Pulling The Strings

About the Artist
Mike McKillip is a singer/songwriter from Muncie, Indiana whose compositions reflect the enfluences from his mentors, The Beatles, James Taylor, and early rock and roll artists.

His songs offer a nice integration of meaningful lyrics with articulate chord progressions, and are enjoyable by people of all ages and persuasions.

Mike is a solo artist. In the fall of 1999 he and several of Indiana's finest musicians gathered at Studio D near Alexandria and put together an album of 10 beauties.

Pulling The Strings,Mike McKillip

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Tracks:

1. Curtain Time
2. Lovely Day
3. Music for "Rivers of the North of England": Serene/Flowing
4. Chiming Strings
5. Vanessa
6. Film Opens (Eleventh Hour Melody)
7. Melody in Moccasins
8. Seventh Heaven
9. Gin-Fizz
10. Vendetta - London Promenade Orchestra
11. Cross Roads
12. Laughing Marionette - London Promenade Orchestra
13. Pulling Strings
14. Tinkerbell
15. Tomboy
16. Playtime
17. Falcons
18. Speakeasy
19. Dance of the Hailstones
20. Bubble, Bubble, Bubble (Pink Champagne)
21. Muriella
22. Happy Time
23. Waltz in Swingtime
24. Veradero
25. Windy Corner
26. Baa Baa Black Sheep
27. Dancing Tambourine

Average customer rating: Muncie Rocks!

Pulling The Strings ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00004SRFY Release Date: 2000-03-01

Tracks:

1. Pulling The Strings
2. Riding The Greenway
3. The Love of Music
4. Lady Named Romance
5. Heat and Fire
6. Shackles in Stone
7. Little River
8. Evening
9. Lady in the Wind
10. Angel of Music

Customer Reviews:

Muncie Rocks!.......2002-02-15

Muncie, Indiana is hardly thought of as one of the world's music capitals. "Pulling the Strings," the debut album of singer/songwriter Mike McKillip, may help change that. It's a pop-rock album featuring all original songs by McKillip, a popular Hoosier performer, backed by accomplished studio musicians. It features crisp musicianship, catchy tunes, and thoughtful lyrics. McKillip's songs cover a wide range of styles (ballads to rock) and show a definite McCartney-esque influence. "Pulling the Strings" is first rate.

Average customer rating: Steves best live album Not Howe's best Howe Magnificent Wish I had seen the live show too! Excellent follow-up to "Not Necessarily Acoustic"

Pulling Strings Steve Howe Manufacturer: Resurgence UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music Rock Guitarists | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Space Rock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Rock Guitarists | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Not Necessarily Acoustic Spectrum Homebrew 3 Quantum Guitar Homebrew 2 ASIN: B00000I7GT Release Date: 1999-03-23

Tracks:

1. Sweet Thunder
2. Diary Of A Man Who Vanished
3. Excerpts From 'Close To The Edge'
4. Excerpts From 'Beginnings'
5. Pleasure Stole The Night
6. Sketches In The Sun
7. Rare Birds
8. Windy And Warm
9. Classical Gas
10. Excerpts From 'Turn Of The Century'
11. Misty
12. Excerpts From 'All's A Chord'
13. Running The Human Race
14. Everytime You Look Over Your Shoulder
15. Theme From 'The Gates Of Delirium'/Soon
16. Blinded By Science
17. My White Bicycle

Customer Reviews:

Steves best live album.......2006-04-14

Ill take this live album over his others, personally. I simply like the versions of the tunes here and the selection better. There are some real gems here. His playing in general is as good or better than it has been at any period in his career. The "sketches in the sun" is his best recorded live version as well his take on "classical gas". Steve uses backing tracks on some songs, to great effect. It enabled him to play songs in a one man show and even though I was worried about it, it works well here. The "turn of the century" is one of his best live performances. Im assuming since you are looking at this album that you realize that he isnt a great singer and that you can overlook that and appreciate it, unlike some other reviewers here who cant accept that the man likes to sing sometimes. If you like Steve Howe's work I cant imagine you not appreciating how good this album is. A must own for a SH fan.

Not Howe's best.......2000-02-02

Steve Howe is one of the finest guitar players there is. He is also the worst singer of all time. It is bad to such an unbelievable level that surely his producers, friends and fellow musicians have told him not to do it. And yet here again is a CD with about 8 or 9 tracks that are almost unlistenable because of his vocals. The other 8 or 9 tracks are instrumental and very good. While there is some singing (fortunately less than this CD)on "Not Necessarily Accoustic" , it is a much stronger collection of guitar work and is the live Steve Howe CD to have. "Quantum Guitar" is probably Howe's best studio work and, no surprise, has NO SINGING bogging down the great guitar playing. The Steve Howe Album is also excellent. The beauty of CD players is that you can program in the good songs to hear without having to listen to a whole album. On this CD you need to program in the instrumentals and leave out the cuts with Howe singing.

