Mic Michaeli, Europe

Mic Michaeli has held down keyboard duties with iconic act Europe for nearly the entirety of their ongoing career. We cover that career in some detail and also discuss other projects Mic has been able to complete in between sell out arena and stadium shows. To listen / watch: * Audio-only: click on the play button in the audio player above, or: * Video: watch the embedded video below or check it and previous episodes out on our YouTube Channel Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):   Mic’s musical upbringing and musical family The Korg Polyphonic Ensemble Joining Europe Europe – Hold Your Head Up Taking a fresh approach after a 12-year hiatus Managing a harmonious band dynamic in the most democratic way possible Mic Michaeli’s keyboard rig with Europe Managing fatigue on longer tours Working with Glenn Hughes Exploring the country / Americana genres Mic’s go-to software instruments at home Keeping music human in an era of emerging AI Some encouragement for younger players entering the industry No Stone Unturned – Europe Desert Island Discs: Abbey Road – The Beatles, Trilogy – Emerson, Lake and Palmer, Apostrophe (‘) – Frank Zappa, Wish You Were Here – Pink Floyd, Spirit of Eden – Talk Talk Cover photo taken by Gilles Simon and obtained via Europe’s official Instagram Key links: Buy some keyboard related merchandise Drop us a line via the website, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Twitter, TikTok or LinkedIn Complete our listener survey to help us improve the show, it only takes 90 seconds. Support us on Patreon and receive bonus content Check out our podcast guest playlist on Spotify to get a taste of each guest’s creations.