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Acoustic Phenomenology

by The Mining Co.

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Storyline 03:05
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2.
Talby Drifts 03:17
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3.
Astral Investigation 03:18
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4.
IWBHM 01:39
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5.
Universal Son 03:18
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Having completed the recording for Phenomenology ahead of schedule Michael’s producer Paco at Paco Loco studios in Spain suggested they record acoustic versions of some of the songs. As an artist who cut his teeth as an acoustic troubadour then having moved to electronic arrangements for the first time with Phenomenology, rendering the songs acoustically sees Michael bring his songcraft full circle, he explains “I always make sure when writing music that the songs, when laid bare, have a strong melody and can be sung on their own without any instrumentation. The vocal melodies are the same with or without electronics, and, as Paco said, it would be great to hear them in their original incarnations”. The only production touch for the EP is a static noise which runs throughout which is intended to mimic the sound of someone tuning in to the galactic scenery of the outer reaches of space, and finding the songs, just how Talby, the character throughout the album, drifts through the universe.

The original Phenomenology record was a concept album of sorts, the central protagonist Talby was the lead character of the 1974 cult sci-fi film Dark Star by John Carpenter and the album depicts a metaphorical journey into the unknown where one has no choice but to face one’s fears, a hero’s journey indeed. Musically Michael is a long-term fan of Sparklehorse as well as The Magnetic Fields and eels and the influence of these artists can plainly be heard across the album. With Phenomenology Michael further cemented his talent as a songwriter and story-teller par excellence, whether singing with guitar or keyboard he is clearly one of the UK most singular talents.

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released June 17, 2022

Acoustic Phenomenology was written and performed by Michael Gallagher.

Acoustic Phenomenology was produced and mixed by Paco Loco, famed producer who is acclaimed for his work with luminaries such as Josh Rouse, Gary Louris (Jayhawks), Josephine Foster and Hinds.

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