Piano-led pop with a nostalgic RnB twist – Michael Presents notes an extensive professional repertoire of original songs, peaking with the likes of the evocative and distinct single Shine.
Creatively intertwining that organic piano thread and soulful female voice, Shine is both catchy and distinct, offering an energetic hi-hat rhythm and funky guitar groove to reinforce the colourful vibrancy of the arrangement.
Melodically the song feels mildly inspired by a simpler era of songwriting, but Michael is quick to redirect things as the structure rolls along, and the song’s hook is naturally engaging – the topic also emotively relatable for its heartfelt realism and poetic longing.
Elsewhere in Michael’s creative catalogue, Break My Heart employs a similar combination of piano and female voice, but this time it’s a clear shift in design and performance, to draw focus to a whole other side of the eclectic producer.
Smooth nostalgic vibes and harmonies light up a sense of longing and desire that resounds throughout this old-school lost-love song, and once again, the production stages of the song highlight a clear attention to detail and mood, as per the changing pace and intentions of the lyrics and melody.
This track is boldly original by nature, satisfying in a timeless fashion as ever, but not drawing clear comparisons – only standing tall in its own meandering melodic strength and whispered, passionate intensity.
Other highlights from Michael Presents include Addicted and Waiting, but ultimately, there’s something for any and all settings and listeners scattered throughout this swiftly expanding playlist of original songs. Michael works with a broad range of talented vocalists, and employs subtle aspects of pop, funk, soul, RnB, lo-fi and even jazz as he continues to excel and engage his creative process.
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