Michael Behm
Saving America
Singer/songwriter Michael Behm may write about saving America, but his musical instincts were carved overseas, from the buoyant harmonies and crisp guitar jangle of The Beatles. Being blatantly inspired by The Beatles is nothing new; in fact, Oasis rocketed to stardom from it. What separates Behm from his fellow Fab Four disciples is that the influence can only be heard on the surface level; beneath it, there's a distinct personality breathing and exhaling its own air. Lyrically, Behm is far from copping John Lennon or Paul McCartney. The title track originates from a unique perspective, a foreigner (Behm is Canadian) lamenting the tarnished image of the United States. Of course, this is due to the wrecking crew of George W. Bush and his cronies. Behm isn't bashing the country; rather, he's saddened by how its ideals were corrupted ("You bought the allusion/ By kissing the ring of your redneck king"). It is powerful songwriting but Behm flavors the tune with sweet, power-pop hooks that, even if the message is lost, it'll still ring in the ears hours after the CD has stopped playing.
"The Art of Letting Go" and "Ticket to Heaven" is some of this year's best Britpop, albeit made in Canada. It's easy to get swept up into the momentum of Behm's infectiously melodic pop/rock. One could easily envision him opening up for Crowded House, another act with a serious crush on The Beatles and, like Behm, were able to inject their own flavors into the mix. There are times, especially on "Don't Believe," wherein Behm recalls fellow Canadian Raine Maida of Our Lady Peace; however, the music definitely isn't grunge despite the flashes of fuzz here and there. The finale, "Take Me Down to the River," is Behm at his most aggressive but it is classic, fist-pumping rock and roll, the kind with which Bruce Springsteen can stir up a stadium.
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Sunday, May 3, 2009
Michael Behm New Songs
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Michael Behm returns to historic Mushroom Studios in Vancouver this week to record news tracks.
“I will be teaming up with Randall Stoll on drums; (KD Lang, Kaos, Tom Cochrane) Randall drums played on Accidental Magic my 2001 release.” Jim Dorin will play Pedal Steel on the tracks and engineer Delwyn Brooks world famous for getting Hugh drum sounds will be over see tracking.
“We will be recording six songs, two very new ones written with Pete Luboff from Nashville over the last few weeks. Also rerecording a few older ones.”
Behm signs new deal with LA based IFMP. The deal is for two Behm songs for sync use.
Michael Behm returns to historic Mushroom Studios in Vancouver this week to record news tracks.
“I will be teaming up with Randall Stoll on drums; (KD Lang, Kaos, Tom Cochrane) Randall drums played on Accidental Magic my 2001 release.” Jim Dorin will play Pedal Steel on the tracks and engineer Delwyn Brooks world famous for getting Hugh drum sounds will be over see tracking.
“We will be recording six songs, two very new ones written with Pete Luboff from Nashville over the last few weeks. Also rerecording a few older ones.”
Behm signs new deal with LA based IFMP. The deal is for two Behm songs for sync use.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Michael Behm releases new radio single "Love's Like Numbers"
Michael Behm, Canadian producer songwriter releases his 4th single to radio this week. The track "Love's Like Numbers" will be on Behm's next release out later this year.The track is a
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"1:42 seconds of complete joy" says Dave Reynolds of 99.7 The River
MICHAEL BEHM Love’s Like Numbers With “Love’s Like Numbers,” Michael Behm delivers again. He has earned an international reputation as a pure pop singer/songwriter par excellence, and this dazzling new single ups the ante. A slice of pop nirvana, it features a melody you just can’t or won’t want to shake, and a clear and compelling message. To Behm, the language of love is “very basic. Be clear in your mind about the type of experience you want to have with a person, and all your actions line up with that intention. ‘Love’s Like Numbers’ is about the simplicity of love.” With the perfect precision of a Japanese haiku, Behm makes his point in just 1 minute and 42 seconds. “The optimum length is the one the song needs in order to convey the necessary energy,” he explains. To drive his musical point home, Behm fully utilizes his multi-faceted skills as a singer, multi-instrumentalist and producer. He records all his material at a state of the art home studio on Vancouver Island, and makes no apologies for the classic ‘60s and ‘70s feel of his production. “That’s when the best ever music was created,” he says. “My brain has retained many different approaches to music over the years, and this is where I end up. I’m grateful for that, as I love that style of music and those techniques.” It may have retro roots, but Michael Behm’s music possesses a contemporary relevance that has earned it a welcoming response from radio in North America, Europe and Australia. His previous single, “If I Could Learn To Fly,” recently topped both the Pop and Power Pop charts in Australia on mp3.au.com alongside No. 1 (Vancouver) and No. 2 (Canada) positions on the Reverb Nation chart. The title track of Behm’s 2008 album Saving America scored notable airplay and media attention in the U.S., with its pointedly political subject matter confirming the breadth of his lyrical vision. His U.S. publishers, Rumblefish and Scorekeeper, are earning significant success in placements from his deep catalogue of song titles south of the border. Closer to home, B.C. adult contemporary radio station 99.7 The River is using Behm’s “Take Me Down To The River” as its theme, while Vancouver’s Rock 101 selected another Behm original as the theme for its popular Bro Jake Show. Michael terms “Love’s Like Numbers” “the first of a new generation of songs of mine. I’ve been refining a simpler approach to songwriting, coming up with strong themes and focusing on them.” Here’s a song and an artist that really count.
