The first time I heard Michael Chapman’s music, it felt like a new yet familiar friend. I’ve learned so much from him–his work ethic, his sense of camaraderie during our times together on […]
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It’s Hard Up North: The Photography of Michael Chapman
On True North, Michal Chapman’s sounds are sparse but deep. And there’s a similar quality to his photos from the early ’60s. There’s a dark beauty at work in them, and a curious quality that makes them—like his masterful songs—feel alive. “I only ever worked in black and white,” Chapman says. “I have no interest in color. I think it’s one step away from reality.”
Michael Chapman :: Sometimes You Just Drive
Veteran British songwriter and guitar-slinger Michael Chapman has reason to celebrate. 50 , his forthcoming LP for Paradise of Bachelors commemorates five decades of recording and touring. Set for release mere days before […]
VDSQ 2016 :: Michael Chapman, Sarah Louise, Tashi Dorji and Kristin Thora Haraldsdottir
Vin du Selecte Qualitite’s founder Steve Lowenthal literally wrote the book on John Fahey ( Dance of Death: The Life of John Fahey, American Guitarist , 2014), but don’t assume that the artists on his label are mere Fahey imitators. […]
Michael Chapman :: The Aquarium Drunkard Interview
Singer/songwriter, guitar man, and master storyteller Michael Chapman began his recording career with the stellar Rainmaker on the venerable Harvest label in 1969, and he’s spent the decades since exploring the […]
Michael Chapman :: Fully Qualified Survivor/Trainsong
This month saw both the reissue of Michael Chapman’s cult favorite Fully Qualified Survivor (via Light In The Attic ) and Trainsong: Guitar Compostions 1967-2010 (via Tompkins Square ). We are giving away copies of both […]
Michael Chapman :: Fully Qualified Survivor
Michael Chapman , apart from being a prolific English songwriter whose revered work spans four decades, is probably the best guitar smith you have never heard. While his skills are best evidenced […]