Michael Barnes

Industrial Rock/Metal solo artist from Kentucky

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Title: Lesser Man
Genre: Alternative
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Michael Barnes

Lesser Man

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01/13/2011

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02/08/2012

Michael Barnes is an independent singer/songwriter, performer and producer living in Lexington, Kentucky. He has composed original music since age sixteen, releasing his first songs for his solo project "Systematic Shut Down" in 2001. Since that time, Michael has released three compact discs of original music drawing from the genres of metal, industrial, alternative, and acoustic to create a unique sound synthesis, with deeply personal and emotional lyrics. In addition, he performs all of the instruments in his work and has personally engineered and produced each release.

At a young age, Barnes began designing and maintaining his own website, www.michaelbarnesmusic.com, where he has a fan base drawn from regions all over the world. His latest release, All I Lost Was You, is a twenty-track effort, spanning the last five years of creative development. Michael continues to draw fans to his music and maintain his website and online communities as an independent artist.

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The Human Machine

Reviewed by Essence & rated 9.8/10

The Human Machine – Micheal Barnes – Review by Essence Wow, I love it! It is a truly wicked track Micheal! LOVE the lyrics, harmonies, energy, everything ! Damn this sounds good out LOUD!!!!!!!! Dude – YOU ROCK! The lyrics really hit home with me. I can relate for sure! LOL…I don’t even know what to write. It’s not the kind of track you write too – more throw slay

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Reviewed by Mary Gottschalk & rated 8.3/10

My review on "The Piscean Dream" is a combined effort based on Michael Barnes Video and Music composition. After my watching and listening to Michaels video I felt that a production such as this should not go unnoticed. REVIEW: Escaping Reality, The Piscean Dream” From the start of the video, “The Piscean Dream”, the ghostly image of a figure walking in the distant combined with

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Reviewed by RainyD & rated 9.1/10

A few words from the reviewer… For those who don’t know me I’m half of Serenity here on Mp3Unsigned.com. I’m not a producer, I’m a vocalist/song writer and I’m writing this review as such. Michael Barnes… Where should I start? Also for those who don’t know I would like to introduce you to one of the most talented 20 years olds I know. Who has constantly surprised m

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Influenced by

Nine Inch Nails, Pantera, Saul Williams, Suzanne Vega, Sting, Slipknot, Stabbing Westward, Dougie Maclean, Tori Amos

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Just uploaded a new acoustic song/video "Away From Her." Check it out on my Myspace or YouTube profiles.
6:31 PM Tuesday 7 Feb 2012 from MySpace
Don't have "All I Lost Was You" yet? Well from now until December 25th you can buy it for 50% off at http://t.co/dz7cj1gn. Happy Holidays!
3:7 AM Monday 19 Dec 2011 from web
Just wanna say thank you to all the many people who've sent me such nice comments about my music. I save many of... http://t.co/5i7UcwPO
5:19 AM Sunday 6 Nov 2011 from Facebook
Trying to play way too many instruments at once.
10:50 AM Tuesday 25 Oct 2011 from Facebook