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| Music for String Orchestra and Solo Clarinet
The piece "The Shadows of October" is considered by many to be an
important new work for Clarinet. Having been featured on International
radio and on Major League baseball, this could be considered the most
recognizable piece of the recording. Performances by a wonderful
string orchestra, and clarinetist make the melodies and harmonies of
this piece a pleasure to listen to. |
CD: The Shadows of October
Label: Arabesque Records
Credits: The Music Amici Chamber Ensemble with Mitch Estrin on Clarinet. |
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| Scene One: Rush Hour
Michael's first string quartet has seen many performances by renowed
string quartets around the country. As a contemporary piece, this
music sounds very new and fresh, but still lives in the world of form,
melody and beautiful harmony. Quirky, melancholy, scary, and serious
turns appear in this movement, but continuity keeps the listener
focused. This piece appears along with Michael's second string
quartet, on his sophomore classical recording, "Shadows of October." |
CD: Shadows of October
Label: Arabesque Records
Credits: The Lark Quintet, The Whitman Quartet |
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| Scene Two: Under The Bridge
A bit lighter than the first movement, this section exhibits wonderful
string writing (and wonderful performance!) among the players. While
still focusing on form, melody, and harmony, this movement is a bit
brighter, and more rhythmic than the opening.
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CD: Shadows of October
Label: Arabesque Records
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| Scene Three: Rainbows
The most serious and melancholy of all the movements, this section's
tone can be heard and felt in the opening solo cello. The outpouring
in this piece takes the listener to dramatic highs and lows, but still
maintains focus through a wonderfully written breathing melody. While
much slower, and more emotional, this piece is not without virtuosic
performance by talented cellists. |
CD: The Shadows of October
Label: Arabesque Records
Credits: The Lark Quintet, The Whitman Quartet |
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| Featuring a powerhouse of musicians, this very catchy song will be a
surprise after hearing Michael's classical and solo piano pieces.
Spiced with R&B and jazz, this vocal ballad has been a favorite from
"Mysterious Ways." Having been described as "a cross between Stevie
Wonder and Boys 2 Men" this showcases Michael's ability to write in any
genre. With amazing production values, and incredible musicians, this
song cannot be passed over by any Michael Whalen fan. |
CD: Mysterious Ways
Label: Koch Progressive Records
Credits: The recording features Ellis Hall and Ray Greene on vocals, Christ Botti on trumpet, Bob Mintzer on sax, Tony Levin on bass, Danny Gottlieb on drums, Chuck Loeb, David Torn, and Jon Durant on guitars, Bashiri on percussion, and MW holding down the keyboard and programming duties. Mixed by Roger Nichols (Steely Dan). |
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CD: Nightscenes
Label: Hearts of Space
Credits: Michael Whalen: Synthesizers, ewi, voice, piano, acoustic and electronic percussion; David Torn: hyperdrones and guitar textures; Mixed and Recoreded by Michael Whalen |
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| Phases Of the Moon: Part 4: Love |
CD: Nightscenes
Label: Hearts of Space
Credits: Michael Whalen: Synthesizers, ewi, voice, piano, acoustic and electronic percussion; David Torn: hyperdrones and guitar textures; Mixed and Recoreded by Michael Whalen |
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| On Michael's first recording for the Eversound label, this solo piano
ballad has become this record's most performed track, thanks to recent
sheet music publication. Very emotional and intimate, this piece
features Michael's ability to write a beautiful but simple melody, and
develop it. Musically curious, the piece is easy to listen to, but
still remains interesting throughout with frequent harmonic changes and
beautifully abrupt shifts. |
CD: The Softest Touch
Label: Eversound Records
Credits: Michael Whalen |
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