2022
Recorded and released a licensed original cover version of Walking in the Rain in Ginza, Tokyo.
Music video here.
Collected 3 Imperial Jewels (my version thereof, an antique Magatama, bronze mirror and Wooden Spirit Shinto katana).
Released a short story via Kindle, Oshikatsu.
Attended a performance at Kabuki-Za, Sakichi of Arakawa, a top Sumo match, and an exceptional Imperial Performance of the oldest performance art in existence, Gagaku.
Private English tours at The Akasaka and Imperial Palaces.
images below
Ever so Grateful, Mt
I PRAY FOR PEACE ...
New Book by Mikhail Tank and Paz Win available here
Info and Special Editions available here
Radio Episode available here
Wall Book available here
FALL / WINTER 2021
Holiday Image & Aura Image by Madame Fujita
A letter from Her Majesty & Favorite 4 Vinyls
Best Episode of The Year, Subject: GENIUS
An Archetypal Mosaic with Mikhail Tank Special Release. An intricate conversation with Craig Wright—Harvard PhD, Yale Moses Professor Emeritus, and Author of an Amazon Best Book, The Hidden Habits of Genius: Beyond Talent, IQ, and Grit—Unlocking the Secrets of Greatness.
(iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio, and more ... Enjoy)
The Magatama Episode ... one of the three Japanese Imperial, Jewel, and Spiritual Treasures -- its myth, history, and personal significance.
(iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio, and more ... Enjoy)
What is #Inspiration … a flowing force of energy that even at those times when things seem to move backwards, you can close your eyes, find the #Strength to move forward and #Create through all of the storms, misunderstandings and soul clutter the world can leave behind. This photo I took in St. Petersburg, FL this year and it energizes me every time. Mt.
#SoulPhotography #CubeOfLove #Photography #MagicGlass #OrangeChakra #Sacral #Love
A note from my favorite actor, Anjelica Huston
Two New Kindle Releases; a parable and a tale ...
SUMMER 2021
Above Art Direction: M. Tank. Photo: E. Yang
Images above: a Lotus in NY, an Alligator and old car in Miami, the elegant Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, and a special kitchen in Woodside.
New Episode of The Archetypal Mosaic, Featuring Author and Professor Gideon Bohak. Subject: Jewish Magic / Links
New Article: Best Estrada / Pop Album ... Read Here
A Blessed Family Time ...
The Archetype of the Dragon
© 2021 Sir Mikhail Tank @mikhailtank / mikhailtank.com
The archetype of the dragon symbolizes great power and has inspired me for a long while, it is time I write about it. There are many dragons, some with water tails, some who exude fire and flame. Some that fly in the air, others that walk upon the Earth.
Their spirit and soul is not one which is known to compromise, instead they stand strong for truth, and they know what is righteous, and good. Dragons symbolize all of the main elements that we’ve come to know and adore; and archetypes, being primordial images infused with likeness energy — can gift us, like clothes onto the Soul, the very aspects of that which they stand for. It’s a spark, a force of influence, an unconscious self hypnosis which can strengthen our own STERGENNI. Not only in mythology, but likewise in all that is creative, there is a quest, a journey, a pain which must be dealt with. Imagine if a young dragon’s lair is all of a sudden disturbed, destroyed because people fear and misunderstand this great creature, with the claws of their baseless and senseless fear, all they can do in their primitive and unkept ways, is to diminish something pure and great, look what they did to Jesus! The dragon is not bad or evil, he/she/they can be kind and helpful, truthful, wonderful, protective, igniting of spirit, and ever so focused and deep. Because there is no greater .. such as a Lion or an eagle, it must self reflect and self assess its own strength, its counter weight is the True Self.
In a time when vilification is senselessly placed upon the innocent and good ones, let us not forget the power of the dragon and how this archetype can assist within.
Blessed Be, M Tank
A poem I wrote today, 7.26.21 for dear friend, Mary B. ~ as she lost someone very dear to her, Mt
A reply from Her Majesty's Lady-in-Waiting, 7.21
New Design and Logo for The Archetypal Mosaic 7.21
Recording of The Mirror: A Darksoul Theatre Ep
July 4th Worldwide Release
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Two Fun / Hobby Images ...
Favorite Snack, a Cheese Zombie and Clover Milk & taking a look inside my favorite car of the year, one I can NOT afford by a long shot, the RS7
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SPRING 2021
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MANA EPISODE WITH HAWAIIAN PRIESTESS, KAUILANI
POWERFUL JAPANESE-AMERICAN EPISODE
MANGO LILIKOI PIE ... PERFECTION
FEELS LIKE STEPPING ONTO MARS ... RED LAND
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New simple drawing, The Jade Mine.
WINTER 2021 ...
The Eye That Lives inside The Wooden Home, my new #Kindle short story, spontaneously created while in an antique shop is available now worldwide. https://amzn.to/2Yyss0D
If you’d like to inquire about rights to make this into an #audiovisual project, #film, #virtualgame, #animation, etc., please contact me via the Contact Form tab to the right.
#GhostEye #SpiritHouse #Dreams #ShortStory
Enjoy, Mt
As the author, of this book ... I would like to share with you a little about BLESSINGS. It came to me like art does, via a sudden stream of consciousness, as if a gift from the Creator and deeper realms.I wrote the 8 simple Blessings immediately and it felt complete and closed. Thus, the Kindle version simply has the 8 Blessings on the subjects of Morning / Night (sleep time) / Money / Peace / the Sun and Moon (Balance) / the Home / Love / and Well Being, and the paperback version (variant cover) likewise has an abundant number of pages for reflection / feelings and thoughts that you can add to the book, including your own Blessings.
Out Now, 8 Original Blessings
2021
LAST 4 OF PHONE # 5109
Summer 2020
Yma Sumac Part 2 Podcast Episode
Santa Barbara Trip included a quality Nagaland Dzi from the Sacred Space, a visit to the SB Zoo, a quality Labanese dinner with friends, Turkish delights, a Tao text, a walk on the beach, some spectacular fun, an excellent Yellowtail burger, some writing, ran into Uncle Fester (Christopher Lloyd and gave him a compliment), and some French lemonade.
My new #Kindle writing, Allergic to Mainstream is now available via all Kindle Apps and Devices. http://shorturl.at/ciHL0
Available now is my original #FaceCovering#FaceMask (NON-medical grade) /// Made and Crafted by #RedBubble
Tired of being controlled and manipulated? Enjoy my new line of T-shirts: http://shorturl.at/lrEKW
#SystemicCensorshipIsABitch#Censorship#SystemicCensorship Likewise, check out my brand new miniature radio episode on the subject via the #ArchetypalMosaic#Podcast
May 2020
Thanks @kinomonitor & @burgundsky_kadavr for the invitation, the ad posted and the write-up below ... see all of my #StephenKing #DollarBaby #Fans on the 5th of May, Mt
See pdf article from KinoMonitor.ru Here
Однажды в Америке и сейчас в России🔥
🎬 5 мая в 21:00 в прямом инстаграм-эфире #МониторLife мы встретимся с единственным режиссёром в мире, который снял три Dollar Baby фильма по рассказам Стивена Кинга!
👉🏻 У нас в гостях американский режиссёр, актёр, музыкант, сценарист, коллекционер, антрепренёр, радиоведущий Михаил Танк - онлайн из Сан-Франциско, США
🎬 Побеседуем о тёмной стороне режиссуры, Стивене Кинге и американской мечте.
Ведущий эфира – программный директор кинофестиваля Dollar Baby Russia Андрей Попов
🔥 Once Upon a Time in America and now in Russia
🌑 May 5 at 11 am PST on Instagram [club52749061|@kinomonitor] on the air #МониторLife we will meet with the only director in the world who shot three Dollar Baby films based on the stories of Stephen King!
Our guest is an American Film Director, Screenwriter / Artist, Actor, Author / Collector / Jungian & Freudian / Entrepreneur / Darksoul Creator and Radio Host @mikhailtank Mikhail Tank - mikhailtank.com - online from San Francisco, USA.
🌑 We will talk about the dark side of directing, Stephen King and the American dream.
The host of the program is Andrew Popov, program director for the Dollar Baby Russia film festival
❗Задай нашему гостю самый интересный вопрос и выиграй приз!
В розыгрыше призов участвуют: #МониторАнапа, #МониторАрмавир, #МониторКраснодар, #МониторНовороссийск, #МониторТуапсе, #МониторШахты
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Some Champagne Ice Cream to Celebrate and the IBM Wizard's
Award pin for a decade of membership with the International Brotherhood of Magicians
More #Magic ... received this hand signed / personalized photo by a Great Magician 🎩 Couple today ... my teachers at the @magiccastleofficial and previous guests on my podcast, #ArchetypalMosaic via #iTunes #Spotify #iHeartRadio .... Mark and Nani Wilson
New Adult Dark Prose, House of Hell (with original drawings) Kindle release ...
Limited signed printed copies available here
New Signed image from Elvira
April 2020
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Below is one of the first comments about The Fountain of Light from my favorite acting teacher, Gerry Cousins
Check out the brand new @RedBubble online store ... click on each on the 12 images (all close to my Soul) ... many products available for your entertainment. #BeSafe #StayBlessed
Quarantine time ...
Both were guests on my #podcast, Archetypal Mosaic (available via #iTunes, #Spotify and #iHeartRadio) ... Angelyne also made a cameo appearance in one of my music videos.
Sent my Mom a care package, including a signed #monchhichi ❤
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This morning 4/15, the official Beltane / Litha Edition of the Cabot-Kent Newsletter was released (the newsletter of the amazing @laurieofficialwitch) ... it includes two new items I wrote specifically for this publication, The Mural and The Fire Inside.
2 RADIO SHOW RELEASES + Convo with fave P-Star
A golden, previously unreleased interview I recorded in person with highly respected author, editor, and professor, Sonu Shamdasani back in 2015, in Sicily, while we both presented at the Art and Psyche symposium. The interview delves into Carl Jung's exceptional Black Books, which are scheduled for release this summer.
Plus ... An Easter Fabergé Egg Compilation Show + original Fabergé Egg Design (shared with the current Fabergé Co.)
March 2020
New Short Story / 4 Podcast Releases / 2 Pre-Orders /
Patti Smith in Concert prior to the World being Cancelled
5 Helpful Proses / Bald Eagle (Real and Zuni Fetish)
Took this image of a bald headed eagle up close, one of my biggest inspirations ..
TWO NEW PODCAST EPISODES ...
#Spotify #MikhailTank #PreOrder #NewRelease #DarksoulTheatre Coming Fall 2020, includes alternate versions, unreleased tracks, a very special story by my Dearest Grand-Mother and I and additional surprises.
Likewise, the 15 minute opus, Sphere of Creation is avail for Pre-Order, see main page.
Thoroughly enjoyed a live Patti Smith show at the Fillmore, SF .. a brilliant lady
Wrote these two proses to help those in need + see a special video about my 'royal' alter-ego, Dominic -- here
February 2020
2/20
Today, in the recording studio ... recording a 15 minute Darksoul Theatre Opus ... this 6 piece music prose / soundtrack is based just as much on the Kabbalah as it is on my person journey, the frustration with the Silence of Love and the Gift of Darksoul, which was bestowed upon me at a young age.
