Music
Press
“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.
- IAIA 2006 Song of the Year Nominations
"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/
- Inspireline Records
Discography
March 21, 2011
Music by Mike Adams has been licensed for use by many Television Networks, including:
A&E
PBS
TBS
The History Channel
The Discovery Channel
The Travel Channel.
December 16, 2009
Music by Mike Adams has
been licensed for use by
Pinewood Films for "Angry
Planet".
November 24, 2009
Music by Mike Adams has
been licensed for use by
Microsoft.
September 16, 2009
Music by Mike Adams has
been licensed for use by
Kobalt.
July 23, 2009
Music by Mike Adams has
been licensed for use by
Nike Beijing.
July 18, 2009
Music by Mike Adams has
been licensed for use in a
series on A&E called
“Lawman, for episodes 4, 8
and 11 and for Quay Street
Lawman, episode 3
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)
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Bio
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.”
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