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Victory or Death: Sound Clips
 1. The Widows Cry |
 2. The Memory of the Alamo |
3. La Casa Miranda |
4. The Came From Across the Sea |
5. Charlotte of Brackettville |
6. Trinity |
7. We Remember the Alamo |
8. Victory or Death |
9. The Perch |
-- Reprinted from The Alamo Journal #166 by William R. Chemerka --
 
New Jersey's Mike Boldt's newest musical production is Victory or Death: Songs of the Alamo. It will feature new compositions by Mike Boldt, William R. Chemerka, and Tony Pasqua, as well as artwork by G.T. Johnson and Mike Harris.
The CD is produced by Joan Headley and JoAnn Lovas, and will feature Travis Headley reading "Travis's Letter" on the title track.
Victory or Death: Songs of the Alamo also includes the song, "The Perch", which acknowledges the casual gatherings of Alamo Society members on the short wall on Alamo Plaza that faces the Alamo Church. A new video of one of the CD's songs, "Charlotte at Brackettville", was put up on YouTube (see below).
Mike Boldt has written songs that have appeared on Columbia and Capitol Records and has recorded two solo albums, "James Bond and Beyond" and "Tribute to John Wayne's The Alamo". He recently won a Telly Award for Best Music Score for the DVD, "At the Alamo".
Phil Gallo has done numerous soundtracks including the feature film, "Mother's Day" with Clem Vicari. This collaboration operated under the name "Sleight of Hand" which eventually led to other soundtrack projects including a few parody commercials for "Saturday Night Live".
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Nancy and I met some wonderful people on our visit to The Alamo in San Antonio, Texas this past March. While sitting at "The Perch," we had the pleasure to meet Mo Jones his wife Gill and their daughter Charlotte from Wales.
Since then, Mo and I have corresponded frequently, and I promised him I would write a song for Charlotte. So here it is, Sgt. Major Jones. I hope this brings back wonderful memories of your trip to Texas and The Alamo.
By the way, this may be the only song ever written with the word "Wayneamo" in it.
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THE PERCH |
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About two weeks ago I posted a rough version of "The Perch" to YouTube. This new one is the "Master" version.
I wanted to name a bunch of people in this description but realized that there were far too many for me to thank so please accept this song as a "THANK YOU" to all the wonderful people that Nancy and I met at the Perch.
I want to thank the JOHN WAYNE ALAMO website
(http://www.johnwayne-thealamo.com)
and all the folks who posted some of the photos I used to fill in some spaces and Phil Gallo from DEZ MANKU for some fine guitar work and sweetening. This song is dedicated to a good friend from the Jersey days, JoAnn Lovas. |
WELCOME TO THE BIG TIME
is
available on iTunes and Amazon [simply type in DEZ MANKU].
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WELCOME TO THE BIG TIME is the latest release from Mike Boldt and Phil Gallo, better known as DEZ MANKU.
After the success of their first CD, FEAR AND LOVE, Dez Manku has taken an exciting turn with this new set of songs. They have invited a few guests to help them navigate the musical maze.
"Skinny Rider" features the vocal talents of Joseph and Sandy Selph and James and Cosundra Camp. Writer, actor Bill Chemerka is featured playing bass guitar on both "Skinny Rider" and "Gravity" as well as handling the recitation on "Everybody's Doin' It."
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This is the title track from
DEZ MANKU's first release
FEAR AND LOVE.
FEAR AND LOVE
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on iTunes and Amazon. |
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"Dez Manku" is the creation of Mike Boldt and Phil Gallo. Their first musical endeavor goes back to 1998 when they both worked on the music score for the hard hitting film, "West New York" directed by Phil Gallo. The feature starred Frank Vincent and Vincent Pastore, veteran actors from Martin Scorcese's "Goodfellas" and "The Sopranos". They connected musically again in 2005 for the score of "Mattie Fresno and the Holoflux Universe".