With audio producer, Vic-Digisonic.
Inc. Peruvian lunch + American fudge before and an antique Scarab added to my collection after.
New Art Piece Created 2/15 + 3 Auditions
+ 3 Auditions for various Commercial and Print Projects
2/14 Release of New Single under Sir. Tank
Avail Worldwide
2/9
Excellent Oscars / Party + Poem
Went to a really good Oscar Viewing Party and truly enjoyed the 92nd Academy Awards ... very happy that Brad Pitt won, Laura Dern gave the best speech, Dreyfus and Ferrell were the best presenters, Cynthia Erivo and Billie were the only two music acts I enjoyed, Parasite is a FANTASTIC, DARK - NOIR Film and to Joaquin I have to say, Brother-Joker -- I like my milk (especially, Clover!).
Top image from several years back, while at The Academy.
Second image, from the 2020 Oscar viewing (reserved seating, champagne, gift bag and more). 3rd image, poem written on the morning of the Oscars and last image from several years back, on the red carpet while attending the Primetime Emmys.
January 2020 Inspiration ...
January has been a month of writing, receiving concepts via the Psyche and Inspiration. One weekend was spent on Love, another on coming up with three film ideas / loglines / writing an ep, 6, and recording a track, titled "Throw out those feelings" ...
Had the honour of sitting right above Laurie Anderson's head and watching her impromptu performance (which included red & blue audience participation, see here), getting this good luck antique Golden Penguin, and a personalized Moon Majick book by the Grand Green Witch herself, Ann Moura.
(Image of Laurie Anderson and I is from 2005, from another show she did in Santa Barbara).
Below are some writings from this month, as most remain unreleased until the correct project and my simplified version of the beloved Morning Prayer upon waking.
With Love,
Mt
1/31
1/29
2019 Below, 2020 Above
Atop a new fortune board, rests one of my most precious birthday presents of all time, a gold archival CD with the audio Birthday wishes of my Parents, my Dearest Grand-Mother, Blessed Be She, songs and an inspirational moment with favorite singer, Irina Allegrova, a Spiritual compliment from a great Rabbi and well wishes for my Children, Blessed Be They. #BirthdayGoldenDisc #VoicesThatReachMySoul ❤️
3 Cover Art Reveals for 2020 Projects
Best Of Audio Compilation + New Horror Writing (2 Stories) & Sphere of Creation (Multi-Media project - all rights reserved)
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Grateful to my collaborators, distributor and most importantly, Soul, for the creation and release of the four 2019 music releases. New album / multi-media project cover art to be released shortly for the coming year. Mt
NOVEMBER -- Book Review / Poem by Nona written about something very special to me (liked by #1 singer on IG) / Full Moon prose / Top 2019 Archetypal Mosaic Special
As someone who's had the honour to interview the magnificent Laurie Cabot (link here) - I received a signed version of this splendid paperback book. Allow me to share a powerful quote, for generations to come: "Years of religious dogma have made many inherently fear majick and psychic abilities, believing they open you to demonic forces. Nothing could be further from the truth." - Laurie Cabot, Book of Visions. In this book -- Laurie, her daughter Penny, Mr. Penczak and editor Tina Whittle bring together strong archetypes, breathing techniques, protective majick and altogether powerful elements in order to heal oneself, become stronger and focus one's Soul and Inner Energies in order to do good in the world. I appreciate this fantastic book. Thank you Laurie for being a Brilliant Lady, Mt
New Powerful Interview Released + Great Soul Compliment in the Select Videos section of the site, Enjoy ...
OCTOBER
Here is a clip from KPIX Channel 5 Evening News at the mostly not-political Hillary Clinton #GutsyWomen Book Event.
Enjoy, Mt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thRtW4pJbsQ
WItching Hour Single and Music Video (Version 1) (Version 2)
Read Interview Here
New Episode of The Archetypal Mosaic with Mikhail Tank. #FullMoon #Protection
Protecting oneself from the Full Moon: the positives and negatives. With special guest, astrologer Mary Ann Bencivengo.
#Astrology #InnerPower #Psyche #Vulnerability
Available via #iHeartRadio #Spotify #GooglePlay and #iTunes within 24 hours.
Includes a special prose-prayer of protection.
Enjoy, Mt
SEPTEMBER
Won Audition and Completed a VR Project for a major company and shot Music Video for The Witching Hour (select stills below)
Spent some time near an Eagle, for inspiration. Mini video when you click on the image.
New Prose on Deep Healing Released via Kindle. Titled
Toxic Prayers by Mikhail Tank. Link Here
AUG
Testament of Solomon is available at Target.com
Personal Bible (from private collection)
Season 3, ALIAS on Amazon ... X-Ray features image and trivia
Amazing Weekend
New Kindle Release and Private Jupiter Majick Class
TBT Cannes Film Badge from 2008 attendance
Received responses from The Queen and Prince Charles (The Queen's response is avail below)
My new interview for The Archetypal Mosaic, featuring an exquisite true talent, surrealist painted Bill Sala. His work is featured in a plethora of quality galleries and in my opinion is stronger than Dali's.
We discuss the creative process, archetypes, images, the collective unconscious and his wonderful partner-wife of 69 years in unison.
Available via #iHeartRadio #Spotify #iTunes and additional channels.
#ArchetypalMosaic #CoffeeShopInterview
#TrueArtist #Connected #Surrealism #Art #MuseumWorthy #InGalleries #Jung #Brilliance
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My 3 Wishes ... Love + Prosperity + Humanity
(there's a reason why I chose to write they + name's history)
July, 2019
Pre-Orders Open for my upcoming Halloween 3 track single, Witching Hour (pre-order here) ... 10/15
Humbled and grateful to have been interviewed by the brilliant Rev. Memie Watson, HPs, for the Lughnasadh/Mabon 2019 edition of the Cabot Kent Hermetic Temple Newsletter.
See the feature via link here or pdf here.
(photo by A. Mongiello / joker painting by S. Ahonen)
(Hand signed self-portrait by Laurie Cabot, private collection.)
AND ...
Warner Archive Official retweeted my excitement and image with my favorite actor, Anjelica Huston, about the upcoming BluRay release of my favorite film, The Witches.
June 30, 2019 --
New prose ... one to #inspire
For Those who Feel Broken
C. 2019 Mikhail Tank
Life is like a Cycle
Feels like you're playing
Musical chairs
Wins, losses, recitals
Sometimes you wish to pause
At times you want to Stop
For those who feel broken
For those whose wings are unspoken
For those who can't fly
Remember that
There is Universal Light
Which you can connect to
Release the addictions
Destroy the broken heart syndrome
Relax and Renew
Breathe Life and Begin Again
No where on Earth is there a sadder sight
Than in front of our eyes
There's pain and misery and demise
Lift your hand As if Majick
Say your Love with a penny in your hand
Watch the copper turn to gold
Not just an Alchemist
You're a Healer of Sorts
And the wings, reimagined
No matter if real or within
They will turn the Lights Green
And you will stand up again
June, 2019 -- Visited inside the CA State Capitol Building and acquired an official golden medallion of the Golden Gate Bridge upon two local travels.
June 20th, 2019 -- Recording Session for the Witching Hour (performance art track) as well as the Grateful and Endangered Species spoken word tracks. Release date 10/19
June 16th, 2019 -- Father's Day Special Event, Rusalka at the San Francisco Opera (attendance) ... Tweet A / IG A
June 12th, 2019 -- New Kindle Release
See Shop Tab for Limited Ed
May 25th, 2019 --
May 24th, 2019 --
Today, took a #Healing with #Majick Class (psychic healing), instructed by the legendary Author, High Priestess and #ArchetypalMosaic radio/podcast guest, Laurie Cabot. Beneficial and brilliant.
May 22nd, 2019 --
Traci Lords responds on Twitter with a Thank You and lunch with super psychoanalyst and previous guest of The Archetypal Mosaic, Jeanne Harasemovitch #ThaiFood #QualityTime
May 6th, 2019 --
April 17th, 2019 -- New Release: Majick on Mars is a Kindle Single, a fictional super short initiation ritual to protect Mars for colonizing with love.
April 12th, 2019 -- New Mini Podcast Episode + Cover Art
April 10th, 2019 -- Just recorded and released ... 'The Misunderstanding of Ego, a Soul Pondering and Expression' for The Archetypal Mosaic.
April 4th, 2019 -- New Episode of the Archetypal Mosaic. Links
March 24th, 2019 ---
Today is the centennial anniversary of my Dearest Grand-Mother's Life, Blessed Be She z"l
As I reminisce about all of the deep, joyful, and magical moments we have shared, I am forever #Grateful to have been taught and gifted #UnconditionalLove.
Forever in my Soul! With LOVE, Mishinka
March 23rd, 2019 --- Release of Welcome to the Circus + Hitchcock Film Festival in Bodega Bay
The ep, 'Welcome to the Circus' has been released worldwide.
February 18th, 2019 -- Watch Here
February 4th, 2019 -- Limited Release Long-Sleeve T-shirt with the appreciated original slogan by Mikhail Tank, available via Amazon via 5 color variants. Link Here and via image.
February 2, 2019 -- Release of Windsinger Archangel.
See iTunes, GooglePlay and many additional digital retailers to enjoy and purchase the single.
January 22nd, 2019 --
I love #Time and #PocketWatches Enjoy my brand new #SirTank pocket watches as collector's pieces, lucky charms and to simply tell time. #New #Products #Zazzle #OnDemand #Fun
January 22nd, 2019 ---
Today, the new Imbolc/Ostara 2019 issue of Laurie Cabot's newsletter came out, which includes my article about Journaling from the Soul. Great to be included in this positive and expressive witch-zine.
#NewWriting #Release #Article #MikhailTank #Journaling #Soul #Expression
January 8th, 2019 ---
Some powerful stuff is coming from my Soul this am. Writing naturally, for a future project. This piece asked to be released today, symbolically of course.
Oskolki Dushi Fragments of Soul © 2019 Mikhail Tank #NewWriting #Poetry #Poem #Prose #Soul #Release
January 4th, 2019 --
Season 5 #Premiere - 12/4
The Archetypal Mosaic
via #iTunes #iHeartRadio & #Spotify
Description:
Mikhail interviews Gauntlet Press creator and publisher, Barry Hoffman.
The focus of the conversation is Ray Bradbury's work, specifically DARK CARNIVAL, officially re-published for the first time since 1947- in 2001 by Gauntlet.
We discuss the details of this and many additional exclusive titles.
#RareBooks #Publishing #GauntletPress #ArchetypalMosaic #MikhailTank #DarkCarnival #RayBradbury #Authors #enjoy
December 30th, 2018 ---
December 21st, 2018 --
Recorded a powerful, raw, archetypal special with astrologer, Mary Ann Bencivengo. As the guest, I discussed the power of turning rejection into personal fuel, the value of true eleders in society, how Capricorns achieve and what being a Capricorn feels like. The hour and a half special #interview, which features many of Mary Ann's astrological insights will be available for a #limitedtime via her website: http://maryannbencivengo.com starting tomorrow 12/22.
