Michael Brook gives for free all his music

by Michael ~ December 5th, 2010

The Not So Good News:
Many of you may be wondering what on earth has been going on with this website, why hasn't it changed since 2008, what about comments that you may have posted, etc.
And I don't blame you.
When initially constructed, the focus of this site was primarily as a way to interact and communicate with fans of my recorded music and concerts.
Ironically almost as soon as the site was redesigned in 2008, it became somewhat painfully apparent that trying to sell and promote recorded music wasn't really a viable business for me. Fortunately, I had already started a transition into film scoring and that is now the main thing that I do.
It also became apparent, and probably should have sooner, that I am not in any way a diarist. So the idea of the entrepreneurial blogger keeping a fan base enraptured over observations and musings about social/political concerns, interesting developments in the arts, what was had for breakfast etc, just became an onerous, unfulfilled obligation that motivated me to feel guilty, but not act on it.
Also recent film deadlines haven't left time for activities that were in the slightest optional.
So a big apology to any of you who visited the site more than once, and not unreasonably, expected it to change.
But recent events are not all bad news and groveling.

The Good News:
Because I now primarily work in film, this site is being re-focused on making my music conveniently accessible to directors, music and picture editors, and music supervisors. So we have added a music library, which really will continue to grow, of scores and sketches that anyone can search, listen to and or download as they wish. You can search by keyword or title using our search engine or download complete scores and sketch albums.
These changes are partly to facilitate the film world having access to my music and a small thanks to all of the people who have enjoyed my recorded music and concerts. I have really appreciated your interest and enthusiasm, thank you.
So if you are at all interested, please check out the music library.
It's all free, please check out the legal at the bottom of page for what you can actually do with this music.
Contact Licensing[at]BicycleMusic.com for any licensing requests.
There is no password restriction or signup required, but you can sign up if you want to, and we'll tell when a new album goes up or if there is any other news. And we really will do it this time.
Immediately there will be about 10 "albums" of sketches and quite a few film scores available.
Music will no longer be sold from this site and everything that is available for sale can now be found at Itunes and CDBaby.
Thanks and I hope that you enjoy and find the changes useful. Please let us know if you have any problems or suggestions.
To search or browse by keyword or title go to the Music Library Search Engine.
For your convenience we have also added a bulk downloads area where you can just grab compilations of sketches or complete film scores.