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“His songs carried us through a flurry of
emotions, often compelling us to sing along to refrains we’d not heard
before. ….Michael’s set ended much too early ….”
Steve Parton – Cosmic Debris.
The above quote is a typical reference to the songs and the presentation of
Michael Friedman, one of the most stunning and unique performers to emerge
from Canada's west coast music scene. At once a mixture of explosive musicality
and close intimacy, expressive playing technique and stirring vocals, Michael
makes full use of a passionate and powerful 3 1/2 octave voice, a stunning
and eclectic "New Acoustic" guitar playing approach, and a vast range of
musical genre. This Singer and Guitarist is one of the most complete and respected
of the performing Songwriters and has shared the stage with an impressive
list of varied and illustrious artists including: Pete Seeger, Christine
Collister, Don Ross, Earl Robinson, Spirit of the West, Stephen Fearing,
Pierre Benssusan, Loreena McKennitt, Inti-Illimani, Perth County Conspiracy,
Randy Bachman, Jim Byrnes, Damhnait Doyle, Silk Road Music, Joseph "Pepe"
Danza, Valdy, Bill Henderson, Fear of Drinking, Charles Jordan, Catherine McKinnon,
Tim Williams, Brent Titcomb, Bocephus King, Veda Hille, Sweet Papa Lowdown,
Dale Kavanagh, Kate Hammet-Vaughan, Ken Hamm, Christine Duncan, Glenda Rae, Jacques
Stotzem, Corbin Keep and many many more.
Michael is also a member of the fabulous 'Folk Noire'
trio "FFM". The band,
who's motto is:"three guitars, three-part harmony, no waiting", can be heard
and seen at www.myspace.com/friedmanfortinmasich.
The Writer: "Friedman combines a very sharp
compositional sensibility with a down-to-earth knack for writing insightful
songs about personal relationships, both within the framework of romance and in
a greater societal context."
Alexander Varty - Georgia Straight.
The Singer: "A terrific singer and
accomplished musician." Tom
Harrison - Vancouver Province.
The Player: "It's unlikely that
stereotypical strummers would possess the peculiar blend of muscular agility and
rhythmic sensibility that characterizes Friedman's impressive right-hand
technique…"
Alexander
Varty - Georgia Straight.
The Performer:
“…Breathtaking…” Freie Presse,
Freiberg, Germany.
The Musician: "I am very impressed
with the way you tune those guitars!"
Jeff Berlin - Bassist.
Michael's CDs can be found at www.cdbaby.com
