| Partial Discography Latest Solo CD: "Ascent of Man", a limited independent release (2010) Stinger CD: "Mike Adams: Stingers Volume 1" 25 drop-in ready Stinger intros and grooves for TV and Film, a limited independent release (2010) Solo CD: "Distant Borders", a limited independent release (2007) with The Freelance Vandals: “The Bootleg Years”, FV Records (2007) with The Freelance Vandals: “Riot at the Right Track Inn”, FV Records (2007) with The Freelance Vandals: “Every Friday in July”, FV Records (2006) with The Freelance Vandals: “Get Vandalized”, FV Records (2006) Second solo CD: "Ambient Collection", a limited independent release (2006) Debut solo CD: "From The Basement", a limited independent release (2004) with Second Wind: "Live at the Village Pub", a limited independent release (2003) with The Freelance Vandals: "Songs That Never Made Us Famous", Dog Records (1997) with Big Orange Marble: "Big Orange Marble", Off Hour Rockers Records (1997) with The Freelance Vandals: “The Bootleg Years – Vol. 1”, Dog Records (1996) with The Freelance Vandals: “The Bootleg Years – Vol. 2”, Dog Records (1996) with The Freelance Vandals: “The Bootleg Years – Vol. 3”, Dog Records (1996) with The Freelance Vandals: "Yer Money or Yer Ears", Gorilla Records (1984) |
Instrumentation
Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Bass, orchestra and various forms of computer
creation/composition/orchestration and arranging.
Biography
From an early age, Mike has been drawn to many forms of music, especially those that are
visually evocative. "I've always been aware of how music adds to the overall experience of a
film, especially with drama." Of many interests, his love of music, and film started early and
shaped his life in many ways.
At age twelve Mike got his first guitar and life was never the same. Through high school, college
and beyond, he played guitar and bass in various rock bands and wrote some songs along the
way. While still performing with The Wonk Brothers, The Freelance Vandals and Second Wind,
Mike began exploring creating music of a much more personal nature. "Rock and roll is great,
but I also needed to express my larger musical ideas, grown from my love of sci-fi and classical
music."
His personal compositions evoke powerful emotional and visual imagery in the minds of
listeners. "I usually start with some kind of visual image in my head, and play off my emotional
response to it. I find this to be tremendously inspiring, and I liken it to painting using an
emotional pallet."
Mike is actively seeking placement of his music in films and television. "At any given time, I have
about forty new compositions in progress, in various stages of completion."
Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Bass, orchestra and various forms of computer
creation/composition/orchestration and arranging.
Biography
From an early age, Mike has been drawn to many forms of music, especially those that are
visually evocative. "I've always been aware of how music adds to the overall experience of a
film, especially with drama." Of many interests, his love of music, and film started early and
shaped his life in many ways.
At age twelve Mike got his first guitar and life was never the same. Through high school, college
and beyond, he played guitar and bass in various rock bands and wrote some songs along the
way. While still performing with The Wonk Brothers, The Freelance Vandals and Second Wind,
Mike began exploring creating music of a much more personal nature. "Rock and roll is great,
but I also needed to express my larger musical ideas, grown from my love of sci-fi and classical
music."
His personal compositions evoke powerful emotional and visual imagery in the minds of
listeners. "I usually start with some kind of visual image in my head, and play off my emotional
response to it. I find this to be tremendously inspiring, and I liken it to painting using an
emotional pallet."
Mike is actively seeking placement of his music in films and television. "At any given time, I have
about forty new compositions in progress, in various stages of completion."
| About Mike |
Press Reviews
"Lurking Danger" IAC Song of the Year Nominee
IAIA 2006 Song of the Year Nominations
"Lurking Danger" by Mike Adams, has been nominated
for the for IAIA 2006 Song of the Year at IAC (The
Independent Artist Company). It is a classical piece,
described by the composer as "A symphonic overture
perfect for a horror film" It has quickly become a popular
play on the IAC site, which is typically focused on other
musical genres.
"The IAC gives voice to a vast, untapped world of
underground indie talent, and the quality of the music is
stunning. I was thrilled to learn that this nomination
came from my peers, which made it even better" said
Mike when he learned of his nomination.
CD Review:
Inspireline Records
"Mike's compositions are at times mysterious, dark,
beautiful and emotional. His music paints perfect
landscapes for film and television soundtracks." - Glen
Roethel, Inspireline Records
"Lurking Danger" IAC Song of the Year Nominee
IAIA 2006 Song of the Year Nominations
"Lurking Danger" by Mike Adams, has been nominated
for the for IAIA 2006 Song of the Year at IAC (The
Independent Artist Company). It is a classical piece,
described by the composer as "A symphonic overture
perfect for a horror film" It has quickly become a popular
play on the IAC site, which is typically focused on other
musical genres.
"The IAC gives voice to a vast, untapped world of
underground indie talent, and the quality of the music is
stunning. I was thrilled to learn that this nomination
came from my peers, which made it even better" said
Mike when he learned of his nomination.
CD Review:
Inspireline Records
"Mike's compositions are at times mysterious, dark,
beautiful and emotional. His music paints perfect
landscapes for film and television soundtracks." - Glen
Roethel, Inspireline Records
The Wonk Brothers
JP and Ray played an acoustic
gig (which I couldn't make,
because I was out of town,
again...) and had enough fun
to book a few more. Viola!
The Wonk Brothers are born!
These gigs are more fun every
time! John plays an acoustic
that really makes the sound
great. What fun shows!
Minimum of equipment and
hassle. I could even hear
people singing along...
You never know what your
gonna get, once "the shine"
sets in!
JP and Ray played an acoustic
gig (which I couldn't make,
because I was out of town,
again...) and had enough fun
to book a few more. Viola!
The Wonk Brothers are born!
These gigs are more fun every
time! John plays an acoustic
that really makes the sound
great. What fun shows!
Minimum of equipment and
hassle. I could even hear
people singing along...
You never know what your
gonna get, once "the shine"
sets in!
Second Wind
Founded in 1977, Second
Wind is a rock band (Guitar,
Keyboards, Bass and Drums)
playing Classic Rock (Eric
Clapton, Traffic, Allman
Brothers, Pink Floyd, Grateful
Dead, Little Feat, Hot Tuna...)
and original Blues/Rock.
We've added Gary Q to the
band on keyboards and it's
been better than ever!
Founded in 1977, Second
Wind is a rock band (Guitar,
Keyboards, Bass and Drums)
playing Classic Rock (Eric
Clapton, Traffic, Allman
Brothers, Pink Floyd, Grateful
Dead, Little Feat, Hot Tuna...)
and original Blues/Rock.
We've added Gary Q to the
band on keyboards and it's
been better than ever!
| Mike is currently performing with two different bands: |
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| Music by Mike Adams is regularly featured in Television and Film, including: (A&E) Lawman (PBS) History Detectives Nature (Discovery) Angels VS Demons Punkin Chunkin (MSNBC) Lock Up (NAT Geo) Lock Up Down Under (Pinewood Films) Angry Planet (SOCAN: Canada) Angels VS Demons: Fact or Fiction Steven Seagal Lawman (STIM: Sweden) Steven Seagal Lawman (Travel) Extreme Seaworld Extreme Terror Rides Man VS Food Music by Mike Adams has been licensed for use by: Kobalt Microsoft Nike Music by Mike Adams has been licensed internationally, for use in: Brazil Canada China Czech Republic Denmark France Mexico Norway Sweden United Kingdom |
| Updated 2-8-12 |