22
June
2023
I’m a Grammy voter!
I’m pleased to be a newly-minted voting member of The Recording Academy, a.k.a. the people behind the Grammys. I promise to always use this power... Read More
HOMEPAGE
Listen to some of Michael's music
Morituri Te Salutant
- 1. Morituri Te Salutant(epic, choral/orchestral)
- 2. Emerald, Texas(orchestral / Americana, magical realism)
- 3. Mythic Battle(epic percussive battle music)
- 4. The Yard Sale(sentimental, orchestral, nostalgic)
- 5. Investigations(jazzy spy music, humorous tone)
- 6. Home Room(dramatic, intimate, thematic)
- 7. Sands of Arabia(Mideastern, orchestral, epic)
- 8. Spider Cult(dark fantasy)
- 9. Poker Night(big band jazz)
Recent News
01
February
2023
“House of Lies” score completed!
I’m delighted to have finished the music for the feature thriller House of Lies, directed by Matthew Toronto and produced by (prepare yourself for a... Read More
09
June
2022
Interview on Music Respawn, discussing “Dice Legacy” score
I was delighted to return to Kate Remington’s acclaimed Music Respawn show, this time to discuss my score for DESTINYbit’s game Dice Legacy. With her... Read More
12
May
2022
“Quintet for Guzheng and Strings” premieres in Ames
Last Sunday was the premiere of my Quintet for Guzheng and Strings, a 15-minute, three movement chamber piece combining the poignant expression of the guzheng... Read More
- Morituri Te Salutant // Michael Gordon Shapiro - Highlights
- Emerald, Texas // Highlights
- Mythic Battle // Highlights
- The Yard Sale // Michael Gordon Shapiro - Highlights
- Investigations // Highlights
- Home Room // Highlights
- Sands of Arabia // Highlights
- Spider Cult // Highlights
- Poker Night // Highlights