Throughout both projects they kept discussing writing and performing together in a non-film genre. Shortly after "Mattie..." they decided to finally begin composing, then recording a collection of songs. The recording, tentatively titled "The Mike Phil Project", began to take shape.
After about seven months of work, the album was completed. They decided to name the group Dez Manku and the collection became "Fear and Love".
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DEZ MANKU
New! A collection of 14 songs from
Mike Boldt and Phil Gallo
Now Available for Download!
Available for DOWNLOAD on iTunes:
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Available for DOWNLOAD at Amazon.com:
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Welcome To The Big Time: Sound Clips
DEZ MANKU
A collection of 12 songs from
Mike Boldt and Phil Gallo
Now Available for Download!
My association with Phil Gallo goes back to 1999 when we both worked on the music scoring for Phil’s hard hitting film, “West New York”. The feature starred Frank Vincent and Vincent Pastore, veteran actors from Martin Scorcese’s “Goodfellas” and “The Sopranos”. We connected musically again in 2004 for the score of “Mattie Fresno and the Holoflux Universe”. Throughout both projects we kept discussing writing and performing together in a non-film genre.
Last summer we decided to finally begin composing, then recording a collection of songs that we both enjoyed. Slowly the recording, tentatively titled “The Mike Phil Project”, began to take shape. After about seven months of work, the album was completed. We are both very proud of the results.
The album titled, “Fear and Love”
was taken from the title track
and the 'recording band' was dubbed
Dez Manku.
Fear and Love
Available for DOWNLOAD on iTunes:
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Available for DOWNLOAD at Amazon.com:
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We hope everyone enjoys listening to the songs
as much as we enjoyed creating them!
Fear and Love: Sound Clips
Tracks written by Mike Boldt and Phil Gallo
* Tracks written by Mike Boldt, Nancy Boldt and Phil Gallo
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Online Internet Radio |
Now Featuring: DEZ MANKU
Mike Boldt & Phil Gallo |
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- Shaggin' on the Beach, with Jay Jenkins -
DJ, Jay Jenkins
From WTRG FM in Gaston, North Carolina
Serving the Roanoke Rapids Area
Listen to our interview featuring the songs I Believe In You
And Time Machine from DEZ MANKU
| September 26, 2010 |
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Time: 00:14:00 |
The
Johnny Mandolin
Show |
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Check out Mike Boldt and Phil Gallo - DEZ MANKU - On the Johnny Mandolin Show!
- In the studio - On the show -
The show will be available shortly... Stay Tuned!
| October 13, 2010 |
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Time: 01:00:00 |
A New Book by G. T. Johnson II
 
The Illustrated Siege and Battle of the Alamo
Written and Illustrated by G. T. Johnson II
Price: $19.00 plus $5.00 shipping
[Forty-four pages]
Forty-one full color detailed paintings depicting all thirteen days of the siege and battle.
Of the forty-four pages, eighteen are detailed accounts of the battle itself.
The Death of Davy Crockett
- Wait a Second -
Who is that guy with Crockett?
Mike Boldt & Phil Gallo
Phil Gallo holds an MFA in Filmmaking from NYU, where he was distinguished as a Leo Jaffe Fellow and NATVAS Scholar. He has more than seventeen years professional experience as a director, cinematographer and editor on numerous independent films, documentaries and video projects. "Mattie Fresno and the Holoflux Universe" is his second feature film. His first feature was "West New York", a crime drama starring Frank Vincent and Vinnie Pastore.
A Brand New Book and CD!
By William Chemerka & Allen J. Wiener
Foreword by Fess Parker and Introduction by Phil Collins
CD music co-produced by Mike Boldt, William R. Chemerka & Allen J. Wiener
Music of the Alamo: From 19th Century Ballads to Big-Screen Soundtracks traces the musical history of the Alamo and offers the only complete discography and detailed title list of written or recorded songs about the Shrine of Texas Liberty. William Chemerka is the founder of The Alamo Society and has edited the organization's quarterly, The Alamo Journal, since 1986. He has appeared on The History Channel as an on-camera consultant in productions including The Real West: The Battle of the Alamo; Live from Austin: Davy Crockett; and Wild West Tech: The Alamo, among others. Texas Monthly calls Chemerka "the Google of Alamo Buffs." Allen J. Wiener is the author of The Beatles: The Ultimate Recording Guide.