Howe Magnificent.......1999-12-30

Even non-guitar afficianados would find this to be a great album. Recorded in Chicago and Minneapolis during Steve Howe's tour of the same name, PULLING STRINGS is like NOT NECESSARILY ACOUSTIC, PART II, and therefore a must-have for any Howe/Yes fan. Here, Steve thrills with acoustic interpretations of Gates of Delerium and Close to the Edge on his trusty Martin guitar. He teases the crowd by quoting every song from GOING FOR THE ONE before launching into the poignant nylon-stringed sentimentality of Turn of the Century. Steve also revisits some of his best bits from BEGINNINGS and THE STEVE HOWE ALBUM, including Diary of a Man Who Vanished and Pleasure Stole the Night. His spin on Mason Williams' Classical Gas is simply fantastic. The finale, My White Bicycle, is a rare cut from Steve's early days with Tomorrow. You won't find this track anywhere else, really, save for Steve's MOTHBALLS disc.

Yes fans already know that Steve's voice isn't that great--but one doesn't listen to Yes or Howe for his singing abilities. His fretboard virtuosity is stunning and clean, and the few tunes which feature vocals aren't any worse off for it.

You should just order the album now and put it on heavy rotation in your CD player, along with NOT NECESSARILY ACOUSTIC. Both discs evidence that the multi-talented, genre-jumping Howe is amongst the best (if not THE best) living guitarists on this planet.

Wish I had seen the live show too!.......1999-07-08

If you like the music of Yes, the Clap and Mood for a Day in particular, you will like this CD. I am a Yes fan and after listening to this CD, I had to play it again to be sure what I heard was really as good as I thought it was. Excerpts from Close to the Edge and the Gates of Delerium were excellent guitar pieces. Mr. Howe's guitar prowess is evident in this Cd and if you are a guitarist and fan of Yes, you should love this CD.

Excellent follow-up to "Not Necessarily Acoustic".......1999-06-27

Steve Howe spent two years in the early/mid 90's touring as a solo act. The "Not Necessarily Acoustic" CD was a snapshot of the first tour and "Pulling Strings" documents what went on in the second tour. The first album was universally hailed as a "must" for any guitar player. This album just echoes those feelings. The songs were taken from performances in Chicago & Minneapolis, and are flawless. In the liner notes, Steve gives "Special thanks to everyone who came to the 'Pulling Strings' and 'Not Necessarily Acoustic' tour dates, 1993-1995". My response is "YOU'RE WELCOME, STEVE! and Thank you for allowing those of us who attended to see a guitar legend up close and personal.

Average customer rating: Pulling Strings

Pulling Strings Miri Ben Ari Manufacturer: Nicetunes ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Hip-Hop Violinist Sahara The Temple of Beautiful Struggle from the Subway to the Charts Sunshine to the Rain ASIN: B000FMQWAU Release Date: 2006-06-27

Tracks:

1. Dame Dash
2. Mtv Advanced Warning
3. Jump & Spread Out
4. Four Flat Tires
5. Heavy Hitters
6. Leave A Message Pt. 1
7. Fly Away
8. Sunshine To The Rain
9. Hold Your Head Up
10. Jay-Z Intro / Faithfully
11. Ghetto
12. To The Wall
13. You Can Get It From Me
14. Sick With The Flip
15. I've Waiting On You
16. New World Symphony
17. Ghetto Soldier
18. Stand Down
19. Overnight Celebrity (Freestyle)
20. Hypnotic
21. Union
22. Scream Bravo
23. Dame Dash Get Money

Album Details

Miri Ben-ari, "The Hip-hop Violinist", Has Been Making a Lot of Noise Lately. The Israeli-born Virtuoso Wrote, Produced, Arranged and Performed all Strings on Kanye West's and John Legend's Smash Debut Album "The College Dropout" and "Get Lifted," plus Toured with West, Wowing Crowds at Sold-out Shows in New York, Chicago and La. Recently, Miri Has Been West's Special Guest in Several Major Television Appearances, Including the Late Show with David Letterman and the Super Bowl.

Customer Reviews:

Pulling Strings.......2007-01-05

I enjoy this Cd had alot of energy, but I would like to hear more violin and less hip hop artist

Average customer rating: Underrated Progressive Gem Pretty Good Prog

Pulling Strings & Shiny Things Grace Manufacturer: Cyclops Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000001LD9 Release Date: 1994-02-07

Tracks:

1. The Fool
2. Mullions
3. Lean On Me
4. Earth Bites Back
5. Hanging Rock
6. Architects Of War
7. Every Clown (Has A Silver Lining)
8. Gift
9. Mullions (Reprise)

Customer Reviews:

Underrated Progressive Gem.......2003-04-11

Grace is a very talented progressive rock band from England. Though they are labelled as neo, their sound is quite unique and original. This is their second Cyclops release, with a more mature sound and tighter production. While their first had celtic influences and although great, was at times uneven, Pulling Strings and Shiny Things is a masterpiece.
The tracks are short, but full of surprises,very melodic,with clever time changes,and excellent musicianship throughout.
What pleased me so much about this CD, is the fact that music has an equal place as singing in all the tracks, as opposed to the sometimes annoying lead vocalist singing over most of the solos, in many neo prog bands.
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I highly recommend this CD to be in your collection whether you are a neo or symphonic prog fan, for it offers the listener a rewarding combination of good lyrics, and excellent song writing that stays with you for a long time, from a highly talented and underrated band.

