As a side-serving/person, Michael plays with many fine combinations of musicians and their instruments and song.
You can hear examples of that kind of thing from the people who write those songs. The bio/resume over yonder has some good suggestions.
Of that music which Michael writes himself, you can hear a bit of that here.
On his own debut as Antlers and Anchors, the Dream of the Dead Caribou EP (co-produced by all-round great guy and original Rheostatic Dave Clark), the [fantabulous] personnel are:
doug tielli - trombone, xylophone christine bougie - lap steel, acoustic, and electric guitars mariah burton - vocal ninjitsu lesley hoyles - choral olympics ['carry-on crow'] dave clark - thigh slappin' and add. vocals ['dream of the dead caribou'] hannah - vocal caribou channeling ['dream of the dead caribou'] sophie the cat - cat vocals ['carry-on crow']
aaron lumley - one doublebass, singlet michael liston - another doublebass, singlet
Influences
thank you : all the musicians and people and places that have touched and rubbed-off, the sum of its parts, the road, trembling aspens, the railway club, the last sip of coffee, something beautiful held over the balcony's edge, an awkward moment, humous and crusty bread, your front porch, mrs.wilson's string classes.
Michael-Owen Liston is an acoustic and electric musician, raised in the sublime mediterranean idyll of Vancouver, B.C., and now hailing from Montreal, QC.,Onanole, MB, Toronto, ON.
Michael's healthy appetite for all manner of musical styles and idioms has not only given him strong, healthy bones and teeth, but also a vibrant, lyrical and unique voice on his instruments, chiefly the double-bass, and banjo.
Always striving for the best in aural taste, Mike takes pleasure in being a sensitive, dynamic accompanist, seeking to provide the optimum musical experience, as perscribed by law. While he thoroughly enjoys holding down the firmament, he also has a keen fondness for the textural, experimental urges, and he is a regular participant in Toronto's improvised music community. Michael has also composed soundscores for dance and film, and currently performs his own "alt-roots" songs under the name of
Hey Michael, Your set with Willow was awesome. Let me know when you are gigging in TO with Coco or Willow. Love to hear more. All the best and happy new year. F
hey michael, i totally genuinely love your music. i've had the myspace playlist going around and around while i'm also puttering around the house today. really creative sounds with old-fashioned instruments. be in touch, k
Hope you can make it out to our Clinton's gig Monday, Sept. 22nd 10pm. (responsible under 19ers welcome. $5) In the meantime, check out our myspace to hear our new demo "The Last Record Store". Todd, Carlie, Stu, Dave