13
January
2012
Cue of the Week: “The Shaman”
In celebration of Friday the 13th, this week’s music is on the creepy side. Woodwinds and low-register harp alternate in the foreground while agitated drones... Read More
06
January
2012
Cue of the Week: “Into the Dark Forest”
This week’s music is another orchestral action cue from Wizard Ops, accompanying the titular sorcerer’s adventures through the forest and into the lair of… well,... Read More
21
December
2011
Wizard Ops released for iOS
Fantasy-themed action game WizardOps has been released for iPhone/iPod touch/iPad, with an Android version forthcoming. Michael’s thoughts on the music: “The concept for the score... Read More
16
December
2011
Cue of the Week: “Wizards’ Plight”
This week’s selection is the music that accompanies the introductory cinematic for the iOS/Android game Wizard Ops. The developers crafted an elaborate backstory to the... Read More
09
December
2011
Cue of the Week: “Wizard Ops (Main Theme)”
Here’s the main theme from “Wizard Ops”, a newly-released sorcerous game for your iOS (or soon, Android) gadget of choice. I was really jazzed when... Read More
04
November
2011
Cue of the Week: “Darkmoon Marsh”
In slightly belated celebration of Halloween, a disquieting atmospheric cue featuring muted strings and agitated percussion. (Click on the play button to stream, or the... Read More
01
November
2011
“Identity” guzheng concerto mainland China concerts
Michael’s concerto for orchestra and guzheng (Chinese zither), co-written with producer/composer Victor Cheng, continues its run of performances in the People’s Republic of China. Concerts... Read More
28
October
2011
Cue of the Week: “Battle For The West”
Time to get your trebuchet back from the shop! This week’s music selection is an orchestral battle cue, slowly growing from a cello-and-timpani rhythm into... Read More
14
October
2011
Cue of the Week: “These Fabulous Prizes”
It’s just another happy day on a 1970s TV quiz show… or is it? (Click on the play button to stream, or the cue title... Read More
07
October
2011
Cue of the Week: “Mothership Flyover”
It’s been raining here in Southern California, which means that something unnatural must be afoot. In this spirit, this week’s selection is some dramatic science... Read More