I took all of September and devoted it to finally producing "He Won't Last" - which was sitting around in demo form for a couple of years (some of you may have heard it). I really enjoyed working on this because it was a 1 song project, and not the beast that an album project is. I've already decided that after the new album is finished, I'm only going to do singles. They're much more fun! The process reminded me of when I was composing my production music pieces years ago; just sitting in front of a blank canvas with one simple idea to flesh out. Seems I can focus better when I'm looking at less to do.
I'm real happy with how the song came out. A key change, some lyric changes, and some real guitar playing helped, no doubt! The new lyrical slant of the song was inspired by the documentary
Expelled. I think this song would make a great video (any interested film or videomakers coming across this - please contact me!).
Since I was starting on something fresh I wanted to bring in some fresh influences. So joining me on the song is Glass Hammer's fiery guitarist
David Wallimann, and Nashville session ace Jaymi Millard on bass. Jaymi has also been working with Pete Jorgensen and myself on Vertical Alignment music during the past months. It was especially a pleasure working with David on this track, as his guitar ideas inspired me to do some reworking of the keyboard parts, and the song is better for it. I certainly look forward to having him play on more of my music.
The hard melodic-rocking "He Won't Last" can be streamed from my
website, and downloaded at
Thundersongs.
The break from working on the new album continues... I've been working on another single-song project, and this one is more in the progrock category. It's an old song with a completely new arrangement. So stay tuned on that...
It was a privilege to perform with Everlasting Arms at their new album release concert this past Sunday in Staten Island, NY. Their new cd is called "On Broken Wings". I offer my sincere thanks to group co-founder and dear friend Eddie Jerlin for including me, and trusting me to sing two songs. And a big thanks to the wonderfully talented musicians in the Salem Church worship band for making me feel so welcome.
Mike Florio enjoys working on a variety of musical projects in his personal studio in the suburbs of New York City. Currently, Mike's pursuits include producing his second solo album and collaborating with other artists on various projects.
