Michael Roth - rothmusik

Michael Roth - rothmusik, one of our MySpace friends, is based in Los Angeles, California. The music you can hear on his MySpace page is different from that of most of our other friends in that all the pieces except one are vocals; Michael Roth composed the music for each of them. Michael Roth has an impressive list of credits - projects he has worked on and artists he has worked with. He is a composer, musician, sound designer, and pianist.

Of the four songs on his MySpace page, Then They Move On is my favorite. The music is really lovely. I do not know who the vocalist is, but she has a very pleasant voice also. It is a song from the soundtrack of a motion picture, Holy Days. I like the music so well that I think I'll have to try to find the movie and watch it.

Frank O'Connor

I want to share with you the music of one of our new MySpace friends. Frank O'Connor is originally from Ireland but now located in San Francisco, California. His music is a reflection of his heritage - Celtic/Ambient.

Frank O'Connor also refers to his music as "Healing and Easy Listening," so shares the premise on which music2work2 is based - - Music is good for you. The tin whistle gives a hauntingly beautiful sound to his music.

There are three selections of his music available to hear on his MySpace page. My favorite of the three is The Rainbow Song, although I have to admit Amhrain Do Rae Son... is a close second. I would recommend checking out this lovely music for yourself.

Michael Nyman

Michael Nyman is not only one of our MySpace friends, but also an influence of music2work2. music2work2 sessions are often compared to his music. Michael Nyman's music is in the classical genre. Of the four selections available on his MySpace page, two are vocal pieces, two instrumental. I especially like the instrumental pieces, "Chasing Sheep" being my favorite. It has an almost regal sound about it. This piece reminds me of music2work2's Arrival in that they both evoke the image of the heralding of a great event.

Many of the musical artists and bands found on MySpace.com attribute Michael Nyman as being an influence on their work.