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Mike Boldt is listed in the chapter "THE 21St. CENTURY"
with entries from THE ALAMO: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO JOHN WAYNE'S EPIC FILM
and
AT THE ALAMO.
The enclosed CD features the track 'A PARTING KISS'
featuring narration by Nancy Boldt,
'MEMORY OF THE ALAMO' with Tony Pasqua and Bill Chemerka
Bill Chemerka and Mike Boldt
Author, Bill Chemerka with Phil Collins
[ Yes, that Phil Collins ]
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The Monroe County Historical Society presents:
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And here are two photos from the actual event during Custer Week:
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The Telly Awards honor the very best local, regional, and cable television commercials and programs, as well as the finest video and film productions, and work created for the Web. Since 1978, their mission has been to strengthen the visual arts community by inspiring, promoting, and supporting creativity.
The 28th Annual Telly Awards received 14,000 + entries from 50 states and 5 continents! Congratulations to Mike Boldt in New Jersey, USA!
 
 
A Few Photos From The Movie
Francis Dumaurier
Angela Pierce
Carol Alt
Phil Gallo and Ramona Wong
Alley Mills & Orson Bean
Mike, Phil and Bill
Mike, Catherine Hickland and Carol Alt
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For over a century, the Alamo has been celebrated in art , prose, film, theater and music. Especially music...
Since the mid-19th century, tunesmiths, musicians and vocalists have created memorable compositions about the Shrine of Texas Liberty. However, few artists have performed songs about the Alamo in the Alamo.
During the last several years, several members of the Alamo Society have had the honor of performing original songs about the famous mission fortress inside the Alamo (due to the kindness of Lee White, and Tim and Betty Andersen).
On "At The Alamo", Mike Boldt (guitar and vocal), Bill Chemerka (bass and vocal), and Tony Pasqua (guitar, piano and vocal) perform the songs they played during ceremonies hosted by the Alamo Defenders Descendants Association.
"We Remember the Alamo" vocal/ Bill Chemerka
Written by Alamo Society founder Bill Chemerka, this song expresses concern about those who have forgotten the meaning of the famous 1836 seige and battle. "We Remember the Alamo" was performed by Chemerka and Tony Pasqua at the Alamo on March 1, 2003 during the ADDA ceremony.
"Memory of the Alamo" vocal/ Tony Pasqua
Written by Michael Boldt, Tony Pasqua and William Pasqua, this tune reinforces the idea that the Alamo can never be forgotten. " Memory of the Alamo" was performed by Michael Boldt and Tony Pasqua at the first Alamo Defenders Descendants Association (ADDA) ceremony on March 5, 1995. The song was performed again by Tony Pasqua and Bill Chemerka at the March 6, 2004 ADDA ceremony.
"I Am With My Friends" vocal/Tony Pasqua
Written by Michael J. Martin, this song reflects David Crockett's feeling about being in Texas in a letter he wrote to his daughter in January 1836. "I Am With My Friends" was originally performed by K.R. Woods and his band, accompanied by Chemerka and Pasqua at the Alamo on March 6, 2004 at the ADDA ceremony.
Bonus Track:
"Soldier" / vocal: Mike Boldt
Written by Tony Pasqua and Mike Boldt. The men of the Alamo were not professional soldiers, but when it was time, they were willing to make a stand for what they believed in. " Soldier " pays tribute to those who crossed the line then,and those who continue to do so today.
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There are four original Alamo tunes with a running time of 18:36...
Honest!
The total running time was a complete and shocking coincidence!
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