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Vocals for ‘It’s About Time’

Posted: December 19, 2025 in #poetry, MUSIC, My Tunes, Poetry
Tags: #hopeful #upbeat#modernstudio#uptempo#acousticguitars#synthpads#malevocalist #dynamic#fun#bouncy#MSK, #Ludwig #Vistalite #drums#drummer #cymbals #story#localbands, #lyrics, #michaelskennedy, #midimike, #midimike.com, #music, #musician, #personal, #poem, #poetry, #singersongwriter, #songwriter, #studioengineer, #themerchants

I added vocals and a few finishing touches so now I have a mix for ‘It’s About Time’. The LYRICS posted earlier can be found using the link above.

2025 was quite a productive year for me musically and personally. I am hoping 2026 will leave last year and all it’s political and environmental disasters in the past.

I will be sharing a lot of original music with you soon, including new tunes from my band mates. I will also be posting a collection of some of our favorite cover tunes performed by my band, ‘The Merchants’.

“It’s About Time by Michael S Kennedy

Enjoy the holidays, stay safe and prepare for a great year.

MIDIMike

It’s About Time

Posted: December 16, 2025 in #poetry, MUSIC, My Tunes, Poetry
Tags: #lyrics, #michaelskennedy, #midimike, #midimike.com, #music, #musician, #personal, #poem, #poetry, #songwriter

It’s About Time
For good things to come my way.
It’s About Time
To see a better day.

It’s About Time
For investments to pay off.
It’s About Time
Crippling bills get paid off.

It’s About Time
To right things that are so wrong.
It’s About Time
I’ve been waiting far too long.

It’s About Time
Voices for change will be heard.
It’s About Time
I’ve opened my cage.
I’m a wild bird.

It’s About Time
It’s About Time

It’s About Time
For good things to come my way.
It’s About Time
To live life a better way.

Music will follow shortly. Stay untuned!

MIDIMike

Music for ‘It’s About Time’

Posted: December 16, 2025 in #poetry, MUSIC, My Tunes, Poetry POD, projects
Tags: #hopeful #upbeat#modernstudio#uptempo#acousticguitars#synthpads#malevocalist #dynamic#fun#bouncy#MSK, #lyrics, #michaelskennedy, #MIDI keyboard, #midimike, #midimike.com, #music, #musician, #personal, #poem, #poetry, #singersongwriter, #songwriter

As promised, here is the instrumental version:

Stay untuned for a full mix with vocals.

Retirement is kind of fun.

MIDIMike

You’re In Love MSK 2016

Posted: November 4, 2025 in #poetry, My Tunes, Poetry, Poetry POD
Tags: #lyrics, #michaelskennedy, #midimike, #midimike.com, #music, #musician, #personal, #podcasts, #poem, #poet, #poeticadvice, #poetry, #poetrypod, #singersongwriter, #songwriter

If you are looking for the answer in life to know if you are in love look no further. If you answer `yes` to any of them, guess what?

MIDIMike

Your Words MSK 2019

Posted: October 28, 2025 in #poetry, My Tunes, Poetry, Poetry POD
Tags: #lyrics, #michaelskennedy, #midimike, #midimike.com, #music, #musician, #personal, #podcasts, #poem, #poet, #poeticadvice, #poetry, #poetrypod, #singersongwriter, #songwriter

Words are swords. They are powerful and can last forever. A doorway to understanding. But the source of their power lies more in the Voice. The Sound. The Meaning. I listen.

MIDIMike

A new home for the ‘toys’

Posted: October 24, 2025 in live Sound Reinforcement, Midi Series, My Tunes, technology
Tags: #localbands, #michaelskennedy, #midimike, #midimike.com, #music, #musicbusiness, #musicequipment, #musician, #personal, #recordingstudio, #songwriter

I know I talk about music and great artists I have worked and played with over the decades. During all that time I had my share of more-than full time jobs. I started with plastics and the injecting molding industry. I went from being a ‘hopper boy’ to a plant manager. Later I got into sales – service – and managing with a few other trades thrown in there.

I retired from work a bout 4 years ago. Now it is time I retired from the music business as well….

I have gathered all my recording gear. Packed up my vintage keyboards and guitars and have the drums all torn down and headed toward shipping boxes. I will keep my songwriting instruments and gear I can’t part with yet. I will list the rest of the gear for sale on Sweetwater’s Exchange platform.

If you know a musician give them the link below. They might thank you for it!

https://www.sweetwater.com/used/storefront/midimike

I will thank you now. lol

I have had the link up for one day and I have sold two items already. I will be adding more for a few weeks.

On the Sweetwater Exchange site, just search for the MIDIMike store!

So now I leave you with a musical joke. You can fill in the blank, but the joke works the same!

Q: What do you call a Drummer (guitar player, singer______) that broke up with his girlfriend?

A: Homeless!

MIDIMike

Your Eyes Closed MSK 2016

Posted: October 21, 2025 in #poetry, My Tunes, Poetry, Poetry POD
Tags: #lyrics, #michaelskennedy, #midimike, #midimike.com, #music, #musician, #personal, #podcasts, #poem, #poet, #poeticadvice, #poetry, #poetrypod, #singersongwriter, #songwriter

You see the truth and refuse it. You are given advice and reject it. You see the cliff and keep running toward it. But you KNOW what is true. Your stories are not.

Maybe you did have a rough start in life, but you would never let it go to start fresh. You create the storm we live in. You constantly chant `everyone is to blame’ to make you feel better, but all the fingers are still pointing at you.

MIDIMike

Your Best Fan MSK 2018

Posted: October 14, 2025 in #poetry, My Tunes, Poetry, Poetry POD
Tags: #lyrics, #michaelskennedy, #midimike, #midimike.com, #music, #musician, #personal, #podcasts, #poem, #poet, #poeticadvice, #poetry, #poetrypod, #singersongwriter, #songwriter

A look at the life of a celebrity stalker. Starved for attention, empty lives looking for someone – some reason – some value. They act like you. Look like you. Absorbing everything you do and still do not know you at all. But they are the Best Fan you have.

MIDIMike

You Gotta Dress Right MSK 2018

Posted: October 7, 2025 in #poetry, My Tunes, Poetry, Poetry POD
Tags: #lyrics, #michaelskennedy, #midimike, #midimike.com, #music, #musician, #personal, #podcasts, #poem, #poet, #poeticadvice, #poetry, #poetrypod, #singersongwriter, #songwriter

Looking back I think this was written because people would give me a hard time about what I wore when I played out with the bands I was in. Some kept saying I had to wear faded jeans, etc. to be a ‘rocker’. Obviously not true, besides, being the keyboard player I was usually in the back of the stage in the dark. No one sees the keyboard player.

But if I was going to court to be judged, I will be wearing a suit and tie!

MIDIMike

Words Are Meaningless MSK 2021

Posted: September 30, 2025 in #poetry, My Tunes, Poetry, Poetry POD
Tags: #lyrics, #michaelskennedy, #midimike, #midimike.com, #music, #musician, #personal, #podcasts, #poem, #poet, #poeticadvice, #poetry, #poetrypod, #singersongwriter, #songwriter

The best of intentions won’t matter if you don’t let someone know them. Reliving memories, there were so many situations I could have made better or just more enjoyable if I would talk to friends and tell them what I feel or see.

Life is hard when my Default mode is set to ‘Silent”.

MIDIMike

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Your Eyes Closed MSK 2016

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You Gotta Dress Right MSK 2018

Words Are Meaningless MSK 2021

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