RANDOM FIND of the Day. 5/22/07. GUSHING.

Today while I was killing time searching YouTube I came across this video my best friend since 1st grade, Michael Lowney.  Soon to be a senior at University of Michigan, I am constantly in awe of Michael's talent and can't really believe he is about to graduate in less than a year.  Having never experienced parenthood, this is about the closest thing I can associate with it after growing up performing in my basement together.  Without Michael as my constant companion in putting on endless productions as children, I know I wouldn't be where I am today.  If you have a few minutes, please check out the video of him singing William Finn's "Venice" from Elegies: A Song Cycle.  Every time he sings "Venice," I melt.  Beautiful.  The video gets less shakey after the first 15 seconds.

Comments

[Andrea]

Absolutely the most amazing, spectactular, takes-your-breath-away while at the same time gives you the chills, performance I have seen in a while! Thanks for sharing!

[Rob]

That was very cool. He's got a bright future ahead of him.

[Chimene]

Yes. He is good. He do American Idol.

[Jennifer]

this is such a great song...I've never heard it before! It reminds me of Finn's music for "Spelling Bee"...very narrative and lots of storytelling. I loved it, such a beautiful lyrical song.

Your friend is an amazing singer; if I were a casting director, I imagine him as Marius in "Les Mis" or Bob Gaudio in "Jersey Boys". :)

[Nick McCarvel]

This is awesome! You boys are so talented :) I'm gushing too.