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NEW FULL-LENGTH RECORD (BY MICHAEL KNOTT & RICK MCDONOUGH), STRUCK LAST MAY ~ 16 FLOWERS To order by pay pal it is [email protected]. To order by mail it is SLM (Please make checks payable to Michael Knott) 9582 Hamilton Ave. Box 190, Huntington Beach, Ca. 92646. In the United States, $14.00 plus $2.00 S/H. Outside of the United States, $14.00 plus $4.00 S/H. We we will then ship as swiftly as possible.
Struck Last May is a two-person experimental conceptually based project laid upon the foundation of guitars and samples, directed by the orchestration of emotion.Comprised of Michael Knott (vocals, guitars, arranging and lyrics) and Rick McDonough (programming, samples, guitars and vocals) they blend a healthy dose of experimentation with natural instrumentation strung together by the thread of emotional vocal melodies and solid lyrical content.Knott, coming from a strong singer-songwriter background, has been the front man of many diverse bands over the course of his career, including being signed to Warner Brothers by Seymour Stein. He approaches vocals like an actor slipping into a role who is playing a specific character, resulting in the listeners.. ability to tap directly into the human experience through emotional relations and connections.McDonough approaches the music from a perspective that is informed by his studies in other media (literature, photography and other visually based arts) that embraces emotion and textures through minimalism. With evocative noise hooks and melodies he lures you into another place that is foreign, yet comfortable and peaceful.Together they provide a meaningful and entertaining musical experience channeling the emotion through experimentation in a creative and unconventional way with each individual song as a story conveying, and ultimately reflecting the human experience. ____________________________________________________________ __Check out Michael's Official Myspace page at: www.myspace.com/michaelgerardknott ____________________________________________________________ __Check out McDonough's project Hidden From Blackout: www.myspace.com/hiddenfromblackout ____________________________________________________________ __ McDonough is also in Paravell: www.myspace.com/paravell

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Member Since: 11/5/2005
Band Website: under construction
Band Members: Michael Knott & Rick McDonough, as well as various cast members for live performances.
Influences: The Flaming Lips, Beck, They Might Be Giants, U2, The Polyphonic Spree, David Bowie, Ween, The Rolling Stones, Tripping Daisy, Soul Coughing, The Beatles, My Bloody Valentine, The Beach Boys, Grandaddy, Hank Williams Sr., The Cocteau Twins, Weezer, Frank Sinatra, The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion!
Record Label: HM
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

CCM Review of SLM

Check out the CCM review of 16 Flowers... http://www.ccmmagazine.com/search/11562423/
Posted by Struck Last May on Tue, 08 Jan 2008 08:54:00 PST

The New Record Has Arrived!!!

The long awaited Struck Last May record is finally done and ready! It's an amazing concept record based on a fictional couple, and it's unlike anything you have ever heard before! If you are intereste...
Posted by Struck Last May on Sat, 30 Jun 2007 08:49:00 PST

Michael's playing 2 shows this month (May)!

Who wants to see Michael play this May? Well, those of you in or near Washington and Florida have the opportunity&Sunday May 27th Michael joins the Lost Dogs and Five O Clock People in Tacoma, WA...
Posted by Struck Last May on Mon, 21 May 2007 07:32:00 PST

February Michael Knott Shows!

Are you ready for more live music?! Michael will be playing three shows in less than a month, one in Indiana, and two in Ohio. Check out Michael's myspace page or his website for further details. If y...
Posted by Struck Last May on Sat, 20 Jan 2007 05:27:00 PST

New SLM Song

Struck Last May just added a new song "Fireworks" from the upcoming record which is currently in manufacturing. The record entitled 16 Flowers contains 14 songs....
Posted by Struck Last May on Thu, 04 Jan 2007 12:09:00 PST

Michael's New E.P.

Many of you have been waiting for this for several years now, and here it is... Michael just released his new E.P. entitled "the all indie e.p." with 7 brand new tasty tunes packed full of creativity,...
Posted by Struck Last May on Sat, 02 Dec 2006 11:42:00 PST

Michael Knott Show in November

Michael will be performing at Lyzzard's Lounge in Prescott, AZ on Friday, November 24, 2006. The event is free and 21+, and will feature a lot of Aunt Bettys material. Michael will be selling a new CD...
Posted by Struck Last May on Thu, 02 Nov 2006 01:06:00 PST

New SLM song: Go Kart Ragazza

Check out the latest Struck Last May song Go Kart Ragazza on myspace. This version of Go Kart Ragazza is not yet mastered (and in MP3 form), so the sound quality is not the best. Go ...
Posted by Struck Last May on Mon, 14 Aug 2006 05:14:00 PST

The Upcoming Struck Last May Record

Struck Last May - 16 Flowers The record 16 Flowers is a journey loosely based upon a fictional couple who encounter emotional peaks and valleys as they experience each other, as well as the wor...
Posted by Struck Last May on Fri, 30 Jun 2006 08:50:00 PST

Struck Last May Update

The latest incarnation of Michael Knott's musical career is not far from completion. The Struck Last May record is currently in the mastering stage as our friend Walt is working his wizardry to help m...
Posted by Struck Last May on Thu, 01 Jun 2006 05:44:00 PST