About

The Labour of Love Project

The Songs of Michael David Wong

Michael passed away in 2009, at the age of 28. He left behind a catalog of demo songs and live band material, which he had hoped to record in a studio but never had the chance.

I started this project in an attempt to complete his dream for him.

The arrangements were created, edited, recorded, mixed and mastered using Suno Studio and  Logic Pro. The arrangements are all created from his original demo performances – this is to ensure that each new arrangement remains faithful to the demo in strictly adhering to its melody, harmony, rhythmic feel and lyrics.

Michael’s vocals from the demos were then superimposed onto the new arrangements.

I remember once, when going to a comedic movie with him, I asked why he wasn't laughing. He replied "I am, in my head". Hopefully these arrangements will extract a cerebral smile from him.

If you enjoyed his music, I thank you on his behalf, and I encourage you to share his legacy.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Our sincere appreciation to his friends who took the time and trouble to locate and provide Michael's recordings to us, thereby giving us tangible memories of him.
Thank you Joseph Dwyer, Lucy Dwyer, Michael Bylstra, and Shags.