Multi-instrumentalist/composer/producer Michael Trapp (a.k.a. Mike E.T., a.k.a.
Captain Freak, a.k.a. The Alien) has been kicking around the music scene for
years. For the last year he holed himself up in his own studio (Sober Sucks
Studios) to work on his new musical masterpiece, "Lunatic Binge." Influences as
diverse as NIN, Sabbath, Zeppelin, Nirvana, Yes, Beethoven, Beatles and
Cheap Trick were brought together to create an original blend of diverse music.
Heavy guitar driven power pop tunes sit comfortably next to synth driven drums
and bass/electronica and over the top heavy rock numbers. What has been
seriously lacking in the music of the 90's and early 2000's is the range and
diversity of albums by bands such as the Beatles and Zeppelin. Mike explains, "I
can't and won't write the same song 13 times and have that be a CD. There is
an amazing range of emotion on this disc." Fans of serious guitar chops and
excellent melody lines will not be disappointed. In the end - the song is
EVERYTHING!
Michael Trapp is a "serious musician." For whatever absurd reason - this label has
had almost evil overtones in the 90's and even into the new millennium. He has
attended Mannes College of Music in Manhattan and graduated Berklee College
of Music in Boston. For those 4 years he focused exclusively on practicing and
writing music. After graduation he played in some heavy progressive chops bands
in N.Y.C. and L.A. such as Danse Macabre, DreamSpeak, The Fringe and
Dreamer. All broke up due to internal differences just as they were getting press
and an audience. Fed up with bands in general he became a hired gun, becoming
the 2nd guitarist in Eddie Ojeda's (Twisted Sister) band. He bought his own
crappy studio and recorded "The Furious Guitar" demo which was featured in a
Guitar Player's magazine piece. In the 90's Mike met his dream vocalist Matt
Wells. He joined Matt's band Bad Habit - a pure power pop outfit with heavy
arena rock overtones. Then came Nirvana and the band disintegrated after being
offered a minor record deal. Matt and Mike then went on to record an album for
there own selfish purposes and Bliss(This)' "Chasing the Mad Rabbit" was born.
Unfortunately for Bliss(This), just as positive reviews and feedback were heading
the bands way, Michael's ex-wife was stricken with a serious illness and the music
had to be put on hold. During that time, he wrote and demoed the entire
"Captain Freak" album. With Mike's ex-wife's illness finally in check he bought a
new studio and started recording. But then Matt's wife became pregnant and
Mike was pushed into handling all the vocal and instrumental duties. "Fuck it," sez
Trapp, "I'll change the name of the band to CrimsonFaced and take over the
fucking world anyway." During this dark period of his life Mike also re-wrote and
re-arranged and added new songs to "The Furious Guitar." A 13-song
instrumental guitar CD that is one part genius/one part insanity. Fans of over
the top guitar playing and amazing instrumental melodies will be FLOORED.
It was also during this period that Mike met the beautiful and talented Cash
Casia, he was hired for some NYC showcases and recorded on her demo
currently being shopped to major labels.
In 2005, Mike E.T. a.k.a. The Alien, of Bliss(This) fame released the stunning
"Captain Freak" CD. 13 songs of rock and roll majesty, a tapestry of rock's
powerful take no prisoners history. Bored of all the nameless faceless rock of the
new decade the Alien gave music's boring landscape a serious kick in the ass.
Since then Mike E.T. has holed himself up in his Sober Sucks Studios. No one
has seen or heard from him since. But recently a new recording, "Pretty People"
arrived at MySpace's door. Speculation that the "Captain Freak" follow up,
"Lunatic Binge" was in the mixing stages has left the rock world holding it's
collective breath. Could Mike record another CD in a quarter of the time it has
taken Axl Rose to release the new Gun's and Roses CD??? Was it
POSSIBLE??? Rumors have also begun to swirl that the Alien was racking
up another huge psychotherapy bill from his MixMaster extraordinarie, Professor
Paul Kurzweil. Can it be that "Lunatic Binge" will soon be released upon an
unsuspecting, and rather indifferent public??? Details at eleven...
