Ep. 164: Mikey Erg discusses The Ergs! "Pray For Rain"

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Chris DeMakes

Music History, Music Commentary, Music, Music Interviews

4.9 • 923 Ratings

🗓️ 17 July 2023

⏱️ 72 minutes

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Youthful desperation and exuberance shine through in the fan favorite song "Pray For Rain" from The Ergs! 2004 debut album Dork Rock Cork Rod. In this episode, drummer and vocalist Mikey Erg reminisces on the writing and recording of this heartfelt punk rock classic. To support Chris DeMakes A Podcast and get weekly bonus episodes of The After Party podcast, head to http://www.ChrisDeMakes.com to sign up for the Supporting Cast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:38.0	today,
0:39.0	today's guest is Mikey Erg.
0:42.0	Drummer for the South Am Boy New Jersey punk rock band, The Ergs.
0:46.0	Together we break down the writing, recording, and inspiration behind the fan favorite song,
0:52.0	Pray for Rain,
0:53.4	taking off their 2004 debut album,
0:55.9	Dork Rock Cork Rod.
0:58.6	Mikey was gracious enough to share the demo of this song,
1:01.6	a voice recording of just him singing and playing guitar.
1:05.1	And the demo is almost identical to what was actually laid down to tape.
1:09.2	Producer and recording engineer Chris Pierce was a fourth set of ears in the studio but didn't go much
1:14.3	beyond that role in the producer's chair choosing to let the band be themselves.
1:18.6	This sounds like the irks, no one else. They left those happy accidents and slight imperfections be one. the recorded live in the studio, save for the guitar solos and vocals.
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