollaire, recorded at Master Groove Studios for Jet Speed Records in Hollywood, California.
All songs (c) 2007, All Rights Reserved, Michael Stollaire, for Morte Draconis Publishing.
Michael Stollaire plays Jackson Guitars, Kramer Guitars, Marshall and Line 6 Amplifiers, Line 6 Effects, and uses Radar Picks.
Special Thanks To:
Corry, Dawn, and everyone at Jet Speed Records, John, Patrick and Dave for making me sound awesome at Master Groove Studios, Marvin Rinnig at Musikfoto, Kat Denman, Ursula Keough, Sheila Grace, Kassandra Quirke, Nathan Power at Ruby Studios & John "Transporter" Ryan in Waterford, Mark Duggan at White Noise Visuals in Dublin, John McDonough and everyone at HP, Fearghal Ward & Mark Ward-Bopp at BOSI; and, Davy Crockett and Ken Strauss at ERCOT for putting up with my early mid-life crisis. ;)
Very Special Thanks To:
My Mother, for bringing me into this world, and for feeding me Beach Boys 45s until I believed.
Very Very Special Thanks To:
My one and only VIVIP, my blue eyes, who is my love, my lover, my life, my Guardian Angel, the oxygen that I breathe, my motivation, my inspiration, my muse, the love of my life, my present and future, and the person that I will spend the rest of my days with... I cannot thank you enough. Without you, none of this would've happened. You bring the light into my world, and when you are not with me, I am lost in the darkness. Please know that you are everything in the world to me, and nothing would matter, unless you were part of it. Here I am writing this, but every second of every day, my thoughts are upon you, my words cascade across the screen, and these songs... are just a collection of emotions, all of which describe to everyone in this world, how you are the most wonderful thing that ever existed, and the best thing that's ever happened to me. My heart is yours now, and forever.