If you like the songs and would like to download
Posted at 12:25 PM on September 22, 2008 by MTLWRITEROFSONGS
If you do a search Michael Di Rienzo songs you will be able to listen for free many of my recordings; some of which were recorded in a studio and some in my home studio.<br />
The overall lyrical and strong structures are strong<br />
and my singing playing has improved over the years.<br />
In the next 12months I plan to dramatically improve my singing skills and to promote this body of songs inspired by the holy spirit.<br />
While listening to the songs, if you feel compelled to support the project, you can download at the links below.<br />
If you want to get involved or if you know a professional who could be interested in developing this collection to the next level then write to me.<br /> Read More »
General
| Name: | Michael Di Rienzo |
| Gender: | Male |
| Date of Birth: | April 23, 1960 |
| City: | Montreal |
| State: | Alabama |
| Country: | Canada |
| Hometown: | Montreal |
| Web Site: | http://www.broadjam.com/artists/home.php?sessionID=AD2C5E238F0C4DBB91D04A29BDC0EB47&sessionINDEX=20863 |
| About Me: | At 47 Michael Di Rienzo, aka peace_and_love46 on Paltalk,caz ( as a performer in Montreal), could be called somewhat of a reclusive late-bloomer. His 1st song; a collaborative work inspired by a poem written by Franka Gesualdi entitled "Broken Messiah" was created by chance; but even then; in 1981; one could sense in the voice that the magic was not so much in what was said, the magic was in how it was said; and even more importantly what was "metaphorically suggested". If you ask Michael who is the lyrical metaphor master, the answer is "Leonard Cohen". "What Leonard Cohen does with words I try to do with sounds; with the voice." By the end of his 21st year, just months after writing his 1st song, he compiled over 10 songs written in the styles of Leonard Cohen, Cat Stevens, Graig Lake, Gordon Lightfoot, Paul Simon; in other words the giants in the folk-pop-culture. In his 22nd year he made the acquaintance of a streetsinging songwriter _Michael Pietrocatelli; also from Montreal; who took him under his wing and helped to norture his desire to work on his craft. The norturing proved very fruitful as in less than 3 years over 80 songs were written; sometimes 2 songs in a day.To this day there are songs that he wrote in the early 80's that he loves to perform. His whole approach to songwriting; style is historically unique and in a way, we are lucky that he has remained a secret this long . Till this day the songs seem just as fresh and effective as the first day they were born. In his 23rd year he met and co-wrote with Jean Jacques Vergnaud, a reknowned multi-instrumentalist from France. The whole experience opened his creativity to the world of jazz, jazz blues, and basa-novas. In the same year he began working with Gerard Dube, pianist, composer, multi-instrumentalist and owner of a recording studio in Montreal. Their relationship has spanned over 20 years and over a dozen songs co-written that are just a fresh as the very first day. At 24 Michael married Manon Plouffe and in the same year became a proud father of a daughter Marie Helene who overflows with incredible musical talent. By the end of 1988, Michael had over 150 song titles registered with SOCAN. In 1993 Michael got back into songwriting after an absence of almost 5 years. His desire to improve his craft, his singing, etc; has never stopped. From 1993 to 1994, collaborative works with Daniel Finot; a well known lyricit, producer from France. He continues to be just as motivated today as when he was in his twenties. At 43 his calling began when Gerard Dube asked him to write some words for a song that Gerard wanted to write to perform at his friends' funeral. Minutes after the phone call, the song HEY GOD was written. In the next 2 months some 20 songs were written in the style of christian contemporary with a love ballad twist. Hey God was submitted to Song Of The Month contest and was one of the top 5 finalists for march in 2005. 2006 was the year when he discovered internet concert performances through PALTALK and met Barbara Mullikin, Tina Guttery, Nancy Bauer,poets from America, with whom he co-wrote several songs that are part of the Miracles collection' and "Conversations" collections. These collections are presently going through pre-production and recordings. Near term plans: Complete writing the 2-volume collection before the end of 2007 Mid Term plans: Finish recording the 1st of the two volumes and release them in 2008 Long Term Objective: To work with singers and songwriters in their song quests for album projects and through the songs, bring people close enough to God so that the holy spirit can perform a miracle for any listener. peace_and_love46@hotmail.com |
Social
| Interested In: | Songwriting. Internet performances. Catch him on paltalk as peace_and_love46 |
| Favorite Music: | Inspirational |
| Favorite Movies: | Sci-fi |