Steve Morris touches down with Michael Behm

Steve Morris Guitar Legend

Touches down in Vancouver July 25th to work with Michael Behm on new tracks for up and coming movie about legendary ACDC singer Bon Scott.
Behm will be recording 5 cuts for Dead Famous International to be used in the movie.

“Steve I will be writing together and he will be playing slide on other tracks I am working on for release late in the year. Steve will be signing a Fender Strat to be given away in a contest to be announced.”

Thanks to all who have enjoyed the daily downloads I will be doing a weekly song feature each week starting soon. The track will be free for the week it is featured.

Steve Morris Link
http://www.getreadytorock.com/10questions/steve_morris.htm

Michael Behm News

New Tracks Michael Behm is finishing up new tracks to be mixed at the Warehouse with world class mixer Mike Fraser mid July. The tracks will be on Behm’s up and coming release.
“If I Could learn To Fly” has been picked by Astral Records as the first single to go mainstream radio in Australia slated for Aug. Release.
Michael Behm Speaks and performs at the VIMBC

The Vanouver Island Music Business Conference brought out some great musical minds to share ideas and perform some memorable shows. Hosted by Susie McGregor and Andy Lorimer.
Michael Behm performed with Bill Henderson, Steve McClintock, Ron Irving, Larry Wayne Clarke and Sue Medley in a lively acoustic show at the Sid Williams Theatre.
“I did panels on publishing, internet marketing, song writing and music production. I took some time to write a new track with Ralph Murphy (writer relations ASCAP).”
Friday night brought some memorable laughs at the Voodoo Lounge with Behm reuniting with old friend Brian Howes who hit the stage for a jam session.

Thanks to all that came out!

Michael Behm"The Remaining Go" The song’s lyrics bring the situation to vivid life: “1,000 summers to make just one…

MICHAEL BEHM

The Remaining Go

Michael Behm is a multi-talented singer/songwriter with a rapidly expanding international reputation as an artist to watch. He is also a concerned citizen of Planet Earth. These two roles intersect in compelling fashion on his new track, “The Remaining Go.”

The song was written for Earth Day, and Behm is donating all the proceeds from sales of the track to the Western Canada Wilderness Committee (WCWC) for their work in educating people on the steps we can take to make living on earth sustainable. The song has also been donated to the WCWC for use in their publicity campaigns. "I created the song as a reminder for us to be a little easier on the planet,” explains Behm. “I recognised the need for all of us to honour the agreement we have with nature and to walk with a little softer footprint.”

The catalyst for The Remaining Go was Behm’s witnessing of environmental destruction in his own British Columbia backyard. He lives close to Qualicum and Cathedral Grove, a beautiful old growth forest now under serious threat from logging. Heli-logging close to protected areas of forest creates serious damage to the entire forest, says Behm. “When you cut down the primary trees around an old growth forest, the wind affects the remaining trees and they fall as well, hence the title ‘The Remaining Go.’”

The song’s lyrics bring the situation to vivid life: “1,000 summers to make just one…when the cold winds blow, the remaining go.” The message is delivered in the form of a strongly melodic and accessible pop-rock song. “I wanted something singable so the audience could sing along if they wanted to. I was looking for something with a pop sensibility and a pleading kind of performance to it,” says Behm.

This mandate is fulfilled in strikingly effective fashion on “The Remaining Go.” The song features the high-end production that has become a Michael Behm trademark, while his vocal and instrumental work is of an equally high calibre. This creative talent was vividly showcased on his 2008 album Saving America, which earned notable airplay and media attention in the U.S., while his recent single “If I Could Learn To Fly” topped online charts in Australia (mp3.au.com) and Canada (Reverb Nation). His carefully-crafted compositions are also in increasing demand for film and television, and Behm recently completed a track for a new Disney prodution.

An impressive new addition to Behm’s body of work, ”The Remaining Go” reflects a wider purpose. ”I’m not preachy, but there’s a point when mainstream people like myself feel motivated to do something about what is going on.”

For more information, contact michaelbehmmusic.com

http://www.rhapsody.com/michael-behm/the-remaining-go-vocal

Michael Behm "Free Daily Download"

“The Daily Download” is a new in incentive I have created to give back to the fans that have supported me. Each day I offer a new track that is a free download. It’s cool because the track is not just streamed (listen only) it can be put on your ipod or added to your music for free. This has already been highly successful with fans / friend’s. Par Weinberg wrote about it in Melodic.net Sweden and singled ”Michael Behm The Daily Download as a cool idea” Here is the link where the tracks come from. Just press the downward arrow to download. I will post it on FB,Twitter and send the Reverb Nation Email. If you have not signed up for the RN email you can opt in on the link as well. I’m pumped, lots of new song in the days to come……………..
Cheers
Michael
http://www.reverbnation.com/michaelbehmmusiccom

Michael Behm and Astral Records Australia Do Deal

Michael Behm and Astral Records Australia CEO Mike Puskas enter into a production agreement where Michael Behm will produce artist’s / songs for movie projects for Astral and Dead Famous Records. The productions will be recorded in both Canada and Australia. The deal was kicked off with the first song “Living In The Moment” Michael Behm is currently putting the finishing touches on the track for an up and coming Disney production.

Astral and Dead Famous Publishing are representing the “Michael Behm” music catalogue in Australia New Zealand and Asia. http://www.astralrecordsandmusic.com
See link for Free Downloads http://www.reverbnation.com/michaelbehmmusiccom

"Love's Like Numbers" Loved by numbers!

It was a great week for "Loves Like Numbers" Canadian Hot AC stations are adding the track and it reached #1 on Reverb Nation in Canada.

Down under it dominated mp3.com.AU #1 Pop, Pop Rock, Power Pop and Alternative! #1on four charts!
http://www.mp3.com.au/Forms/MediaView.aspx?MediaId=133483

Keep an eye out for “The Remaining One” A track I wrote to help save Englishman River old growth. The track will be ready for download in a few days. We are just cleaning up a few loose ends on that one but it’s a classic with an amazing cast of player’s.

Please pass “Love’s Like Numbers” to your friend’s and Family and if you can call the local radio stations and ask for it to be played they all have it in the system.
Best wishes

Michael

http://www.reverbnation.com/michaelbehmmusiccom

Michael Behm Powerpopaholic

The good times are rolling for Michael Behm four months after releasing “Saving America,” The third single off his forthcoming album "If I could Learn To Fly" is enjoying top chart positions in Canada, Australia and finding solid ground in the US. "Saving America" is a big pop album full of accessible optimism and cheer, that could even turn your average American Idol fan into a power pop fan. The production work and mixing assisted by Pat Steward (The New Odds, Bryan Adams) and Mike Fraser (AC/DC, Elvis Costello, Metallica) give the album a crisp full sound. "If I Could Learn To Fly" is a huge highlight, with ELO-like echo effects and smart time signature changes. Next is the hook-laden "The Art of Letting Go" which has a great leading bass line and Michael's winning vocals. Other highlights include "Ticket to Heaven" and the danceable "Honesty" resemble a Jellyfish single with a high falsetto driving the chorus. Even the ballads are done right with "Lincoln" pulls all the right heartstrings. Also of note "Underground Epic" features some amazing guitar work in the intro similar to Sloan or Cheap Trick. Behm has an extensive back catalog, and I look forward to exploring it now. This is an excellent example of modern power pop that shouldn't be missed.