Following the release of the debut album, I had the wonderful opportunity in February to record 3 of the pieces with the Northern Film Orchestra in Stoller Hall, Manchester. Hearing your own music played back to you by such wonderful musicians was an incredibly moving experience. I truly felt like I had broken into heaven. Thank you to Alexander Proudlock, Melvin Tay and all the musicians on the day who contributed with their brilliant performances.

You can now watch a video of the performance at https://youtu.be/wqp6Dvi608I

As Nature Returns (Northern Film Orchestra version)

This tune started as an improvisation (which I recorded in one pass), but later I felt it could do with various string instruments & the result is what you now hear. Turn off the lights, close your eyes & enjoy!

Regrets

[ YOU AREN'T TERRIBLE.]
[ LAZY? IRRITATING SOMETIMES? ABSOLUTELY!]
[ BUT...]
[ I KNOW MY BROTHER MORE THAN ANYONE ELSE.]
[ AND ANYONE CAN BE A GOOD PERSON! IF THEY JUST TRY!]
[*...]
[*but i'm not a good person. not with what i did.]
[*i tried to hurt you.]
[*and i...]
[*i scared everyone off, too...]
[*...]
[*yeah...]
[*scared em off...] 
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Awww, how sweet of them.
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by harmony, maybe.
Thumbnail by @imutune.
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a promise.

ABOUT THIS ALBUM
This "Top 20" album is a collection of my most popular songs from 2008 to 2015.  These are the most played songs on Pandora Radio and Spotify, as well as the most purchased songs on iTunes, Amazon and directly from my website.  All songs have been re-recorded and remastered to have a clean and consistent sound, and they all have a fresh, new touch to them as well.  Enjoy.
 
A NOTE OF VERY SPECIAL THANKS
I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to my fans, followers, and listeners for making these songs and my music a part of your lives.  It is solely because of you that these songs are "hits" and this album is a possibility.  You continue to support my art and my passion, and you encourage and inspire me to keep sharing my creations with you.  If I could hug you all, I would.  Thank you!!!
 
All songs composed, produced and performed by Michele McLaughlin www.michelemclaughlin.com 
Recorded on Michele's Fazioli F212 grand piano at her home in Salt Lake City, UT.  
Mastered and engineered by Joe Bongiorno at Piano Haven Studios in Sedona, AZ www.pianohaven.com  
Artwork and design by Matt Strieby at Newleaf Design www.newleafdesign.com
Piano maintained and tuned by Rick Baldassin at Baldassin Pianos www.baldassinpianos.com 
Manufactured at Diskmakers www.diskmakers.com 
 
Copyright © 2015.  All Rights Reserved (ASCAP)
www.michelemclaughlin.com 

19 - Waking The Muse

8 - Full Of Love

7 - Finn McCool

4 - Celtic Christmas

3 - Breathing In The Moment

1 - A Beautiful Distraction

Piano improvisation based on Lost on you (LP). Performed by Jef de Roode. Piano: Yamaha CFX. Location: Zwolle, the Netherlands.

Lost on you (LP) - Piano improvisation

Michele McLaughlin's 18th album, and 3rd Christmas album.  Includes 11 traditional holiday arrangements and one original holiday themed composition. 

Piano: Fazioli F212
Recorded in Salt Lake City, UT at Michele's home studio.
Mastered and engineered: Piano Haven Studios (Joe Bongiorno)
http://www.pianohavenstudios.com
Artwork by: Matt Strieby of New Leaf Design

All songs written, arranged, produced and performed by Michele McLaughlin
http://www.michelemclaughlin.com

Christmas - Plain & Simple III

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What Child Is This?

Michele McLaughlin is a Contemporary Solo Pianist & Composer. She has released twenty-one albums, many of which have received multiple nominations and awards.  She has been featured in Rolling Stone Magazine, has over 1.5 Billion Spins on streaming platforms, and is a multi Billboard Charting pianist.  Her original solo piano compositions are often described as "musical storytelling" and are haunting and contagious, relaxing and beautiful, peaceful and touching, energetic and inspiring. Her music is a regular favorite on Pandora Radio and is a bestseller on iTunes and Amazon, often landing her in the Top Ten New Age Charts. You can listen to Michele online via Whisperings Solo Piano Radio, Pandora Radio, iTunes Radio, Spotify, XM/Sirius and Music Choice Soundscapes.
 
"McLaughlin is what I refer to as a "heart on her sleeve" composer, i.e. there is no subterfuge, no subtlety at work in her music - she presents her emotional intent of a song forthwith and front and center. It's a testament to her considerable talent that this baring of her soul always works so well, because in the hands of a lesser talent, the music would be melodramatic, overly self-conscious, and would grow tiresome. However, it's not just her technique and artistry, which is impossible to ignore, but also her artist's soul, which seems woven into every piece of music she writes.  No matter how pyrotechnic she can be (and this woman can really play piano with the best of 'em), there is always the presence of heart, sometimes "in your face" and sometimes between the lines, but never hidden behind artifice."  Bill Binkelman- Wind & Wire and Zone Music Reporter

3 - Breathing In The Moment

Michele McLaughlin

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