Level 42 Digest for Friday, December 17, 2004

Funny you should start this thread Loz, as I asked only a few days ago about Mike's current whereabouts and activities.

Changes is without doubt the finest of the solo offerings in my collection at home. I remember having to order the LP from HMV when it came out as they didn't have any copies in stock. Scary to think that was 13 years ago now. I've since bought it on CD and also the Resurgence version too. Don't get me wrong, Influences, One Man and Trash are all worth a listen every now and again, and I'm a big fan of Boon's Tinman, but it's Mike's album that gets the nod on a more regular basis. Track for track it's superior to the other solo albums, in my opinion.

I have to admit that I haven't bought Conversations With Silence because I honestly don't think it'd be to my liking, but a new song album from Mike - and hopefully a tour to accompany it - would be fantastic news and gratefully received.

Having just become a father, I'm sure Mike's attentions are understandably elsewhere, but from a purely selfish point of view, lets hope the experience influences Mike and inspires him to write again.

Steve

1. One Mane
From:	alex.friesen @ sickkids.ca <alex.friesen @ sickkids.ca>
Date:	Thu, 16 Dec 2004 10:45:11 -0500	[top]
>> From: Pete Willis <peteburywillis @ hotmail.com> [AG's] constant put downs of musical taste goes beyond humour to quite condescending comments at times. << But it's all a scam. He's pulling the wool over your eyes. It's the classic distraction technique. I know, 'cause I personally have kept him up to date with all North American Lighthouse Family releases. And I'm not even going to mention his fondness for Kenny G. >> From: Green, Laurence <Laurence.Green @ carillionwsp.com> I don't think I've ever known of anyone who doesn't prefer Changes over any of Mark's solo offerings? Anyone? << You rang? Changes is a good album, but it ain't got the cajones that One Man does. Oh yeah, the Changes playing is good, and the sounds are good, and the writing is good. But it's somehow a bit syrupy. One Man has great playing, great sounds, some lame writing, and some great writing. The One Man mastering is absolute crap, of course, with clipped wave forms all over the place. Both are good albums, but I prefer One Man. Note to Grooveyard Tom: You forgot to plug http://www.emeraldsoul.com last time. Getting sleepy, are we? ...Alex...

2. Changes
From:	Stephen Whyte <stephen.whyte @ ascentmedia.co.uk>
Date:	Thu, 16 Dec 2004 19:50:31 -0000	[top]
Funny you should start this thread Loz, as I asked only a few days ago about Mike's current whereabouts and activities. Changes is without doubt the finest of the solo offerings in my collection at home. I remember having to order the LP from HMV when it came out as they didn't have any copies in stock. Scary to think that was 13 years ago now. I've since bought it on CD and also the Resurgence version too. Don't get me wrong, Influences, One Man and Trash are all worth a listen every now and again, and I'm a big fan of Boon's Tinman, but it's Mike's album that gets the nod on a more regular basis. Track for track it's superior to the other solo albums, in my opinion. I have to admit that I haven't bought Conversations With Silence because I honestly don't think it'd be to my liking, but a new song album from Mike - and hopefully a tour to accompany it - would be fantastic news and gratefully received. Having just become a father, I'm sure Mike's attentions are understandably elsewhere, but from a purely selfish point of view, lets hope the experience influences Mike and inspires him to write again. Steve Ascent Media Group Ltd, Video House, 48 Charlotte Street, London W1T 2NS tel: (+44) 020 7208 2200 fax: (+44) 020 7208 2250 web: http://www.ascentmedia.co.uk The information contained in this e-mail is confidential and may be subject to legal privilege. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not use, copy, distribute or disclose the e-mail or any part of its contents or take any action in reliance on it. If you have received this e-mail in error, please e-mail the sender by replying to this message. All reasonable precautions have been taken to ensure no viruses are present in this e-mail. Ascent Media Group Ltd cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage arising from the use of this e-mail or attachments and recommend that you subject these to your virus checking procedures prior to use.

3. solo albums
From:	Tim & Amy <ollor @ prodigy.net>
Date:	Thu, 16 Dec 2004 17:11:28 -0800 (PST)	[top]
Yes I'd buy a new solo album from Mike - count me in. The 500 Man Mike March has started. Of course - you could pass the word to Mark - Boon, Phil and Gary as well if they're interested that my dollars are at the ready if they want to put something out. Tim in Philly "You're caught in a web you've spun yourself."

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