MP3 Michael Welch - The Neanderthal Yodeler

Ballad Of The Neanderthal Yodeler was conceived and produced under the influence of Epcot German Pavillion Columbian coffee. 4 cups each break.Working under crazy conditions in a "Theme Park Pavillion"

13 MP3 Songs in this album (33:12) !
Related styles: SPOKEN WORD: Storytelling, AVANT GARDE: Sound Art

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Notes about "The Neanderthal Yodeler" by: Michael Welch.
This project was conceived while I was working as a musician at EPCOT/WDW in the German Pavilian. I played drums and (yes) wore lederhousen. It was a lasting experience from opening day of EPCOT till 1987.



In 1982 Welch was accepted into the Atlantic Center for the Arts master study program with musician/drummer-Elvin Jones, poet/writer-Allen Ginsberg and film producer/photographer-Robert Frank.

Welchâs current work is produced within these mediums of expression. Performances and installations include music, sound, film, spoken word, still image & text based upon his life experiences playing the drumset.

Welch is currently rehearsing his 2009 group "To be named later" Welch plays the music of his favorite drummers. John Bonham, Keith Moon, Mitch Mitchell, Elvin Jones, Joey Baron, Ed Blackwell, Ginger Baker, Art Blakey,

Michael Welch currently works within the fields of film,music,video art and mixed media. These DVD videos are edited and produced by Welch. Available on the MICHAEL WELCH COLLECTION 1&2. Tv and video broadcasters, Independant producers contact Welchy at quadragrip@hotmail.com for release information.

Record Label: Illegal Radio
Label Type: Independent
Influences: Beatles,Coltrane,Beefheart,Glass,Anderson,Elvin Jones,Hendrix,Cream,Zappa,Radiohead.Bob Dylan,Riley,Bad Plus
City: Orlando
Country: United States


Recent projects include the first in a series of DVDâs titled the Michael Welch Collection 1&2. These are 2 DVDâs of film & video shorts, trapset solos, live performances and spoken word based on playing the drumset. Welch also has a performance DVD/CD with âThe What ? Thingâ His latest work is a One-Night-Only performance DVD called "Idon'tCareEohKey" ...Welch's video work and performance can be seen on (youtube-mwdrum) or click the web link on this page and off you go.

Michael Welch has musically collaborated with the following Jazz-Blues-Classical-Rock&Roll and Avant Garde musicians/poets and film makers: Robert Frank, David Amram, Mark Hodgson, George Benson, Noble Watts, Elvin Jones, Allen Ginsberg, Ira Sullivan, Charlie Byrd, Herb Ellis, Derek Bailey, Jon Rose, Peter Kowald, Sam Rivers, Brian Auger, Elliott Randall, Barney Kessel, Clarence Palmer, Frankie Avalon, John Butcher, Gary Smith, Charlie Robinson, Murf The Surf and Mr. Magoo. Welch began watching Black & White television in 1957 and playing the drumset in 1965. Early gigs included performing Rock and Roll music in smokey lounges with musicians twice his age. Leaving high school and home at 16 he began his journey in music. Gigs included backing up strippers, go-go girls, comedians and multiple variety acts with and without clothes. The road included gigs from Florida to New York to Mississippi. A 1968 FBI record documents a one-nighter in the Hattiesburg jail. In 1976 Welch was offered a music scholarship and returned to school. As a university student he began studying electronic, jazz and classical music. Welch also began performing within the jazz and orchestra environment. Itâs during this time period he began experimenting with the concept of multiple sticks, brushes and mallets on the drumset. As a result in 1980 he authored the book âQUADRAGRIPâ and began self-producing original music for his Illegal Radio label. Early recordings include The Neanderthal Yodeler, TV Willie, I Need A Gig and Club Owners Worst Nightmare. Welch has over 100 projects logged for release on his label Illegal Radio. A 2009 Michael Welch Box Set is now available. This limited edition set includes LP's/CD's/Cassettes/DVD's/45 and other unreleased items. email quadragrip@hotmail.com for information