The #PayPerView #Interview will be streamed on #Vimeo via #Password #Access.
#Capricorn #Secrets #RawChat #Archetypal #Astrology #New #LimitedInterviewEvent
#GuestStar #MikhailTank #MaryAnnBencivengo #AdultConversation #NoHoldsBarred #DepthPsychology #Jungian #Freudian Image courtesy of PB (CCO).
December 9th, 2018 --
December 2nd, 2018 --
A big Thank You to the Season 4, #ArchetypalMosaic #podcast #RadioShow guests. The show has been an incredible learning tool for me and the listeners and I am truly #grateful.
November 26th, 2018 -- Had a great Holiday lunch and spent some quality time with super talented fellow artist, (singer/songwriter) Spencer Day. Check out his music and show schedule via www.spencerday.com
November 17th, 2018 -- Two original writings published in the Cabot-Kent Newsletter for the Holidays.
by Mikhail Tank
Enjoy going through the Darkness (in English and in Russian)
Sympathy vs Empathy in Life and Magick (a Soul Thought mini-essay)
November 14th, 2018 -- Along with MikhailTank.com, here's an updated list of owned domains.
October 31st -- HALLOWEEN Archetypal Mosaic Special Episode Release
October 30th -- Worldwide digital release of the Darksoul Music Monologue, RASPUTIN
October 26th -- VIP Event, Lisa Stansfield at the Fillmore, A++
October 13th -- Film Premiere: Building Blocks, Oakland, CA
Director / writer: Arthur Gallery. Speaking role: Film Distributor.
A big thank you to Joan at Look!
October 1st --- Grateful to the publisher #Putnam for their quality coverage and advance copies of the incredibly interesting upcoming novel, #DRACUL ... being released on 10/2. I had the chance to interview the authors, including Bram Stoker's direct descendent, Dacre. The interview, for my #radio #podcast #show Archetypal Mosaic is scheduled to be released on 10/1. #Excited #Dracula #DacreStoker #JDBarker #MikhailTank #ArchetypalMosaicExclusive #Vampires #History #Lore #LostJournal #iTunes #Spotify #iHeartRadio
Sept 27th -- Received a lovely response from Her Majesty, EIIR. The Queen is an inspiration and I wish her great Health, and personal joy. Mt (front and back of the envelope)
#royalty #royalLetter #inspiration
Sept 26th --
Sept 24th --
First time I see bread with my initial on it 😉
Sept 23rd --
Once a month or so I get a note from someone who knows or knew me - that they've seen me on Alias in a speaking part. Indeed, that's me haha. Was truly a pleasure and a deserved privilege to share an entire day and collaborate with both the talented Jennifer Garner and the incredible Isabella Rossellini 🙏
#grateful #SpecialMoments #acting ... one day I'll share the kind and thoughtful letter J.J. Abrams (the show's creator) sent me after.
Sept 21st --
Sept 14th /18th --
Sep 6th -- New Video, an equal conversation with Rabbi Fisdel about Sympathy vs. Empathy, watch here.
Sep 3rd --
Rasputin Darksoul Theatre Bundle
A) New Archetypal Mosaic episode about the script of my feature film project, The Young Rasputin. A conversation with the screenwriter of the TYR script, Christopher Stacy. Available now via iHeart Radio / iTunes and Spotify.
B) Pre-orders are open for the 2 track worldwide digital audio single, #RASPUTIN via most digital retailers worldwide. #iTunes #AmazonMusic #GooglePlay and many others.
C) Hot off the press, Rasputin T-shirts are now available via multiple worldwide Amazon storefronts. These are high quality, long-sleeve t-shirts to enjoy and wear proudly.
#RasputinProject #Bundle #TYR #FeatureFilm #RadioEpisode #ArchetypalMosaic #Podcast #MikhailTank #ChrisStacy #DigitalSingle #WorldwideRelease #NewTshirts #Quality #Fun #Pleasure #Archetypal #Figure #Blessings #Gratitude #Artistry #Creative #New
Aug 3rd --
New Archetypal Mosaic Episode with special guest, Dr. Anne DeLong (Transylvanian Society of Dracula)
Anne DeLong is associate professor of English at Kutztown University. She is author of Mesmerism, Medusa, and the Muse: The Romantic Discourse of Spontaneous Creativity. Dr. DeLong is also co-editor of The Journal of Dracula Studies and president of the Transylvanian Society of Dracula.
Avail. via #iTunes #Spotify #iHeartRadio and #YouTube
#New #Podcast #Dracula #Radio #Vampires #Transylvania #Special #Release
Links available via
http://mikhailtank.com/radio
Aug 2nd -- Interviewed in San Francisco by Engel Jones, as he and his wife Amanda travel across the US from Trinidad and Tobego. Official link here / Back-up link (includes an expletive).
Show: 12 MinConvos / Ep: 225
Aug 1st --
Mikhail Tank
July 27th --
Check out the new introductory video, What is Archetypal Counseling ... via #YouTube shot during the #BloodMoon #Archetypal #Archetypes #Counseling #Soul #Spirit #Psyche https://youtu.be/3vAU59ZUaD4
July 25th -- Today, my new writing, Turning Negative into Positive & Finding Light, was published in Laurie Cabot's Cabot Kent Mabon 2018 newsletter. Grateful for the opportunity to share Soul's insight & appreciate the insight of magical folks.
July 2nd --
A conversation with special guest, respected psychoanalyst, Jeanne Harasemovitch.
Jeanne Harasemovitch is a psychoanalyst in Berkeley, California and a Founding Committee member of the Berkeley Psychoanalytic Society. She teaches and writes about psychoanalysis and its close relations with the arts and humanities. She is on the faculty of the San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis, the Psychoanalytic Institute of Northern California, the Oregon Center for Psychoanalysis, and is a discussant for Opera on the Couch, a collaboration between The San Francisco Opera and the San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis.
Likewise, please take a moment to vote for the podcast series, 'Archetypal Mosaic' - it is nominated in the 13th Annual Podcast Awards. Two categories: People's Choice and Arts. Voting is complimentary and closes on July 31st via http://PodcastAwards.com
https://itunes.apple.com/…/archetypal-mosaic-…/id1219201803…
https://open.spotify.com/show/5Y69fV81VjhcrmATDDLiR2…
https://www.iheart.com/p…/263-Archetypal-Mosaic-wi-28214089/
June 27th -- Full Moon trip to Bodega Bay, film location for the classic, The Birds, by beloved director, Alfred Hitchcock.
June 22nd --
Was invited as a podcast guest for Tyler Wagner's hit show, #BusinessBlast ... brief and succinct interview where I added #Soul.
Soul in business is at times missing, yet very needed in my opinion.
Thanks to Tyler.
#podcast #SoulInBusiness #ArchetypalCoach #business #interview
June 13th --
Clover Sonoma Milk Advertisement, a collaborative effort ...
June 6th --
#Kabbalah #Zohar #Interview #Radio #Podcast #Exclusive #CriticalThinking #Spirituality
June 1st -- Episode 10, Archetypal Mosaic
An in depth interview with English author, expert forager and genuine enthusiast, Adele Nozedar. We discuss foraging, her beautiful and well-researched book, the Illustrated Signs and Symbols Sourcebook (available worldwide) and enjoy an all-together warm and thoughtful conversation.
Author's website: http://adelenozedar.com
May 25th, 2018 -- New Prose, The Elders.
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May 17th, 2018 -- Recording session for the fall release of
Rasputin / Fountain of Youth. View studio video here.
Original 1st edition book by Rasputin's daughter was utilized for inspirational and archetypal purposes. The lyrics and content are 100% original, Darksoul Theatre BMI.
May 1st, 2018 --
New Episode of the Archetypal Mosaic: An in-depth conversation with Alan Eichler, long time music manager of the extraordinarily talented Royal Peruvian singer, Yma Sumac (beloved in Russia, and worldwide for her tremendous vocal range, beauty, passion and talent).
Please note all opinions are indeed just that, opinions. #YmaSumac #ArchetypalMosaic #iTunes #Spotify #iHeartRadio #Conversation #New #Radio #Podcast #24hrs Image is of an original autograph that Ms. Sumac signed for me.
April 25th, 2018 -- TIME is DIFFERENT Worldwide Release
Digital EP available via most major digital music retailers +
Signed 10" Vinyl Avail Here for a limited time
April 15th, 2018 -- On Set for the speaking role of Ronny, the Film Distributor. Film Info will appear on IMDb at a later time. Director: Arthur Gallery
April 8, 2018 --
Coming Soon to #Tidal #Deezer #Spotify #Zed #Yandex #VerveLife #UMA #TouchTunes #Taihe #SimfyAfrica #Saavn #RedTouch #Qobuz #Pandora #Phononet #NeuroticMusic #Napster #MondiaMedia #MediaNet #LOEN #Line #iHeartRadio #Flipagram #Fizy #Dixero #CJDigitalMusic #BuzzAngle #AWA #AudibleMagic #Anghami #7Digital
#NewMusic #PreOrder #NewMusicVideo #Enjoy
April, 2018
April 3, 2018 --
Archetypal Mosaic Exclusive Premiere:
April 2, 2018
March, 2018 -- Poster for upcoming #multimedia single / #ep project, Time is Different When We Sleep.
Paperback release 3.15.18
Music Video element release 4.4.18
Creative Process radio podcast 4.20.18
Digital release 4.25.18
4.25.18 Signed 10" Vinyl Avail Here for a limited time
March 27th, 2018 -- Poster release for limited partnership with Rabbi Fisdel ...
March, 2018 -- With friends at the world-renowned @MagicCastle_AMA #MagicCastle #Hollywood For
#RestorePoints, check out my 'Soul Photograohy' BBC interview on @YouTube ... #Bravo
March 15th -- New handwritten paperback booklet, an accompanying element to the upcoming multimedia project, 'Time is Different When We Sleep' w/an introduction by author Nona Mock Wyman. Available here.
March 13th -- New original Kindle short story release, Whatever happens on Mars stays on Mars ... available here.
March 8th -- International Women's Day Archetypal Mosaic Episode with iconic recording artist, CeCe Peniston.
March 7th -- Rabbi Fisdel and I, opening a unique Kabbalistic and Jungian Spiritual Counseling (for a limited time).
March 6th -- Spent some time at the Freudian Center for Psychoanalysis, in close proximity to the 1st editions of certain works by both Freud and Jung (holding a different, interesting book).
March 5th -- Archetypal Mosaic, Episode 4, Season 4. Guest, musician Sindri Eldon. Links here.
Sometimes, I see an animal with such Soul and Wisdom, that I am drawn to them and it's usually a mutual connection, this is Jacks, a super special cattle doggie.
February 21st -- Invited to present an original concept paper at a conference to be held at the prestigious Goethe University in Frankfurt, Germany (18 Noble Prizes, and considered by The New York Times to be "the best German University, and the best University in Continental Europe.") Decision to be announced, based on budget constraints. Excited and grateful by the invite!
