MIKESTARLING.COM
journeys in sight and sound
Born in a small Wisconsin blue-collar town, Mike Starling ditched the assembly line for a long, sometimes circuitous career working with words, sound and images.
His original music is heard on numerous recordings and soundtracks, and his stories and photos have been featured in books, films, mags and other media.
Among his other interesting career moves, he has edited a beer magazine, played bass in a reggae band and sold potato chips door-to-door.
His original music is heard on numerous recordings and soundtracks, and his stories and photos have been featured in books, films, mags and other media.
Among his other interesting career moves, he has edited a beer magazine, played bass in a reggae band and sold potato chips door-to-door.
Backwaters is Starling's latest project, and combines music with photography to help raise funds and awareness for a great cause. The first video (above) showcases the photography of John F. Sullivan of the Friends of the La Crosse River Marsh, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to preserve, protect and enhance the 1,000-acre urban wetlands and trail system through action, advocacy, and education.
“Music created by local artists has a way of capturing the essence of our places, spiriting us back to the landscapes that define us," says Chuck Lee, president of the nonprofit group. "This is why Friends of the La Crosse River Marsh is honored that Mike Starling and Momentous Records wanted to partner with us on the release of their new album."
For a limited time, Starling and Momentous Records are making the album free to download at Bandcamp. They ask that those who are able consider making a small donation to the Friends of the La Crosse River Marsh to help preserve these essential Wisconsin wetlands.
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This is the about/bio page on the official website of the writer and artist Mike Starling. "The Floating World" video is a joint production of Nine Volt Media and Momentous Records with music by Mike Starling and photography by John F. Sullivan of Friends of the La Crosse River Marsh. Fits Right In songs by Jim Peterson and Mike Starling. Music recording produced, mixed and mastered by Michael von Muchow. Video shot and edited by Ashley Worden. Words, music and images in The City at Night and Live Without Dead Time films by Mike Starling. All music on this website published by Bean Hoy Music (BMI). Starling photographed by the Mississippi River levee in New Orleans by David Spielman. Website developed and managed by Nine Volt Media. ©MMXX-MMXXI. All rights reserved.
