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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. Inspired by the life-altering events of 2020, he launched a year-long web-based project called I Remember Travel in January 2021.
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. Inspired by the life-altering events of 2020, he launched a year-long web-based project called I Remember Travel in January 2021.
BACKWATERS is the latest art project by Mike Starling, and combines music with photography to help raise funds and awareness for a good cause. The first video (above) showcases the photography of John F. Sullivan of the Friends of the La Crosse River Marsh, a nonprofit, volunteer group 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, the album is free to download at Bandcamp. We ask that those who are able consider making a small donation to the Friends of the La Crosse River Marsh to help them preserve these essential Wisconsin wetlands.
MORE RECENT PROJECTS
THE CITY AT NIGHT
Spoken word with still photography, moving pictures and electric guitar
Spoken word with still photography, moving pictures and electric guitar
FITS RIGHT IN
Music video featuring Mike Starling and the Sons of Distortion
Music video featuring Mike Starling and the Sons of Distortion
This is the about/bio page on the official website of the writer, artist and musician Mike Starling. Starling on bass photo by L. Hinzman. "The Floating World" video is a joint production of Nine Volt Media and Momentous Records with music by Starling and photography by John F. Sullivan of Friends of the La Crosse River Marsh. Fits Right In written by Starling and Jim Peterson. Music recording produced, mixed and mastered by Michael von Muchow at Actual Sound Studio, La Crosse, Wisconsin USA. Video shot and edited by Ashley Worden. Words, music and images in The City at Night and Live Without Dead Time films by Starling. All music published by Bean Hoy Music (BMI). Website developed and managed by Nine Volt Media. ©MMXX-MMXXI. All rights reserved.
