It wasn't that long ago that Mike Pinder was on top of the world as part of one of pop music's supergroups, the Moody Blues. And suddenly in the late seventies he completely walked away from the world of music into an early retirement. The reason? In his mind it was time to raise a family and he felt that the rigors of recording and endless touring didn't make for a loving, nurturing family environment. His fans couldn't help but have great respect for such a decision. But they missed him terribly all the same.
I doubt Mike will ever regret that choice and will probably always consider his sons, Dan, Michael Lee and Matthew, as his greatest works. But the boys are older now and it should come as no wonder that Mike has been itching to get back into the studio. And so comes the birth of One Step Records.
Mike Pinder/Among the Stars (remastered) ....CD $11.99
Mike released his 2nd solo CD in 1994. Today the message for the world is just as timely and beautiful. True freedom is spread around us, right here, right now, today. It seems only fitting that Mike has chosen to re-master that music and message in 2008! "When the time came for a new pressing (60's lingo) of ATS, I took the opportunity to make a few changes with the help of Ken Lee Mastering. Incidentally, Ken Lee mastered a couple of our Moodies Core 7 albums for the USA. The changes are subtle, a steam cleaning if you will. Clearer and warmer is the result. I sincerely hope you enjoy the re-mastered version. Don't forget to wind the handle." Mike Pinder
Mike Pinder/Among the Stars ....Autographed Blue Vinyl LP $15.99
This is a very special collectors' item and a must have for all fans. This LP is a limited edition, double gatefold on clear blue vinyl. Every copy is numbered and personally autographed by Mike. But supplies are going quick. When they're gone, they're gone! So you better get yours now!
The Pinder Brothers/Ordinary Man ....CD $10.99
(excerpt from 'Empty Street')
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Tying the harmony vocals of Crosby, Stills and Nash together with the songwriting style of Simon & Garfunkel, and ultimately putting their own modern spin on everything in the end, the Pinder Brothers - Matt and Michael Lee - return with their second album, Ordinary Man. Once again father Mike provides some exquisite Mellotron work. This time around production chores are handled by someone very familiar to Moody Blues - Tony Clarke who produced the Moodies albums from 1966 to 1979 (not to mention his work with many other artists such as John Mayall, Rick Wakeman, Clannad and Justin Hayward and John Lodge both separately and together as the Blue Jays).
The Moody Blues/The Lost Performance (autographed) ....DVD $15.99
Buy this once in a life time DVD and your copy will be signed by Mike Pinder! For more than 30 years The Moody Blues have been creating music that defines the Classic Rock genre. With more than 55 million albums sold worldwide including 18 Platinum albums. Recently discovered within a French film archive, The Lost Performance captures the incomparable Moody Blues at the pinnacle of their success in 1970. In this brilliant show - recorded Live at La Taverne de L'Olympia in Paris, France - Justin Hayward, John Lodge, Mike Pinder, Ray Thomas and Graeme Edge perform many of their greatest hits including "Nights In White Satin" and "Tuesday Afternoon", from mega-selling albums such as Days of Future Passed in this mind-blowing evening of classic rock! Set 1 - Opening, Lovely To See You, Never Comes The Day, Tortoise And The Hare, Are You Sitting Comfortably, Legend Of A Mind, Nights In White Satin. Set 2 - Opening, Ride My See-Saw, Lazy Day, Gypsy, Candle Of Life, Tuesday Afternoon, Don't You Feel Small, Question.
The Pinder Brothers/Jupiter Falls ....CD $13.99
(excerpt from 'Jupiter Falls')
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The name Pinder will strike a chord with fans of the legendary Moody Blues. Mike Pinder started the Moodies back in 1965 and his great voice and mellotron gave the band a sound that still echoes down the hallways of rock's heritage. Now the name Pinder is back, this time with Mike's two sons, Matt and Mike, throwing their hats into the rock arena with The Pinder Brothers. Indeed Matt Pinder and Mike Lee Pinder, are out to make their own noise as The Pinder Brothers. Great playing and a batch of some great new songs give these guys a green light to carry the Pinder sound further. The title track of their 2006 CD, Jupiter Falls is a future pop classic by any standard. And father Mike Pinder, it seems, can't help joining in on the fun providing the occasional percussion, synth, Chamberlain and Mellotron!
Mike Pinder/Shining Lights ....CD single $5.99
The Artist Shop is proud to make available this very special CD single from Mike Pinder. Shining Lights was recorded by Mike as a very special 'thank you' to the fans who've treated him so well all these years. It has previously only been available to Mike's fans through the Friends of Mike Pinder newsletter.
Mike Pinder/A People with One Heart ....CD $11.99
This is the second part of Mike's trilogy of children's stories. These are inspiring, uplifting and imaginative stories and myths that speak to the child within us all. And the music is mysterious and beautiful.
Mike Pinder/The Promise ....CD $11.99
This is Mike's first solo album. Originally released in the '70's he has only recently regained the rights to it to release on his own label. Not mentioned on the disc are the two bonus tracks. Track 10 is a remake of 'One Step Into the Light' originally from the OCTAVE album. Track 11 'Island to Island', an unreleased track from the 80's.
Mike Pinder/A Planet with One Mind ....CD $11.99
This album was recently a finalist for the Benjamin Franklin Award for Excellence in Audio as an oustanding children's recording! Remember all those really neat bits of spoken poetry on the early Moody albums? Well it was Mike who did most of those. This collection of children's stories really taps into Mike's speaking talents. Including multi-cultural background music, this album is a must for children of all ages and is the first part of a trilogy of story albums.
Patty Anne McAdams/Conscious Living ....CD $11.99
Produced and engineered by Mike Pinder! Patty Anne McAdams is a fine lyricist and singer. Her lyrics are positive and uplifting and the melodies infectious. Mike also contributes with composing, backing vocals and keyboards.
By the way, any fans of Ray Thomas reading this page should be sure to check out flutist Rhonda Larson on our New Labels Page.
And let's not forget the work that originally brought Mike to our attention! You'll find much available by the Moody Blues in our Text Catalog!
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