|
MiG (Self-Titled)
TRACK LISTING
1 Baby, I Love Your Way
MiG, Peter Frampton
2 Kiss From A Rose
3 Life On Mars
4 Waterloo Sunset
5 Can't Find My Way Home
6 Wrapped Around Your Finger
7 Have You Ever Seen The Rain
8 Who Wants To Live Forever
9 Someone Saved My Life Tonight
10 Jeremy
11 Angie
MiG's Story
I attribute my success to 3 elements: hard work, passion and a little bit of luck. When I first heard about Rockstar INXS, a new reality show on CBS, I decided to audition. After years of trying to make it as solo artist, I thought this opportunity might provide my big break. Well, I didn't win the competition to be the singer for INXS...I did one better and got my very own deal with Universal Classics.
Born in the Philippines and raised in Sydney, Australia, I began playing the piano at age seven, but was quickly discouraged by my teacher, who informed me that without practice, I would never become a virtuoso. However, a chance meeting with a jazz musician opened up a world of possibilities! I was finally able to play the music I wanted, in the style I chose. I even wrote my own songs and played piano without having to perfect my Mozart! Who cares if I was never going to be a concert pianist? Stick that up your metronome, I was going to be a ROCKSTAR!
After high school, I played in a number of bands (Sohcahtoa, The Honkies, Lovetown, Randy Badass & The Slickmaster Five) while trying my hand at acting. I was only 19, but I got the chance to jet-ski through the Amsterdam canals in a TV pilot about teenage spies called Mission: Top Secret.
The acting bug took me to London for several years where I landed onstage in the lead role of Ritchie Valens in The Buddy Holly Story. I was just a kid from Sydney, but I found myself entranced by the bright lights of London, starring in the smash hit musical Rent, and playing Freddie Mercury in the musical We Will Rock You , based on the catalogue of glam rockers, Queen.
Despite my success on stage, I began to think that I would never achieve my true dream of fronting a band. So, I decided to take one more shot at a solo career. I re-kindled my love of both writing and recording on a 4-song EP that even featured Queen guitarist Brian May on one of the tracks.
It was at this time that I heard about Rockstar: INXS, a pilot centered on the Australian band's search for a new lead singer. As I was a lifelong fan of the band (which provided the soundtrack to my first kiss), I decided to make the trek from London to Los Angeles. After an exhausting round of auditions, I made the final cut and was ultimately chosen as a finalist on the show. I was the only one that made Rockstar from the UK, and the only Aussie to make the final 15.
I came into Rockstar: INXS with all guns blazing, full of bravado and confidence, and left in third place but with a Universal recording contract. My experience on Rockstar INXS was a dream come true. In fact, I often say that it was the greatest thing I will never do again.
Currently I'm getting ready for the debut of my first major solo album MiG , set for a January 2007 release on Decca. It's composed of soulful interpretations of classic rock and roll staples, including some of my favourite songs: The Police's "Wrapped Around Your Finger," The Rolling Stones' "Angie," Green Day's "Wake Me Up When September Ends," David Bowie's "Life On Mars," and "Baby I Love Your Way," which features a guest performance by Peter Frampton himself.
Another dream came true when I got to work with two of the most incredible producers, Matthew Wilder (No Doubt, Christina Aguilera) and Rob Mathes, with string arrangements by the renowned Paul Buckmaster (Elton John, Train). I recorded the album near my new home in Los Angeles, with additional sessions done in London and New York. I still can't believe how great it turned out. It has some of the world's greatest songs coupled with amazing arrangements and a great sound.
So, my piano teacher was actually right on two counts; I never did become a virtuoso, but the dedication he taught me did lead to success. Going out on my own as a recording artist has surpassed my wildest dreams. I finally feel like I belong, like this is what I'm meant to do in this life.
The best part? This is only the beginning...
http://www.mig-music.com
RETURN TO THE TOP |
