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Michael Gordon Shapiro

@michaelgshapiro.bsky.social
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Composer who writes music for film, games, the concert hall, and the theater. See www.mikemusic.com for gory details.

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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Cue of the Week: Here’s a medley of two related score cues from the feature film "Home Room". The zero-percent-digital, all-live ensemble provided a wonderfully lush recording. #cueoftheweek #filmmusic michaelgordonshapiro.bandcamp.com/track/going-...
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Going Home, by Michael Gordon Shapiro
from the album Home Room (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
In the latest episode of MusicalTalk, I interview the exceedingly talented Hayley Canham about her new folk-pop musical, "Sappho: The Poetess". musicaltalk.libsyn.com/episode-944-...
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MusicalTalk - The UK's Independent Musical Theatre Podcast: Episode 944: Glad to Meter: Hayley Canham’s “Sappho: The Poetess”
Mike joins composer/lyricist/performer Hayley Canham to discuss her new show dramatizing and celebrating the life of ancient Greek poet Sappho — “the greatest songwriter we’ve never heard”.
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
In the latest episode of MusicalTalk, Thos, Alison Borodzicz and I discuss some of the musicals we saw at the Edinburgh Fringe last month. musicaltalk.libsyn.com/episode-941-...
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MusicalTalk - The UK's Independent Musical Theatre Podcast: Episode 941: EdFringe 2026 - Earth, Wind and Fire!
Fancy some reviews of some of the best or most interesting shows at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe? Yes! You do? Well, you've come to the right place as MusicalTalk continues its celebrated cov...
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Last month I had the pleasure of visiting the Edinburgh Fringe (or "Festival Fringe" as it is historically known). Here are a few musical productions that I thought were especially memorable. #edfringe #edfringe2026 noteworthynarratives.substack.com/p/edinburgh-...
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Edinburgh Fringe 2026: My Fave Musicals
The rain was abundant and so was the talent.
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Cue of the Week: music from the score album for the film "Home Room". In the accompanying scene, Alicia Browning (Busy Philipps) contemplates her image in a bathroom mirror, having washed off blood from a tragic incident at her school. #filmmusic michaelgordonshapiro.bandcamp.com/track/the-mi...
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The Mirror, by Michael Gordon Shapiro
from the album Home Room (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
This year at Edinburgh Fringe I was delighted to interview Hayley Canham about her fabulous show "Sappho: The Poetess", as well as record spirited discussion about several Fringe offerings with the inimitable Thos Ribbits. All this coming soon via the Musical Talk podcast!
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Cue of the Week: A fun location in the turn-based strategy game "Wizard Ops Tactics" was its colorful weapons shop. The music features a lot of orchestral color — slurring low strings, pecking woodwinds, and other impish sonics. #gamemusic michaelgordonshapiro.bandcamp.com/track/wizard...
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Wizardly Armaments, by Michael Gordon Shapiro
from the album Cue of the Week music selections
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Cue of the Week: This week's music comes from the score album for the film "Home Room", wherein Alicia Browning (Busy Philipps) attempts to spring a friend from a psychiatric hospital. (And yes, the title is a weak pun on the actor’s name.) michaelgordonshapiro.bandcamp.com/track/gettin...
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Getting Busy, by Michael Gordon Shapiro
from the album Home Room (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Cue of the Week: A moody selection from the film "A Chrismystery", wherein protagonist mom/cop Annie feels contrition after an interpersonal conflict. #cueoftheweek #filmmusic michaelgordonshapiro.bandcamp.com/track/annies...
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Annie's Remorse, by Michael Gordon Shapiro
from the album Cue of the Week music selections
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
I’m leased that my music for Peter Hanson's film "Someone Else" was nominated for Best Score at Indie Short Fest! #filmmusic
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Cue of the Week: In the feature film "A Chrismystery", the reluctant sheriff of a quaint Missouri town finds herself amidst the locals, decidedly not sharing their holiday cheer. (Or that of the warm orchestral score.) #cueoftheweek #filmmusic michaelgordonshapiro.bandcamp.com/track/annie-...
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Annie and the Townspeople, by Michael Gordon Shapiro
from the album Cue of the Week music selections
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Cue of the Week: This is one of those cues that's ridiculously fun to write. The Skullcano region of the game Wizard Ops Tactics had a spy-movie-evil-villain theme, so naturally I went whole hog composing a tribute to the James Bond music tradition. michaelgordonshapiro.bandcamp.com/track/into-t...
