Mihai Popean

I am sound…

Works

SOLO: Violin, Piano, Pipe Organ, Marimba, Guitar

Violin

  • Natura (2010) (6:00) for Violin
  • Katana (2008) (5:00) for Violin
  • Athos (2004) (3:39) for Violin
  • Sakura (2002) (4:30) for Violin

Piano

  • Jñānasāgara Prelude No.1 (2006) (4:40) 
  • Padmasambhava Prelude No. 2 (2005) (4:30)
  • Poem to your Beauty (2005) (3:06) 
  • Nikkole (2005) (3:10) 
  • My Secret Love (2005) (3:00)
  • Summerville (2004) (3:00)
  • Micheline (2004) (2:20)
  • Morning Flowers (2003) (2:30)
  • Ballade for Yolanda (1988) (3:48)

Pipe organ, Marimba, Guitar

  • Sanctus (2011) (4:11) for Pipe Organ     
  • In bocca al lupo (2009) (7:00) for Marimba
  • Snow Lion (2008) (8:00) for Classical Guitar

ENSEMBLE: Duo, Chamber music, Chorus

Duo

  • Serpentarius (2017) (3:00) for Violin and Piano  
  • La lontananza (2009) (6:00) for Violin and Harp  
  • Mictlantecuhtli (2008) (5:00) for Viola and Trombone     
  • Onyx (2008) (3:00) for Bass Clarinet and Percussion     
  • Hawa (2007) (5:00) for Cello and Piano     
  • Artemis and the Red Dragon (2007) (4:54) for Flute and Piano    
  • Elegy (2006) (4:25) for Violin and Piano     
  • Dor (2005) (5:00) for Violin and Piano     
  • Toccata (2004) (4:00) for Violin and Piano

Trio, Quartet, Quintet

  • Halls of Amenti (2024-2026) (10:00) for string quartet and piano
  • Five Elixirs from Pema Ko (2011) (7:00) for Saxophone Quartet
  • Ao Tea Roa (2010) (7:00) for Brass Quintet
  • Norbu (2009) (4:30) for Soprano, Cello, & Piano
  • Haiku 35 (2007) (3:07) for Soprano & Quartet
  • Spring Blooms (2002) (7:00) for Strings Quartet

Chamber Ensemble

  • Twittering Machine (2011) (9:00) for Chamber Ensemble
  • Crimson Flower of the Desert (2009) (15:00) for Chamber Ensemble & Orator
  • Creatio Ex Typus (2008) (15:00) for Open Ensemble
  • Tempestas, The Eye of the Storm (2007) (13:59) for Chamber Ensemble
  • Silentium (2006) (6:18) for Chamber Ensemble
  • Maximilian Kolbe (2000) (20:00) for Chamber Ensemble and Synth.

Chorus

  • Khandro’i Gur (2014) (4:00) for Mixed Chorus 
  • Homage to Tara (2009) (6:03) for Mixed Chorus    
  • Laudamus (2008) (03:58) for Mixed Chorus  
  • Tenebrae Factae Sunt (2003) (6:00) for Mixed Chorus     
  • Frumoasa Pământului (1995) (6:00) for Double Mixed Chorus  

ORCHESTRA: Concerto, Orchestra

Concerto

  • Nemesis (2010) (15:00) for Trombone & Orchestra  
  • Udumbara (2008) (18:00) for Horn in F & Orchestra
  • Fantasy (2001) (14:40) for Viola & Strings Orchestra

Orchestra

  • Namkha Artæ (2014) (23:00) for Orchestra & Chorus
  • Hunab Ku (2010) (4:45) for Orchestra
  • Celebrul Nimeni (2001) (15:00) for Orchestra  
  • Overture (1996) (6:04) for Orchestra    
  • Requiem (1996) (5:39) for Orchestra and Chorus    
  • Dance Faire (1995) (3:14) for Orchestra    
  • Imperial (from Happy Days) (1995) (3:01) for Orchestra  
  • Sascha (1995) (3:44) for Orchestra
  • Te Deum (from Happy Days) (1995) (3:39) for Orchestra
  • Medieval (1995) (3:00) for Orchestra    
  • Deus Meus (1995) (5:00) for Orchestra    
  • Cotton Club (1998) (5:30) for Orchestra    
  • Mildred (from Happy Days) (1995) (4:43) for Orchestra    
  • Aladdin (Ballet from Aladdin) (1995) (8:45) for Orchestra

