Michael Lee
@darksilver47
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Amarillo, Texas USA
Joined Sep 9, 2000
A Professional Drummer, Percussionist and Keyboardist. Michael Lee also plays Acoustic Guitar and Bass Guitar. His Primary instrumentation is MIDI-based Keyboard production. He is the President and Owner of Darksilver Records America, an independent label he founded in 1981. Along with the label there is also a publishing wing, Darksilver Music BMI, founded in 1986, and RealDream Productions, the Darksilver production operations wing also started in 1981. His main music project MICHAEL LEE THOMAS, features an Instrumental Jazz Fusion / Smooth Jazz style he refers to as "Thermal Romantic", Music from the Edge of Passion. A magical blend of Jazz, New Age, Fusion and elements of Hard Rock. I have released Twenty-Eight MICHAEL LEE THOMAS Albums to date. He also has Two major side projects, THRILL ELEMENT, featuring New Age/Soundscape with Fifteen Albums and VU Lux Paralllel, featuring Smooth Ambient Jazzscapes. And Three other projects now retired, NORM ALPERSON featuring Soundscape Jazz with Fivve albums; GRAVITY QUIET, featuring Ambient/ Soundscape with Five Albums and TOM SLAYTON EFFECT, showcasing an Electro-Organic feel with Five Albums. All the projects feature deep rhythmic foundations strongly influenced by my percussive background. While reflective of each other, each project maintains a unique style of presence and appeal. Along with Eighteen "Best of" compilation LP's, Michael Lee Thomas music projects have released 72 Albums to date. For more info: www.darksilver.com
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*NEW* Michael Lee Thomas & Thrill Element LP's released
Nov 22, 2018
November 20, 2018: The New Albums from Thrill Element and Michael Lee Thomas made their debut. "Deep Into the Next', the first Thrill Element album in Four years and 'Afterland', the New Michael Lee Thomas LP, with each featuring 12 cuts recorded in 2015 & 2016. were released worldwide. 'Deep Into the Next', the Fifteenth Thrill Element album, has an eclectic menu of Electro-Ambient - Sounddream/New Age selections with an adventurous palette of evolving Soundscapes. 'Afterland', the 28th Michael Lee Thomas LP, features 12 cuts with a Thermal Romantic Jazz mix flavored with Smooth Jazz and light Jazz Fusion, awash in New Age textures. Coming in 2019, the 29th Michael Lee Thomas album, 'Mystery of When', and the 16th Thrill Element LP, 'Time While Calm'. Both albums are available from Darksilver Records America on various music sites and stores globally.
January 2018: Third NORM ALPERSON Album released.
Jan 29, 2018
January 2018: Darksilver Records America announces the Release of the Third 'Norm Alperson' Album, 'One Dark Forever', featuring 14 Expressive Soundscape Jazz cuts. A Nice, Smooth, Adventurous Listen.
New Project launched June 2017, 'Norm Alperson'
Jun 28, 2017
'Norm Alperson' is the latest side project of Jazz Artist, Michael Lee Thomas. As a vehicle for unreleased material from his massive song catalog, the project features Soft, but Adventurous, New Age-Jazz, Instrumental music. A Multi-Genre approach that has influences of light Smooth Jazz and expansive Soundtrack textures. Awash in Piano, Strings, Woodwinds and Keyboard layering, 'Norm Alperson' songs also showcase appetizing Rhythmic foundations of Drums. Bass and Guitar. Originating from Texas with roots in Southern California, 'Norm Alperson' is conceived from a strong, experienced creative force. In June 2017, the Debut Album, 'Choices' was released containing Fourteen Deep imaginative compositions.
Thermal Romantic Blend - Volume 5 & 6 Released
Jun 21, 2017
Thermal Romantic Blend - Volume 5 & 6 were Released June 2017: After the successful launch of the Volumes 1 through 4 of the "Best of" MICHAEL LEE THOMAS compilation Albums, 'Thermal Romantic Blend' - Volume 5 & 6, featuring 14 choice "Thermal Romantic" cuts was released in June 2017. Along with those Albums, The initial THRILL ELEMENT compilation "Best of" sets also being followed up as well.'Time Of SoundDreams' - Book V & VI, featuring 14 cuts was also released in June 2017. The selected "Thermal Romantic" Jazz cuts for Michael Lee Thomas and Electro-Ambient cuts for Thrill Element compositions were chosen for their Critical, Sales, Internet Traffic and Fan response.
'Shades of Almost' Released December 2, 2014
Jan 21, 2015
The Twenty-Sixth Michael Lee Thomas Album 'Shades of Almost', was released December 2, 2014, featuring 16 New "Thermal Romantic" Jazz cuts. A Special on-Line Full Release was made available for purchase on the Michael Lee Thomas Soundclick page November 1, 2014. The Twenty-Seventh Album, 'Afterland', will debut sometime in 2015. For more info: www.darksilver.com
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brian hr
Jan 02, 2012
Thanks for the add. "Michael Lee Thomas" has good jazz tracks. if you get a chance please check out mine if you haven't already.
creative workshop
Apr 06, 2011
Hi Michael,
Thanks for accept our request to be added as friend.
All the best
Creative Workshop Collective
Daniela
Igor Weins
Oct 25, 2009
Hello! I have listened to a few songs on your page. They are very impressive! This combination of the smooth jazz and new age is to my liking. A lot of pleasure :)
azsaxcat
Jul 23, 2009
Simply put, I LOVE all of your music. Very few other artists I've heard do such as nice job as you in combining exquisite soundscapes with catchy melodies and rhythms. I'll keep coming back to listen time and again!
Take Care,
AzSaxCat
The JB Project
Jan 25, 2009
dark silver i was really diggin the tunes
if u wana check some guitar fusion check out my new song - Slow Groove
Ascenzion
Dec 24, 2008
Just stopping by to wish you and your family a happy holiday, thanking you for your support in 2008 and looking forward to continued great music from you on Soundclick in 2009.
Peace and Health
Al
kitara
Dec 03, 2008
Hello Michael,
Thanks for adding me to your list:).
Take care,
Mauri.
chuncorb
Jun 02, 2008
How are you Michael catching up on your new tracks usual great touch on the couple that I have listened to, have to check out the rest of your new cuts.
Johan Hermansson
Dec 24, 2007
A very merry christmas and a fantastic new year !!!
All comments (34)
Hi, you have some amazing music. I've added your music to my stations, "Easy Listening Paradise", and "Space Seeker". Take care.