Michael Hearst
Michael Marcus Hearst (born December 27, 1972) is a composer, multi-instrumentalist, writer, and producer. He is best known for his solo albums Songs For Ice Cream Trucks, Songs For Unusual Creatures, Songs For Fearful Flyers, Songs For Unconventional Vehicles and Songs For Extraordinary People, as well as the children's books Unusual Creatures, Extraordinary People, Curious Constructions and Unconventional Vehicles. He has composed the music for a number of films including The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin, Chicken People, To Be Takei, Magic Camp, and House of Suh. In 2014, he co-produced and co-directed Unusual Creatures, a ten episode series for PBS Digital Studios. Hearst is also a founding member of the eclectic musical group One Ring Zero.
Michael Hearst | |
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Michael Hearst performing at Joe's Pub in New York, NY. | |
| Background information | |
| Born | December 27, 1972 |
| Origin | Virginia Beach, Virginia, US |
| Genres | Indie rock, Experimental, Children’s, Film |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, musician, writer |
| Instrument(s) | Keyboards, Guitar, Vocals, Claviola, Theremin, Bass, Drums, Daxophone |
| Years active | 1991 to present |
| Website | michaelhearst |