DRAMA: Theater, Musical, Opera

Theater

  • Fahnen, Musik, Jauchzer, Mordsspektakel (2005) suite for Roland XP-80
  • Der Tote Tag (2001) suite for Roland XP-80
  • Maximilian Kolbe (2000) suite for Chamber Ens.& Roland XP-80   
  • Happy Days (1999) suite for Roland XP-80
  • The Misunderstanding (1998) suite for Roland, Max MSP & KORG X3
  • Aladdin (1997) suite for Roland XP-80
  • Fisher King  (1995) suite for Casio CT 470
  • Ady Sincai  Theatre Workshop (1995) suite for Piano

Musical

  • Babylon (2018), contemporary musical theatre; in progress.
  • Pirates (2026), contemporary musical theater; in progress.

Opera

  • Mandārava Contemporary Opera in progress  
  • Liviu Librescu Contemporary Opera in progress  
  • Singularity Sci-Fi Opera in progress

EDUCATIONAL WORKS: Viola, Piano, Orchestra

Viola

  • A Very Little Song (2010) (1:00) for viola    
  • Carol of the Bells arr. (2010) (1:00) for viola    
  • Jingle Dance (2011) (1:00) for viola    
  • The Swan (arr. for two violas) (2011) (1:00) for viola

Piano

  • Jazzy Tune (2003) (1:20) for piano    
  • Jumping Jack (2001) for piano    
  • Dance Faire (1995) (1:00) for piano

Orchestra

  • Romanian Folk Dance Suite (2006) (4:08) for String Orchestra
  • Eau Claire (2005) (3:00) for String Orchestra
  • Dance Faire (2003) (2:15) for String Orchestra
  • Colors (2001) (3:00) for String Orchestra
  • Good Times! (2003) (3:42) for String Orchestra    
  • Rain, Rain, Go Away (2002) (2:00) for String Orchestra
  • Eastern Dance for String Orchestra
  • A Fall Song (2002) (2:00) for String Orchestra

NEW MEDIA: Acousmatic, Sound Art, Live Electronics, Multimedia

Max/MSP

  • Nibiru (2009) (N/A) for MAX MSP / Jitter 
  • Oge Retla Sussicran (2009) (4:37) for MAX MSP / Jitter 
  • Snow Lion (2008) (8:00) for MAX MSP / Jitter 

Logic PRO

  • P’howa (2007) (7:11) LogicPro7, ES 1,2 & X24 
  • Bardo (2007) (7:10) LogicPro7, ES1,2,X24 
  • Osmosis I & II (2006) (5:04) (3:05) LogicPro7, ES1,2,X24 
  • Time Machine (2006) (3:33) LogicPro7, ES1,2,X24 

Electronics

Ex-Libris (2000) (56:20) for Roland XP-80    
1. Open Wings (2000) (9:35)
2. Letter From Dad (2000) (7:58)
3. Letter From Mom (2000) (9:38)
4. My Bleeding Heart (2000) (6:23)
5. Maya (2000) (5:57)
6. The Ring of the Seven Gates (2000) (18:20)
7. Prologue (2000) (5:06)

Lost in Paradise (2000) (51:06) for Roland XP-80    
1. The World Portal (2000) (11:47)
2. Lost in Paradise (2000) (10:42)
3. Magic Sunrise (2000) (10:02)
4. Stay with Me (2000) (12:29)
5. Farewell (2000) (6:06)

Ecce Homo (1999) (58:18)
1. March 4th, 1999 (1999) (6:24)
2. I Miss You (1999) (8:20)
3. Ecce Homo (1999) (10:23)
4. Fantasy (1999) (7:52)
5. Heaven (1999) (6:59)
6. Beyond Styx (1999) (8:26)
7. In Memoriam (1999) (9:54)

