It has often been said that music describes the emotional universe in a way that words or even images cannot. This is the world that the music of Michael Ford lives in and yes, plays in through his unique and passionate works on piano. His fascination with music goes back to his earliest days. Michael’s music moves from the beautifully modulated compositions he creates that combine classical, jazz, experimental and even soundtrack music to music that is completely improvised. It is in his improvisations that he unleashes himself as an artist. Very often, an audience is lucky enough to hear this music shooting straight out of Michael’s heart. Or he might be in his lovely rustic Connecticut Studio recording. However he creates it, the grace and complexity of his music has earned him an eager following worldwide. 
   You may certainly know the music he’s created for children with the world-renown author and illustrator Sandra Boynton. For over 20 years, they have collaborated on seven book/cd’s for children, three of which were certified by the RIAA “gold" and the now platinum “Philadelphia Chickens”. 
   An experienced producer and world-class technician, Michael has created music for a wide-variety of film, video, theatre and dance projects. However, the piano has always been Michael’s first musical love. He has created four recordings: 2009’s “Dream of the Wind”, 2012’s "Simple Truth”, 2015’s "Leah's Farewell and 2017’s “Exile” that he calls preludes to the work he is about to release. 
   In 2019 Michael premiered his "Melancholia Suite" for piano. He has an album in the wings of a collaboration with the late David Darling/cellist. Currently, he is working on a collection of piano pieces to be called "River Songs". 
   Michael Ford's compositional and improvisational style draws on many influences, but it is rooted in a classical music aesthetic that stems from a life dedicated to the piano.He describes his music as having hints of impressionism, progressive rock, jazz and Americana. He loves a good melody and enjoys rhythmic explorations. His music ranges from sadness to jubilant.

Music critics and fellow musicians have said this about his music and piano works, 

“His music drifts from the darkness of intimate dream-like visions quickly into the bright sunlight of vivacious perpetual motion works.”

“Michael Ford has this rare ability to transport listeners to deep emotional places with his music.  It is rich with color and movement, and we travel alongside every note.” 

“His music is very uplifting, inspiring and emotional.”