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"1:42 seconds of complete joy" says Dave Reynolds of 99.7 The River
MICHAEL BEHM Love’s Like Numbers With “Love’s Like Numbers,” Michael Behm delivers again. He has earned an international reputation as a pure pop singer/songwriter par excellence, and this dazzling new single ups the ante. A slice of pop nirvana, it features a melody you just can’t or won’t want to shake, and a clear and compelling message. To Behm, the language of love is “very basic. Be clear in your mind about the type of experience you want to have with a person, and all your actions line up with that intention. ‘Love’s Like Numbers’ is about the simplicity of love.” With the perfect precision of a Japanese haiku, Behm makes his point in just 1 minute and 42 seconds. “The optimum length is the one the song needs in order to convey the necessary energy,” he explains. To drive his musical point home, Behm fully utilizes his multi-faceted skills as a singer, multi-instrumentalist and producer. He records all his material at a state of the art home studio on Vancouver Island, and makes no apologies for the classic ‘60s and ‘70s feel of his production. “That’s when the best ever music was created,” he says. “My brain has retained many different approaches to music over the years, and this is where I end up. I’m grateful for that, as I love that style of music and those techniques.” It may have retro roots, but Michael Behm’s music possesses a contemporary relevance that has earned it a welcoming response from radio in North America, Europe and Australia. His previous single, “If I Could Learn To Fly,” recently topped both the Pop and Power Pop charts in Australia on mp3.au.com alongside No. 1 (Vancouver) and No. 2 (Canada) positions on the Reverb Nation chart. The title track of Behm’s 2008 album Saving America scored notable airplay and media attention in the U.S., with its pointedly political subject matter confirming the breadth of his lyrical vision. His U.S. publishers, Rumblefish and Scorekeeper, are earning significant success in placements from his deep catalogue of song titles south of the border. Closer to home, B.C. adult contemporary radio station 99.7 The River is using Behm’s “Take Me Down To The River” as its theme, while Vancouver’s Rock 101 selected another Behm original as the theme for its popular Bro Jake Show. Michael terms “Love’s Like Numbers” “the first of a new generation of songs of mine. I’ve been refining a simpler approach to songwriting, coming up with strong themes and focusing on them.” Here’s a song and an artist that really count.
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Monday, April 6, 2009
Michael Behm #1 in Vancouver Free Fan Download
Michael Behm "If I could Learn To Fly" reaches #1 on Reverb Nation
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Michael Behm #1 in Australia
Michael Behm song "If I Could Learn To Fly" reaches #1 Pop in Australia
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Saturday, April 4, 2009
Michaael Behm Mixing New Music
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Behm is mixing new material with engineer Delwyn Books in Behm’s Oceanside studio on Vancouver Island Canada. The songs are for an up and coming release out later in 2009. “There will a new single from these sessions to radio next month.”
Behm is mixing new material with engineer Delwyn Books in Behm’s Oceanside studio on Vancouver Island Canada. The songs are for an up and coming release out later in 2009. “There will a new single from these sessions to radio next month.”
Michael Behm Opens Live Venue
Michael Behm
Dropped by to launch his new live venue on Vancouver Island this week Voodoo Live will be playing host to local and national touring bands. Behm says, “It’s great to have a live room for bands to play in.”
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Dropped by to launch his new live venue on Vancouver Island this week Voodoo Live will be playing host to local and national touring bands. Behm says, “It’s great to have a live room for bands to play in.”
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