Michael Lloyd Band

Listen to Molly Cherington

mike@mlband.com (Michael Lloyd Band) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 05:27:00 +0000

Singer-songwriter/guitarist Molly Cherington and I have hatched a diabolical plan to take over the world with our new collaborative project, The Film Dailies. The sound might be described as indie electronica pop, and it's like nothing either of us has done before. We are well on our way to a debut album and will be threatening to release some sneak preview tracks soon.

You Should Hear Wadirum

mike@mlband.com (Michael Lloyd Band) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 05:10:00 +0000

Great band with a new album, well worth your time to check out. Stewart Erlich and the band evoke Damien Rice, a little Martin Sexton, some Ben Harper. Dark n' moody, just like you like.

Some of my new favs are "Telene at 22" and "Dinosaur Bones" ...

http://www.myspace.com/wadirum

http://www.itunes.com/wadirum

Videos are coming back

mike@mlband.com (Michael Lloyd Band) — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 01:32:00 +0000

Because of the Internets, music video is making a comeback. Check out these videos from some fantastic directors, including some in this article.

I will be telling you about my new project very soon. Can you guess whether it will involve moving pictures?

Your Opinion Doesn't Matter

mike@mlband.com (Michael Lloyd Band) — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:48:00 +0000

Unless you register to vote!

https://www.voteforchange.com/

Thank The Lord For Jon Stewart

mike@mlband.com (Michael Lloyd Band) — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:50:00 +0000

I'm Competing In The Olympics

mike@mlband.com (Michael Lloyd Band) — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:08:00 +0000

Actually I'm not in the Olympics. I do feel bad, however, that I haven't posted in a while. I'm here, and I will soon have some exciting new stuff to tell you about. I've been very busy creating a new project with an incredibly talented collaborator. Her first name also begins with an 'M'. I think you're gonna like it.

I'm also going to release the songs from the Ocean Overhead collection on disc. The goal is sometime this fall. I'll keep ya updated, as always.

Holla.

PS - I'm headed to Obama's acceptance speech in Denver. I'm hoping Britney Spears and Paris Hilton are there, too.

You Suck At Photardshop

mike@mlband.com (Michael Lloyd Band) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:08:00 +0000

The Coldplays on The Daily Show

mike@mlband.com (Michael Lloyd Band) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 20:53:00 +0000

Check out this up and coming British band, The Coldplays. Appearing on a little-known indie cult comedy program called The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.

Also be advised, your time is running out to snag my songs for free. The download links are coming down soon, to be replaced by info on an upcoming release... stay tuned, I'm cooking up something new and it's gonna be fun.

Newscasters Gone Wild

mike@mlband.com (Michael Lloyd Band) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:58:00 +0000

Parental Advisory: this video contains some all-time favorite newscaster moments.

Colorado Wave Rules

mike@mlband.com (Michael Lloyd Band) — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:01:00 +0000

Carmen Allgood runs the Colorado Wave radio show, which is syndicated all over the country. I'm psyched that she has included MLB in a number of shows, and it's fun to be part of a show devoted to independent artists making noise in CO. You rock, Carmen!

Check out MLB on The Colorado Wave HERE.

And here's their homepage for more info.

Spelling Bee Scandal

mike@mlband.com (Michael Lloyd Band) — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 22:46:00 +0000

It's not rap music that is corrupting the children. It's spelling bees.

Elderly Politician Rap Video

mike@mlband.com (Michael Lloyd Band) — Wed, 28 May 2008 03:03:00 +0000

Sorry, I really can't resist the combination of music, politics and slightly wacked old people from Alaska. I was born there. Maybe that's why.

