http://www.michaelmiles.org the official website and blog for acoustic artist michael miles Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:38:43 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Today over lunch I was in a bit more of a contemplative mode, thinking about how I got to where I am today. I haven't picked up my guitar in a few months now, and even then it was only for a few minutes before I put it away. ... http://www.michaelmiles.org/2008/09/16/ambition-a-fleeting-and-fickle-maiden/ I'm big on contemplative, emotionally-driven tunes --- things that inspire, move, and evoke an emotional response of any kind; which is one reason I have historically gravitated towards songs like this one that I composed on the fly. Song #3 from my March 20th improv session in 2005 does ... http://www.michaelmiles.org/2008/09/02/audio-improv-pt-6/ I've got a fun little ditty for you today, the second piece from my improv session on March 20, 2005. It has a head-bobbin' shuffle somewhat reminiscent of America's "Horse With No Name" but with a flare unique to its own. So make haste and add this mp3 ... http://www.michaelmiles.org/2008/08/27/audio-improv-part-5/ Like relaxing shuffles? This improv session is most definitely for you! :) This is also a nice set of relaxing instrumental acoustic guitar music for you to kick back, relax, and unwind after a hard day --- or if you're like some of us who need that sort of ... http://www.michaelmiles.org/2008/08/21/audio-improv-session-from-march-2005-pt-4/ Alright! Got a long one for you to download today. In continuation from yesterday's posting on improv sessions from March 2005, I've got one that basically amounts to a one-man jam festival that cycles through a variety of tempos, styles and experiences. It's well worth the download. So let's ... http://www.michaelmiles.org/2008/08/20/audio-improv-session-from-march-2005-pt-3/ Continuing my review of improv sessions from days come and gone, I wanted to highlight this little diamond in the rough --- yep, has some rough edges and moments in there, but it's improv and you can't expect perfection unless your paygrade, notoriety or record company wants it to be ... http://www.michaelmiles.org/2008/08/19/improv-session-pt-2/ I've restored all the mp3 audio files up to my server finally, so I thought I'd take a few weeks to review some of the improv sessions that I recorded throughout 2005 and 2006. I do plan on getting back into the swing of things with playing and recording, ... http://www.michaelmiles.org/2008/08/19/improv-session/ For those of you who followed the happenings with my band Crash Effect, you were well aware of the fallout and gradual decline surrounding that aspect in my life. Our bass player and lead guitarist left Paul and I to figure out how in the world we could two-man ... http://www.michaelmiles.org/2008/08/18/update-since-crash-effect/ I appreciate your patience as I slowly get my site up and running. I will have all my audio files, cd's and other items available soon.  Thank you for your patience. - michael http://www.michaelmiles.org/2008/08/18/new-website-blog/