Australian Singer, Songwriter and Multi-Instrumentalist, Michael, is soon to be a powerful force in the music Industry. He’s equipped with a voice well beyond his years and has a presence to match.
Hailing from Sydney, at the youthful age of just 21, Michael has already honed his craft as a singer and guitarist to a fine edge, performing at some of Sydney’s top live venues alongside some of Australia’s best. In 2012, Michael was a featured artist and made the Top 24 on Australia’s hit TV show, The Voice
After opening for American artist Eric Benét on his Australian tour in October 2011, Michael was approached by the Executive Music Director for The Voice Australia, Louise Perryman, and featured on the show in 2012. He made the final 24 under the mentorship of ‘Coach Seal’. His final performance - The Beatles’ classic ‘Got To Get You Into My Life’ - was broadcast Live to over two million people.
Michael sums up his experience on The Voice this way: The Voice was a great experience, providing a real insight into the industry in which I aim to build my career. Filling the hours of waiting to perform by jamming with crazy, talented artists behind the scenes and then performing while backed by some of Australias very best musicians was awesome.
Quote: And working with Seal? Hes a big man with an intense passion for music. He wanted to squeeze the best out of me. Im incredibly grateful to have worked with him and for the opportunity to get my face and voice into the living rooms of millions of Australians
Besides live performances with renowned Soul and R&B bands like Brown Sugar and Ebony & Ivory, Michael gets his biggest kick out of songwriting and production. He’s already written over 60 original songs with a feel like… well, think Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway. Think John Mayer, John Legend & India Arie. Think Earth Wind & Fire and Brian McKnight.
Songlist
Isnt She Lovely: Stevie Wonder
You Are The Sunshine Of My Life: Stevie Wonder
Sir Duke: Stevie Wonder
Lately: Stevie Wonder
As: Stevie Wonder
All Day Sucker: Stevie Wonder
Higher Ground: Stevie Wonder
I Wish: Stevie Wonder
Overjoyed: Stevie Wonder
All I Do: Stevie Wonder
Do I Do: Stevie Wonder
Jammin (Master Blaster): Stevie Wonder
Superstition: Stevie Wonder
My Cherie Amour: Stevie Wonder
No Such Thing: John Mayer
Waiting On The World To Change: John Mayer
Gravity: John Mayer
Stop This Train: John Mayer
3X5: John Mayer
St. Patricks Day: John Mayer
No Woman, No Cry: Bob Marley
Turn Your Light Don’t Low: Bob Marley
Is This Love: Bob Marley
Waiting In Vein: Bob Marley
Redemption Song: Bob Marley
I Shot The Sheriff: Bob Marley
Whats Goin On: Marvin Gaye
Aint No Mountain: Marvin Gaye
Mercy Mercy Me: Marvin Gaye
Rock With You: Michael Jackson
The Way You Make Me Feel: Michael Jackson
Rockin’ Robin (Jackson 5): Michael Jackson
On Broadway: George Benson
Moodys Mood For Love: George Benson
Ordinary People: John Legend
Heaven: John Legend
Again: John Legend
Where Did My Baby Go?: John Legend
P.D.A: John Legend
Maxine: John Legend
Like A Star: Corrine Bailey Rae
Put Your Records On: Corrine Bailey Rae
Another Rainy Day: Corrine Bailey Rae
What a Fool Believes: Doobie Brothers
Long Train Runnin’: Doobie Brothers
September: Earth, Wind & Fire
Sunday Mornings: Maroon 5
Brown Skin: India.Arie
Tick Tock: Lemar
Cant Take My Eyes Off You: Lauryn Hill
Just Friends: Musiq Soulchild
Smile: Charlie Chaplin
Lover, You Should Have Come Over: Jeff Buckley
Ai No Corrida: Quincy Jones
I Feel Good: James Brown
Nature Boy: Nat ‘King’ Cole
When I Fall In Love: Nat ‘King’ Cole
Unforgettable: Nat ‘King’ Cole
What A Wonderful World: Louis Armstrong
What A Difference A Day Made: Maria Grever /Jamie Cullum
Red House: Jimi Hendrix
You To Me are Everything: The Real Thing
Stand By Me: Ben E. King
Steal My Kisses: Ben Harper
Moondance: Van Morrison / Buble
I Believe I Can Fly: R.Kelly
Jealous Guy: John Lennon
Knocking On Heavens Door: Bob Dylan
Just The Two Of Us: Bill Withers
You’ve Got A Friend: Carole King
Hit The Road Jack: Ray Charles