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About Me

My name is Michael Parker and I am an American songwriter. My primary medium is what used to be called rock and roll. God bless it.
From the brick red soil of my west Texas childhood to the grey/black pallet of concrete and tar in 21st century Los Angeles, I have followed the dream. The American Dream of the Golden West, Rock and Roll and freedom. Freedom to be myself fully, and to experience life on my own terms.
This album is the product of several years of writing a few hundred songs and picking the ones that most echoed the themes that were still boiling inside me, including my love for America, yet the disturbing lack of critical thought in the post 911 world, the mythology of Hollywood, our search for meaning,and the seeming acceleration of time and reality. The "Phantasmagloria". What will we do? We have so many possibilities...
The arranging, recording, and mixing/mastering of this album was an odyssey that took 2 years, 2 continents, almost a dozen musicians, hours of phone calls and scheduling, gallons of drink, and more emotional fortitude than I care to think about. It was recorded in Los Angeles, CA and Sydney, Australia in world class studios and in the valley in bedrooms and dens.
My musical partner and co producer was Dave Wilkins, a New South Wales born and bred, salt of the earth, singer songwriter. Dave had a couple of noteworthy bands of his own back home and during the making of this album he was coming off several years playing, writing, and recording with the Gladiator himself, Russell Crowe in their roots band, Thirty Odd Foot Of Grunts. That can't be easy...
All of this was conjured and created without the interference (cough) i mean "assistance" of a recording label, major or otherwise, fancy management, plastic surgery, or corporate tie ins. I did this because I wanted to. And I wanted you to hear it, and feel it, and share it. So "hear" it is. The concept album where you decide the concept, "Phantasmagloria".
It's in your hands now... Just like the future.
Good night and good luck,
Michael Parker
Somewhere in the valley - Fall 2006
All songs Produced by Michael Parker and Dave Wilkins except ,
Phantasmagloria & Dead Roses In Bloom, Prod. by Michael Parker and Bryan Davis.
Third I Records
P.O. Box 220
Oneonta, NY 13820
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Member Since: 12/8/2005
Band Website: michaelparkerband.com
Band Members: The Phantasmagloria conspirators were-

Dave Wilkins, Matt Cornell, Jeff Mcfadden, Bryan Davis, Joe Travers, Tony Brock,
Phil X, Leo Canneto, Anders Franssons, Jason Nesmith, Betsy Ullery, Adam Grace,
Novi Novog, Peter Blyton, and several bartenders

I bow to you all. Thank you.

Influences:
Sounds Like: The coming cyber dustbowl...

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Michael Parker on Third I Records
Dark Matter on Karma Air
Michael Parker Official Site
Record Label: Third I Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Rare acoustic set at the Derby in Los Feliz, Monday 4/07

I’m playing with my friends Nibiru and bunch of other great bands this coming Monday night. This is a special one because I’m doing an all acoustic solo show (which is incredibly rare for...
Posted by Michael Parker on Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:01:00 PST

More Beats of Loose Change now out! Im on it.

The soundtrack to Loose Change Final Cut CD is now out and I'm on it.It's calledMore Beats of Loose ChangeThe Loose Change 3rd Edition SoundtrackMore Beats of Loose Changehttp://lc911.com/lc911/catalo...
Posted by Michael Parker on Sun, 09 Mar 2008 12:24:00 PST

Review in Buzzine.com

Buzzine Review of Phantasmagloriahttp://www.buzzine.com/contentengine/publish/ buzzine/reviews/article_3132.htmlMichael Parker?Phantasmagloria L.A.-based Parker conjures swirling psychedelia in the mid...
Posted by Michael Parker on Fri, 29 Feb 2008 08:52:00 PST

Something completely different...

I was asked to make this for a major cable channel. Can't tell ya who yet but let me know if you dig it. ...
Posted by Michael Parker on Sat, 23 Feb 2008 02:46:00 PST

Michael Parker Music in Loose Change Final Cut

Michael Parker Music in Loose Change Final CutI have 2 songs in the long awaited Loose Change Final Cut DVD. The Final Cut is the last amazing step in the evolution of the Loose Change 9/11 film. My...
Posted by Michael Parker on Sat, 24 Nov 2007 12:56:00 PST

11/04 Prime Minister of Planet Rock -Lonn Friend on Dark Matter

Prime Minister of Planet Rock - Lonn FriendThis week Dark Matter welcomes the return of long time friend and inspiration, Mr. Lonn Friend. A fellow mystic, rock and roll fan,and seeker on the path. ...
Posted by Michael Parker on Fri, 02 Nov 2007 05:45:00 PST

MICHAEL & the ANCIENT ASTRONAUTS Live This Weds 10/24

This WEDS Live at The Gig in Hollywood.The show will be recorded for use in a Discovery Channel show in Jan 08.Also for the ladies:New bassist Shawn Davis from Nikka Costa's band and also Beck....
Posted by Michael Parker on Sat, 20 Oct 2007 09:13:00 PST

MegaProducer Tim Palmer on Dark Matter today 8pmEST/5pmPST

Dark Matter on Karma AirLike U2, Bowie, Ozzy, Pearl Jam, Cure, HIM, Robert Plant?Then listen to Dark Matter tomorrow, the man who worked with them all will be on........MegaRock Producer Tim PalmerSun...
Posted by Michael Parker on Sun, 30 Sep 2007 11:49:00 PST

Launch Pad show 7/12 - Hollywood

Posted by Michael Parker on Fri, 22 Jun 2007 03:21:00 PST

Quick clip from Knitting Factory Show

Here's a small clip someone captured on their digital camera last night and sent to me.It's quite short and the audio is not that clear but fun nonetheless.By the way, it was a pretty loud show... Or ...
Posted by Michael Parker on Sat, 26 May 2007 02:48:00 PST