Otakon Performance

[sorjai]

Hey Mike, sorry I didn't get to stick behind after your performance. You were mobbed by the fans and I had to get back to my uncle's before it got too late. Anyway, I just wanted to say you put on an AWESOME performance. Just listening to your music reminded me why I was inspired to start playing some piano again, even though I have a long way to go before I get to your level (if ever, hehe).

Argh, wish I had brought my camera so I could've taped the whole thing. Oh wells, I'm sure someone may have it on tape... hopefully it can be encoded and posted online or something .

BTW, I overheard someone made a comment that your concert alone was worth the Saturday 40 dollar admission, and I definitely agree with that (even though I could see you play for free, hehe ). Keep up the great work man... hopefully I'll catch ya around before you head off to Japan or something.

[Venus, Queen of Faeries]

I overheard someone made a comment that your concert alone was worth the Saturday 40 dollar admission

Wow. That's awesome by itself. And to have someone actually say that, I would be so flattered. Mike, you're wonderful; never forget it!!

[ShikamaCHU]

Hey Michael, what I heard of your performance was really friggen amazing (I think it was more beautiful than the first time I heard you play...if that's possible...It was like....WOAH. Sitting there in total shock-ness) I'm sorry I could only stay for the first five songs (the FFIX and Sakura Saku were soooooo Awsome!!!) but, my dad had to drive home. I made him feel thoroughly guilty the whole way though ^^ hee hee.

I feel really bad for not being able to meet up with you earlier to work out a joint performance thingymajig (you're a hard dude to find, you think It would be easy, find mobb of scary fan girls attacking tall Squall guy...but no.) So maybe we could work something out for Anime USA 2004 or something? Muu?

[OokamiWarrior]

Any guy who's nice enough to replace a slightly ripped poster with a whole new one is awesome in my book.

Not to mention he's an excellent visionary of a musical artist, but these fine people have already extrapolated on that point. ^_^

YOU ROCK! Keep kickin' butt across cons in America.

[Auron]

This guy ROCKED. I requested Kefka and he tried to play it, heh.

[UFO9]

I am so glad I accidentally found out about his concert, haha. I had been in the art room, at the table with the "Rock the Fetus" and "Viking Squid" buttons, and he was there talking to them. He encouraged me to buy a button, and no one can say no to Squall! The people running the table mentioned how awesome he was and that he played piano "dressed as Squall!" and I was intrigued.

I think he had the business card with him and I got one, and then at a random table on the other side of the room was a sign that said to go see him play and the time and location. So I made sure to get there, despite trudging up so many stairs when I was already exhausted, haha. But it was so worth it. I love game and anime music so much, and he did an awesome job.

I was even more impressed with how sociable and down to earth he was. He was really friendly and talkative with all the fans and the fact that he was willing to stay so much later than he had to, just to sign posters (even after we were all kicked out of the building, haha) was amazing.

More talented people should be as awesome and friendly as he is

[i39021]

....like always....you rock mike...and Game music is a Genre

[Siefer Almasy]

Saturday night was my first time hearing Michael, and I was simply blown away. I just got home, and the first thing I did was get on the computer to check out your site and listen to more of your playing. Its so generous of you to make this music available for free, when so many people, including me, would pay for your recordings. I was amazed when you figured out the Zelda theme right on stage.

I've tried many times to play Final Fantasy Music but I can never do it. I'm a violinist. After listening to you I now plan on trying very hard again to learn to play game music. Its insipiring that you but so much effort into your music, and I'd like to be able to emulate the feat.

I can't thank you enough for doing your concert at Otakon this past weekend.

[Venus, Queen of Faeries]

Wow. It sounds like last night was truly incredible. I'm sorry that I missed it. :/ I've learned my lesson; I'm going to Otakon next year. :3

[Kharinya]

You did a great job, Mike!  Pat, Dan, Jeremy and Tyler thought you were great, too. ^_^

Venus:  You SHOULD go to Otakon!  IT IS SO MUCH FUN!

-Heather

[sorjai]

ehhh, only if you're into anime .

[FFWeatherMen2000]

Your concert was excellent Michael, even better than L'Arc in my opinion.

[Piano Squall]

I want to express my deepest appreciation for your support at Otakon this weekend. Your enthusiasm inspires and humbles me. It was an honor to meet so many of you, learn your names, shake your hands, chat, and have the opportunity to thank you personally for your support.

Thank you for giving me the chance to perform for you. You have made Otakon 2004 such a memorable experience for me. I only hope to have the pleasure of sharing another concert with you again at a future convention.

[Warky]

Squall, You rock! Great job on the performance. Glad you made it back home safely. Keep up the great work! And of course Great job to Erin on her beautiful italian singing. ^^  Wark wark!

~Steve

[RomanaRabu]

Your performance was amazing!  I didn't know what to expect, but you really blew me away **;;;  I was very happy to hear you play "Dearest", I think that's a very sweet song ;o;  I was in the autograph line but didn't get to you in time before we got kicked out of the convention center XD  But I was glad I got to meet you when I chased you down in the dealers room X3  (I was the really short girl with the pink dress and pigtails **;; )  You're so nice!  Its very cool how welcoming you are to your fans and how much you appreciate them :3  I hope you're invited to Otakon 2005 ^0^