Captain Freak, a.k.a. The Alien) has been kicking around the music scene for
years. For the last year he holed himself up in his own studio (Sober Sucks
Studios) to work on his new musical masterpiece, "Lunatic Binge." Influences as
diverse as NIN, Sabbath, Zeppelin, Nirvana, Yes, Beethoven, Beatles and
Cheap Trick were brought together to create an original blend of diverse music.
Heavy guitar driven power pop tunes sit comfortably next to synth driven drums
and bass/electronica and over the top heavy rock numbers. What has been
seriously lacking in the music of the 90's and early 2000's is the range and
diversity of albums by bands such as the Beatles and Zeppelin. Mike explains, "I
can't and won't write the same song 13 times and have that be a CD. There is
an amazing range of emotion on this disc." Fans of serious guitar chops and
excellent melody lines will not be disappointed. In the end - the song is
EVERYTHING!
Michael Trapp is a "serious musician." For whatever absurd reason - this label has
had almost evil overtones in the 90's and even into the new millennium. He has
attended Mannes College of Music in Manhattan and graduated Berklee College
of Music in Boston. For those 4 years he focused exclusively on practicing and
writing music. After graduation he played in some heavy progressive chops bands
in N.Y.C. and L.A. such as Danse Macabre, DreamSpeak, The Fringe and
Dreamer. All broke up due to internal differences just as they were getting press
and an audience. Fed up with bands in general he became a hired gun, becoming
the 2nd guitarist in Eddie Ojeda's (Twisted Sister) band. He bought his own
crappy studio and recorded "The Furious Guitar" demo which was featured in a
Guitar Player's magazine piece. In the 90's Mike met his dream vocalist Matt
Wells. He joined Matt's band Bad Habit - a pure power pop outfit with heavy
arena rock overtones. Then came Nirvana and the band disintegrated after being
offered a minor record deal. Matt and Mike then went on to record an album for
there own selfish purposes and Bliss(This)' "Chasing the Mad Rabbit" was born.
Unfortunately for Bliss(This), just as positive reviews and feedback were heading
the bands way, Michael's ex-wife was stricken with a serious illness and the music
had to be put on hold. During that time, he wrote and demoed the entire
"Captain Freak" album. With Mike's ex-wife's illness finally in check he bought a
new studio and started recording. But then Matt's wife became pregnant and
Mike was pushed into handling all the vocal and instrumental duties. "Fuck it," sez
Trapp, "I'll change the name of the band to CrimsonFaced and take over the
fucking world anyway." During this dark period of his life Mike also re-wrote and
re-arranged and added new songs to "The Furious Guitar." A 13-song
instrumental guitar CD that is one part genius/one part insanity. Fans of over
the top guitar playing and amazing instrumental melodies will be FLOORED.
It was also during this period that Mike met the beautiful and talented Cash
Casia, he was hired for some NYC showcases and recorded on her demo
currently being shopped to major labels.
In 2005, Mike E.T. a.k.a. The Alien, of Bliss(This) fame released the stunning
"Captain Freak" CD. 13 songs of rock and roll majesty, a tapestry of rock's
powerful take no prisoners history. Bored of all the nameless faceless rock of the
new decade the Alien gave music's boring landscape a serious kick in the ass.
Since then Mike E.T. has holed himself up in his Sober Sucks Studios. No one
has seen or heard from him since. But recently a new recording, "Pretty People"
arrived at MySpace's door. Speculation that the "Captain Freak" follow up,
"Lunatic Binge" was in the mixing stages has left the rock world holding it's
collective breath. Could Mike record another CD in a quarter of the time it has
taken Axl Rose to release the new Gun's and Roses CD??? Was it
POSSIBLE??? Rumors have also begun to swirl that the Alien was racking
up another huge psychotherapy bill from his MixMaster extraordinarie, Professor
Paul Kurzweil. Can it be that "Lunatic Binge" will soon be released upon an
unsuspecting, and rather indifferent public??? Details at eleven...
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