With Mike you sort of get the best of both worlds: the thirst and original approach of new blood, but with an old soul. Mike has the maturity, and wit, to pull out of your story the subtleties you may be concerned with getting across, and he's a good collaborator. He's a good blend of providing approaches you may not have considered, while at the same time being a composer who understands direction - and this can be hard with composers who don't understand the bottom line of what their work should be. Mike gets that.

John Ottman, Composer/Editor, Superman Returns, X-Men II, The Usual Suspects

I find Michael's music quite eloquent and expressive amidst the vast field of film composers whose music I have heard. I often use his music to write my screenplays and to temp-score the films I am working on.

Victor Salva, director, The Peaceful Warrior, Jeepers Creepers, Powder

Michael Shapiro is a talented musician and a gifted storyteller, which makes all the difference between being a mere composer and being a film composer.

Russ Matthews, producer, MOR Entertainment

You did a fantastic job. I know everyone associated with the production is thrilled with you, on several levels: personally, professionally, and work-product-wise. At least four of them have commented on how impressed they were with how you approached the task and how you conducted yourself and your depth of knowledge; then you really blew them away with the professionalism. And everyone loves the music.

Barry Green, Producer, Stage Left Productions

Michael Shapiro is on a short list of composers who I would call on for a major project. His demeanor is calm and professional, his music rich and emotional.

Charles Harribey, producer, Bethesda Softworks

I was delighted both with the quality and speedy delivery of your work on Star Trek Conquest.

Frank Arnot, Managing Director, 4J Studios Ltd.

Have I mentioned that I'm thrilled by the music you're generating? I'm sure I have, but I'll say it again. On such a big project, you've proven to be a key player, always achieving excellence. I'm going to be listening to the soundtrack of this game at home, for pleasure.

Ken Davis, Vice President of Production, Mad Doc Software

Your work is outstanding.

Jan Zottman, Synsoniq Records

Your Empire Earth II score is fantastic.

Mikael Carlsson, MovieScore Media