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Mike Previti’s “In Again” Named October “Best Song Of The
Month”
By Dale Kawashima
Mike Previti, a modern rock singer/songwriter based in
Boston, MA, has won the SongwriterUniverse “Best Song Of The Month” Contest for
October, for his song “In Again.” This song is included on his latest,
three-song CD, which was produced by veteran producer/guitarist David Minehan.
Mike Previti performing live.
“In Again” is a well crafted, mainstream rock song, which
has a powerful, hooky chorus and a thoughtful lyric theme. The recording is
very well produced by Minehan, and features an arrangement which continues to
build throughout the song. The song also provides a good showcase for Previti’s
clear, assertive vocals, and the crisp, dynamic music tracks by his three-piece
band.
Previti grew up in Medford, MA, which is a suburb of Boston.
He got into the music and entertainment fields at an early age, performing in
talent shows, and being represented by the Boston Agency for acting work when
he was 12. Previti did land a couple commercials, but soon after he began
focusing on his music and songwriting. He started a band called Reality when he
was 16, playing drums, writing songs and singing. After three years, he formed
another band called Last Cry, which signed with an independent label called
Jost Records, and released a single.
Last Cry stayed together for two years, but Previti then
decided to concentrate on being a solo artist and further developing his
songwriting. “I ended up taking some time off to write a bunch of songs,”
recalled Previti. “It’s been a gradual process, but with my new songs, I feel
I’m developing and finding the sounds that I always wanted. It’s also been very
helpful to work in the studio with a great producer (David Minehan), and
performing live with my band (guitarist Mic Pesaturo, bassist Andrew James, and
drummer John Dorizzi).”
Mike Previti
Previti initially wrote “In Again” in 2002 with a different
chorus, but later re-wrote the chorus to create a stronger impact. “’In Again’
is about the daily struggles of trying to make it, in the music business and in
life in general,” explained Previti. “You can have your good days, but then
you’re in a slump again. It can be tough sometimes, but it’s okay, because you
can always pick yourself up.”
In addition to recording, Previti has been busy performing
gigs in Boston (the Middle East, Lizard Lounge), New York City (CB’s Gallery,
the Living Room), and also in Nashville. He has also played at top music
conferences, such as North By Northeast. “I’m doing everything I can to promote
my CDs and live shows. I have been my own manager and publicist. “My goal is to
get solid management, build a higher profile by performing live, promoting my songs via the internet, and to network
further with attorneys and labels.”
Here are the Top Five Songs which were submitted for this month's contest, with the songwriter credits, plus their e-mail and website links. To hear the songs, please click on "Listen To Song".
"Best Song Of The Month" Winner
"In Again". Written & performed by Mike Previti of Boston, MA.