February 15th -- In the recording studio today, following a nice and surprising V-Day. Earlier today, an audition and later, exploration ... #TimeIsDifferentWhenWeSleep #RecordingSession #MultiMediaAlbum #DarksoulTheatre #DigisonicVic
click above to view short video
February 8th: An Archetypal Mosaic Exclusive: today's conversation with His Royal and Imperial Highness, Archduke, Dr. Géza von Habsburg, about Fabergé, the book, Fabergé: Treasures of Imperial Russia, and his charming Family History.
#Фаберже́ #Fabergé
Available via #iHeartRadio immediately & #iTunes and #Spotify within 24 hours, Enjoy, Mt
#Imperial #Russia #New #Interview #Podcast #Book #Radio #Royalty #ObjectsOfVertu #Exquisite #Art #ArchetypalMosaic
February 5th: New Kindle Writing, Archetypal Magick. An earlier version of this article was published as part of the official Cabot-Kent Newsletter.
February 1st: S.4/Ep.2, Archetypal Mosaic
An insightful conversation with Anne Watts about her shared book with her sister, The Collected Letters of Alan Watts. Anne and I discuss her work and teachings, as well as her beloved father; his gifts, faults, and inspirations. The conversation also includes information about the book, Zen Odyssey: The Story of Sokei-an, Ruth Fuller Sasaki, and the Birth of Zen in America.
#AnneWatts #AlanWatts #Work #Book #Inspiration #Gifts #Faults #Zen #Podcast #Radio #Conversation #ArchetypalMosaic #MikhailTank
Jan. 2nd, 2018 ... A conversation about Dzi / Gzi, the most beloved as well as (arguably) valuable item in Tibetan culture. The guest for Season 4 / Episode 1 is respected traveler and Berkeley small business owner, Lhawang Dhondup. The show is for entertainment purposes. #Dzi #Gzi via radio tab to the right.
Jan. 1st, 2018 ... Happy New Year message + Archetypal Mosaic is now available via Spotify, as well as iHeart Radio and iTunes + cover art revealed for 2018 multi-media project and album, Time Is Different When We Sleep. Blessings, Mt
2018
Guest on Engel Jones' '12 Minute Convos' ... click on image to enjoy the episode.
Special Podcast: an exclusive interview with high-profile Catholic author, Paul Thigpen (45+ books). We focus on his 5-star 'Manual for Spiritual Warfare'.
November -- New interview with #1 psychology author and professor, David D. Burns, MD, is available via the Archetypal Mosaic. Read David's blog about the interview (with links) by clicking on the image below.
October --
"'This track is a spiritual message. A way to relay future non-verbal communications via a recording device, the way I believe some souls would wish to express their soul's inner testament.'" The track, unlike most of Tank's works, which are polished and produced, was recorded on a mini recorder at 3 am, from a dream state, with no editing or fine-tuning, a first raw cut." - BuzzFeed
October Archetypal Mosaic Special with the wondrous witch, Laurie Cabot & I Will Haunt You Nicely single (10/31/17)
Likewise in October, had a chance to visit NASA NorCal, interviewed James, the guest coordinator of the Visitor Center for the Archetypal Mosaic, and separately, got an official NASA name boarding pass, to be added to the next Mars Mission via a microchip to be left on the red planet (NASA website element).
Pictured with James
Russian / American International Space Station Almonds
Sept, 2017 -- Visited the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Criterion David Lynch documentary news (with credit in the film).
Enjoyed visiting the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, especially Michael Jackson's, David Bowie's, James Brown's, and Johnny Cash's memorabilia and tour bus. Received a nice tweet from the locale.
Also, the official David Lynch documentary, The Art of Life has now been released via Criterion Collection, a 'Mikhail Tank credit' iis at the back of the film.
Inside Johnny Cash's tour bus, a great view with intrinsic value.
Likewise, visited the private basement (real) bank vault bar at the exquisite Marble Room.
Sept 2nd, 2017 -- An interview on the Archetypal Mosaic with a truly unique man, a wizard, author, and proclaimed creator of polyamory, Oberon Zell-Ravenheart. Check radio tab for links.
Aug 28th, 2017 -- New Press
Thank you Ramp Magazine (Germany) for the audacious article featuring an interview with me, about the future of sex machines, wherein I share a fantasy.
Ramp
Issue 38
Summer 2017
'My Car Loves Me'
pp. 218 - 221
For those interested in purchasing a limited edition of RAMP issue 38, check out the link: https://www.facebook.com/commerce/products/1519600821448560/
Aug 17th, 2017 -- Poem, "Circles of Freedom" published in the Berkeley Times.
Aug 7th, 2017 -- An impromptu podcast conversation with Hollywood icon & friend, Angelyne (links via radio tab).
Aug 3rd, 2017 -- An interview with author Nicholas Pearson. Holding his excellent book (links via radio tab).
August 2nd, 2017 -- Science Museum with my Creator.
August 1st, 2017 -- Interview with top NorCal record label, Alternative Tentacles is out today, links.
July 28th, 2017 -- Featured by beloved milk brand, Clover-Sonoma
July 8th, 2017 -- A very Happy Birthday wish to favorite actress, Anjelica Huston (image during a book event, 2014)
July 2nd, 2017 -- New Episode of the Archetypal Mosaic with extra special guest, book publisher and founder of Heyday, Malcolm Margolin.
June 17th, 2017 -- Participated in a great Kabbalah class, 'Dimensions of Holiness' / interview avail. (see Radio link)
June 13th, 2017 -- Signed with a respected acting agent today + Archetypal Mosaic added to iHeart Radio
June 12th, 2017 -- Attended the CA Book Awards, met with wonderful publisher
June 4th, 2017 -- Met the impeccably talented and warm-hearted Paula Abdul backstage at her show, she signed the maxi single 'Straight Up'
June 1st, 2017 -- Two New Episodes added to the Archetypal Mosaic Show
May 3rd, 2017 -- New Episode of The Archetypal Mosaic with Mikhail Tank. Guest: Alex Lickerman MD: YouTube Link // iTunes Link
The Undefeated Mind: On the Science of Constructing an Indestructible Self.
April 26th, 2017 -- An original written piece for better sleep and visualization, crafted especially for Laurie Cabot's Cabot-Kent Hermetic Temple, has been inluded in the temple's Beltane/ Litha 2017 news offering. 🌙🌝
April 25th, 2017 -- New CD version of the Sir. Tank album, Happy Halloween (a Tank/Bibles production) with alternate tracks, available by clicking on the cover art below...
Album trivia ... if you look closely, you'll see that the hair on the cover art is made from magical Ophiocordyceps sinensis fungi, a highly sacred and possibly medicinal growth in certain Asian cultures.
April 23rd 2017 -- Visiting one of CA's oldest working, roaring geysers (with video), as well as the Tank winery.
April, 2017 -- Very Special Letter
April 16th, 2017 -- 20th anniversary of the KFOG-winning Darksoul single, Aggressor. Celebratory ice-cream with co-creators, Victor and Pj. Single also appeared on the debut CD, Prove To Me.
April 15th, 2017 -- New Original Kindle Short, The Dzi Eating Monster: A fictional Darksoul Theatre® fairy tale https://www.amazon.com/…/B…/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_wTX8yb5BCZZ1B
April 6th, 2017 -- News of MPP with special mention (PDF here)
March 25th, 2017 --
The Archetypal Mosaic Show is now available via large-scale distribution on iTunes Podcasts and YouTube. Listen and enjoy! The first episode of this format is with extra special guest, Leslie J. Franks, whose book, Stone Medicine: A Chinese Medical Guide to Healing with Gems and Minerals is available here.
Ongoing iTunes Podcast link
March 23rd, 2017 --
Received this original reply from Buckingham Palace, am inspired by Her Majesty's 65 year anniversary as The Queen.
March 14th, 2017 --
Ran into the lovely and brilliant -- Mayim Bialik, actress & neuroscientist (Blossom, Big Bang) posted with permission.
March 7th, 2017 --
HAPPY 2017! Two New Original Kindle Short Stories ... enjoy ... Cryogenic Soul and Robo-Jealousy
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Briefly met the wonderful Alice Waters and enjoyed a delicious French pre Bday lunch
Farewell to 2016, my favorite male singers; David Bowie and Leonard Cohen, and the Grand Prince of Russia, Dimitri Romanov (who I had the pleasure to interview on the radio). Hear a clip of the interview here.
Dec 15th --
Nov 19th -- Vacation and visit to the elegant Vanderbilt Mansion in New York
Nov 11th --
Oct 30th -- ALBUM RELEASE PARTY for Happy Halloween album (pictured with composer/producer Brett Bibles, at Alexander Lehr's Gemini Manor)
VIDEO 1: VIMEO
VIDEO 2: VIMEO
Oct 29th -- Review, videos and Award win at the Dollar Baby Festival, Russia
Oct. 28th -- PREMIERE of 'The Pitfire of Her' in Russia (Tank-directed / 3rd offical Dollar Baby film) + interview published on KinoMonitor, taken by A. Popov
Interview Link here // Interview PDF
Oct 2016 --
I love Halloween ...
Halloween is a time when people choose to take their masks off and become the archetype which possesses them in a comfortable, fun way.
It's a day when we can enjoy the unconscious dancing through the streets and singing paradoxically in the rain.
A few of my most memorable Halloweens were spent at a Count's restate, and a-now rentable Bran castle (subject to change), in Transylvania, Romania; at the Halloween party in the world-renowned Playboy Mansion; enjoying the charming ghost train at Griffith Park, attending shows at the Magic Castle, in Hollywood (as an I.B.M. member, and with friends); spending a night and writing a show on the really-haunted Queen Mary ship in Long Beach; producing and performing as the 'Archetypal Joker' on stage in 2015 (turning a harrowing month-long inability to sleep into artistic expression); having three Stephen King dollar baby films I directed premiere at several Halloween festivals; and this year, a collaboration with music composer and producer, Brett Bibles, in the creation of (pseudonym from age 13 - Sir. Tank's) 'Happy Halloween' (an adult themed party album available via online music distributors worldwide).
With the love I hold for spirits, daemons (not demons!), art, creation, G-d, the holy and as we know, the thinning of the veil, I invite you to celebrate safely and soulfully.
For photos from mentions above, please see to your left.
