Michael Gordon Shapiro
@michaelgshapiro.bsky.social
Composer who writes music for film, games, the concert hall, and the theater. See www.mikemusic.com for gory details.
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
Releasing this album has been on my "to do" list for an embarrassing length of time. I hope you enjoy it!
#filmmusic
Home Room (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), by Michael Gordon Shapiro
21 track album
michaelgordonshapiro.bandcamp.com
January 7, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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
Releasing this album has been on my "to do" list for an embarrassing length of time. I hope you enjoy it!
#filmmusic
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.
December 17, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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.
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
#filmmusic
December 9, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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
#filmmusic
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.
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#gamemusic
The Dreamscape, by Michael Gordon Shapiro
from the album Escaping Wonderland (Original Game Score)
michaelgordonshapiro.bandcamp.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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
#gamemusic
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
#cueoftheweek #gamemusic
The Hatter, by Michael Gordon Shapiro
from the album Escaping Wonderland (Original Game Score)
michaelgordonshapiro.bandcamp.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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
#cueoftheweek #gamemusic
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
#cueoftheweek #gamemusic
Ghostly Confrontations, by Michael Gordon Shapiro
from the album Cue of the Week music selections
michaelgordonshapiro.bandcamp.com
October 31, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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
#cueoftheweek #gamemusic
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.
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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October 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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.
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
#cueoftheweek #gamemusic
Sign Here, Please, by Michael Gordon Shapiro
from the album Escaping Wonderland (Original Game Score)
michaelgordonshapiro.bandcamp.com
October 24, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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
#cueoftheweek #gamemusic
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.
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#cueoftheweek #gamemusic
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Beach Battle!, by Michael Gordon Shapiro
from the album Cue of the Week music selections
michaelgordonshapiro.bandcamp.com
October 17, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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-...
#cueoftheweek #gamemusic
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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
#gamemusic #cueoftheweek
Design-an-Envelope, by Michael Gordon Shapiro
from the album Escaping Wonderland (Original Game Score)
michaelgordonshapiro.bandcamp.com
October 10, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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
#gamemusic #cueoftheweek
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
#cueoftheweek
Cumulus Effect, by Michael Gordon Shapiro
from the album Cue of the Week music selections
michaelgordonshapiro.bandcamp.com
October 3, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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
#cueoftheweek
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 .
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 .
🎉 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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September 26, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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 .
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 .
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
#cueoftheweek #gamemusic
A Breath of Fresh Air, by Michael Gordon Shapiro
from the album Escaping Wonderland (Original Game Score)
michaelgordonshapiro.bandcamp.com
September 12, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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
#cueoftheweek #gamemusic
Cue of the Week: Here’s another village music cue from "Escaping Wonderland", this one with a lightly playful character.
#cueoftheweek #gamemusic
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#cueoftheweek #gamemusic
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Shoppes and Puzzles, by Michael Gordon Shapiro
from the album Escaping Wonderland (Original Game Score)
michaelgordonshapiro.bandcamp.com
September 5, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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...
#cueoftheweek #gamemusic
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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
(Follow the link for more context. Bluesky is stingy with character limits!)
#cueoftheweek #gamemusic
The Village, by Michael Gordon Shapiro
from the album Escaping Wonderland (Original Game Score)
michaelgordonshapiro.bandcamp.com
August 29, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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
(Follow the link for more context. Bluesky is stingy with character limits!)
#cueoftheweek #gamemusic
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
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#cueoftheweek #gamemusic
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The Attic Door, by Michael Gordon Shapiro
from the album Escaping Wonderland (Original Game Score)
michaelgordonshapiro.bandcamp.com
August 22, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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...
#cueoftheweek #gamemusic
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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.
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.
August 12, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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.
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.
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
#cueoftheweek #gamemusic
The Non-Persistence of Time, by Michael Gordon Shapiro
from the album Escaping Wonderland (Original Game Score)
michaelgordonshapiro.bandcamp.com
August 8, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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
#cueoftheweek #gamemusic
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...
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...
The Mouse Witch, by Michael Gordon Shapiro
from the album Escaping Wonderland (Original Game Score)
michaelgordonshapiro.bandcamp.com
July 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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...
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...
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)
michaelgordonshapiro.bandcamp.com
June 27, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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...
#gamemusic
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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
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#cueoftheweek #gamemusic
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Estate Explorations, by Michael Gordon Shapiro
from the album Escaping Wonderland (Original Game Score)
michaelgordonshapiro.bandcamp.com
June 20, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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...
#cueoftheweek #gamemusic
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Cue of the Week: From the "Escaping Wonderland" soundtrack, this week’s music selection accompanies a region inhabited by rebellious teen mice. The score reflects their blasé attitude with a theme for solo whistler.
#cueoftheweek #gamemusic
#cueoftheweek #gamemusic
I'm Not Sure That's Entirely Safe, by Michael Gordon Shapiro
from the album Escaping Wonderland (Original Game Score)
michaelgordonshapiro.bandcamp.com
June 6, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Cue of the Week: From the "Escaping Wonderland" soundtrack, this week’s music selection accompanies a region inhabited by rebellious teen mice. The score reflects their blasé attitude with a theme for solo whistler.
#cueoftheweek #gamemusic
#cueoftheweek #gamemusic
Cue of the Week: In the game "Escaping Wonderland", available for finer virtual reality headsets everywhere, the player ascends by means of an elevator. Naturally the score includes elevator music.
#cueoftheweek #gamemusic
#cueoftheweek #gamemusic
Dig the Elevator, Baby, by Michael Gordon Shapiro
from the album Escaping Wonderland (Original Game Score)
michaelgordonshapiro.bandcamp.com
May 30, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Cue of the Week: In the game "Escaping Wonderland", available for finer virtual reality headsets everywhere, the player ascends by means of an elevator. Naturally the score includes elevator music.
#cueoftheweek #gamemusic
#cueoftheweek #gamemusic
I've just finished scoring this charming romantic comedy, which will be coming your way around (you guessed it) Christmas. More details later this year!
May 22, 2025 at 2:36 AM
I've just finished scoring this charming romantic comedy, which will be coming your way around (you guessed it) Christmas. More details later this year!
My family-friendly stage musical "Gideon and the Blundersnorp", is now published and available for licensing via Pioneer Drama Service! I'm excited to see how schools and theater companies will interpret this adventurous show.
And if you belong to one such theater group, check out the link below!
And if you belong to one such theater group, check out the link below!
Gideon and the Blundersnorp - One Act Fantasy Musical
Suitable for adventurers of all ages, this musical is perfect for TYA theatre troupes, school theatre groups, or community theatres. According to Tracey Paleo of GiaOnTheMove.com,
www.pioneerdrama.com
May 7, 2025 at 6:14 PM
My family-friendly stage musical "Gideon and the Blundersnorp", is now published and available for licensing via Pioneer Drama Service! I'm excited to see how schools and theater companies will interpret this adventurous show.
And if you belong to one such theater group, check out the link below!
And if you belong to one such theater group, check out the link below!