No Man’s Land (1998) (58:39) for Roland XP-80
1. Feelin’ Free (1998) (5:25)
2. No Man’s Land (1998) (7:35)
3. Spice (1998) (8:04)
4. The Way of Silk (1998) (8:23)
5. Sunshine (1998) (6:30)
6. The Dream of the Seed (1998) (7:14)
7. See You Then (1998) (6:09)
8. I’ll Remember You There (1998) (9:19)

Human Nature (1997) (58:18) for Roland XP-80  
1. Human Nature (1997) (5:29) for Roland XP-80
2. Life Drops (1997) (3:48) for Roland XP-80
3. Light of Time (1997) (10:16) for Roland XP-80
4. Human Ground (1997) (04:25) for Roland XP-80
5. Mystical Inquest (1997) (8:38) for Roland XP-80
6. Faith (1997) (7:38) for Roland XP-80
7. December Girl (1997) (6:08) for Roland XP-80

Song of Valaha (1991) (65:23) for  Casio CT 470 
1. Valaha part A (1991) (5:03) for Casio CT 470
2. Valaha part B (1991) (11:55) for Casio CT 470
3. Valaha part C (1991) (22:02) for Casio CT 470
4. Valaha part D (1991) (7:32) for Casio CT 470
5. Valaha part E (1991) (13:53) for Casio CT 470
6. Song of Valaha (1991) (4:58) for Casio CT 470

Sascha (1999) (6:00) for Roland XP-80
Overture (1999) (8:00) for Roland XP-80
Theophania (1999) (20:00) for Roland XP-80

JAZZ: Jazz String Quartet, Combo

Jazz String Quartet

  • Evergreen (2009) (4:28) for Jazz String Quartet    
  • As a Matter of Fact (2008) (3:55) for Jazz String Quartet
  • Memories (2008) (5:00) for Jazz String Quartet    
  • Detroit Groove (2007) (4:38) for Jazz String Quartet

Jazz Combo

  • Far Away (5:18) for Jazz Combo
  • Memories (3:23) for Jazz Combo    
  • Missing You (4:25) for Jazz Combo    
  • My Real Story (4:25) for Jazz Combo    
  • Thinking of You (Over the Rainbow) (5:51) for Jazz Combo
  • Twisted (3:12) for Jazz Combo
  • Weakness (6:49) for Jazz Combo
  • Yingchuk (7:32) Saxophone Jazz
  • The Long Way Home (3:00) Saxophone Jazz    
  • Sena (3:02) Saxophone Jazz    
  • Reaching to Your Heart (3:00) Saxophone Jazz
  • Tone Poem (3:00) Saxophone Jazz
  • I Remember You (3:00) Saxophone Jazz    
  • Close to Your Heart Saxophone Jazz
  • I Believe in You (Honey) (3:00) Saxophone Jazz    
  • Eliette (4:07) Saxophone Jazz
  • Everything But You (3:00) Vocal/Viola Jazz    
  • Latino Girl (3:00) Vocal/Viola Jazz
  • Nelly (3:00) Vocal/Viola Jazz
  • Never Give Up (3:00) Vocal/Viola Jazz
  • No More Tears (3:00) Vocal/Viola Jazz
  • Nothing To Say (3:00) Vocal/Viola Jazz
  • Silent Sorrow (3:00) Vocal/Viola Jazz    
  • Wish I Had Known (3:00) Vocal/Viola Jazz    
  • Say It (3:00) Vocal/Viola Jazz
  • You Stole My Heart (3:00) Vocal/Viola Jazz

Jazz Orchestra

  • Milarepa (1998) (6:10) for Jazz Orchestra
  • Grand Opening (3:00) for Jazz Orchestra

ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY: Soundtrack, Advertising, Producing, Songwriting

Radio, TV, Film

  • Traveler H, RV Commercial (2012), Angel Films Soundtrack    
  • Plugged-In (2008), Science Show series, WGTE Public Media TV Title Song, Emmy Award 2010    
  • Star Formation (2010) (5:45) WGTE Public Media Television Co-Producer, Soundtrack, documentary (Emmy Award)
  • History of Toledo Hockey (2010) (7:00), Angel Films Soundtrack, documentary    
  • Turning Point (2009) (55:00), BGSU Theatre and Film, Toledo Films Soundtrack, documentary  
  • Various: TVR1 Romanian National Television, Genial Studio, CD-Radio, Radio Renasterea, Pink Studio, Antena 1 Television, and CATV Engineering, Romania. Soundtracks; music for TV & Radio shows, jingles, publicity spots, etc. 

