Brokenhearted Lopsided Blues Michael Whalen

• 1 So Far From Home 04:31
• 2 Shorty's In Love 03:34
• 3 Brokenhearted Lopsided Blues 03:46
• 4 First Light 04:11
• 5 The Sweet, Sweet Rain 04:49
• 6 My Autumn Heart 04:27
• 7 Cairo Blues 05:25
• 8 Dance Of The Morning 03:16
• 9 All That You Dream 03:51
• 10 A Million Miles From My Heart 04:52
• Total Runtime 42:42

Info zu Brokenhearted Lopsided Blues

Michael Whalen is a composer of over 650 television and film scores and thousands of advertising jingles. He has won two Emmy Awards and his works are featured in places from TV shows to audiobooks. Projects include the 2011 human trafficking film Cargo and short films for Disney. As a recording artist and producer, his solo piano recording “All the Things I Could Not Say” was released in 2013, and he performs in NYC frequently, where he is an adjunct professor at The City College of New York, and the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music at the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University.

Brokenhearted Lopsided Blues is his new project. Whalen comments his album: “I have a NEW album of melodic jazz, smooth jazz and R&B. I had so much fun creating this collection of music and playing all the parts myself! If you have been a fan of my “jam” videos on Instagram, you might recognize some of the tunes on this project that turned into full songs!”

"Michael Whalen’s spirited composition ‘Brokenhearted Lopsided Blues’ is a rare musical work anyone will instantly fall in love with. Your first time listening to the album will tell you that you want to live with the spirit the album inspired in you forever. His energy as a composer is evident in the tracks and becomes infectious by merging with the throbs of your heart and resonating with your rising spirit. I loved listening to every track and will recommend it to any avid music lover passionate about spirited compositions for energetic mental retreats that can fix broken hearts almost instantly." (newmusicalert.in)

Michael Whalen, all instruments, Synthesizers*, keyboards, piano, electronic & acoustic drums & percussion, drum programming, hesitant rhythm guitar, processed voice, vocoder, organ and sound effects

Michael Whalen
is an accomplished two-time Emmy® Award Winning American composer, producer, and recording artist known for his extensive work in the field of contemporary instrumental and television music. Born on December 2, 1965, in New York City., Whalen has made significant contributions to the world of music with his emotive melodic compositions and versatile skills. ​

Whalen’s musical journey began at an early age when he started playing the percussion at age 5. His passion for music led him to pursue formal education with the chief percussionist of the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC Tommy Wardlow. For college, Whalen attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston studying composition and production/engineering. In 1987, he moved to New York City and embarked on a impressive career that has spanned more than three decades and encompassed many genres, including contemporary classical, electronic, ambient and new age. ​

Over the years, Michael Whalen has composed music for a wide range of projects, including dozens of film, hundreds of television, and thousands of advertising projects. His ability to create evocative and atmospheric soundscapes has made him a sought-after composer in the entertainment industry. Many people know Michael’s work as a “sound designer” more than his music as a composer. Whalen’s work often combines live classical instrumentation with state-of-the-art modern technology, resulting in a unique and captivating sonic experience. ​

In addition to his film and television work, Whalen has released 44 albums as a solo artist. His discography includes a diverse array of albums, each showcasing his distinctive musical voice. Some of his notable works include “My Secret Heart” (2005/UMG), “Cupid Blindfolded” (2019), “Nightscenes” (1996), “Sacred Spaces” (2020) and the new “Walk in Beauty, Like the Night” (2023). ​

Michael Whalen’s contributions to the music industry go beyond composition. He has also been involved in music production and has collaborated with artists such as: Stephen Sondheim, Fiona Apple, Brian Wilson, Daniel Lanois, Carole King, David Foster and many, many others which has further solidifying his reputation as a multifaceted and accomplished musician. As well as his Emmy® wins, has eight Emmy nominations, 10 Clio awards, a BMI award and four Global Music Awards. ​

In 2023, Whalen released three recordings. In 2024, Whalen plans to do he same and shows no sign of slowing down on a dynamic and successful career. He lives in New York City, is married and has two grown children.

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