Mike Sampson Releases New Single Amid CoronaVirus Outbreak
Times have been rough we all know that but luckily the clouds have parted and we have been blessed with a small gift from legendary musical creator Mike Sampson. We last heard from Sampson back in 2018 when he released his secodn studio almub "Sufrace Lvel Deep" and isnce thin he' sbeen very hush hush baout his upcoming projects. he did mention that he had already begun work on his third studio album but as well know you cant rush perfection and mike sampson is if nothing else a perfection. despite his pressumably hours and hours spent toiling away in his recording studio, Mike Sampson returned today to bless us with a new single he made inspired by the current events of the corona virus panic.
We maanged to get an exclusive interview about the single with Mike via Zoom. Read our transcript!
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Q: Hey hello?
A:(no response)
Q:Mr. Sampson? Are you there?
A:(no response)
Q: I don't hear him.
A(no response)
Q: My headphones might be messed up. Hold on.
A: -llo? Hello? Can anyone hear me? My mic wasn't plugged in. I forgot to switch it from studio settings.
Q: Oh Hello Mr. Mike Sampson!
A: Yes ehllo!
Q: Thanks for taking time to do thi sinterview on Zoom with us!
A: It's no problem.
Q: So let' scut right to the chase, Mr. Sampson, you just released a new single hot off the presses! Tell us a little about that!
A: Yes well that's correct. Although I've been very a busy bee in my recording studio since released my 2nd major hit record "Surface Level Deep," I also decided to put my third album on hold to release this special single. It's called "Corona Morning Coughee."
Q: I see I see! That's a funny way of spelling coffee, Mr. Sampson! Tell us about that!
A: Well the neam comes from the methodology of the creation of this particular track. In order to keep the themes and ideas of the coronavirus included I went out and recording people coughing and sniffling and wheezing and then sampled those recordings and put them into this new track. they serve ad the basis underpinning of the main melodies.
Q: Wowee! So the track has real coughing in it? What about the meaning of the music itself? How did you come up with this kind of tune?
A: It wasn't easy, I'll say that much (laughs). I basically had to go with my gut and feel out the musical patterns being caused by the crona virus in these trying times. The coughs obviously symbolize the peoples turmoil, the piano is the hope and danger that lurks int he hearts of many, and then guitars section to meant to give off this idea of a potential vaccine just out of reach. I believe it all turned out to be a very poignant little tune.
Q: Amazing! Well the world really appreciates you releasing this tune! They say music is the best medicine!
A: Quite right
Q: Before you go, can you tell us anything about your next album?
A: Well it' sdefinitely still happening. I'm playing around with lots of sounds and spaces to see what kind of tunes will flesh out my broader scapes and slopes. Like the peaks of the notes need to have the right kind of pitched vibe, if you understand. I'v egot a couple decent demo tracks scattered around the studio but for the most part I'm going to keep tinkering away at it. I don't take making music lightly and each note is carefully handpicked by my own two hands. i make art to connect with people, you see, and you can't just willy nilly pluck and put random notes and sounds along in a track and call it art like a lot of these modern artists do. so yes a third album is still coming but i wouldnt expect it for a while.
Q: Unreal! Well thanks so much for joining this Zoom call! Hope everything goes well with your next album!
A: You too!
(call ends)
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There you have it folks! Mike Sampson is alive and well and still making sex with instruments to create the beautiful baby fetus known as music for our motherly ears! You'll find the newest Mike Sampson single, "Corona Morning Coughee" down below! Give it a listen! It might just cure what ails ya! Stay tuned for more updates on the ellySphere happenings!
We maanged to get an exclusive interview about the single with Mike via Zoom. Read our transcript!
=============================================================
Q: Hey hello?
A:(no response)
Q:Mr. Sampson? Are you there?
A:(no response)
Q: I don't hear him.
A(no response)
Q: My headphones might be messed up. Hold on.
A: -llo? Hello? Can anyone hear me? My mic wasn't plugged in. I forgot to switch it from studio settings.
Q: Oh Hello Mr. Mike Sampson!
A: Yes ehllo!
Q: Thanks for taking time to do thi sinterview on Zoom with us!
A: It's no problem.
Q: So let' scut right to the chase, Mr. Sampson, you just released a new single hot off the presses! Tell us a little about that!
A: Yes well that's correct. Although I've been very a busy bee in my recording studio since released my 2nd major hit record "Surface Level Deep," I also decided to put my third album on hold to release this special single. It's called "Corona Morning Coughee."
Q: I see I see! That's a funny way of spelling coffee, Mr. Sampson! Tell us about that!
A: Well the neam comes from the methodology of the creation of this particular track. In order to keep the themes and ideas of the coronavirus included I went out and recording people coughing and sniffling and wheezing and then sampled those recordings and put them into this new track. they serve ad the basis underpinning of the main melodies.
Q: Wowee! So the track has real coughing in it? What about the meaning of the music itself? How did you come up with this kind of tune?
A: It wasn't easy, I'll say that much (laughs). I basically had to go with my gut and feel out the musical patterns being caused by the crona virus in these trying times. The coughs obviously symbolize the peoples turmoil, the piano is the hope and danger that lurks int he hearts of many, and then guitars section to meant to give off this idea of a potential vaccine just out of reach. I believe it all turned out to be a very poignant little tune.
Q: Amazing! Well the world really appreciates you releasing this tune! They say music is the best medicine!
A: Quite right
Q: Before you go, can you tell us anything about your next album?
A: Well it' sdefinitely still happening. I'm playing around with lots of sounds and spaces to see what kind of tunes will flesh out my broader scapes and slopes. Like the peaks of the notes need to have the right kind of pitched vibe, if you understand. I'v egot a couple decent demo tracks scattered around the studio but for the most part I'm going to keep tinkering away at it. I don't take making music lightly and each note is carefully handpicked by my own two hands. i make art to connect with people, you see, and you can't just willy nilly pluck and put random notes and sounds along in a track and call it art like a lot of these modern artists do. so yes a third album is still coming but i wouldnt expect it for a while.
Q: Unreal! Well thanks so much for joining this Zoom call! Hope everything goes well with your next album!
A: You too!
(call ends)
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There you have it folks! Mike Sampson is alive and well and still making sex with instruments to create the beautiful baby fetus known as music for our motherly ears! You'll find the newest Mike Sampson single, "Corona Morning Coughee" down below! Give it a listen! It might just cure what ails ya! Stay tuned for more updates on the ellySphere happenings!
Mike Sampson
"Corona Morning Coughee"
(2020)
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