Blessings and Enjoyment,
Sir Mikhail Tank
(images with Elvira, Queen of Halloween and at the Bran Castle secret stairway)
Oct 7th -- Dance, Dance Wolf (single) release from Happy Halloween
Sept 25th -- As part of the jury of the Valley Film Festival (pictured with creator, Tracey at a meet-the-film-makers event)
Sept 18th -- MARSNASH (Mars is Ours) Film Festival Screening and Audience Video Presentation in Krasnodar, Russia
Sept 15th -- Interview with Michael, Prince of Sealand premieres on KPFK
Sept 14th -- BidChat Show Premiere (watch promo video)
Sept 10th -- Article about the album featured in HorrorBuzz (PDF file)
Sept 9th -- HAPPY HALLOWEEN ALBUM RELEASE (iTunes & GooglePlay)
Sept 8th: Golden Phone Promo Video for Happy Halloween album, watch HERE
Sept 5th: Elvira, a Living Archetype article published by HorrorBuzz. PDF / LINK
Sept 4th: Album article at Halloween Daily News, check it out via PDF & site HERE
Sept 2nd: Press Release for HAPPY HALLOWEEN album PDF Pages
August 19th: MEDUSA released from Happy Halloween --- iTunes
August 6th -- Photo opp with Elvira, who also held the upcoming LP (at ScareLa)
August 5th -- Poster / Track-list for upcoming album
July 15th -- Exclusive interview with top Anxiety Specialist/Author, Dr. David D. Burns on http://archive.kpfk.org #KPFK (also via: https://soundcloud.com/mikhailkpfk/)
June 23rd - EPK (download version)
June 22nd - Guest on the Bright Side with Tekneshia Day --- Listen Here
June 15th - June Archetypal Mosaic Radio Special with guest: Maggie Wheeler (FRIENDS) http://archive.kpfk.org
May 26th -- Book Release and Interview
The Testament of Solomon ART EDITION -- BUY HERE
Interview by Eliza Gale -- READ HERE
May 12th / 15th
April 23rd, 2016
Two new original writings available via Kindle devices and apps. Self Sustaining Sun and My Thoughts and Feelings about the Full Moon.
April 22nd, 2016
Today, ran into a very cool actor, Gerard Butler, and gifted him with a copy of Sofia, the Great
April 15th, 2016
The new podcast episode of 'The Archetypal Mosaic' on top LA public radio station, KPFK is now up for your listening pleasure. I interview the remarkable Moon Author and Astrology Expert, Heather Roan Robbins. Listen / Download (for a limited time) via http://archive.kpfk.org/
March 15th, 2016
The incredible music artist, Spencer Day posted 'The Archetypal Mosaic' interview onto his YouTube page. Listen to the interview by clicking on the image below.
January 17th, 2016 (Worldwide Release of The Sacred EP)
January 15th, 2016 -- Interview with Jennifer Paige 'Crush' on KPFK
January 11, 2016 -- letter to Dear Mr. Bowie
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2015 Annual Grateful Letter + Photocard with Santa at Disney
LETTER Pdf Download, read here
Astrology Chart (click here)
December 10th, 2015: JungianOnline interview about Darksoul and Jungian psychology w/ excerpt below LINK / PDF
November 4th, 2015: SCORE Award for Entrepreneurship / Creativity in Business
October 31st, 2015: PREMIERE of Music Video 'DIONYSUS' Featuring Paz, Drink and Hollywood icon, ANGELYNE -- WATCH HERE --
(the sold-out limited edition 30 track digipack CD, 'Dionysus / New Axis' released in 2015, is pictured below)
October 30th, 2015: Archetypal Joker aka Joker's Shadow (original Darksoul Theatre Live Halloween Music-Theatre Show)
October 3rd, 2015: Next year's music project, recorded at Fantasy Studios, Berkeley
September 5th, 2015: Sicily Psychology Presentation
August 15th, 2015: PREMIERE of Solo Radio Show on KPFK, The Archetypal Mosaic
July 31st, 2015: PREMIERE of 'My New Axis' -- WATCH HERE --
June 13th, 2015: Book reading of Sofia, the Great in Malibu
Each year, I have a tradition to write and share a Grateful Letter, instead this year I present the cover art to my new children's book for all ages, titled 'Sofia, the Great' written about and in great honour of the person to whom I'm most grateful, my dearest Grand-Mother, Sophia.
Please visit the new Mikhail-Tank.com
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My new writing, "A Place where Spirituality and Religion meet and there is no Shadow" is now up on #Amazon -- http://www.amazon.com/Place-where-Spirituality-Religion-Shadow-ebook/dp/B00OU8ZAXU/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1414130305&sr=1-1&keywords=mikhail+tank
Click here to view video describing 2015 Healing-Cycle Album and Art Project, titled 'My New Axis' / 'New Axis.
10-31-14 single, Suspension of Disbelief. Pre-order here. ~ BearManor is known for it's 600+ releases of iconic Hollywood titles. Song Promo one-sheet .PDF .DOCX // Lyric sheet .PDF .DOCX
LABOR DAY ON AIR SPECIAL
September 1st, 2014 at 4pm Pacific
90.7 FM, Guest: Famed Psychology Author, Joseph Burgo
August, 2014
The commemorative 20th anniversary medal of Darksoul Theatre (tm/r) is available via http://mikhailtank.com/darksoul-ians
August, 2014
Working w/ artist, Seth Ahonen on the updated & revised Art Edition of my published text, 'The Testament of King Solomon ' + Comic Book also in the works.
August, 2014
AUGUST 5th, 2014 -- New Written Work Release
Thoughts on Love: A feeling vs. A social construct
Available here worldwide
Q&A Video 1 http://vimeo.com/mikhailtank/humilityqa
Q&A Video 2 http://vimeo.com/mikhailtank/bookstoreqa
Q&A Video 3 http://vimeo.com/mikhailtank/diamondqa
(above Testament of King Solomon book signing @ Vroman's 5/25, below director John Waters' book signing @ New Beverly Cinema 6/5)
Spring Newsletter --
May 15th -- Had an amazing time in NY. Stayed in Manhattan for five days; enjoyed the bustling energy, the awesome cohort for my PhD program (studying, conversing and also visiting the Rubin Museum together). Checked out Coney Island, Brooklyn, Long Island. Had 3x3 fantastic & rare desserts, and the tenth -- a cannoli-filled lobster tail. Visited the rebirth of the Fabergé store. Walked a forest & scouted a cacoon nest, got a chance to reflect and face a past issue, met a wonderful old friend & spent some quality family time, watched Hedwig (w/eight Tony noms.), wrote a piece titled, The Wolves and had a few personal dreams come true.
MARCH 21 --
New writing, "Manifestor's Manifesto" C. 2014
MARCH 8th --
Towel Service Please original T-shirts (www.mikhailtank.com) are now available via Zazzle. Men's/I // Women's/I // Mature CD
MARCH 5th --
https://www.prbuzz.com/entertainment/212326-mikhail-tank-presents-a-new-media-rating-system-which-concentrates-on-intelligence-quality-of-content.html
http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/mikhail-tank-presents-a-new-media-rating-system-which-concentrates-on-intelligence-quality-of-content-471516.htm (this link live on Thursday, March 06, 2014 at 3:30 AM CST)
http://www.myprgenie.com/view-publication/mikhail-tank-presents-a-new-media-rating-system-which-concentrates-on-intelligence-and-quality-of-content
http://seoexperts.pr.co/71615-mikhail-tank-presents-a-new-media-rating-system-which-concentrates-on-intelligence-quality-of-content
Direct Link to the Master Image and Payment page: http://mikhailtank.com/tank_media_rating_system
I have heard from many folks the need to not only respect content due to sales and numbers, but to the quality and intellectual stimulation that it provides, I created a missing link and would like to share it with the world. The one dollar per use request is very reasonable and if this product becomes properly recognized, I would pursue a Certification Mark along with a possible creation of a committee to help with the ratings.
MARCH 1st (event) & 3rd (photos) --
Official @RazzieAwards photos are up on @Devinography #Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/113159543@N02/sets/72157641822296075/ #FunEvent
FEB 23rd -- Official Poster for 3rd Dollar Baby project, based on a story by the legendary Stephen King along with studio photo from the voice-over session. View Mini-Teaser HERE
FEB 22nd -- Received these signed photos from Russian Artist Legend, Edita Piekha
FEB 21st, 2014 -- Check out the Friday printed edition of the Beverly Hills Courier for a special surprise!
FEB 14th, 2014 --
HAPPY V-Day! Announcing the Premiere of the fTherapy Music Video.
Enjoy watching this video via Vimeo, for an unlimited number of times. With the special password to be provided via e-mail within 48 hours of password-purchasing. http://mikhailtank.com/limited_editions
FEB 2nd, 2014 --
GOLD ARCHIVAL CD of FULL RADIO SHOW
PRESS RELEASE
http://www.wnd.com/markets/news/read/26325591/dark_nights_bright_life
JAN 28th, 2014 --
In the 8th and closing episode of Dark Nights, Bright Life -- hosts Layla and Mikhail discuss thetopic of intersex and hermaphroditism with top radio personality Sheena Metal. Hear them explore the inner world of those born with ambiguous male/female characteristics, probing issues of controversy that lead to more ultimate questions about how we identify ourselves in terms of gender. The hosts leave no territory unexplored in this provocative and unreserved show. A truly cutting-edge show of curiosity, outspokenness and freedom! (mature theme & content)
JAN 22nd, 2014 -- New Promo Video + Radio Show on iTunes
JAN 21st, 2014 --
Episode 7: Future Plans and Personal Inspirations
(aidate 1/21/14)
In the 7th episode of Dark Nights, Bright Life -- hosts Layla and Mikhail discuss future goals and plans, share some inspirations, and air out some interesting issues. The mood of this show is dynamic and fun as the hosts reveal more about themselves, their work, and their inspirations. Hear their viewpoints on social media, how to protect yourself from draining energies, some special and unique sentiments, and personal meaning behind some fascinating myths. The hosts reveal more about recent and upcoming releases, and several key announcements are made as to their future plans and opportunities! This show is filled with creative zest, with much to offer!
JAN 14th, 2014 --
In the 6th episode of Dark Nights, Bright Life -- hosts Layla and Mikhail explore Binaural Beats and Rhythms of Life. This is a deep and relaxing musical show, with special guests, musical entrepreneur Derek Sivers (creator of CD Baby) and unique musical genuis Luis Mojica. They delve into how music alters life's rhythms and cleanses the soul. Feel the rhythm as the hosts discuss the technology behind binaural beats, and both play some unique and amazing tracks from their new releases. This show is playful, artistic and fascinating!
JAN 7th, 2014 --
In the 5th episode of Dark Nights, Bright Life -- hosts Layla and Mikhail inspire you in creating a magical year. They discuss the profiles of a purposeful versus a purposeless life. And they emphasize faith, imagination, certainty and persistence as keys to keeping truly motivated in your life and sustaining your efforts toward what you really want. Find out how to discover Personal Magic & Motivation within your soul and how to listen to your own calling in life. A special guest, a magician from the Magic Castle, discusses parallels between stage magic and life, and shares reflections of this in his own life. Also enjoy some powerful tracks and readings by the hosts, as well as some special announcements for the new year!
JAN 4th, 2014 --
New album release! The Shift aka Personal Freedom Response System
The album is available in three unique versions, the iTunes digital and Amazon physical CD versions share the same cover art (see below).
Watch brief promo video here.
The Googleplay version has alternate cover art as well as 4 bonus tracks (not found on the iTunes edition).
