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I am a percussionist, music-lover, chamber musician, teacher, curator, writer, and life-long learner.

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Michael Compitello 7/7/13 Michael Compitello 7/7/13

Hannah and my new recording of Andy Akiho's 21 is online! Take a listen!

Thanks to Greg DiCrosta and everyone at Firehouse 12 Studios.

Michael Compitello 6/24/13 Michael Compitello 6/24/13

accidental mysteries: World War II: Then and Now: Normandy, in 1944 and the present day.

Michael Compitello 6/20/13 Michael Compitello 6/20/13

Michael Compitello 5/22/13 Michael Compitello 5/22/13

Fighting Gifs: The backdrop of my childhood. The best fighting games with the players removed....

Michael Compitello 5/19/13 Michael Compitello 5/19/13

A man unstuck from place and time, he travels the world on foot…

Werner Herzog Reads Where's Waldo (by RyanIverson)