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Into the Skullcano, by Michael Gordon Shapiro
from the album Cue of the Week music selections
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Cue of the Week: This atmospheric cue from “Wizard Ops Tactics” evokes the game’s swamp level, a dark and ominous place. #gamemusic #cueoftheweek michaelgordonshapiro.bandcamp.com/track/the-mu...
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The Murky Swamp, by Michael Gordon Shapiro
from the album Cue of the Week music selections
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Cue of the Week: Following the fine “sturm und drang” orchestral tradition, this week’s piece evokes the moody premonitions and dark energy of an approaching storm. #cueoftheweek #filmmusic michaelgordonshapiro.bandcamp.com/track/the-st...
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The Storm Gathers, by Michael Gordon Shapiro
from the album Cue of the Week music selections
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
The latest post in my infrequently-but-lovingly-updated musical theater blog explores how "One Piece" has some virtues relevant to musical theater. Check it out! And subscribe for free if you'd like to read more. noteworthynarratives.substack.com/p/musicals-c...
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Musicals can learn a thing or two from One Piece
Motivation ahoy!
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Cue of the Week: Neil Biondich's film "Valkyrie" is about a teen girl haunted by precognition. This week’s music accompanies a moment of quiet but intense disclosure about the protagonist’s past. #cueoftheweek #filmmusic michaelgordonshapiro.bandcamp.com/track/ghosts...
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Ghosts of the Past, by Michael Gordon Shapiro
from the album Cue of the Week music selections
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Cue of the Week: This music accompanies one of the bad guys in the game Wizard Ops: a hulking, missile-spewing worm. (I hate when I find one of those in my lawn.) #cueoftheweek #gamemusic michaelgordonshapiro.bandcamp.com/track/the-wo...
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The Worm Boss, by Michael Gordon Shapiro
from the album Cue of the Week music selections
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Cue of the Week: This excerpt from the score for "Tales of the Dread-Naught Kid" features solo bassoon playing a quirky jig. Just the right kind of music for maritime puzzle-solving. #cueoftheweek #gamemusic michaelgordonshapiro.bandcamp.com/track/sneaky...
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Sneaky Things Afoot, by Michael Gordon Shapiro
from the album Cue of the Week music selections
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Cue of the Week: Some cues get cheekily renamed, and this is one of them. Your classic epic fantasy battle cue, complete with thunderous percussion, snarling brass, and soaring string countermelodies. #gamemusic #cueoftheweek michaelgordonshapiro.bandcamp.com/track/battle...
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Battle of Gruesomegard, by Michael Gordon Shapiro
from the album Cue of the Week music selections
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Happy publish-versary to "Gideon and the Blundersnorp", whose published edition was released a year ago today! A vigorous wave to all the thespians and creatives who have joined the adventure, and a tip of the celebratory hat to Pioneer Drama Service.
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Cue of the Week: From the soundtrack of the film "Home Room", this is a moody piece accompanying a dissolve between two film’s two protagonists, played by Erika Christensen and Busy Philips respectively. #cueoftheweek #FilmMusic michaelgordonshapiro.bandcamp.com/track/two-gi...
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Two Girls, by Michael Gordon Shapiro
from the album Home Room (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Cue of the Week: the melancholy main theme from the film "Home Room", an intimate chamber piece for piano, cello, and alto flute. #cueoftheweek #filmmusic michaelgordonshapiro.bandcamp.com/track/home-r...
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Home Room - Main Theme, by Michael Gordon Shapiro
from the album Home Room (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Cue of the Week: "The Tension Mounts" This week’s music selection is a dramatic (in a family-friendly sort of way) orchestral cue from an interactive story about an aquaphobic penguin. #gamemusic michaelgordonshapiro.bandcamp.com/track/the-te...
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The Tension Mounts, by Michael Gordon Shapiro
from the album Cue of the Week music selections
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Cue of the Week: This week’s music selection concludes the score for the VR game "Escaping Wonderland". Vocal performance by the tremendously talented Phoebe Engelbert, who also voice acted in the game. #cueoftheweek #gamemusic michaelgordonshapiro.bandcamp.com/track/mollys...
