07
May 2010
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Cue of the Week: “Dusk in Ancient Koryo”

This week’s selection is a lyrical, Far Eastern-flavored theme in two parts: an optimistic opening for strings and Korean daegum flute, followed by a more mournful passage for English horn. Though harmonized in a traditional Western style, the music makes use of a pentatonic (a.k.a. “black keys on the piano”) scale often associated with folk music of Pacific Rim countries.


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Dusk in Ancient Koryo
 

06
May 2010
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New APM/Endgame Tracks

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Michael has contributed six new tracks to the latest release in APM’s Endgame production music library.

From the APM website:

Video games have taken over the entertainment industry, generating more revenue than both film and television. It’s no surprise that the success of the gaming business has allowed it to attract the highest level of talent for their soundtracks, which now rival those of films both in terms of budget and quality. Early on, APM recognized the composing talent in the game industry, and approached the top-level composers to create a unique music library: Endgame.

16
April 2010
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Cue of the Week: “The First Wave”

A raucous, guitar-and-drums based action cue. No fancy thematic development here; this one just starts at a run and keeps going. Guitar courtesy of sublime axe-wielder Tom Strahle.


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The First Wave
 

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