Songwriting

Vajra Songs of Shabkar (2011-2013)

  • Be inspired (3:43)
  • Mother (5:32)
  • Impermanence (6:07)
  • Liberation (7:04)

1980-1990 Songs

  • Dorința (The wish)
  • Vino înapoi (Come back to me)
  • Aș vrea să știi (I wish you’d know)
  • Mereu pribeag (Always wandering)
  • Taina nopții (The secret of the night)
  • Noaptea (The night)
  • Primul cântec (First song)
  • Gând de iarnă (Winter thought)
  • Chiar dacă mâine (Even if tomorrow)

EXOD

  • Tot pe drum (1989) (6:44) Rock
  • Ultima seara (1989) (3:34) Rock
  • Zi de zi (1989) (3:35)

SONIC

  • Să nu te mai întorci (Never come back)
  • Ploaie

KORRUPTOR

  • If you’re a man (1:40)
  • Left for dead (3:32)
  • Hysterical show (7:14)
  • Assassination (5:46)
  • Crazy (5:40)
  • Another Day (6:05)
  • Thrash generation (6:09)
  • The big mistake (6:00)
  • A slice of truth (4:05)
  • Against all odds (5:03)
  • Alone in darkness (4:32)
  • The disciple (4:12)
  • Tired (3:00)
  • The finalwar (3:34)
  • Instrumental (3:00)
  • Instrumental (3:28)
  • Instrumental (3:04)

FOLK/POP/JAZZ/FUSION

  • Ți-aduci aminte? (Do you remember, Lady?)
  • Minunea (The wonder)
  • Cântec (Song)
  • Dacă (If)
  • Zborul (The flight) (1998) (5:29) Pop
  • Sa pot (1997) (4:42) Pop 
  • Chiar dacă mâine (Even if tomorrow)
  • Lumina de toamnă (The light of the Fall)
  • Zborul (Flight)
  • Poveste (Făt-Frumos) / Story
  • Bahau’llah
  • Oare-ai sa poti (1992) (4:44) Pop 
  • Wish I’d have known
  • Empty nights
  • No more tears
  • Silent sorrow
  • All My Love (5:28) Orchestral Pop
  • Lumina de toamna (3:54) (1994) Pop
  • Scrisoare (The letter) (1996) (4:50) Pop 
  • Best Losers (1993) (5:49) Folk 
  • Blessed Be (1990) (4:12) Spiritual 
  • Darkness (1991) (3:47) Folk 
  • Raise Me Now (1993) (3:25) Folk
  • Tonight

1980-1990 Songs

  • Dorința (The wish)
  • Vino înapoi (Come back to me)
  • Aș vrea să știi (I wish you’d know)
  • Mereu pribeag (Always wandering)
  • Taina nopții (The secret of the night)
  • Noaptea (The night)
  • Primul cântec (First song)
  • Gând de iarnă (Winter thought)
  • Chiar dacă mâine (Even if tomorrow)

EXOD

  • Tot pe drum (1989) (6:44) Rock
  • Ultima seara (1989) (3:34) Rock
  • Zi de zi (1989) (3:35)

SONIC

  • Să nu te mai întorci (Never come back)
  • Ploaie

KORRUPTOR

  • If you’re a man (1:40)
  • Left for dead (3:32)
  • Hysterical show (7:14)
  • Assassination (5:46)
  • Crazy (5:40)
  • Another Day (6:05)
  • Thrash generation (6:09)
  • The big mistake (6:00)
  • A slice of truth (4:05)
  • Against all odds (5:03)
  • Alone in darkness (4:32)
  • The disciple (4:12)
  • Tired (3:00)
  • The final war (3:34)
  • Instrumental (3:00)
  • Instrumental (3:28)
  • Instrumental (3:04)