Amazon physical cd --- amazon.com/Personal-Freedom-Response-System-spoken/dp/B00HNWFLXO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1388818389&sr=8-1&keywords=mikhail+tank+the+shift
iTunes digital version --- itunes.apple.com/us/album/shift-aka-personal-freedom/id709168091
GooglePlay (exclusive cover art and bonus track edition) --
play.google.com/store/music/album/Mikhail_Tank_The_Shift_spoken_word_ep?id=Boi7x5w2w6akr3y6rovt5hjj5gy&hl=en
"Tank’s 'The Shift' is truly a gem that goes beyond spoken word and into the heart and mind of anyone that has ears." - Sell Out Records (read full review here)
© ℗ 2013 Mikhail Tank
DEC. 25th --
Happy Holidays Dear Friends & Sir.Tankians!!
Watch the Sir.Tank Dancing Santa video here
DEC. 13th --
Top Radio host, Sheena Metal interviewed myself and Layla (radio partner). Hear the interview via http://latalkradio.com/archives/Sheena-121713.mp3 & read about her here http://latalkradio.com/Sheena.php (adult language).
NOV. 26th - JAN. 28th
Episodes in their entirety http://latalkradio.com/Nights.php
Episode 1: Self-Creation vs. Creative Envy (airdate 11/26/13)
In the debut episode of Dark Nights, Bright Life -- Layla Ashley and Mikhail Tank discuss Self-Creation vs. Creative Envy. Hear them talk about how each of us can strive to Create instead of get caught up in a feeling of lacking and wanting what we don't (yet) have. The Hosts expose the myths of envy and how it is really a call to self-expression. Find out what the "creative self" is all about and how we can bring it out instead of cower in the face of others' envious eyes. A couple of very special guests discuss creativity in the theatre and drama-therapy. And enjoy some special gifts of their own that Layla and Mikhail each present during the show.
Episode 2: The Shadow (airdate 12/3/13)
In the second episode of "Dark Nights, Bright Life" -- hosts Layla Ashley and Mikhail Tank discuss and present the audience with The Shadow. They mention the history, the psychology and the the instances we face in our everyday lives. Bringing the negative into the positive and learning how to turn the "garbage can" within us into a "recycling bin." Specials guests; actor/martial artist Paul K. Daniel and Italian film director Lazzaro M. Ferrari discuss and present a dialogue for the listener to enjoy. Tune in to this special episode and learn about your own shadow box.
Episode 3: Male and Female aspects of individuals and society as a whole (airdate 12/10/13)
In the third episode of "Dark Nights, Bright Life" -- hosts Layla Ashley and Mikhail Tank discuss Male and Female aspects of individuals and society as a whole. They courageously and playfully flesh out the downfall of male and female natures, and the differences in how they go about getting what they want. Then they bring it back together by pointing out that males and females do best when they honor and compliment each other's differences, to experience unity, harmony and cohesion. And that by making peace with the masculine and feminine qualities within yourself, you can more readily love and cherish those qualities in others and in your relationships. Special guest Dr. Stephan A. Hoeller, a lecturer and writer on subjects of spirituality, psychology, and the esoteric tradition, takes listeners more than a few notches up and into the depths of the soul and psyche, as he discusses the concepts of anima/animus, logos, eros, masculine and feminine energies on a deity level, as well as sharing some of his own insight into how males and females can better compliment one another in current times. Tune in to this very special episode.
Episode 4: Objectivity and Faith, as it relates to anxiety, addiction, distractability and emotional intelligence (airdate 12/17/13)
In the forth episode of "Dark Nights, Bright Life" -- hosts Layla and Mikhail discuss Objectivity and Faith, as it relates to anxiety, addiction, distractability and emotional intelligence. They delve into what is behind why we distract ourselves from what we truly want to do. They describe a general abuser's profile and take a look at how anxiety and addiction keep us from our Highest Good. And they point out the importance of becoming objective and having faith to move out and up from the situation. Personal boundaries and accessing personal passion through choice is emphasized. Special guest JR Westen, D.D., C.Ad, Executive Director for the Conversations with God Foundation, and who specializes in Addiction and Grief Recovery, discusses addiction and the recovery process, the 'addict brain', and what it is that really helps people become free again. Finding personal spiritual connection is discussed as key to rising above these challenges. Mikhail and Layla also each premiere some very special audio works related to the topics, and make some special announcements for the coming new year!
DEC 10 --
With beloved inspiration, the aristocratic, Oscar-winning Anjelica Huston from last night's (front row) book premiere/conversation and signing event.
OCT 17--
Willa California Premiere at the Laemmle, North Hollywood.
Q&A video clip, watch here.
OCT 12th --
'WILLA' receives Top 5 Audience Award. Thank you to Andrey for his excellent organization skills. Plus Saturday is the California premiere of the film #Vff13 & Nov. 18th -- Special Announcement!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!
"The Jam She Makes" (an original short story, published on EWR)
... click on image or here to read
The #Halloween ep is available exclusively on GooglePlay here
"My Pretty Pony" & "WILLA" Premiere for the 1st time in Russia,
at the 1st Russian Dollar Baby film festival.
View Russian Teasers for both films
Watch Russian Film Ctitic compliment "Willa"
video start at 11 m. (click here)
In costume as a Space Clown for the Magic Castle Halloween party
Oct 29 -- TICKETS for "WILLA" at the Laemmle Theatre
Official Valley Film Festival link for tickets and info.
Screening will take place Nov 16th at 6pm
Oct 19th -- Recording & Premiere of the new Darksoul Theatre® digital single, INSPIRATION (click on cover art to hear)
Oct 18th -- Had an amazing time at the opening gala of the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills.
Oct 13 -- Complete Press Conference + Eng. translation link as well as the complete Russian TV interview.
Complete Press Conf link
Eng. translation link
Complete Interview link
Oct 8 -- Ceiling-hangers, an essay on LA [Explicit] [Kindle Edition] (Expressing what it's like to be in Hollywood for ten years. The frustrations, the dreams and the four types of people that want fame & fortune.)
Click on image to purchase on Kindle Apps & Devices.
Oct 4 -- Live Press Conference News via Russian TV (as featured director).
Oct 2 -- Russian Press Conference Rehearsal. The event will take place on 10.4 at 15:30 Moscow time. Links will also be avail.
Sept 27 -- 'Willa' announced as official selection of the Valley Film Festival. The screening will be held at the Laemmle Theatre in NoHo.
Sept 23rd -- Major Russian TV Interview (start at 11:00). Видеоподкаст "КиноPeople" от 23. 09. 2013. Discussing how King's writings, Allegrova's Songs, Nicholson's acting & the Darksoul Theatre are not afraid of the animal and the darkness within!
TBA (2014) -- Horned Silhouette (designed by Jordan Monsell) is the cover art of upcoming 2014 spoken word ep, The Shift aka PFRS (Personal Freedom Response System).
View 1st single promo video by clicking on the image below.
Sept 27th -- Tank's 3rd Dollar Baby Film (authorized by Stephen King will be announced Sept. 27th) via the 1st Russian Dollar Baby Press Conference via Skype to & from Krasnodar. Likewise, from Oct 31st-Nov 3rd both My Pretty Pony & Willa will premiere at 1st such Russian event. New MPP poster for this occasion (and going forth) unveiled below.
ВК (V Kontakte) http://vk.com/rublebaby
ФБ (Facebook) https://www.facebook.com/events/218075908355600/
ЖЖ (Live Journal) http://rublebaby.livejournal.com/
YouTube (You Tube) http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL98EKvtyR_YQXKczkjpruxAO95G1L4Roy
КингКинг (Site)( http://kingking.ru/
Киномонитор (Site of Studio/Theatre chain) http://www.kinomonitor.ru/projects/kingfest/
Лаборатория фантастики (Fantasy Lab) http://fantlab.ru/forum/forum13page1/topic8903page1
August 28th -- Attended the filming of R&B Divas LA season finale, on the red carpet with adored 5-octave Jazz/R&B songstress, Chanté Moore
August 9th -- Attendance at the 3rd Disney Expo, photo with HappyMikachu and Roy P. Disney
Additional fun events (at the Magic Castle, Hollywood & an Oscar event, photo with actress Silvia Pinal)
JULY 4th, Happy Independence !!
SUMMER 2013 --
FILM, TRADEMARK, ARTISTIC COMMENDATION, ALBUM, COSTUME & DIGITAL PAINTING by Wayne Hoecherl to celebrate 20th Anniversary of unique art-form
Psychological Antidotes and Soul Prescriptions: The Story of Darksoul Theatre™ is a look at a unique virtual theatre that’s in its 20th year. The intention of this art form is to create works of psychological significance and spiritual strength. Tank started the art of Darksoul at the tender age of 13 and has since performed at universities, festivals, and solo shows in the the Bay Area; Vancouver, British Columbia; Hollywood, CA; Tokyo, Japan; and in the first ever streamed performance at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. His shows, “Magician’s Key,” “Cure for a Broken Heart,” “Soul Photography,” “For The Special Ones,” “The Power of Rejection,” and “Psychological Antidotes” all share one factor—the wish to help people face their inner fears and find personal strength.
The feature film documentary will be screened on Saturday, June 15th at The Actors Company in West Hollywood.
Published June 8th, 2013
A chat with a truly multi-talented artist: Mikhail Tank is a musician, Guinness World Record holder, performer, director, creator of the Darksoul Theatre … and Count of Sealand!
Mikhail Tank (photo credit: Patti Garcia)
- What was the spark that made you come up with the concept of Darksoul Theatre?
Darksoul Theatre (which now has a registered Trademark & Service Mark) came to me at a time of spiritual dwelling. I was 13 years old, in new surroundings, kind of adrift in my own world. This was my tool of self-analysis, of emotional study and a sort of self-psychoanalysis — which allowed a distance to form and later, creations. Everything comes from the depth and relates to what others feel under the layers. It’s not simple stuff and it’s not necessarily marketable. After helping my-self heal through art I was able to do to the same for others.
- What is that makes Darksoul Theatre unique?
That’s a cooking secret lol But I will say that when people take the time to enjoy the art and to really EXPERIENCE it, it will move them and take them to places they may not have seen within themselves.
- Why did you decide to capture this story with the documentary format?
Since I’ve been creating within this art-form for the past 20 years, and I’m big on cataloging – I decided to capture the ART-TIME in the capsule of film, in order to preserve it just the way that it is in the moment. Now it’s time for Chapter II …
- You are also a musician. Do you see a strong connection between music and visual arts?
Music is the greatest healing element, as it relates to the rhythm, heart-beat and blood-flow inside, at least it’s the greatest form of healing that I’ve experienced. That along with Magic-Prayer. Music and visual art sometimes compliments one another and at other times, the visual can detract. But I still prefer collecting limited CD’s, ones with holograms, linear notes, lyrics, photos and quality mastering. For me, digital is secondary! I love real tangible art-goods, including music.
- Is there any artist out there (music, theatre, or visual) that managed to impress you lately?
