This song is an 8-bit tribute to my mentor and friend, Mike O'Mara, one of the best men I know. I wrote this in two days over the course of something like 10 hours. Mike, I haven't played any video games in three days for this.

The original song is for choir and piano, an opener written for a musical revue called w00t!, about growing up in the information age. If you want to hear more of Mike's music, you can hear it on his YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/MikeOMara

This song was written using only 3 separate sounds (percussion, bass, melody/harmony) and 4 tracks. If you have any comments, criticisms, or requests, please let me know! This by no means a "final" version.

w00t!

Welcome to the inaugural episode of "The Story Goes", a one-on-one interview / storytelling show in which host Mike O'Mara and guests explore the people, places and situations that give our lives meaning and our efforts purpose. 

On this episode, R. shares their experiences growing into themselves and relates how a moment of clarity a few years back has continued to shape their life today as they navigate the uncertain waters of their mid-20s.

Listen in for an hour of vulnerable, real talk about what it means to let go and allow your true feelings to show themselves - even when they may be frightening to you. 

Today's story is ultimately, one that illustrates the importance of effort of our lives. I hope that it speaks to you.

All my best,
- Mike

TASCAM DR-05

Ep. 1 - The Importance of Trying

I'm a composer, performer, director and podcaster - originally from Chicagoland, now in Michigan. Founder of etc. Music School (www.etcmusicschool.org), writer / composer of hundreds of songs, plays and musicals, and host of The Story Goes podcast.

Ep. 1 - The Importance of Trying

Mike O'Mara

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