Michael Borges Music: Reviews

Overflowing Cup (CD Review) There can be no doubt aboutthe Christian / worshipful message in this album as a whole but some surprises are in store nonetheless. The album takes the listener through various pieces of neo-classical style, some with definite Celtic overtones, such as “New Every Morning” & “Be Thou My Vision”.

Hymns are included here also, rendered with both male & female ably performed vocals. Contrast is found in the track “Cafe´ Gourmet” which is appealingly smooth/soft jazz in style. But perhaps the greatest surprise of all on this album is the quasi Brian Wilson/Beach Boys a cappella arrangement of another hymn, called “He Once For Me Did Bleed”. Tight harmonies such as these might have you reaching for your surfboard, albeit on a Sunday!

All in all, a sincere & pleasant album from Michael Borges that will no doubt be a welcome offering to those that take comfort from music with a religious theme, with some delightful violin melodies that show off Michael´s ability as a musician on his beloved violin. Andy Martin - www.andymartinsongs.com

Overflowing Cup (CD Review) This music is calming to the soul, with excellent quality. The artist strives for perfection; their passion to serve God is heard in the music and beautiful lyrics sung by a gifted vocalist. I look forward to hearing more of Michael Borges' original songs. The ones I've heard are unforgetable, and extremely well done.

Good Tidings To Zion This track caused goose bumps and an awesome feeling of warmth flooded my entire being. Beautiful exquisite vocal performance by Bree Noble. The harmonies are simply beautiful. Michael’s orchestral arrangement of ‘Good Tidings to Zion’ from Handel’s Messiah exudes passion, intensity, and depth.
Latteta Theresa - www.latteta.com

New Every Morning “When we needed to license a piece of music for our new DVD Creator software product, Michael could offer exactly what we were looking for, against a reasonable price for world-wide distribution. He not only composed the music himself, but also performs in it on violin and it sounds terrific on a DVD movie-theater system!”

The Passion - Trilogy (Medley of: Something Different, Arrival & Overflowing Cup)

Nice marriage between traditional and contemporary instrumentation. Good musicianship displayed. Nice work. Reviewer: State: Minnesota Country: United States Gender: Male, Studio Musician Talents: Publisher, Music / Film, Song Writer
--Broadjam.com Date: 2/13/2006

Arrival Very relaxing sound with a cool violin lead complimented with the acoustioc guitar. Broadjam Reviewer Country: United Kingdom Gender: Male, Musician Talents: Music / Film, Song Writer
--Broadjam.com Date: 2/2/2006

Something Different A very moving piece of music, well arranged and recorded. I shall be interested to hear more of your music. Lovely melodies! Such variety! I'm glad I was given this piece to listen to! Broadjam Reviewer: State: (Non USA/Not Applicable) Country: United Kingdom Gender: Female, Studio Musician Talents: Song Writer
--Broadjam.com Date: 2/9/2006

Overflowing Cup Violinist has excellent execution and feel. The Melody is beautiful. Nice arrangement. Creatively mixed. I wasn't expecting the rhodes. Very well done. By Broadjam Reviewer: State: New York Country: United States Gender: Male, Studio Musician Talents: Record Producer, Engineer, Publisher, Music / Film, Industry Professional, Song Writer
--Broadjam.com Date: 1/31/2006