I'm an L.A.based Composer, Multi Instrumentalist,producer with over 3 decades experience at the highest levels of the music industry.Michael has released 5 solo CD's as a guitarist,vocalist,composed music for dozens of TV shows, scored several films and composed and produced music for a variety of artists.As a guitarist he has played on countless recording projects including such artists as George Benson,Al Jarreau,RickieLee Jones,and many others.He served as Associate Producer on the George Benson CD "Songs and Stories" which was nominated for the 53rd Grammys 2010 ( Monster Music Version ) in the Surround Sound Album category.Through his many and varied experiences performing literally all over the planet,Michael has been blessed with a truly wide perspective on different types of ethnic music from all corners of the world and he brings this unique perspective to every project he participates in.
Unique traits: Whatever your musical production needs are chances are Michael O'Neill can fulfill those needs.Having spent over 3 decades as a guitarist both in the studio and for live perfomances backing some of the biggest names in the music industry Michael has developed a unique and intimate approach to working as a partner in tuning in to what an artist,filmmaker,tv director etc. really wants and needs.Michael plays a variety of stringed instruments ranging from Baritone Guitar,Ukelele,Dobro,Jazz Guitar,Nylon string Classical guitar,Steel string Acoustic guitar,Charango,Mandolin and many electric guitar styles.As a Composer Michael's music can be heard in dozens of TV shows such as "Pit Bulls and Parolees",The Real Husbands of Hollywood","Million Dollar Listing" L.A,N.Y,and Miami,"Lockup","Wicked Tuna","The Real Housewives of Miami"and many more.He recently scored a feature film "Hola America"to be released in late Nov.2014 and a short film " Smile"scheduled for a 2015 release.Michael's Compositional assets include some of the top Orchestral sound libraries,endless synthesizers,extensive suite of plugins,many Loop libraries,Sound Design and Ambient tools,and Foley FX.Please contact Michael to discuss if he might be the right fit to help you push your next project over the finish line. monelius@aol.com 818 421 4954
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Film (short)
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The Betwixt Killer
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Film (short)
by Seraph Films/Gene Blalock
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Games of Chance
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Film (short)
by Seraph Films/Gene Blalock
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Composer---No More Chances
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Film (short)
by La Traviata Productions
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Composer---Gone Fishing
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Film (short)
by Retro Murray Films
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Composer--Survivor
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Film (short)
by Dan Tonkin Productions
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Composer--Real Husbands of Hollywood
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Television
by BET
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Composer---Million Dollar Listing
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Television
by Bravo
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Composer Hola America Film
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Film
by Missouri Media
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Composer---Smile
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Film (short)
by David Butler Productions
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Composer---Pit Bulls and Parolees
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Television
by Animal Planet
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George Benson "Songs and Stories" CD
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by Monster Music / Concord Records
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Grammy Nomination Best Surround Sound Album
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