Michael Murphy (singer)
Michael Murphy | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 September 1986[1] |
| Origin | Taupō, New Zealand[1] |
| Genres | Pop rock, cinematic rock, Hard Rock, Metalcore |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actor |
| Instrument | Singing |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | BMG |
Michael Sean D'Arcy Murphy (born 4 September 1986)[1] is a New Zealand singer. He was runner-up of New Zealand Idol (NZ Idol) in 2004,[2] behind Ben Lummis, who became his friend over the course of the contest.
After NZ Idol, Michael Murphy had signed to BMG records.[2] Murphy's first single debuted at No. 1 and stayed a while at the top of radio charts.[2] He gained a gold status for No Place to Land, his debut album. He then toured New Zealand, singing to sold-out audiences.[2] With 5star Fallout, Michael toured New Zealand, the U.S. and English pubs.[2] He is now working on his solo project, with multi national management by ACTS Agency,
He then formed the New Zealand Rock Band Written By Wolves.
5star Fallout
[edit]In 2006, Murphy joined his 4 former Deadset bandmates to form the band 5star Fallout,[2] with him as the lead singer.
Rent
[edit]Murphy appeared in the Theatre Company's production of RENT at the civic theatre in Auckland.[3]
Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park
[edit]Murphy performed in the 2010 Christmas in the Park concert in Christchurch on 27 November and in Auckland on 11 December 2010, as one of 3 years performing the Christmas concerts.[2]
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]| Date of Release | Title | Label | Charted | Country | Catalog Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Homegrown with the NZ Idol 2004 finalists |
#3 (Gold) | New Zealand | ||
| 2004 | No Place to Land | BMG New Zealand | #22 (Gold) | New Zealand | |
| 2007 | Say Goodnight | Charta Records Limited | New Zealand |
Singles
[edit]| Year | Single | Album | Charted | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | "Yesterday Was Just The Beginning of My Life" with the finalists of NZ Idol. |
Homegrown | #4 (NZ) | Gold (NZ) |
| 2004 | "So Damn Beautiful" | No Place to Land | #1 (NZ) | Gold |
| 2005 | "Music Without A Song" | No Place to Land | Did Not Chart | - |
| 2005 | "How Good Does It Feel?" | No Place to Land | Did Not Chart | - |
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- IdolBlog – for upcoming Michael appearances, news and photos
- [2012 Blanket Man tribute song created by Leon Mitchell, sung by Michael Murphy, recorded and released by ZM radio https://web.archive.org/web/20120122091733/http://www.zmonline.com/player/ondemand/blanketman-song]