Power to the people. Give peace a chance:

Never Enough

mike@mlband.com (Michael Lloyd Band) — Wed, 21 May 2008 05:22:00 +0000

Never Enough -- Free Download
Words and Music ML (2008)
Live Drums by John Leslie Boom Boom Nelson
All Rights Reserved

Whoa my dear there is sweet sorrow
In this love I have for you
For every time I taste it
My hunger multiplies by two

Is it a curse or is it magic
That always keeps me coming back for more, and more
Forever searching is so cold
Until I come to rest on something warm

And we begin again, rising up inside
Maybe this time I will find out why

You give me all your lovin'
But it's never enough

Close your eyes, create a picture
Shape suggestion to wrap your mind around
What do they say about too much of a good thing?
There's only one way to find out

And we begin again, rising up inside
Maybe this time I will find out why

You give me all your lovin'
But it's never enough

Rock me now my love
Tell me is it true
You want me as much as I want you
These words that we say
They are not enough
Come here now, and show me how much

"Never Enough"
Released May 21, 2008
Part of An Ocean Overhead
A free online album by the Michael Lloyd Band
More free music at www.mlband.com

Top Ten Reasons To Watch BSG

mike@mlband.com (Michael Lloyd Band) — Fri, 16 May 2008 17:31:00 +0000

I think numbers 5 and 6 are my favorite:

Telescopes

mike@mlband.com (Michael Lloyd Band) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 05:29:00 +0000

Telescopes - Free Download
Words and Music ML (2008)
All Rights Reserved

So much time wasted in the sky
A thousand constellations couldn't get me high
Enough to rise above the fear that kept me wide awake
I could always be alone because of my mistakes

Magnified over time
You'd been waiting right here in front of me
Telescopes show distant lights
And I looked much too far for you

One night my sky was standing still
I watched the stars again until
A rising sun faded them away
And all at once I realized my mistake

Magnified over time
You'd been waiting right here in front of me
Telescopes show distant lights
And I looked much too far for you

And I looked much too far for you
And I looked much too far for you

"Telescopes"
Released April 30, 2008
Part of An Ocean Overhead
A free online album by the Michael Lloyd Band
More free music at www.mlband.com

Videos of the Week

mike@mlband.com (Michael Lloyd Band) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:36:00 +0000

Several examples why I've thus far chosen not to become a TV reporter:

Compilation of Reporters Getting Owned - Watch more free videos

And even if you don't like Barack, you gotta love giant cartoon heads:

I'm finishing up "Telescopes" which will be song #5 on my legendary, transcendent and mind-blowing new online album. Get on the mailing list so I can whisper in your ear when it's ready. Sincerely, M

Learn

mike@mlband.com (Michael Lloyd Band) — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 05:41:00 +0000

Learn - Version 1 Free Download (Warning: Explicit Lyric)
Learn - Version 2 Free Download (Clean: No F-Bombs)
Words and Music ML (2008)
All Rights Reserved

Could I drink enough to drain the ocean?
Release my dignity
Could I float back to the surface?
Reverse my gravity

There is a faucet in my mind
It's left running all the time
Drowns everything out and leaves no air
It seems such a waste that I don't care

When am I ever gonna learn?

The anger hits me when I find my thirst for more
Sharp pain like I stepped on a nail in the floor
It's way too late
So fuck everything I ever cared for

When am I ever gonna learn?

Sometimes I still long for the ocean
To navigate my sobriety
The bright reflections off the water
Would let me hide what's underneath

There's still a faucet deep inside
It's still running all the time
And the next time I'm betrayed
Over and over the voices will say

When am I ever gonna learn?

"Learn"
Released April 15, 2008
Part of An Ocean Overhead
A free online album by the Michael Lloyd Band
More free music at www.mlband.com

Shut Up and Follow These Links

mike@mlband.com (Michael Lloyd Band) — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:45:00 +0000

Let me share some of my Internet travels with you, my friend.

First, learn how to beatbox with this easy recipe:

Beatbox Fame Game
Uploaded by loranger

Then, you can

Find out what things people accomplished when they were your age.

And finally, reach the end of the Internet.