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Molly's Lullaby (End Titles), by Michael Gordon Shapiro
from the album Escaping Wonderland (Original Game Score)
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Coming April 30th! Fight ninjas, eat pizza, and enjoy music by @a-type.net and yours truly! #gamemusic
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
The latest from my infrequently-but-lovingly-updated musical theatre blog: open.substack.com/pub/notewort...
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A Pretty Good Good Idea
Waitress is a rare thing: a pop musical with a strong book.
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
"Super Sidekick: The Musical" had its second run at Tahquitz High School in Hemet, so Gregory Crafts and I took a road trip to catch opening night. Kudos to director Monica Reichl and her cast and creative team for a delightful production! #supersidekickthemusical
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
For those of you who love film/TV/game scores, here's a brand new page listing my available soundtrack albums! All are available for streaming, or, if you feel magnanimous, inexpensive purchase. #gamemusic #filmmusic albums.mikemusic.com
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Cowabunga! I’m way excited to be writing cutscene music for the upcoming VR game "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City", supplementing the virtuosic 90s techno score by Alex May. Stay tuned for the game’s release later this year! #gamemusic #TMNTVR www.cortopia.com/project/tmnt...
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City - Cortopia Studios
A brotherhood in the shadows. A city on the brink. In the vacuum left by Shredder's demise, the Foot Clan's grip tightens on the streets you once called home. It’s time to reclaim what's yours.
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Better late than never! I'm pleased to release the album for the feature film "Home Room" starring Busy Philipps, Erika Christensen, Holland Taylor and Victor Garber. Releasing this album has been on my "to do" list for an embarrassing length of time. I hope you enjoy it! #filmmusic
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Home Room (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), by Michael Gordon Shapiro
21 track album
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
I'm pleased to be an ASCAP Plus award recipient this year! Thanks as always to ASCAP for acknowledging music outside of the spotlight as well as within.
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
I'm happy to have submitted this album to CDBaby for distribution! This one is rather overdue - the film was released in 2002 - but as it predominantly features live musicianship it's aged rather well. More details once it's available! #filmmusic
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Cue of the Week: This week’s music from "Escaping Wonderland" accompanies a surreal landscape of images and echoing memories where Molly (a.k.a. the player) navigates her own psyche, literally building a bridge to recovery. #gamemusic
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The Dreamscape, by Michael Gordon Shapiro
from the album Escaping Wonderland (Original Game Score)
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Cue of the Week: this music selection from the soundtrack of "Escaping Wonderland" accompanies another well-known character from Lewis Carroll’s lore. #cueoftheweek #gamemusic
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The Hatter, by Michael Gordon Shapiro
from the album Escaping Wonderland (Original Game Score)
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Cue of the Week: Happy Halloween to those who observe! In honor of this spooky occasion, please enjoy some of my music from the game “Ghost Attackers VR”. #cueoftheweek #gamemusic
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Ghostly Confrontations, by Michael Gordon Shapiro
from the album Cue of the Week music selections
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
It's Christmas in November! I was delighted to score this charming holiday movie directed by Matthew Toronto. (I had bonus fun using "Carol of the Bells" as a musical leitmotif to underscore small-town crime.) Coming to solve your mysteries and boost your cheer on November 4th.
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A Chrismystery - Apple TV
A big-city cop reluctantly returns with her daughter to her hometown taking a deputy sheriff job. Though determined not to stay, when the town’s Chris…
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Cue of the Week: Here’s another minigame cue from "Escaping Wonderland", this one a smidge of vibraphone-fronted jazz. Echoing the mood of the activity, the feeling here is playful and a touch eccentric. #cueoftheweek #gamemusic
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Sign Here, Please, by Michael Gordon Shapiro
from the album Escaping Wonderland (Original Game Score)
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Cue of the Week: Written for the mobile strategy game "Wizard Ops Tactics", this week’s music selection accompanies a beach level with a pirate-y flavor. #cueoftheweek #gamemusic michaelgordonshapiro.bandcamp.com/track/beach-...
