Michael's Blog
Saturday, December 30, 2006
Hello all! Not much time to write I’m afraid (I’ve been all tied up with preparations for the recording studio!), but I wanted to make sure you all check out a really exciting new feature to the website – a jukebox! Sort of! A bunch of new recordings have been put up on the music page – so be sure to have a listen!
Also, after many long and horrible months of computer malfunctions and just an overall technological inferno, the pictures and video clips from the Broadway Rocks! concert are FINALLY up and waiting to be viewed! Try not to keep them waiting -- photos are fine, but video clips can be very vindictive when provoked.
I’ll try to write from studio in a couple weeks – a happy and healthy new year to all!!
-Michael
Sunday, October 15, 2006
Hello all! Long time no write. I hope all of you are well, and having fun doing whatever it is that you do!
Things for me have been very interesting – by which I mean busy (as usual). But things are going great nonetheless! I’m currently involved in two new productions, “Forbidden NYU” (NYU’s version of “Forbidden Broadway”) and Jason Robert Brown’s “Songs for a New World.” The second show opens a week and a half after the first one closes, so I’m running around a lot – but if you’re in the city, be sure to drop by and see a show or two! All of the scheduling and ticket information is posted online at the events page (although we’re still working out the times and locations for “Songs,” so hopefully that should be up within the next couple weeks) – be sure to check it out!
Aside from that, the New Musical is coming along just swimmingly (who on Earth came up with that expression?). I’ve just finished the vocals and piano accompaniment to a new pop duet – lots of fun! I’m scheduled to go into recording studio sometime in late December/early January, so hopefully some new clips should be available online in just a few months! Make sure you keep checking back : ).
That’s about it on my end…it’s off to rehearsal for me! And if you haven’t already (or even if you have, why not?) be sure to sign the guestbook, which is feeling very lonely these past few months : ).
Much love and No Day But Today!!
-Michael
Saturday, September 2, 2006
Hey guys! Sorry it’s been so long… it’s been a bit of a crazy few months. But you’ll be glad (I hope) to know that I’ve gotten a LOT of writing done, and I’m really looking forward to December, when I’ll be recording five songs from the New Musical alongside an awesome cast!
Most excitedly on the writing front for the new musical, I’ve just finished writing my first trance song – yes, me writing a trance song! : ). It’s insane, but really a lot of fun, and so completely different from anything I’ve ever done before. It takes place at a dance club that my roommate’s drag me to, and it’s really going to be a blast to record in a few months (actually, it will be painstakingly horrible to record. But the result should be cool). I’ll be sure to let you all know when the new recordings are up!
So here I am, living again in downtown Manhattan, and getting ready to start the new semester at NYU. I hope you’re all doing well, and don’t forget to check back for updates (I've also just put a copy of this blog on myspace, so if you'd like, you can sign up there to be alerted of new posts!)
Much love and No Day But Today!
-Michael
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
Whew! Well, after three months of planning on my part (and about one week on the part of everyone else!), last night's concert, "Broadway Rocks!," was an incredible success. We raised over $2,000 dollars for pediatric cancer research, with the help of the wonderful people at Alex's Lemonade Stand.
The concert was an explosive success, and in addition to the money raised, we also were able to further the awareness of this cause -- whether you were there or not, please feel free to have a look at what I had to say during last night's concert about this wonderful cause, just before singing the song "Not Too Far From Here." Thanks so much to all of you who were able to make it to the show, and a very special thanks to the talented performers who worked with me on this -- I have so much love and respect for all of you : ). Make sure you all check back soon for media clips from this event!
So what do I do with my life now? I guess I do what I've always done! I'll be spending the next several months working on my new rock musical, and hope to get some new material into the recording studio before I head back to school in September. So make sure you keep checking back!!
In the meantime, if any of you have any ideas of what we can add to the website, let me know!!
Keep your heads up, and remember: when life gives you lemons -- make lemonade!!
-Michael
Sunday, May 7, 2006
Hello friends! Well, as of two days ago, I am officially done with my first year of college at NYU! It's been an incredible year, but it's nice to finally have some time to put some updates on the website! So here is the first official blog entry, which I will update every time something new happens in my performing or writing life, or I add something to my website that is unspeakable cool.
Speaking of which...
I'm glad to announce that we have all sorts of new stuff on the website, as you can see from the five new additions to the heading banner. Especially make sure to check out the "interact" section to see some interesting ("weird") facts about me, and to post a question for me at "Ask Michael!" Also, be sure to visit the music section for some new recordings you can download!
Enjoy, and don't forget to mark Monday night June 12 on your calendars for my benefit concert in Philadelphia, which will be raising money for Alex's Lemonade Stand.
Well, it's back to "Thoroughly Modern Millie" for me (thanks a lot, Susan!). All the best and No Day But Today!!
-Michael