"Modern Day Tragedy" New sonic high water mark!

"Modern Day Tragedy" New sonic high water mark!
As I was into the last hours of a mix that started last Friday I did not know if this track was crap or not. I finished it last night at midnight I was all alone. I thought about all the many people who have made this track what it has become and was grateful.
The song has come a long way from writing it with Ralph Murphy at my dinner table with an acoustic guitar. To tracking the drums with Randal Stoll and my production team at the Warehouse with my long-time friend and partner Delwyn Brooks, an amazing talent! The song took me back to my studio, recording bass and keyboards with John Dryden and Andrew Lorimer. Finally the string arrangement by Christian Howes was done at Berklee.
We removed, edited and revised the arrangement to stay on point. “It’s all about the little girl”
Delwyn returned to mix the track with me for a few two days sessions.
Here I am sending it to you all I have to say is “I can stand behind it and now own it”
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MICHAEL BEHM New Single "It's My Time"

MICHAEL BEHM
“It’s My Time”

With “It’s My Time,” prolific Canadian songsmith Michael Behm has crafted another winner. Rich in melody and possessing lyrics filled with universal resonance, it’s a song that belongs on Hot AC radio and in the hearts of its listeners.

Behm has earned a rapidly growing international following with his eloquent solo compositions, but “It’s My Time” marks a new foray into co-writing. The song is the shining outcome of a highly creative collaboration with legendary Canadian songwriter Ron Irving.

Behm had been working on an earlier version of the track, but Irving’s subsequent input in terms of the lyrics and arrangement proved invaluable. “The song went through a positive change, and I’m thrilled with the results,” says Behm. “I put the track out to my network of people around the world and the response has been overwhelming.”

The track will be features on the 2009 season of American Idol exposing Behm to millions of listener’s worldwide.

“It’s My Time” takes the listener on a voyage of emotional discovery when the singer finds he is now on the big stage and as Behm says, “The crowd is going wild!” The track features Behm’s expressive and honest vocals and guitar work. This is complemented by the superb accompaniment of A-list player’s drummer Randall Stoll (Tom Cochrane), bassist Scott Macleod (Platters) Steve Morris (Ian Gillan Band). Recording of the track took place at both Bryan Adam’s Warehouse Studios and Behm’s Vancouver Island studio. The track was mixed by Behm’s long time partner Delwyn Brooks, (INXS, Coverdale / Jimmy Page) with mastering by Brian Gardner at Bernie Grundman, Katy Perry, Linkin Park.

The result is another pop gem, one that belongs on your AAA play list.

For more information, contact michaelbehmmusic.com

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Win one of 5 new autographed Fender Guitars by Michael Behm

Win one of 5 new autographed Fender Guitars by Michael Behm
Help me pick the new Michael Behm single!!!
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A winner will be picked each week starting Sept 10/09

The three songs choices are
Where I Belong
APPLE In Her Hand
Don’t Throw Our Love Away
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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