The Enemies ****
 This is what a fringe festival is about: experimentation and taking risks that repay. Miranda Driscoll and Michael Fleming’s compelling production blurs the boundaries between art installation and performance. The Enemies is an abstract interpretation of The Secret Miracle, a Borges story, where a condemned man is given respite to complete his cello masterpiece. A man lies folded and still on a bed, and above him, a series of haunting images flashes like the process of memory recalling a life and an uncompleted journey. The audience then journey on with the memory of him in their heads, passing through a series of empty and darkened interconnecting rooms, where hypnotic projected images and cello music finally fuse beautifully. Whether it’s art installation or theatre, the cumulative effect is both visceral and moving. 
(The Irish Times – September ’09)

Testimonials

Working with Michael was a brilliant experience. His enthusiasm for music is infectious and his intuition and understanding of what I was after surpassed my expectations. I felt like we were speaking the same language. Thanks again Michael and it would be great to work with you again in the future.
(Michelle Deignan – Artist, Journey to an Absolute Vantage Point)

Having worked with Michael on a broad range of film projects, I have been most impressed not only with the highest standards of the work he delivers, but his ability to deliver such work over a very wide variety of styles and genres, often within one film. Where choosing to work with some composers requires a prior commitment to a particular type of music, Michael encourages a wide-open discussion of style and approach, bringing an open-mindedness that is essential in bringing something fresh to documentary film. That he can retain this open-mindedness throughout a project and marry it to enthusiastic adaptability makes him a perfect collaborator.
(Tadhg O Sullivan – Director, Ramallah TV, Editor, About Beauty & Teamhair/Tara)

Michael took my feeble descriptions of what I wanted as a choreographer and spinned them into more than I imagined - from raindrops to overlapping harpsichord scales, from the overly romantic stumbling of words to the self-aware symphonic homage to Sigur Ros.
(Nick Bryson – Choreographer, Touching Distance)

Michael Fleming was a pleasure to work with. His score brought exactly the right personality, tone and atmosphere to my short film. Describing music, or what I require from the score, can often be a challenge for me. Michael made this process easy with his fresh interpretation and understanding of the story. His score breathed new life into the film and he will be the first composer I approach for the next one.
(Claire Dix – Director, Birds & Beasts)

Michael Fleming has composed original music for two of my film projects, and I have found him to be a very talented and sensitive musician. All through the process he was a great person to collaborate with, and his creativity and professionalism were remarkable. I would recommend him as a film composer for any kind of project.
(Conor Horgan – Director, About Beauty & Fear)