I’m rather displeased with the fact that GENIUS WORLD ARTISTS are shunned by the powers that be. Here it’s all about money, ass and other vulgar bs. There aren’t many true artists here in the US. I adore and study such greats as Irina Allegrova, Valeri Leontiev, Alla Pugacheva, Masha Rasputina, the highly under-rated Chante Moore, Vahtang Kikabidze, David Tukhmanov, my fellow name-sake Mikhail Tanich (same full last name), Olga Kormuhina, Iyak Yola, (original performance artist) Laurie Anderson and Greek Goddess Anna Vissi.
- You left Russia for the United States. Do you think you could have had the chance to express yourself through your art if you had remained in your home country?
Honestly, I don’t know. But I suppose strongly that I would not have had the same freedom. Although here my freedom is silent and at times blocked and under-appreciated, I am EXTREMELY grateful to be able to create with 100% Creative Freedom, something I know most ‘major’ artists dream of.
- Each artist, deep inside, wishes to reach an audience that shares his / hers mindset. Who´s your “ideal fan”?
I have a few, those with whom I can speak with on a truly unique level. Without the hype. M.O., Pj.B. & my dearest G.M. are true, deep & intellectual! I am accepting multiple fan applications (haha), so visit my site and check out my art across multi-media platforms, including the Guinness Record.
Lastly, I want to wish everyone Creative Intelligence! Don’t settle for the booty-shaking, ask for more meaning from your artists, so that you can emulate them on a deeper level and learn about who you are instead of only what’s on the outside!!
What does it mean to stick to your love of art for 20 years? To me it means spiritual growth, human understanding, and the ability to see that which is invisible.
Darksoul Theatre came to me when I was a struggling 13 year old, confused and consciously alienated from the outside world. It was a natural way to face the demons, the untold ways, and many of life's mysteries that were beyond my years. It was my Solomon’s Ring that shined a light into the deep tunnel of the unknowing.
From there I began to create, inspiring others to overcome their concerns by helping them to become ‘flyers in life’ instead of ‘walkers’. Throughout these twenty years, I have had the privilege to travel the world, to learn from many cultures, and to share art and culture.
On June 15th, 2013 – Psychological Antidotes and Soul Prescriptions, The Story of Darksoul Theatre™ documentary feature film will debut at The Actors Company Theatre on Formosa Avenue in Los Angeles. I invite you to attend the premiere. Tickets and additional information are available on my website www.mikhailtank.com
May 26th, 2013 'Willa' & 'My Pretty Pony' to screen at Comicpalooza + interview featured in upcoming book
A big thanks to Jamie, Paul, Dan, Chelsea and Jessica (my teams who helped create) both dollar baby projects (authorized by & based upon Stephen King) which I directed. Both films will be screened May 26th at Comicpalooza in Texas. Official info below & via this link.
May 3rd --
Walked the red carpet with A Love Supreme (5-octave) extraordinary singer & performer, Chanté Moore & attended the Rob Zombie Q&A with screening of Lords of Salem and watched an extraordinary performance of a Dervish dancing in a trance.
Tank's new writing is available as a Kindle Single
US store link / Read via Kathmandu magazine (Nepal)
Tank's new album (a collaboration with high school friend, Ariel Dickerson) is available via Amazon iTunes Gold Archival Signed CD
See Reviews Below & Hear #2 (R.N. World Charts) single via SoundCloud
March 24th, 2013
ALBUM RELEASE
CD UNIVERSE (signed, gold CD edition)
The concept of failure does not exist to me, do what you love and enjoy your Soul's content. I hear often from fans, that I inspire them to fly in life and that makes me even more happy.
For fun; sat on a camel, tried some fencing & saw the Cavalia show, Odysseo
On April 28th, recorded an 6-track ep titled 'OmniseNsual' for future release.
Feb 23rd & 24th - attended the Razzies and gave interviews to Japanese and Spanish Television + Oscar party on the 24th
Feb 13th - Mikhail Tank becomes a Count of Sealand (the smallest country in the world) - read about Sealand in the New York Times
Feb 10th - Darksoul Theatre (tm) documentary taping
Feb 7th - SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
2013 marks the 20th year of Darksoul & Darksoul Theatre
Tank officially started Darksoul at the age of 13.
Jan 21st, 2013 - Vacation in Avalon, saw Lincoln at the historic theatre, on a historic day.
DEC. 30th, 2012 - Birthday VideoPremiere (click to view)
DEC. 20th -
DEC. 13th -
DEC. 9th - performance art music video taped for 'Psychological Antidotes' (cinematographer: Jamie Brown)
DEC. 5th - Audio Premiere of the lead track from Psychological Antidotes
NOV. 24th - attended David Brighton's excellent tribute to David Bowie
NOV. 18th - Brand New!! Holiday ART book, click on image
NOV. 17th - Had a private viewing of bespoke multiple-Royal Warrant-issued shoes and boots from the #1 UK royal family bootmakers. Had a measurement taken for future use.
NOV. 15th - Special listen for friends & fans - a new composition (w. Ariel Dickerson) titled 'To the Center of Peace (Unheld)' - click on image
NOV. 11th - supreme audio recording session for 2013 projects and behind-the-scenes video
NOV. 9th & 10th - STREISAND & ALLEGROVA shows ... On the 9th - Attended the spectacular Streisand concert at the Hollywood Bowl with special guest stars, Chris Botti (trumpeter), Streisand's talented son Jason and the Italian trio (that may need a little more work), Il Volo. On the 10th - Attended favorite artist's concert - Russian Superstar IRINA ALLEGROVA, afterwards had a full private chat about art & life. Blessed & grateful.
fyi, only coat is the same in these two photos lol
NOV. 7th -
NOV. 5th -
Attended the prophetic Kohanim Concert by fellow-artist-priest, Leonard Cohen
NOV. 4th -
A True Little Story about being Less-selfish & caring less about external looks
I was sitting in a donut shop in West La, enjoying a selfish series of moments on my phone, a Whole milk and a cherry-cheesecake donut (with an additional glazed in a bag to go) when all of a sudden, appeared a toothless and shoeless homeless man. He was walking all around the store, back and forth, in and out. Initially I felt repulsion and moved sideways and away from him.
November 4, 2012
Oct. 30th -
DVD & Google Play Digital ep Coming Halloween 2012!!
OCTOBER 1st -
'Willa' & 'My Pretty Pony' will be shown at the 2013 Comicpalooza in Texas on May 26th + interview will be published in the dollar baby book. More info to come
“My Pretty Pony” & "Willa" © Stephen King
Used by permission. All rights reserved.
+
Received this beautiful correspondence from The Queen
SEPTEMBER - READ ABOUT THE POWER OF REJECTION SHOW, AND THE VANCOUVER/VICTORIA TRIP, by clicking the appropriate link on the left column
click on image above to read article and on image below to view videos
BOX OFFICE / TICKETS Link / Fringe 2012 App / Ticket Trove App
Sept 6 Fringe-For-All at Performance Works 10pm-midnight (35 performers)
Sept 7 8pm Fringe Talk Show with Riel Hahn (guest)
Sept 7 10:15pm THE POWER OF REJECTION Premiere (Solo Show)*
Sept 7 WILLA Premiere at Phenom Film Festival (directed by) - tickets
Sept 8 4:40pm THE POWER OF REJECTION (Solo Show)*
Sept 8 Screening of 'Believe, Smile and Love' (directed by + new introduction)
Sept 9 1:05pm THE POWER OF REJECTION (Solo Show, matinee)*
Sept 10 7pm THE POWER OF REJECTION (Solo Show)*
Sept 13 The Gong Show at 7pm (Fringe Bar Show)
Sept 13 8:30pm THE POWER OF REJECTION (Solo Show)*
Sept 13 Announcement of 2013 Show & Album Title
Sept 14 Tales From The Fringe at 7pm (Fringe Bar Show)
Sept 15 8:20pm THE POWER OF REJECTION (Solo Show)*
* Partial proceeds will go to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society
For Live Updates check Twitter.com/MikhailTank
AUGUST 29th & SEPTEMBER 1st - The Power Of Rejection Radio Promo will premiere on the University of British Columbia's CITR Radio Aug. 29th from 5-6pm PST on the Arts Report & on Sept. 1st between 6-7pm PST on Nasha Volna. Check out the 1st podcast to hear the promo at 37:24 http://playlist.citr.ca/podcasting/audio/20120829-170500-to-20120829-180000.mp3
AUGUST 15th - Vancouver Fringe Artist-in-Space Spotlight
from the official Vancouver Fringe Newsletter & web-update 'Countdown to Blast Off at the Opening Night'
AUGUST 13th - "WILLA" to PREMIERE AT PHENOM FILM FESTIVAL 2012
AUGUST 12th - "HUBRIS, like the rest of your tracks, cuts cleanly and crisply through the genre clutter with a groove that slices directly to the heart with honest power. This is music with teeth, heart, soul and big brass balls." - Musician, David Namerow RE: http://bit.ly/SeZcR6
AUGUST 7th - Vancouver Plays Preview of 'The Power of Rejection' show. Click on image to view link.
AUGUST 2nd - LIVE Radio Interview this coming Thursday, August 2nd at 5:30pm PST via Simon Fraser University's Arts Show - you can listen live via http://www.cjsf.ca/ - LISTEN ON SOUNDCLOUD
JULY 30th - Here is the full-page article from the Vancouver Express newspaper No. 28 (383), dated July 17th 2012. Article written byTaya Umrikhina
(print and digital editions below)
JULY 24th - Good Morning World - if people make you feel bad for being yourself & expect things from you, that you are uncomfortable with, I say feel free to not give in! Living as someone else's thought is powerless. Live as you think, while respecting others!
JULY 11th - New published writing,Proposed Rules of Friendship (available on all Kindle Apps and Devices) - click on image
JULY 6th - Taped video intro for Rabbi documentary, will be shown at a private event in September
JULY 4th - New short story (available on all Kindle Apps and Devices)
(public domain photo by P. Kratochvil)
JUNE 29th - attended album release show of the amazing live performer, Sophie B. Hawkins - a true independent artist/musician
JUNE 21st - Some people say that when someone achieves a certain high level position - it means they truly deserve it, the same people may state that talent always preserveres. As positive as my energy is, and as much as I love to believe - these sentiments are pure BS. There are those who deserve what they have and those who don't.There are those whose talent preserveres and those whose talent never sees the light of day. And for all of those who DESERVE to be heard and seen and whose talent is silenced - I dedicate this day to YOU! Bless You!
JUNE 20th - NOT ONLY DIGITAL! Just gotta say, both as a published artist & artistic consumer - I prefer physical content (signed CD's, hardcover books) over digital media.
Digital media does not have any resale value whereas the books I collect, the 1st edition signed CD pressings ... their value only goes up.
And lastly, art that is tangible, that I can hold and take with me, art that is independent in its manufacturing is essential to my taste.
JUNE 19th - NEW POEM: HEDONISM - .PDF / .JPG
JUNE 10th - Today was the shoot for Mikhail's 'lobster film' / here's an exclusive casting-trailer (view here / password: lobster)
JUNE 7th - Get #DarksoulTheatre Merchandise #SupportVirtualTheatre
JUNE 5th -New short story (available on all Kindle Apps and Devices)
MAY 31st - Featured on Meteorite Jeweler's site ...
