LIFE & LOVE
Project 1 · ALBUM · Released 26 July 2021
Michael Larkings’ first ‘official’ solo studio album, the fourteen song ‘Life and Love’ was released in 2021. It’s refreshingly original, yet comfortably relatable, inspired by the infectious rhythms, beautiful harmonies and memorable melodies of the classic bands and sounds of British and American music during the 1960’s, 1970’s and 1980’s. It’s an album of meaningful, thought provoking lyrical observations and recollections of life, delivered in various musical forms, from sensitive acoustic singer-songwriter folk ballads to powerful alternative rock in all its driving bass, lacerating guitar and heaving Hammond Organ glory.
The album was recorded at Love Hz Studios (Sydney) and produced by Michael Carpenter, cover art by Liza Murphy, graphic design and layout by Michael’s son Rhiff and publicity by Stuart Coupe, with all sale proceeds being donated to the NSW Cancer Council. The first single, ‘Prayer for the Innocent’ was released July 2021 with a lyric video (created by Rhiff).
Tracks
Singles from this album
Players
Michael Larkings main vocals, backing vocals, guitars, bass, whistling, handclaps, keyboards
Michael Carpenter drums, percussion, keyboards, guitar, backing vocals, bass, hanclaps
Recorded at
Love Hz Studios, Leichhardt NSW Australia