a michelangelo moment

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“It Was Lost Somehow.” tells melancholy stories of life beyond the daydreams and heartbreaks of youth.

a michelangelo moment’s debut album is a pop meditation on what it means to be a grown-up in this post-pandemic world.


descriptions

A better life across the ocean. The ghost of an ex haunting the night sky. A diary filled with faded dreams of youth. A suddenly empty house. “It Was Lost Somehow” is a melancholic journey that presses against the wounds of adulthood in a mix of acoustic guitar, pop synths and a soulful voice filled with emotion. This debut album from A Michelangelo Moment will move you to tears if you let it in.

From the very first seconds of “The Fog” to the epic finale of “Underwater”, A Michelangelo Moment’s debut album, “It Was Lost Somehow”, pulls open the doors keeping your emotions at bay in this reflective, melancholy pop meditation on what it means to be a grown-up in this post-pandemic world. 

bio

Singer-songwriter Michelangelo Capraro writes songs that are melancholy, questioning, and tell stories of life beyond the daydreams and heartbreaks of youth. Michelangelo began a michelangelo moment in 2024 with the release of his debut album, “It Was Lost Somehow.”

Music project, a michelangelo moment, is the brainchild of California-based singer-songwriter Michelangelo Capraro. His creative path began in the Los Angeles alternative rock scene of the 1990s, now in San Francisco, a michelangelo moment represents his return to the world of songwriting. In 2024, a michelangelo moment debuted with the album 'It Was Lost Somehow.'.

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I love melancholy music - Rufus Wainwright and Radiohead are huge influences. As a kid, my parents listened to mainly traditional Italian songs... and Elvis. Lots of Elvis. As a child of the 80’s and 90’s I fell in love with Crowded House, Paul Simon, Counting Crows, and Gillian Welch. Today, Harry Styles, Bruno Major, Laufey, and Lizzy McAlpine really inspire me - so many different influences have left imprints on me and at different times I feel them emerging into my music.

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I love music of all kinds, but when I sit down to write a song, it almost always ends up being something melancholy and introspective. It’s just where my heart goes.

I wrote “When You’re Young” to capture that reflective feeling when I think of the dreams I had in my youth. I flip through my old journals and see the same dreams throughout the years. Core dreams that don’t seem to change. I wanted to capture that feeling we get when we are reminded of those core dreams that you just can’t shake - they are still possible.

Some people like to use music to escape the pain and the sadness. I like music that helps me wallow in in the sadness.

press

From the very first guitar arpeggio, It Was Lost Somehow establishes a michelangelo moment as a refined artist with a distinct voice.

- Edgar Allen Poets Music Reviews

It Was Lost Somehow is a fantastic album that invites repeated listens, each time revealing new layers of its intricate and heartfelt compositions.

- Edgar Allen Poets Music Reviews

I Wish I Was There is a nostalgic and intense song that fills your heart with genuine emotion. The almost muffled groove pulses like a heartbeat, enhancing the song’s intimate feel.

- Edgar Allen Poets Music Reviews

Acoustic instruments subtly intertwine with exquisite synths, and a soft rhythm section adds tenderness and sensuality. Graceful and soulful vocals fill the song with meaning, giving them insight and sincerity.  

- Indie Dock Music Blog

© 2024 Michelangelo Capraro

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