So today we spent most of the day boxing up things in nick-nacks, newspapers, flyers, show passes, pictures, some movies, dvd’s, and cd’s. I have not gotten through all the things but it is a good start. Here are just a few things not in any order that Mikey had at his apartment. Dvd’s: The Forgotten, Brain Regan Standing up, Aqua teen hunger force 4 & 5, Dexter season 2, Duckman season 1 & 2, Arrested Development season 2 & 3, Shawshank Redemption, John Coltrane, Darkon.
Some of Mikey’s things
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I’m a newcomer to Eyedea’s music, only listening to the E & A album for the first time today. I was incredibly surprised to hear a sample from ‘Altered States’ in there, as I just watched it for the first time a few days ago and find it to be a rather obscure movie anyway. I’m finding his music to resonate with me really well, and it’s so different than most rap I’m familiar with. It’s incredibly unfortunate that he’s gone, as I would have liked to have the chance to meet him. He seems like one of those guys you wouldn’t forget. I’ll just have to get to know him the best I can through the music which remains.
The Old Man and The Sea… aka One Parable of Micheal.
I’ve been a fan of Michael’s work since his first album with Abilities. I remember when I first heard the song The Dive (parts 1 and 2) .. at that time in my life I was suffering from quite severe depression and felt very much alone. When I first heard the song, I realised that he was talking about feelings and thoughts that really resonated with me. It was the first time in a very long time that I felt someone else understood exactly how I was feeling. When the song finished a huge weight had been lifted from my shoulders. I no longer felt so alone or isolated.
I took out the liner notes and played the song again, this time reading along with Eyedea’s vocals, the words were so bang on. The first part of the song makes one feel like hope is lost and that there is really no point in trying to understand the madness … whereas the second part resolves all those feelings by firmly stating ‘let go’ … all the doctors and friends and pills in the world could have never helped me feel more at peace with who I was, than this song. I really hope that Michael realised how powerful his messages were to the ones who were truly listening. Not many life changing musicians come along these days but he was certainly someone who I considered as such.
To read about the possessions that you were boxing up makes me feel even more connected to him, even all the way over here in New Zealand. Most of the books and movies and t.v programs that he owned are also in my possession. Next time I watch and laugh to Brian Regan I’ll think of your son and smile.
All my love to you and your family, I thank you for helping to bring such a person into this world.
We love you, Kathy. Know that so many of us are still thinking of you as we all continue to struggle with a world without Mikey.
Wow i own a few of those books. You and all of Mikes friends should create a documentary on his lifetime someday. I’m sure all his fans would be interested to see how he became such an influence in music. I always wonder what kind of musicians will emerge from his inspiration. Its immeasurable to think about how music goes on, as one immaculate cycle. (even the not so good music! haha!)
a penny for your thoughts,
-Frankie