Cascades

mike@mlband.com (Michael Lloyd Band) — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 06:06:00 +0000

Cascades - Free Download
Words and Music ML (2008)
All Rights Reserved

Think of all that matters most to you
If you found it gone what would you do?
Your dreams are mountains rising way out west
Something much too solid to forget

You may find that someday soon
It all comes crashing down over you
Cascades

Think of all that matters most to you
All you take for granted you won't lose
Your dreams become an ocean overhead
You can't hold them up, and not get wet

You may find that someday soon
It all comes crashing down over you
Cascades

Sing for all the good times
That have gone forever
Remember

"Cascades"
Released April 1, 2008
Part of An Ocean Overhead
A free online album by the Michael Lloyd Band
More music at www.mlband.com

Six Boomer Starbuck

mike@mlband.com (Michael Lloyd Band) — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 05:56:00 +0000

Free Download
Music by ML
All Rights Reserved

In observance of the return of Battlestar Galactica, here's my techno-trance tribute to the ladies of BSG.

There's no lyrics, and this isn't part of the album. It's just a bonus track for you to listen to while you're trying to find earth!

It's Raining McCain

mike@mlband.com (Michael Lloyd Band) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:24:00 +0000

I'm speechless.

My Top 5 Favorite Aspects of This Video:

1. The floating, disembodied John-McCain-head in the background.
2. The girl "washing her face" with mini-John-McCains.
3. The lip-sync-ing ability of the older woman in pink.
4. The vocals. All of them.
5. The fact that this probably took a long time to put together.

In case you missed it, Barack and Hilary have interesting music videos, too.

I think I'm gonna need to produce a video for one of my new tunes.

Hey Ya, Acoustic (Really)

mike@mlband.com (Michael Lloyd Band) — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 05:24:00 +0000

glumbert - Acoustic Hey Ya

Barack and Hillary's Dueling Music Videos

mike@mlband.com (Michael Lloyd Band) — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:44:00 +0000

It's election time, and you know that means theme songs. But a fun new phonomenon is that fans of candidates can make their own songs/videos and put them out to "support" the cause.

In fairness, the videos below shouldn't really be compared. One was produced by a very successful hip hop artist with celebrity friends. The other was produced by a computer geek/flute player in California. It's like LL Cool J versus your friendly community wedding band.

These two videos have been made into a story by NPR, and lots of people are seeing them. It's an unfair comparison, but in my humble opinion I think it resonates because it reflects the way a lot of younger people feel about the two candidates.

See for yourself.

Will.i.am's "Yes We Can"

Gene Wang's "Hillary 4 U and Me"

You Should Hear Donny Hathaway

mike@mlband.com (Michael Lloyd Band) — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:24:00 +0000

Donny Hathaway has been a big inspiration to my music. If you haven't heard Donny before, check out the videos below. He won a best pop Grammy in 1973 for "Where Is The Love," a duet with Roberta Flack. Sadly, six years later he committed suicide. He left behind some amazing soul/r&b/funk music, though. I'd suggest checking out his album called "Live."

Donny Hathaway - "The Ghetto" (Live)

Donny Hathaway - "You've Got A Friend"

Donny Hathaway - "Someday We'll All Be Free"

Ben Folds, What The Hell Are You Doing

mike@mlband.com (Michael Lloyd Band) — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 21:42:00 +0000

Though I don't hear the resemblance, some of my music has been compared to Ben Folds. I guess it's because we both play the piano. I think Ben is an amazing talent, and I'm a fan. But I admit there are times when I'm left scratching my head at him. (Can you scratch your head "at" someone?)

I feel like I'm the only one not getting his joke sometimes, so I'm asking for your help. Can you tell me what the hell he's doing at the end of this video, below? I'm a fan of Ben Folds, and I'm a fan of The Postal Service, so I'm psyched to see Ben playing a Postal song. But he does something inexplicable at the end. Help.

Ben Folds Plays "Such Great Heights" by the Postal Service:

Here's The Postal Service original version, just for fun...

I'm currently working on "Cascades," which will be song #3 on my new online album An Ocean Overhead. I'll holla soon when it's here and ready to be downloaded. If you are on my email list, you'll hear me when I holla.