Michael Earhart
Surface Tension
© 2001 Michael Earhart (634479117329)
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Melding various guitar styles into singularly fluid statements, Michael's songs elicit a transendental musical experience.
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- 1 (The Only Good) Fire Ant...
- 2 I Feel The Winds Of God Today
- 3 The Willow
- 4 Like Trees In November
- 5 On A Clear Day
- 6 In Loving Memory Of
- 7 ...and The Dog
- 8 (Re)Surface
- 9 Girl, Walking Backwards
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Michael Earhart, one of the best guitar players in North Texas, is currently playing acoustic fingerstyle guitar; however, over the last 34 years he's played just about every style there is, in almost every type of venue imaginable. A veteran of radio and television performance, he spent the fall of 2001 at Pineapple Recording Studios in Arlington, Texas, laying down tracks for his first radio-ready release, the solo work 'Surface Tension.'
Michael is a 2002 Regional Champion in Guitar Center's Guitarmageddon contest. He competed with seven other guitarists at the National Finals at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 11, 2002. Opening the concert for The Smithereens on the Hall Of Fame main stage, he and his fellow musicians wowed the standing room only audience.
'Surface Tension', an instrumental collection, has been in heavy rotation on European and South American radio. The first track on the album, '(The Only Good) Fire Ant...' reached #1 on the Acoustic Chart during the week of May 29, 2002 at MP3.com.
'...Fire Ant...' was recently nominated for Best Instrumental by Just Plain Folks, an organization of over 25,000 musicians & artists, with a song catalog of over 100,000 tunes. Michael's song took Second Place! The awards ceremony was held on November 7, 2004 at the Galaxy Theatre in Santa Ana, California. While in California Michael participated at a pre-awards showcase at Martini Blues Lounge in Huntington Beach.
Michael's solo live performances are energetic and fun. He re-creates his favorite original and cover tunes with electronic loops, Ebow and other tools. He will also follow his muse to create new songs instantly. Using the guitar as a drum and microphone, Michael can also make loops of percussion and voice.
Michael was one of the founding members of the Dallas rock group Another Fine Mess. While he was in the Mess he shared the stage with John Nitzinger, Buddy Miles, The Blues Brothers, and he co-wrote a song with Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top. He has appeared in concert and on live television with national Country/Gospel artist Clark Byron. Another Fine Mess captured first place at the American Music Festival Battle of The Bands two years in a row.
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Surface Tension is a great CD! You won't regret buying it....
author: Lorraine SmithSurface Tension demonstrates acoustic guitar at its best. Every track is played with soul that comes through in fluid and melodic arrangements. Resurface is brilliant and is played with an intriguing blend of progressions, harmonics and fingerstyle technique. Girl Walking Backwards is stunning and beautiful in its simplicity. Mr. Earhart combines flawless technique with an endearing expression of the music he arranges and composes.
- author: P. Gray
If easy listening is what you need to transcend you to peaceful seashores, try Michael Earhart's Surface Tension. If you want edgy guitar that explores new dimensions of musical structure, try Surface Tension. If finger-picking mainia sends you into the next level of existance, try Surface Tension. If...never mind, you get the picture.....
Musical excellence. Artistic in every respect. Highly Original!
author: Clark ByronIn a world where even great pickers come a-dime-a-dozen, Michael Earhart stands head-and-shoulders above. Earhart's artistry is second to none. He is not only a great guitarist, he is a man of deep feeling and creativity. He takes the instrument to a whole new level. Don't be stupid...BUY IT!
awesome guitar work!
author: Terry HillThis is a great first effort by a top-notch guitarist. Earhart displays a wide, eclectic range of styles that will suit almost everyone. The tight guitar work flows seamlessly. In a musical sense, Earhart is a jack-of-all-trades and master of many. Highly recommended.