I’m Michael Bacon, the less famous Bacon of The Bacon Brothers. Ask me anything about bacon (or anything else).

Do you consider yourself 7 degrees away from every actor/actress?

Yes, I'll go with 7, but I'm really bad at the 6 degree game. And so is my brother.

What are 3 things we should know about you that we don't already know?

1 - I hate raisins so much I tell people I'm allergic to them. 2 - Last summer I flipped my hydroplane (a racing motorboat) in the Adirondacks. 3 - I have absolutely beautiful feet. My toes are in a perfect arc, my arches are high, size 9.5.

Hey Mr. Bacon, thanks for doing this AMA! Suppose someone wanted to get further into the music industry, what steps would you recommend they take?

If you're looking to get into film scoring, you could start by taking my film scoring courses at Lehman College and Mannes College of Music.
Second, don't have a backup (parents hate when I say that). Third, practice hard, and persist.

If you want to start a band, start it with your brother - it's good if he's a movie star, too.

Do you have a "go to" instrument that you prefer? When you have that "I've got a musical idea" moment, what guitar/keyboard/bass/bouzouki do you reach for?

Good for you, knowing what a bouzouki is!

I go to my guitar (usually my Taylor acoustic) for songwriting, keyboard for composition, and cello for improvisation.

Good for you, knowing what a bouzouki is!

Heh. I used to jam with Beth Patterson at Irish festivals. :)

(And if the need for such instrumentation ever arises in your projects, you should totally hire her.)

Also, I'd found a broken dobro in a junk pile and gave it to a friend who just added two friction tuners and turned it into an octave mandolin, so I had that on my mind this morning.

I have a Yamaha that was burned in a fire, trash-picked by my wife. It's one of my favorite guitars.

Why doesn't anyone know that Kevin has a brother? Is he ashamed of you?

He's threatened by my dancing prowess.

I thought your brother, Kevin, was the more famous one?

I thought so too.

In regards to fame: Kevin > Michael
In regards to face: Kevin < Michael

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. And you have a good eye.

Ok, I'll bite... do you realistically think you can get more followers than Kevin? What does he think of this pursuit? What is the most ridiculous thing you would actually do to get more followers?

I can dream, can't I? It's not over yet.

Kevin is running scared. No, really, he thinks the whole thing is great, he's been very supportive.

I don't know what the most ridiculous thing would be, but I'm open to suggestions...

He's threatened by my dancing prowess.
I'm twerking as we speak.

Twerking competition with Kevin (and as many random celeb friends you both have)... let's see how supportive he really is!

Haha, that's a great idea.

Who would win in a fight, a bear or a lion?

I'd have to say if it's a grizzly bear, I'd go with the bear. If it's a teddy bear, I'd go with the lion.

Are the Bacon Brothers planning a show around the Kansas City area?

It's looking like Ohio is the closest we'll get, but maybe next year.

What was your favorite film and/or television show to compose for?

The Kennedys which was a challenging and intense score for a PBS show, and Boy Interrupted, a really beautiful film, scored for a full orchestra.

What technical aspects of scoring a film / show are the most difficult? Also, what do you find easier, composing for film / tv or writing your own music?

Creating a piece of music that reflects the emotion of a particular scene in the eyes of the director is the most difficult technical aspect.

As for film/television composition, the hardest thing to do is to write a good song.

Do you prefer bacon made from pork or turkey?

What is your favorite dish with bacon?

Everything tastes better with either type of bacon. My favorite bacon dish is the classic BLT, and I can honestly say that turkey bacon makes the best BLT.

Do you know what twerking is?

I'm twerking as we speak.

what is your favorite food?

I've been told I make the best caesar salad in the world, but my favorite food is anything my wife makes. She's better than any restaurant.

Will you tell your brother that when he has that epiphany digging in the basement in Stir Of Echoes and just says,"Tools.", it's pretty much my favorite thing ever? Also I have heard that your music is great. I think I'll go pick it up today!

You should start with Philadelphia Road - it's sort of a best of collection.

Have you ever considering acting and if so, what kind of character would you like to portray?

If you've seen it, the commercial I shot for Oscar Mayer was the first acting I've ever done. I think Rex Frazier is the only character I'll ever play.

The song "Archie" reminds me of John Denver's music. You captured the sound of the ocean as in John Denver's song "Calypso". Has anyone ever told you that?

No, but I'll check it out.

How do you prefer your bacon? Crispy or less crispy?

Crispy.

Hi Michael,

What's your favorite James Bond movie?

I'd have to go with Goldfinger, but I'm more of a Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy kind of guy.

What is your favorite type of muffin?

I'm really looking forward to trying the bruffin - it's a muffin-brioche hybrid you can get at the Smorgasburg in Brooklyn.

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No, but I'm a believer. Praise Bacon!

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We pretty much heard everything, but since I was a little chubby, Bacon Fat was number 1. Kids are so mean.

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Bacon Fat: Great Moments in Food Jokes, coming to a bookstore near you... someday.

Hello, I had the pleasure of seeing The Bacon Brothers perform here in DC in March of this year, great show and great cause(Stand for the Troops), can you tell us what got you involved in that cause and what other organizations or causes are close to your heart?

Glad you enjoyed the show!

I've always been interested in veteran-civilian dialogue. I've been doing events with Stand for the Troops and the USO for many years.

I've also been a supporter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and my brother's site http://www.sixdegrees.org

I am looking forward to the new cd. Any release date yet?

Thanks for the support, it should be out in about a month. Things never go according to schedule, but I'm optimistic.

How has your role as a composer for film and television evolved in the last 10 years?

Besides lots of new technology, it hasn't really changed too much. It's still about finding the right tone and emotion.

Are you a cat or dog person? Or any kind of pet lover in general?

I love both of them, I love all animals in general.

I had a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel name Jerry - he was a great dog. We've also had a lot of cats over the years.

Can you think of one food that DOESN'T go with bacon?

I thought it was ice cream, but I had bacon ice cream and it was pretty good.

is kevin in the band? im only teenager but love footloose with kevin bacon. you are related though?

Been his brother all his life. And yes, he's in the band - you should check us out http://www.baconbros.com