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10 Facts About Michael Brook

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Michael Brook was born on 1951 and is a Canadian guitarist, inventor, music producer, and film music composer.

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Michael Brook plays in many genres, including rock, electronica, world music, minimalism and film scores.

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Michael Brook studied music and electronics at York University and worked as an engineer at the Grant Avenue studios, then owned by the Lanois brothers.

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Michael Brook worked on the album Set by Youssou N'Dour, Miss America by Mary Margaret O'Hara and collaborated with Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan on the album Mustt Mustt.

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Michael Brook toured as a member of the Sylvian and Fripp tour group, with the final concert at the Royal Albert Hall in December 1993 documented on the album Damage: Live.

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Michael Brook opened the concerts with a solo set, featuring the Infinite Guitar with effects and sequencer backing.

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Michael Brook was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1996 for his production work and as a co-artist on Pakistani singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's album Night Song.

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Michael Brook contributed a track to The Edge's soundtrack for the film Captive.

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Michael Brook won ASCAP awards in 2011 for The Fighter and 2013 for The Vow.

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Michael Brook won the Havana Film Festival award for best music in 2011 for El Infierno.