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Farwell to a fabulous machine
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a unique fusion of genres
The music of Michael Duran includes; "Collaborations" Projects with my Soundclick friends that I have had the honor to work with; "Homespun" Solo projects & Covers done at my home. live band recordings; 2000-2004 "The Shop" Heartbreak Highway 3 piece collab/studio recordings with; Steve Layman; Piano & Synth Steve Torok; Drums Michael Duran; Guitar, Synth, and Bass 1990's "The Knapps Cutoff Band" As Is Studio "open mic" and live recordings with; Marty Nicklin; Bass Steve Layman; Piano & Synth Steve Torok; Drums Michael Duran; Guitar & Synth Thanks to Nathan Bankston, Ray Garcia, and Chris Kenard for their fine vocals. 1980's "B'wana" salvaged tape recordings from my 80s club band. Dan Buck; Drums & Vocals Michael Duran; Guitar synth & Vocals Ron Olson; Bass & Vocals Bill Kramer; Lead Guitar
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Genre
Rock • Instrumental Rock
Charts
Peak #35
Peak in subgenre #6
Author
Michael Duran
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Michael Duran 2011
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April 13, 2011
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MP3 4.5 MB • 128 kbps • 4:52
Story behind the song
The first of four shuttle orbital test flights occurred in 1981 leading to operational flights beginning in 1982, all launched from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida. The system is scheduled to be retired from service in 2011 after 135 launches. Their names, in the order they were built, are Enterprise, Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis, and Endeavour. The Enterprise was flown only within Earth's atmosphere, during Shuttle approach and landing tests conducted in 1977. Columbia flew the first five Shuttle missions, beginning in April 1981, and was modified to fly extended-duration missions as long as 16 days. Columbia and its seven-member crew were lost during reentry on Feb. 1, 2003. Challenger was built as a vibration-test vehicle and then upgraded to become the second operational Shuttle. Challenger and its seven-member crew were lost in a launch accident on Jan. 28, 1986. Discovery made its first flight in August 1984, Atlantis followed in October 1985. Endeavour, built to replace Challenger, made its debut in May 1992 with a dramatic mission to rescue a stranded communications satellite. It's been a privilage (and heartbreak) to have witnessed these events in my lifetime.
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AlexisPatrick
May 23, 2021
I love it when you play like this, Michael Magnificent work of your many talents
Jiri Hajek - composer
Jul 23, 2011
Wonderful, very live tune, Michael, I would glad once so good to sing, like you can play guitar!!! And thanks for your kind heartening, pleased me much! Jiri
Major Snagg
Jul 16, 2011
Oh boy, this is a 'blast' ;) oops, sorry about the pun :) This is totally in the zone and ROCKS. Sorry I didn't get to comment on it earlier.
Carlo D'Anna
Jun 03, 2011
Something I missed while I was away!! This RAWKS solid!!!
DOOMTRAINmusic
May 13, 2011
Astranautical sounds !! really enjoyed this rocking tribute to the shuttle !
DEADWATER MONK
Apr 29, 2011
Very cool tribute Michael, awesome drum and guitar work as always my friend!
VMP (USA)
Apr 24, 2011
Fabulous driving and emotional tribute to an important historical period, excellence!
Morten Gjermundsen
Apr 23, 2011
Awesome rocking tune Mike! :) Great guitar work!Nice melodies and some really cool licks! In other words excellent articulations and phrasing. Something im working on atm.Have to give it another spin and take notes. :) Once again, Great work! :)
Dr. Bob's Jazz - Benefit Boppin' Quartet - JBBQ
Apr 21, 2011
Great guitar work on this one, Michael! For those of us who have loved the Shuttle Program, this is a touching farewell of nostalgia. Thanks for the memories. And too bad that this rocket music had to end (both at NASA and your WONDERFUL song). Bob
Finnski
Apr 21, 2011
Sounding great and the drums just keeping kicking in..smile for a miles...
Rodrica Rudge
Apr 18, 2011
Turbo charged and on fire! Very powerful track, love the harmonies and the percussion.
Ascenzion - Al Massey
Apr 17, 2011
Michael --Premier progressive rock at its finest. Love the musical changes in this awe-inspiring rocker...and of course your guitar solo work is nothing short of dazzling. Really great ending with tom drum sticking....Kudos on another hit!!!!
gabe stenziano
Apr 16, 2011
really enjoyed this, Michael. not that the soloing isn't magnificent, but i loved that choppy rhythm guitar. did i mention the soloing is magnificent? well it is. awesome rocker, great arrangement, and expert performance.
The Smivets
Apr 15, 2011
Great rocker - I can just picture a montage of shuttle flights, take-offs, landings - the perfect soundtrack - ending with a shuttle zooming off through the clear blue sky into space. Brilliant.
Michael R7 GT
Apr 14, 2011
Fabulous Michael...Fabulous!
Swampman
Apr 13, 2011
Hellllllllllllllll yeahhhhhhhhhhhh rippn cuz
Michael Bennett
Apr 13, 2011
First I read "about the song" and then gave this a spin..I'm on my 3rd spin now...awesome sounding and unique as I've come to expect from you my friend!
ALEXIS PATRICK
Apr 13, 2011
Excellent Guitar vocals, Michael, as always...I really love your style. I hope you and Mary are fine. Thank you so much for all the great support you have given me with my music.