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February 2011
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“Identity: Zhongshan Zuang” album to be released by Hanyi

The album of Identity: Zhongshan Zuang, a concerto for orchestra and guzheng, will be released by Hanyi on March 24th, 2011. The album features the concerto itself, written by Michael Gordon Shapiro and Victor Cheng, as well as several solo guzheng pieces by virtuoso Su Chang.

The album will be available in CD format on CDBaby, as well as on iTunes and other major online music retailers.

Identity CD back

21
January 2011
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Cue of the Week: “The F-Zone (End Titles)”

This week’s selection is the orchestral main theme for a political thriller I scored back in the mid-90s, and the first major recording I conducted myself. We tracked at the fondly-remembered O’Henry Recording Studios, which has sadly joined the ranks of retired recording facilities. I was too young at the time to fully appreciate the quality of the union orchestra I had at my disposal, but the rich performance says it all.

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The F-Zone (End Titles)
 

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January 2011
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Cue of the Week: “The Big Plan”

In this week’s selection, bluesy clarinet, piano, and strings create an atmosphere of old-school slyness. (As happens embarrassingly often with my older cues, I can’t remember who the soloists were. If you were one of them, feel free to write to me. 🙂 )


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The Big Plan
 

24
December 2010
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Cue of the Week: “A Happy Gig”

While not holiday music per se, this string cue has a folktune-like melody and cheerful mood that I thought might match the spirit of the season. See you in 2011!


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A Happy Gig
 

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December 2010
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Cue of the Week: “Killing Frost”

A chilly day in the mid-50’s (arctic by Los Angeles standards) inspires this week’s selection, one of the atmospheric winter cues I wrote for the PC game Empire Earth III. Enjoy, and bundle up.


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Killing Frost
 

Morituri Te Salutant // Michael Gordon Shapiro - Highlights
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  2. Emerald, Texas // Highlights
  3. Mythic Battle // Highlights
  4. The Yard Sale // Michael Gordon Shapiro - Highlights
  5. Investigations // Highlights
  6. Home Room // Highlights
  7. Sands of Arabia // Highlights
  8. Spider Cult // Highlights
  9. Poker Night // Highlights