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Beach Battle!, by Michael Gordon Shapiro
from the album Cue of the Week music selections
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Cue of the Week: This week’s music selection accompanies one of Escaping Wonderland‘s mini-games, which advance the story and also allow a bit of artistic self-expression. To keep the mood light and fun, I wrote a bouncy piece with a retro game-show vibe. #gamemusic #cueoftheweek
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Design-an-Envelope, by Michael Gordon Shapiro
from the album Escaping Wonderland (Original Game Score)
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Cue of the Week: this music was written for Erik Loyer’s top-selling interactive art app “Strange Rain” — a blend of atmospheric simulation and interactive fiction. #cueoftheweek
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Cumulus Effect, by Michael Gordon Shapiro
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Happy first birthday to "Escaping Wonderland"! The post below contains celebratory discount codes on the game, and its precursor "Down the Rabbit Hole". And links to every imaginable means of listening to the OST can be found at escapingwonderlandost.mikemusic.com .
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🎉 A Wonderland-Worthy Celebration! Escaping Wonderland turns 1 year old! 🐇✨ One year of riddles, realms, and rabbit holes... and what better way to celebrate than with a magical 50% off both… | Cort...
🎉 A Wonderland-Worthy Celebration! Escaping Wonderland turns 1 year old! 🐇✨ One year of riddles, realms, and rabbit holes... and what better way to celebrate than with a magical 50% off both Escapin...
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Cue of the Week: In "Escaping Wonderland" the player spends a good portion of the game underground. Gradually their ascent brings them to the surface, as they arrive a sunny and picturesque village. This atmospheric cue is meant to convey the change of mood and scenery. #cueoftheweek #gamemusic
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A Breath of Fresh Air, by Michael Gordon Shapiro
from the album Escaping Wonderland (Original Game Score)
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Cue of the Week: Here’s another village music cue from "Escaping Wonderland", this one with a lightly playful character. #cueoftheweek #gamemusic michaelgordonshapiro.bandcamp.com/track/shoppe...
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Shoppes and Puzzles, by Michael Gordon Shapiro
from the album Escaping Wonderland (Original Game Score)
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Cue of the Week: This week’s selection is one of three cues for the village biome in "Escaping Wonderland". (Follow the link for more context. Bluesky is stingy with character limits!) #cueoftheweek #gamemusic
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The Village, by Michael Gordon Shapiro
from the album Escaping Wonderland (Original Game Score)
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
Cue of the Week: This cue from the OST of "Escaping Wonderland" falls into the creepy/disquieting/what’s-that-crawling-on-your-arm school of game underscore. #cueoftheweek #gamemusic michaelgordonshapiro.bandcamp.com/track/the-at...
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The Attic Door, by Michael Gordon Shapiro
from the album Escaping Wonderland (Original Game Score)
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
Filmmaker George Adams recently cleaned house in prep for a move to Spain, unearthing this trophy, which he kindly sent my way. I am indebted to filmmakers like George who spring for live musicians in their film scores. The artistic expressiveness added to the film always pays back the investment.
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
Cue of the Week: This music from "Escaping Wonderland" accompanies a game level with some clever time-travel problem solving, and is meant to evoke some of the supernatural flavor of the experience. #cueoftheweek #gamemusic
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The Non-Persistence of Time, by Michael Gordon Shapiro
from the album Escaping Wonderland (Original Game Score)
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
Cue of the Week: "The Mouse Witch" This is my second favorite piece of music from "Escaping Wonderland": a mysterious theme for a mouse enchantress. #cueoftheweek #gamemusic michaelgordonshapiro.bandcamp.com/track/the-mo...
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The Mouse Witch, by Michael Gordon Shapiro
from the album Escaping Wonderland (Original Game Score)
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Cue of the Week: In the game "Escaping Wonderland", the player needs to negotiate with several teen mice, who have adopted a rather risk-indifferent lifestyle. This week’s music accompanies the mice with a dark carnival tune. #gamemusic michaelgordonshapiro.bandcamp.com/track/reckle...
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Reckless Mice, by Michael Gordon Shapiro
from the album Escaping Wonderland (Original Game Score)
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Michael Gordon Shapiro @michaelgshapiro.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Cue of the Week: This week's music selection from "Escaping Wonderland" accompanies the mischievous puzzle-solving happenings in the game's estate biome. #cueoftheweek #gamemusic michaelgordonshapiro.bandcamp.com/track/estate...
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Estate Explorations, by Michael Gordon Shapiro
from the album Escaping Wonderland (Original Game Score)
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