Mike Anderson of the “Mike A & The Prisoners of Routine” band was just lately able to reply questions on his new album known as A Hidden Peace. Quickly it turned fairly apparent to see that this undertaking was not simply one other business enterprise for the artist however certainly a ardour undertaking.
Having a profession in music that has lasted for many years and having coated nearly all types of style, Anderson has gone into a brand new section to launch his very first punk album. Initially conceived as a one man EP undertaking, it quickly was an album which contains of punk, pop punk, submit punk, grunge rock, blues rock and trace of 80s glam steel.
This deviation in genres is a sign of the varied occasions which have influenced Anderson, alongside along with his totally different musical preferences. In the course of the course of the undertaking, it type of developed from the preliminary Anderson’s campaign into undertaking involving like-minded individuals prepared to create and experiment music.
In the course of the interview with Anderson, I explored the narrative behind A Hidden Peace and unveiled how Anderson got here up with the songs and his ideas have been on how the viewers would interpret this music journey.
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What impressed you to jot down “A Hidden Peace”?-I used to be in a number of bands, in a number of totally different genres, over a pair many years. I’m the kind of artist who will get an concept and may’t get it out of my head till I make it occur. I had by no means tried punk, earlier than. A highschool buddy invited me to hitch his punk band.
I spent a 12 months in that band, and left resulting from numerous totally different causes, however I used to be nonetheless . I by no means tried to jot down any punk whereas in that band, so I attempted a tune. It got here out so nicely (Stroll Away) that I made a decision to simply due a solo EP.
Are you able to inform us in regards to the songwriting course of for this monitor?– I don’t actually have any particular course of for writing. If a extremely cool line involves my thoughts, I simply attempt to construct lyrics and/or music round that. If I hear a extremely guitar guitar riff in my head, I attempt to hum it on my telephone, then afterward once I get the prospect, attempt to file it. Then simply attempt to construct music round that. I actually don’t even bear in mind the exact course of for something I write.
I cowrite with a buddy, Paul Fowler, loads, and there have been occasions once I despatched him a recording by way of Fb messenger, and he and I sat there writing lyrics to that music, by way of Fb messenger.
The title “A Hidden Peace” is intriguing. What does it imply to you?– I assume the one factor that may be taken out of this EP, as a complete, could be: No matter you do in life, do it with conviction. As a result of if you happen to can’t even persuade your self, how will you anticipate to persuade others? ..one thing a very good buddy advised me as soon as. (Ronnie Honeycut from Jackal)
Was there a specific second or expertise that sparked the concept for this tune?A highschool buddy invited me to hitch his punk band. I spent a 12 months in that band, and left resulting from numerous totally different causes, however I used to be nonetheless . I by no means tried to jot down any punk whereas in that band, so I attempted a tune. It got here out so nicely (Stroll Away) that I made a decision to simply due a solo EP.
What do you hope listeners take away from “A Hidden Peace”?Enjoyment…or…simply any form of constructive vibes or emotions.Music is a really expressive type of artwork. A tune as listeners can really feel one thing from it, the artwork did it’s job.
Did you experiment with any new devices or manufacturing strategies on this monitor?The drummer and bassist have been truly enjoying collectively when recording the preliminary tracks for the EP. They have been actually feeding off of one another. It may actually impact the sensation of the groove.
Is there a music video deliberate for this tune? If that’s the case, are you able to give us any hints in regards to the idea?I positively will wish to have a video for every tune, however there’s no specific concepts but, for any video.
How do you suppose “A Hidden Peace” showcases your development as artists?This was my first try at punk. Beforehand, I’ve written and carried out nation, blues, steel, jazz, hip hop, nu steel, grunge, funk…however by no means punk. I curently have a Blues EP and a Publish-Grunge EP on Spotify, and one other Rock band I performed bass in has a single on Spotify. I believe it’d be cool to have an EP up for a number of totally different genres. I simply love music.
I do know the opposite guys have by no means tried punk earlier than, both. Chris, Tony & I have been all in a grunge band collectively. I used to be in a Metallic band with Chris. Drummer Steve was in a Publish-Grunge Different Rock band, and a Nation band with me. We’re all simply making an attempt new issues.
Are there any attention-grabbing tales from the recording classes for this tune?Mike Smith and I have been there 12 straight hours earlier than we lastly completed with the vocals. The instrumentation took ceaselessly, it appeared.
We have been full up on espresso and sweet and no matter else we may sugar up with. The vocals took perhaps half-hour, complete, for all songs. haha. However, he and I didn’t eat the whole day. We simply stayed within the studio, and rolled by way of all of it.