Pretty Good Prog.......2001-11-19

I was pleasantly surprised by this release from Grace. While firmly planted in 80's neo-prog, Grace manages to avoid the pitfalls of sounding too much like other bands. The first two tracks really take off, great vocals and the band knows how to play. While there are some obvious Marillion/Genesis influences I thinks Grace hold their own in the prog world. This is arguably their best release.

Average customer rating: Good but not as good as Their EP Really good.. Another solid release from Facedown! Oi Oi Oi The Deal Rocks

Who's Pulling Your Strings The Deal Manufacturer: Facedown ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B00005YP89 Release Date: 2002-01-08

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. Freedom Bell (Looks Like We're Back)
3. This Means War
4. Use Your Head
5. Calloused Lips
6. The Attack
7. Ready When You Are
8. Revolt
9. Here Comes The Sword
10. No Surrender
11. Who'da Thought
12. The Sound Of Revolution
13. Bonus Track 1
14. Bonus Track 2
15. Bonus Track 3
16. Bonus Track 4

Customer Reviews:

Good but not as good as Their EP.......2004-02-06

When I first heard their EP I loved it...but then when I listened to this CD it seemed to be lacking something. It didn't hit me as hard. There were some songs that are memorable but over all I thought that they were going soft on me (compared to their ep)
This cd actually took awhile to grow on me... I like it alot better now then whenI first heard it. I still don't think its the best but now I can't say its that bad. My favorite songs are The Attack, This means war and takeup your cross. If you're used to the EP deal this album might take awhile to grow on you but once it has I'm sure you'll like it alot...just not as much as previous stuff :P
Cutthroat is sounding 5 times better then both cds combined...so hopefully it pulls through

Really good.........2004-01-17

I don't usually like what today's punk bands put out, it's all out of the same mold and pretty predictible. However The Deal are a breath of fresh air! This album is really good: They go back to the street roots of punk and bring great tracks full of sing-along. Get this now!

Another solid release from Facedown!.......2003-11-04

Saw the Deal live with The Culprits. Love the deal, and but the culprits (in my humble oppinion) were better. The Deal is a street punk band with some oi! This should please you street punks out there. Love these guys. Everything from Revolt to War brigade is just amazing. Loved every track. Definately for fans of Rancid, One 21, The Hanover Saints, Shop 11 Pheonix, and The Havoc. Check em out already.

Oi Oi Oi The Deal Rocks.......2002-02-28

This Band is The Deal I mean that in the fact that they are one best up and comming bands on Facedown Records they Mix Streetpunk Oi and Rock And Roll to make a sound like Nothing I've ever Heard this CD Rocks more so than their EP (Yesterday,Today and Forever) if you like One 21,Rancid,Anti-Heros and Officer Negative Check this CD Out

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Pulling the Strings Mike McKillip Manufacturer: The Orchard ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00004SSE8 Release Date: 2000-03-07

Tracks:

1. Pulling The Strings
2. Riding The Greenway
3. The Love Of Music
4. Lady Named Romance
5. Heat And Fire
6. Shackles In Stone
7. Little River
8. Evening
9. Lady In The Wild
10. Angel Of Music

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Michael Biso & Tomas Ulrich - Pulling Strings Tomas Ulrich Michael Biso Manufacturer: CIMP ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Avant Garde & Free Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B000MJ0ZV8

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Adam Evil & The Outside Royalty Adam Evil & The Outside Royalty Manufacturer: unsigned ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000BM6N3U Release Date: 2005-09-16

Tracks:

1. Get Ready (Get Right)
2. Just Past Laughing
3. Heavy
4. Welcome to the Underworld
5. Yesterday's Girl
6. Love Song At The End of the World
7. Goodbye
8. Desperate Angel Soul
9. Liquid Leather Lover
10. Imogene Remembered
11. Peace of Mind

Product Description

1972-inspired, David Bowie & T.Rex-influenced glammed up rock & roll, pulling strings and horns together with synth and guitar into a wall of sound packed with dynamic hooks. Produced by Rick Nelson of the Polyphonic Spree.

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Pulling Strings And Shiny Things Grace Manufacturer: Cyclops ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music ASIN: B000LX6X2A

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