My Secret Heart (20th Anniversary Expanded Edition) Michael Whalen

• 1 I Have Loved You For A Thousand Lifetimes 06:03
• 2 Hands Of Silk 05:46
• 3 Tantric 06:22
• 4 Two As One 04:51
• 5 Your Eyes In The Candlelight 05:48
• 6 Addicted To You 04:53
• 7 For You 05:03
• 8 Moonglow 05:17
• 9 Swimming In A Lovely Sea Of You 04:33
• 10 Love's Secret 04:50
• 11 I Have Loved You For A Thousand Lifetimes (2025 Version) 04:57
• 12 Light. Stars. Love (2025 Version) 04:26
• 13 Shattered (2025 Version) 04:39
• 14 The Northern Lights (2025 Version) 05:00
• 15 The Dance Of Two Souls (2025 Version) 05:32
• 16 Soft As Rain (2025 Version) 04:38
• 17 When We Loved (2025 Version) 04:52
• 18 Whispers (2025 Version) 04:03
• Total Runtime 01:31:33

Info for My Secret Heart (20th Anniversary Expanded Edition)

My Secret Heart - 20th Anniversary Expanded Edition begins with the ten remastered tracks from the original album, starting with "I Have Loved You For a Thousand Lifetimes." Quiet, dreamy and meditative, this is music that invites you to get lost in it as it eases away any stress or tension you might be experiencing. Some of the pieces from the first album are more melodic than others, and the album unfolds seamlessly as it creates a warm and peaceful atmosphere infused with a bit of musical magic. Since so much has already been written about the original album, I'll focus on the new pieces. The new version of "I Have Loved You For a Thousand Lifetimes" is about a minute shorter than the original and features more of the tender, heartwarming melody as well as choral voices (no lyrics) and a more fleshed-out piano - a gorgeous update to an ambient classic! "Light. Stars. Love" is warm and dreamy - almost hypnotic - with a repeated pattern on the piano that alternates with the gentle melody. "Shattered" is very dark and mysterious with a wind-like sound that adds a chill to parts of the piece - a favorite! "The Northern Lights" evokes images of a magical and otherworldly array of colors and shapes that fill the sky at certain times of the year. Graceful and heartfelt, I really like this one, too! "The Dance of Two Souls" has a rapturous kind of grace set to music that makes it easy to imagine two lovers on a dance-floor - or perhaps outside under a full moon - completely unaware of anyone or anything around - except each other. "Soft As Rain" picks up the tempo considerably with lively images of raindrops dancing freely on a lake - or even a puddle - refreshing everything around them - another favorite! "When We Loved" returns to a quieter, more pensive mood, perhaps reminiscing about happier times. The album comes to a close with the tender and dreamy "Whispers," one of the more ambient tracks of the newer pieces and a perfect ending to another great album from Michael Whalen!

Michael Whalen

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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