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Michael Seymour
Born in Sunderland 1982, relocated to London 1984, his parents had to move to find work. Mike lives close to Heathrow Airport.
Mike constantly tapping things as a child started playing drums aged eight, receiving his first drum kit as a tenth birthday present surprise from the Sunderland Music shop. Mike Attended Saturday music workshop ran by Surrey local education authority and taking GCSE Music at Secondary School. On leaving school Mike spent one year in Sunderland in the North East, supporting his Grandmother after the sad loss of his Grandfather. Mike continued his education, attending College at the Hylton Centre studying IT. Also regular in the Sunderland Music Shop run by Willy a pro drummer, the stories and tales interested and inspiring him. Mikes passion is playing his drums and music, returning to London in August 1998, Mike enrolled at Brooklands College, Weybridge, Surrey, Studying Music and Performing Arts, tutored by Dr David Penri Evans.
Music Industry work experience while studying at Brooklands College. Mike found his own placement after applying to the Mandala Studios in London during 2001. Spending two weeks in the Studio taught by Dave Goodman. A compilation CD and production of an EP called Michaels Experience was recorded, mixed and produced including the sleeve artwork by Mike under instruction from Dave. Recording a track called "Sid Wishus Well" featured Dave Goodman on Guitar and Vocals and Mike on Drums being the highlight of Mikes time at the studios. Dave Goodman encouraged Mike as a musician and also introduced him to recording techniques. The CD called Michaels Experience for his college course work achieved a Merit. Sadly Dave Goodman passed away in 2005.
Please visit www.mandalamusic.co.uk
Achieving a BTEC National Diploma in Music and Performing Arts at Brooklands College, Mike applied and auditioned for Reading College Kings Road Campus. Enrolling and studying HNC Popular Music Performance. Mike joined and performed in and around Reading with the band Young Blood, recording a Demo CD at the Running Frog studios in Windsor. Mike created the drum parts on the following recorded tracks, Ticket to Ride, Years and Years, The Waves and Let It All Out. Although the band split when College ended, the lads keep in touch and are still involved with music! In Reading College Mike performed and recorded as part of Trio set Beads with two lady guitarists Hazel and Lisa.
Returning to London in November 2005 and working with various artists and bands, attending auditions, basically trying to find the right set up. Joined a Manchester band, The Jacks, during their visit to London in January 2006. The Jacks spent two months rehearsing and creating material at the Bush studios, Shepherds Bush, London. To keep costs down the band moved to Manchester, at the end of March 06. The Jacks continued rehearsing at the Green Rooms in Manchester with occasional visits to London to showcase. Mike created and performed the drum patterns on the following recorded tracks, Ten a Penny, Blue Marble, Twist the Knife, Couldn't Care Less, The Styx, Holes For Eyes and In the Night. The tracks were Recorded at the Premises Studios, London E2, during July and September 2006.
Back to London October 2006, for a dentist appointment and holiday at home, Mike met up and joined a newly formed band of very talented musicians, Hot Wax and Champagne. After approximately 12 hours total rehearsal time they recorded three tunes, Hello, Lost Forever and Giving Up Today. Gigs followed in and around London. Further tracks were recorded by the band at Bona Fide studios in London. The band made a home recording in the basement of an East End London Club with surprising results using limited resources....
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Cheers
Mike