"Jewellery has been a source of inspiration for many thousands of years.
This was brought home recently when I received a commission from a renowned actor in the USA.
Russian born actor Mikhail Tank contacted me and asked if I could create a ring for him to wear in an upcoming Theatre tour.
He wanted a ring set with a piece of iron meteorite - and having seen one on the Jurassic jewellery meteorite rings page I worked with him to create something unique.
When he gave me the go ahead I made the ring and sent it to him in California.
Mikhail told me he was delighted with the ring and would wear it while performing in his new theatre show." - http://blog.jurassicjewellery.co.uk/post/22837103943/the-star-ring-that-inspired-a-star
MAY 18th - From Dame Shirley Bassey (Diamonds are Forever, Goldfinger and The Diamond Jubilee)
MAY 17th - "Today I planted a tree in Israel in Honor of the 79 members of my Family, who were killed in the Holocaust" #NeverForget @ADBenson @jnfusa - Mt
MAY 13th - Watch Mikhail's discussion about the core concepts of his art, "Darkness vs. Negativity" here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oj4spgaU9q8&feature=youtu.be
MAY 11th - This evening was the cast & crew premiere of the new dollar baby film project, 'Willa'.
MAY 7th - Get the new fun ring-tone for your phone by texting MTANK2 to 46101 ... It's called 'Transylvanian Tea' and it will make you smile!
April 29 - View the video teaser and poster for the forthcoming dollar baby film, 'Willa'
April 1st -1st row attendance at Leontiev show in LA
March 31st - The Release Party was covered by AOL's The Patch. Mike Szymanski wrote the story - Click Here to read the Article
featured photo (in the article above) by Anthony Mongiello
March 29th - Today, 'DARKSOUL THEATRE' - the 25 track compilation album was released. Here is a photo from the release party @ Lucy's 51.
GET THE ALBUM, BY CLICKING HERE
March 28th - Received personalized disc from incredible Russian Spiritual-Rocker, Olga Kormuhina
March 17th - Today was the video-shoot for the 'The Young Rasputin Intrduction' - you may watch the video by clicking here (password: TYR2012)
March 10th - An American Dream - the Darksoul Theate (tm) and album have been announced via the Reauters Sign at 3 Times Square, New York (the world's first billboard powered entirely by wind and solar energy).
3/20/12 -- sent a public tweet to Sir. Richard Branson and Virgin Galactic to be the 1st performance artist to perform in #space, following the 1st virtual show creation in 2009 for a solo ticketed show (see below).
March 8th - DARKSOUL THEATRE IN THE NEWS (see Canadian Yahoo!, US Yahoo! & PR NewsWire screen-shots)
March 3rd - MPP w/story by Stephen King (directed by Mikhail Tank) will screen @ the 2nd Spanish Dollar Baby Film Festival, on March 3rd, in Seville. More info Here.
February 29th - Mikhail's 2006 documentary film about the late Rabbi Schimmel (premiered on JLTV) is now once again available on DVD. Click Here
Here's a caption from the official site:
February 26th - Attendance at the official Oscars Night America Mend charity event and awards party
February 9th - Original Darksoul (tm) giclees & prints are now available on Art.com's Rising site - Click Here to View/Buy
January 31st - Tank's write-up about Transylvania has been published in 'The Borgo Post' Vol. 17 Issue 1 (Winter 2012). 'The Borgo Post' is the official newsletter of the Canadian Chapter, Transylvanian Society of Dracula. Also, the audio-book, Tea with Dracula is available for purchase in the LIMITED EDITIONS section of the site.
January 22 - attendance, Celine Dion show in Vegas
January 14th - attendance, Serduchka show in LA
January 8th - attendance, Kathleen Turner play in Los Angeles
January 1st & 3rd - two singles from the upcoming Power of Rejection show, are now available on iTunes. 'Magma' & 'The Golden Hand'. Get them both on iTunes, by clicking HERE.
2011
December 30th - The article, featuring Mikhail's win of the Guinness Record is a top 7 news-story in AOL's Studio City Patch (click here to read)
December 15th - Tank's documentary 'For The Special Ones' Premieres via Culture Unplugged "promotingSocially & Spiritually conscious Documentary films/filmmakers".
December 9th - New Release! (click on image)
December 7th - Tank won lottery to perform at the 2012 Vancouver International Fringe Festival
December 4th - Grateful Letter (accomplishments) - Read Here
November 20th,My Pretty Pony screened in Antwerpen, Belgium (Click Here)
November 13th, Mikhail Officially Begins the DARKSOUL THEATRE. Opens www.DarksoulTheatre.com & www.DarksoulTheater.com
+ Tank on Google Music (Click Here)
November 5th, My Pretty Pony screened in Buenos Aires, Argentina (Click Here)
In late October - early Nov., Mikhail traveled to the amazing land of Transylvania and stayed at a Count's estate in Zabola. On Halloween, he announced the second dollar baby project (authorized & based on a story by Stephen King) from Bran Castle (Read & View Here).
October 19th - Tank gifts "A Blessing for Those who Don't Feel Well" - download
October 15th - Tank signed with SAG-franchised agent, Joaquin Sahagun. Also, in the recording studio, working on new single 'The Golden Hand' from the upcoming 2012 show & album, The Power of Rejection. (music by Daniel Levin)
October 14th - Tank re-released SOUL PHOTOGRAPHY on Amazon (both in physical and digital formats) (click here to preview & purchase)
Tank attended the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards
Tank's New ALBUM, Personal Strength and single MAGMA* are now Available on Amazon.com / click on the cover-art. * Magma is an entry in the 54th Grammy Awards.
The REMIX can be heard here - The VIDEO can be seen here
My Pretty Pony (directed by Mikhail) had it's Spanish Premiere on August 14th, 2011 - Link to Site / Film Review
My Pretty Pony Stephen King Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Tank announced (5/15) his upcoming 2012 show, The Power of Rejection
Tank attended a "once in a lifetime" event at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club (the centennial anniversary, led by Prince William and Duchess Kate Middleton).
HEAR TANK's CBS RADIO INTERVIEW FROM THE ROYAL POLO EVENT HERE
SEE TANK's ABC TV INTERVIEW CLIP FROM THE ROYAL POLO EVENT HERE
Tank gave public access interview to long time art collaborator, Patti Garcia. Ch. 25. July 9th. Show: Creative Minds
Tank released a story-book about his Father saving a wild creature. Click Here to purchase
RADIO
Tank featured on Conversations Live radio show
Click to listen to Interview: PART 1 & PART 2
Artistic Spotlight on Tank featured on AOL's The Patch. Written by Robin Scholer - Click Here to Read
Tank featured on UK's NEWSLITE for winning a World Record - Read Article Here
Tank received Guinness World Record (tm) for Longest Title of a a Music Single.
"I took my philosophy about personal freedom and made it the title of a track."
Tank released a documentary (interview w/performance pieces) titled, The Importance of Creativity. Click to Watch
Special Thanks to Jamie Brown.
Tank released four Darksoul (tm) projects. REMASTERED, Visceral, Brainwashed and To The Ocean.
2010
PLAYBOY MANSION PARTY & THE YOUNG RASPUTIN
Tank visits Playboy Mansion Party, dressed as the character from his work-in-progress feature film, The Young Rasputin
Tank releases THE YOUNG RASPUTIN PROJECT TEASER - click here to view
CLASSES AT THE MAGIC CASTLE
Tank takes classes at the world famous Magic Castle, with master magician Mark Wilson
BILLBOARD APPEARANCE
Tank is featured on a billboard-size storyboard at ArcLight Cinemas
SHOW / ALBUM / LIVE PERFORMANCE
Tank, in collaboration with composer Daniel Levin - release the album and supporting music video, For The Special Ones
"Russian born artist Mikhail Tanks work is dedicated to all those who feel like
theyre sitting in the corners of life. Music by Daniel Levin. Performances are at the Stella Adler
Theatre." - LA STAGE BLOG / Tank Premieres Show at the 1st Hollywood Fringe Festival - see site here
View the live performance of HUBRIS here
HALLOWEEN, BURST THE BUBBLE OF HATE & HUBRIS music single releases
MOSCOW ART & STUDIO TRIP
READ BLOG HERE
STARRING IN ORIGINAL VIDEO-COMIC FILM
Karoliyov, a Wrodents Video Comic Premiered at WonderCon, also at ComicCon / Purchase here
2010 ARTISTIC STATEMENT
2009 - some older links may not work
May 30th - TOKYO, JAPAN - Solo Show at the Tokyo Fringe (TFF official site)
June 10th - PRESS - International press via Reuters, Washington Post, ABC News, The Guardian + 140 (click to view)
June 22nd - PRESS - Artist Spotlight in Edinburgh Evening News (click to view)
July 7th - ATTENDANCE - Historic & "True Feeling of Unity" at the Staples Center for the MJ Memorial
July 9th - PRESS - Interview for Stephen King Dollar Baby project (click to view)
July 25th - COMIC-CON - Autograph presentation of Karoliyov Video Comic (See Photos Here)
July 15th-30th - HONG KONG - Moleskine Exhibition, includes M.T.'s Goals & Resolutions design
July 28th - AWARD - Received for Partnership Skills at NBCU
August 1st - ATTENDANCE - Director's Guild Digital Day (TYR project)
August 7th - PRESS - Featured in a BBC article (click to view)
August 13th - WASHOUGAL, US - Expired Love Film Festival Premiere (Official Selections)
August 19th - iTUNES - Featured via The EDINBURGH FESTIVALS GUIDE iPhone app
August 28th - BBC RADIO - click to listen to Interview
August 30th - EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND (streaming) - Soul Photography Virtual Solo Show
Septmber 17th - OLDENBURG, GERMANY - "My Pretty Pony" Premiere at the Oldenburg Film Festival (Clich Here)
September 27th - iTUNES - Soul Photography Album Release (Info here)
October 1st - ARGENTINA - 1st SPANISH INTERVIEW "My Pretty Pony" Feature (Click for Site)
October 2, 3, 4 - OREGON - My Pretty Pony at the H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival (Info Here)
October 13th - CALIFORNIA - 1st original 2010 show costume completed, reply from Her Majesty The Queen (View)
October 14th - CALIFORNIA - FLK victory, featured quote and photo in Mercedes Benz online magazine (View)
October 19th - AMAZON - "My Thoughts and Visions" Book Released w/Introduction by Mt
October 27th - BBC - Head of Radio, Scotland (Jeff Zycinski) wrote an article about Mt's accomplishments on BBC. (Click here to view link) (Click here to view article)
October 28th - iTUNES - Approved 'mikhailtank' iPhone APP release (Click to Buy)
November 4th - REVIEW - Great "My Pretty Pony" review, released via Lilja's Library (Click to View)
November 6th - AFM TYR meetings
November 14th - THE NETHERLANDS - "My Pretty Pony" Dollar Baby Project Screening (Click to View)
December 3rd - HOLIDAY letter - Click here to Read