~ Gravity, 2011
 

 



 
 
 ~ The Open Door, 2007
 



 ~ "Combining classical and contemporary elements with his own personal vision, Straugh is carving out his own niche within the new age music movement with music that is both strong and soothing... Straugh’s best CD to date " ~ Kathy Parsons, MainlyPiano.com





 ~ The Road Less Traveled, 2007





 ~ "Starting from an approach based on the most romantic side of current instrumental music and with the piano as the protagonist, Michael Straugh incorporates most adequately classical elements, influences from such musicians as George Winston, as well as subtle shades of the most melodic side of Jazz, thus shaping a work with great expressiveness. Melodies that connect at once, rhythms at times calm, at times more lively, yet always fresh, and a quite personal focus, allow the artist to display his creativity without obstacles. " ~ Virginia Tamayo, Amazing Sounds





 ~ True North, 2004





 ~ "Straugh, in the opinion of this reviewer, has done a marvelous job in blending Contemporary and more Classical compositional idioms into works that are at once captivating upon first listening, yet contain layers of complexity where one may hear something a little bit different each time.  For those who enjoy Contemporary Piano music, "True North" will make a welcome addition." ~ Streams-of-Time.net