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SILVERSTONE
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MD at the wheel of a 1972 Lotus Cosworth at Silverstone classic, U.K. having some P.C. racing fun that inspired this rocker.
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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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Rock • Instrumental Rock
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Peak #2
Peak in subgenre #2
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Michael Duran
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Michael Duran
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July 29, 2024
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MP3 9.6 MB • 320 kbps • 4:10
Story behind the song
The start of a new series of music across varied genres celebrating the ZEN of high speed auto racing simulation, and a tip of the hat to the Pros who do the real thing. Silverstone is built on the site of a World War II Royal Air Force bomber station, RAF Silverstone, which opened in 1943. The airfield's three runways, in classic WWII triangle format, lie within the outline of the present track. Silverstone was first used for motorsport by an ad hoc group of friends who set up an impromptu race in September 1947. One of their members, Maurice Geoghegan, lived in nearby Silverstone village and was aware that the airfield was deserted. He and eleven other drivers raced over a two-mile circuit, during the course of which Geoghegan himself ran over a sheep that had wandered onto the airfield. The sheep was killed and the car written off, and in the aftermath of this event the informal race became known as the Mutton Grand Prix. The next year the Royal Automobile Club took a lease on the airfield and set out a more formal racing circuit. Their first two races were held on the runways themselves, with long straights separated by tight hairpin corners, the track demarcated by hay bales. However, for the 1949 International Trophy meeting, it was decided to switch to the perimeter track. This arrangement was used for the 1950 and 1951 Grands Prix. In 1952 the start line was moved from the Farm Straight to the straight linking Woodcote and Copse corners, and this layout remained largely unaltered for the following 38 years. For the 1975 meeting a chicane was introduced to try to tame speeds through the mighty Woodcote Corner (although MotoGP would still use the circuit without the chicane up until 1986), and Bridge Corner was subtly rerouted in 1987. "Racing is life, everything else is just.. waiting..." Steve McQueen, 1971
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AlexisPatrick
Jul 16, 2020
Great Guitar playing , Michael. Amazing racing effects. Beautiful phrases and tone. Brilliant musicianship and production.
ALPHA ONE OMEGA
Mar 15, 2018
Straight away you know..yep MD. That's what makes these so great, just pure technique & artistry Super Dynamic SC *F*I*V*E* Classic
Drumnjon
Feb 10, 2018
A GREAT ROCKIN KICKED INTO HIGH GEAR! A MAZING !! :):):)
Bob Forbes
Feb 06, 2018
What a ride ;) Have never driven a Lotus, but plenty of Vettes - including the 3 I owned. Cool guitar rides - I like the 5ths. Great rockin simulation of a dragway Michael!
Falken
Jan 19, 2018
Hell yeah what a way to kickstart 2018! So cool with the harmonizer and all. Great sound and playing. And the track is taylormade for the racetrack. Well done Sir!
DOOMTRAINmusic
Jan 14, 2018
Driving the bar higher into 2018 Michael, GREAT rock track, pulsing atmosphere, lapping this one up ! Happy New Year
The Smivets
Jan 13, 2018
Thrilling stuff! A high octane rocker with plenty of high speed twists and turns - perfect for a car race. Loved the video and this tune works so well with it. Awesome work Michael.
Carlo D'Anna
Jan 12, 2018
Incredible and wonderful with sweeping soaring guitars! A fabulous new tune!
spinaceto
Jan 09, 2018
Fantastic start Mike!! Hey, what a power in this one, loved watching to the video and listening to your soundtrack...... Perfect work!!! The guitars are hot, the snare is pitching hard the air, so good to have you back with a new titel Mike, a special tune, a first class race for sure!! Well done mi Capitan! :D
Ascenzion - Al Massey
Jan 07, 2018
Powerful...overdrive... guitar Intensity... full throttle of guitar mastery synergy... Love the mix. Happy you are back “behind the wheel” of incredible music. Additionally I was impressed with gaming video too. Very creative Michael.
Swampman And The Machine
Jan 07, 2018
Let there be rock cuz jammnnn hell yeah !!!
KAUL
Jan 05, 2018
Pure speed & adrenalin! Great rocker to kick off 2018. Love the pumping rhythm and those great sounding guitars. You've captured the Thrill, danger and excitement at the track... Thanks for the ride! Cool video too!
Rodrica Rudge
Jan 02, 2018
This is special for me because I've been to Silverstone so often. You've definitely captured the excitement, the speed and the drama with this track. Fantastic start to 2018! :)
Alan L Cole
Dec 28, 2017
Awesome Michael! That video is pretty cool. Love the doppler racing fxs. Cool guitars and percusion. Putting the pedal to the metal!
Andrew N Project
Dec 28, 2017
Awesome track, Mike! I love it a lot, since I perceive this one as a perfect soundtrack to a car racing video. Handwriting of the Master...
Michael Bennett
Dec 27, 2017
Glad to hear you're back and in the "driver's seat" so to speak. This is a great sounding track to go with the video. Very cool!