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Evripides Evripidou and Michael Johnson“Two of Australia’s premier instrumentalists with backgrounds in Jazz, Folk and Classical, with original compositions drawing influence from Ireland, Spain and South America. All of the pieces are inspired by elements of the natural world.”Evripides is a producer, composer, performer and one of Australia’s leading Bass guitarists. He has performed with many well known artists worldwide.Michael Johnson is a composer and multi… Show more Evripides Evripidou and Michael Johnson“Two of Australia’s premier instrumentalists with backgrounds in Jazz, Folk and Classical, with original compositions drawing influence from Ireland, Spain and South America. All of the pieces are inspired by elements of the natural world.”Evripides is a producer, composer, performer and one of Australia’s leading Bass guitarists. He has performed with many well known artists worldwide.Michael Johnson is a composer and multi instrumentalist, but is probably best known for his work on the harp. He has been the resident musician at the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne for over two decades.Breathe has been an ongoing project for Michael and Evripides for the last eight years.Between Michael & Evri they have performed alongside such artists as James Morrison, David Herschfelder, Antonio Sachez and Greaham Goble (Little River Band).TESTIMONIALS:“…This music is so deeply moving and ethereal in its beauty..Johnson and Evripidou contribute equal parts in musicality, spirituality and humanity to these works, leaving listeners totally transfixed….”Owen McKern (station manager). 3PBS Melbourne“…Michael and Evri are two of my very favourite performers in the world today. Michael’s unique and totally original compositions, are not to be missed…..A truly inspiring experience..”Graham Goble (Founding member of The Little River Band)“…ABC Classic FM listeners just love Michael’s compositions … We’re always thrilled to program his music…”Phillip Sametz (producer Christopher Lawrence show). ABC Classical FM“.. Beautiful. Exactly the kind of music we need right now…”Paul Bevan, ABC Show less

Participants experience the use of music and movement to aid mindfulness meditation, inspiring feelings of peace, calm and a deep sense of well-being. The music and mindfulness meditations incorporate Michael's interest in neuroscience, neorplasticity and the harp and it's haling properties.https://www.delmonthospital.com.au/services/day-programs/creative-arts

"Michael Johnson has been a key member of the therapeutic team at The Foundation since 1991 with his highly valued music based mindfulness meditation sessions and retreats.He has been conducting these meditation sessions for most of The Gawler Cancer Foundation retreats and conferences reaching more than ten thousand people during this time. Regularly retreat participants comment on how much they benefit from Mike's approach to mindfulness. He has a special gift to tune into the… Show more "Michael Johnson has been a key member of the therapeutic team at The Foundation since 1991 with his highly valued music based mindfulness meditation sessions and retreats.He has been conducting these meditation sessions for most of The Gawler Cancer Foundation retreats and conferences reaching more than ten thousand people during this time. Regularly retreat participants comment on how much they benefit from Mike's approach to mindfulness. He has a special gift to tune into the energies of each group, while adapting to the needs of the individual participants.In addition to this, his love and knowledge of music and it's contribution to wellness is contagious and his enthusiasm adds to the group experience.Mike complements our objective to teach people to meditate for health and wellbeing reasons.His “Music and mindfulness” harp meditations are being used in schools, hospitals and in the field of mental health care. Mike is regularly called upon to play his meditative harp music to people who are reaching the end of their lives. He demonstrates a unique quality to tune into the sick and dying person and to contribute towards greater inner peace with his beautiful music and meditations, but in particular through his qualities as a compassionate human being."–Siegfried Gutbrod, The Gawler Cancer Foundation Show less

Lyrebird Music is a recording labeThe aim of the label is simply to create, record and perform uplifting music.Harpist and composer, Michael Johnson

performing in major concert venues and festivals throughout Australia.Michael is mainly known for his work on the harp, but also performs on and composes for piano, wind, percussion and strings.As a multi-instrumentalist he has been composing for films, documentaries and for commissioned projects and dance performances. He has been the resident musician at the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne for over two decades, performing in the Harp the Gardens recitals, Wednesday Concerts in Spring,… Show more performing in major concert venues and festivals throughout Australia.Michael is mainly known for his work on the harp, but also performs on and composes for piano, wind, percussion and strings.As a multi-instrumentalist he has been composing for films, documentaries and for commissioned projects and dance performances. He has been the resident musician at the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne for over two decades, performing in the Harp the Gardens recitals, Wednesday Concerts in Spring, Concerts on the Lake and the Twilight Music concert Series, providing his music for thousands of overseas guests and visitors to the gardens. His compositions are regularly aired on national radio and television. He performs regularly as a solo artist and with his groups, Cosmos, Breathe Music and Time Traveller.Michael has also been teaching the harp and running mentor lessons for improvisation and composition. Show less

Michael Johnson has been performing in major concert venues and festivals throughout Australia. He has been the resident musician at the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne for over a decade, performing in the Harp the Gardens recitals and Twilight Music concerts, providing his music for thousands of overseas guests and visitors to the gardens. As well as a concert performer, Michael has been working in the field of music for meditation . His tranquil harp music has been an integral part of the… Show more Michael Johnson has been performing in major concert venues and festivals throughout Australia. He has been the resident musician at the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne for over a decade, performing in the Harp the Gardens recitals and Twilight Music concerts, providing his music for thousands of overseas guests and visitors to the gardens. As well as a concert performer, Michael has been working in the field of music for meditation . His tranquil harp music has been an integral part of the Mindfulness Music program at the Gawler Foundation for over twenty years. His compositions are regularly aired on national radio and television. Show less

Harpist and composer, Michael Johnson has been performing in major concert venues and festivals throughout Australia. He has been the resident musician at the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne for over two decades, performing in the Harp the Gardens recitals, Wednesday Concerts in the Gardens and Twilight Music concerts, providing his music for thousands of overseas guests and visitors to the gardens. As well as a concert performer, Michael has been working in the field of music for meditation… Show more Harpist and composer, Michael Johnson has been performing in major concert venues and festivals throughout Australia. He has been the resident musician at the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne for over two decades, performing in the Harp the Gardens recitals, Wednesday Concerts in the Gardens and Twilight Music concerts, providing his music for thousands of overseas guests and visitors to the gardens. As well as a concert performer, Michael has been working in the field of music for meditation. His tranquil harp music has been an integral part of the Mindfulness Music program at the Gawler Cancer Foundation for over twenty five years. He also uses Music & Mindfulness in Victorian schools and at Delmont Hospital. His compositions are regularly aired on national radio and television. He performs regularly with his groups, The Light Quartet and Time Traveller. Click Here for Michael's New Touring Shows for 2018/19 "Water" and "Breathe" Show less