Album Notes

Michael Walthius is a composer and keyboardist who loves to explore a wide variety of musical styles and textures. In his music you'll find infectious dance grooves, soaring themes, and acoustic emulations, all brought together in a style that is both eclectic and individual.

Michael is a veteran producer, arranger, composer, and keyboardist who has been involved with a wide range of musical projects over the years. He has performed with rock and jazz groups in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Cleveland.

Michael was one of the original pioneers of music distribution on the internet, beginning in 1994. For many years he was the most downloaded composer of original music on America Online, and in 1996 won an award from MSN for the best music on the internet. Michael has done consulting and original music work for companies such as Yamaha, WebTV, and Advanced Micro Devices.

When not working, Michael enjoys traveling around the globe - his favorite places are San Francisco, Paris, Monte-Carlo, and Prague. He lives in suburban Chicago with his wife, two children, and two cats.