michael is one of our favourite singer songers. he's got two new records out. "harmonize the moon" is gorgeous, meditative piece of work. and one of his many side projects, allstar instrumental combo bell orchestre, just released their first album in a decade, the mesmerizing "house music." both this past friday. and so it goes.

we sat down for a wide-ranging chat about creativity, inspiration, his musical path and projects, working with what's in front of you, and much more.