Michael Bross-Bio

Entwined in the vibe of textural electronica, ambient music and minimalism, successful artist/composer/producer Michael Bross conjures a style that is emotional and haunting.

He has attracted a growing fan base not just in the U.S. but also in Europe, Australia and Asia. Along with his own releases, has has also created the soundtracks for the visually stunning video games "Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath" (published by Electronic Arts, 2005) and "Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee" (published by Microsoft, 2001). Oddworld's games have sold 5 million copies worldwide. His work has garnered several awards including the NY Festivals Gold World Medal in 2004 for “Best Soundtrack”. He also crafted the scores for "Black Dahlia" (1998), starring Dennis Hopper, and "Ripper" (1996), starring Christopher Walken.

Bross's discography includes solo artist and soundtrack releases with a history of distribution by Canada's largest indie record label Nettwerk (Sarah MacLachlan, Delerium).:

-(2008) Nomad (EP).

-(2008) Dogs And Their Stars (EP).

-(2007) soundtrack. Oddworld Stranger's Wrath, Volume 1.

-(2006) Everything Is Now (album).

-(2001) As Quiet Things Roar (mini LP).

Currently he is working on a project for Red 5 Studios, another video game creator. This title is being produced by a team who were key directors and producers on World of Warcraft which has sold over 9 million copies to-date.

Bross also continues to focus on his own creative work to be made available as future releases.

What the critics have to say about his music:

"Bross has a pop aficionado’s instinct for the pithy melodic moment and a sound designer’s sense of how much depth can be instilled in such a moment."
-Marc Weidenbaum, disquiet.com

"...accessibly introspective soundart."
-spiderbytes.com

"a sonic experiment of large proportions, dark moods and multiple personalities...arty, interesting and very nicely executed..."
-Alternative Music Press

"...composed masterfully, making this album a treat to listen to time and again."
-Jayson Napolitano, music4games.net

Michael Bross

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