Mic Michaeli has held down keyboard duties with iconic act Europe for nearly the entirety of their ongoing career. We cover that career in some detail and also discuss other projects Mic has been able to complete in between sell out arena and stadium shows.

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Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):  

Mic’s musical upbringing and musical family

The Korg Polyphonic Ensemble

Joining Europe

Europe – Hold Your Head Up

Taking a fresh approach after a 12-year hiatus

Managing a harmonious band dynamic in the most democratic way possible

Mic Michaeli’s keyboard rig with Europe

Managing fatigue on longer tours

Working with Glenn Hughes

Exploring the country / Americana genres

Mic’s go-to software instruments at home

Keeping music human in an era of emerging AI

Some encouragement for younger players entering the industry

No Stone Unturned – Europe

Desert Island Discs: Abbey Road – The Beatles, Trilogy – Emerson, Lake and Palmer, Apostrophe (‘) – Frank Zappa, Wish You Were Here – Pink Floyd, Spirit of Eden – Talk Talk

Cover photo taken by Gilles Simon and obtained via Europe’s official Instagram

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