The Last Song?: An Exclusive Interview With MITCH MALLOY
By
George Dionne,
Podcaster
Monday, July 10, 2023 @ 10:53 AM
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After completing a four year stint fronting GREAT WHITE, vocalist MITCH MALLOY returned to his home studio to put the finishing touches on what would become his ninth solo album, The Last Song. Despite Malloy's vast discography, The Last Song is the first album done solely on his own, from writing, arranging, performing, mixing, and to producing. The Last Song is also Mitch's first album to be released on vinyl.
The Last Song wasn't even meant to be released on vinyl. Enter SING Market, the unique boutique release upstart that offers more than just an album. SING Market prides themselves on offering limited edition bundles that feature digital and physical media, as well as experiences, behind-the-scenes material, and so much more. Recently they have offered previously out-of-print bundles by ANDY CURRAN (CONEY HATCH, ENVY OF NONE) and HAREM SCAREM.
The Last Song bundle comes with the following:
180 gram white vinyl (signed)
CD (signed)
8" X 10" picture (signed)
24" X 24" poster (signed)
Guitar pic with MITCH MALLOY logo
Available for immediate download:
MP3's of brand new album The Last Song
3 "Behind the Scenes" recording process videos
Hand-written lyrics for "One Of A Kind" and "The Last Song" MITCH MALLOY photos "Building A Bridge" acoustic video "Using This Song" acoustic video
"Golden Ticket" for private Zoom concert with Q&A (10 lucky winners)
I had the chance to catch up with MITCH MALLOY to find out more about The Last Song.
Highlights include:
-Discussion of latest album The Last Song
-Hooking up with SING Market for the release
-Harry Hess of HAREM SCAREM's involvement
-How more time & new software enhanced the album
-Appearing on vinyl for the first time
-DIY aspects of putting the album together
-Lyrics inspired by his personal life
-Is this Malloy's last solo album?
-Assembling his live band
-The magic of Nashville studio musicians
-Memories of recording his 1992 self-titled debut
-The folklore surrounding producer Sir Arthur Payson
-Working with Desmond Child early in his career
-Desmond suggesting Mitch to VAN HALEN
-Has he heard from VAN HALEN camp about his audition story?
-Would Mitch ever join someone else's band again?
-The other legendary band that sought him out
-And much, much more