FOLK/POP/JAZZ/FUSION

  • Ți-aduci aminte? (Do you remember, Lady?)
  • Minunea (The wonder)
  • Cântec (Song)
  • Dacă (If)
  • Zborul (The flight) (1998) (5:29) Pop
  • Sa pot (1997) (4:42) Pop 
  • Chiar dacă mâine (Even if tomorrow)
  • Lumina de toamnă (The light of the Fall)
  • Zborul (Flight)
  • Poveste (Făt-Frumos) / Story
  • Bahau’llah
  • Oare-ai sa poti (1992) (4:44) Pop 
  • Wish I’d have known
  • Empty nights
  • No more tears
  • Silent sorrow
  • All My Love (5:28) Orchestral Pop
  • Lumina de toamna (3:54) (1994) Pop
  • Scrisoare (The letter) (1996) (4:50) Pop 
  • Best Losers (1993) (5:49) Folk 
  • Blessed Be (1990) (4:12) Spiritual 
  • Darkness (1991) (3:47) Folk 
  • Raise Me Now (1993) (3:25) Folk
  • Tonight

ARRANGEMENTS: Spiritual music & choral, Romanian folk/alternative music, Pop

Church music, 5 arrangements (2026)

Church, Choral arrangements (1996)

  • Vântule
  • Păsărica
  • De ce
  • Lăudați
  • Lăudați
  • Frumoasa
  • Frumosul
  • Isuse
  • Învață tu
  • Cântă
  • Când seara
  • Veniți
  • Veniți

Gyuri Fikle, 11 arrangements, (1990) Pop/Alternative /Spiritual   

  • Praised be God (1990)(4:45)
  • Instrumental (1990)(1:23)
  • Thou Verily Are (1990)(4:05)
  • Believe Me (1990)(3:12)
  • This is the Balance (1990)(3:38)
  • Praised be God – version (1990)(2:52)
  • In the garden of my heart (In gradina inimii mele) (1990)(3:23)
  • No sadness (Nu te intrista) (1990)(2:31)
  • Praised be God – version 2 (1990)(1:37)
  • Praised be God – version 3 (1990)(4:41)
  • Thou verily are – version (1990)(5:47)

Catalin Condurache 1 Arrangement (1998) Folk /

  • Coletul

Tudor Runcanu 5 Arrangements (1997) Folk/Alternative  

  • Albe năluci
  • Aproape târziu
  • Fără veștmânt
  • Ziua de apoi
  • Pereții de gheață

Ada Milea 1 Arrangement (1996) Folk/Social Commentary  

  • Ceața (3:58)

Maria-Magdalena Dănăilă 13 Arrangements (1996) Folk / Alternative

  • Resemnare paternă (3:43)
  • Geana-nlăcrimată (2:38)
  • Descântec de ploaie (4:07)
  • Nebună după el (3:44)
  • Vis pierdut (4:41)
  • Ciutura (3:31)
  • Ruptura (3:13)
  • Prea târziu (3:39)
  • Liberă (5:03)
  • Ce mai faci? (3:34)
  • Ruga (4:40)
  • Cadou (4:45)
  • Pasărea albastră (3:58)

Adrian Ivanițchi 16 Arrangements (1995)/ Folk

  • Arsura (3:33)
  • Cântec de iarnă (4:39)
  • Rondelul sfintei fără sfânt (2:39)
  • Lungul drum (3:44)
  • Amintirea paradisului (3:02)
  • Echinox (4:02)
  • Doamna Alice (3:51)
  • Rondelul jucătorului pierit (1:54)
  • Duminică (4:19)
  • Floare de ger (3:28)
  • Scrumbia afumată (3:16)
  • Fișă personală (4:25)
  • Balada trecerii reparatei (2:54)
  • Amiaza (3:47)
  • Jeu d’amour (3:29)
  • Balada gureșeti coquette (3:23)

Livia Ancuta 1  Arrangement (1996) Pop  

  • Higher above (3:28)

Danielle 3 Arrangements (1995) Pop-Rock Alternative

  • Colours (4:25)
  • Let you go (5:10)
  • Rainy day (3:42)

Niki 2 Arrangements / Folk  

  • Oare-ai să poți (4:44)
  • Nu știu (3:25)