Michael Fix
When Michael Fix picks up a guitar, he paints emotive landscapes with sounds. He plays with virtuosity, without being ostentatious. He is not one for quick effects, but instead devotes himself entirely to the melody rooted in the impressive groove that his thumb generates. He plays gracefully at times, fast and dynamically at others, but without ever feeling the need to play like a man possessed: Michael Fix is the gentleman of the fingerstyle guitarists – stylish, charming and always suitably groomed for every occasion. As one of Australia’s leading guitarists and composers, he easily transcends the narrow confines of the traditional genre.
He gives Bach, Brahms, Rossini and Faure a modern interpretation, in the same way as he unearths the immortal elements in the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and Toto. He blends “Paint it Black” and Tárrega’s “Lagrima” into a timeless ensemble, while his own compositions describe scenes from an exciting life. From memories, dreams and feelings Michael Fix creates rich panoramas of sound with his acoustic guitar, with elements of jazz, blues, country and folk all included. His music is pervaded by the elegance of European classical music and radiates the spirit of his Australian homeland; light and earthy at the same time.