An intimate, heart-warming epic that sounds like a mixture of Jon Brion(lots!), David Mead alongside Keane, solo Ben Folds and Aimee Mann,
whose influence is quite defined and strong here. The High Cost of Living
is a journey that travels highs and lows, both spectrums visited with insight and awareness. The gorgeous, bold, and catchy songs on High Cost of Living ultimately depict the harmony and discord of human relationships, however dark and light. Schmid`s voice is smooth and intoxicating, filling you with the beautiful sounds he creates, while the arrangments are epic and skyward. Schmid captures the special heavenly essence and creates a lush pop
backdrop to fall softly inside of. "It was his command of melody and brave
sense of songwriting that caught me so offguard and swayed me. I dare say his call to fame will be this tremendous pop-rock masterpiece." - Smother Magazine. ""Whether playing traditional piano or adventurous synthesizers, Schmid`s performance is thick with passion. [His] vocals are crisp and alluring, exactingly accessible to all walks of life. The lyrics describe how each day can be a struggle, a sentiment that certainly everyone can understand. Here, though, the high cost of living concerns more than just battling waning finances. The central theme involves the rewarding and debilitating effects of living with love. Mixing the verve of Ben Folds with the passion of Billy Joel and tossing in a dash of the intelligence of Aimee Mann, this album is a rewarding and satisfying gem that outshines the majority of music dominating today`s homogenous radio airplay."-Sonic Curiosity. "Mike Schmid is his own songwriter. With relative ease, the album zig-zags across genres, from "At Gunpoint"`s dark electronic feel, through to the bombastic love song "To Show You My Love." The High Cost of Living is a hidden pop gem and certainly worth a listen." - Phantom Tollbooth. Very Highly Recommended!
 The High Cost Of Living - mp3
It`s All True - mp3
Crazy - mp3
Born Yesterday - mp3
Wave Goodbye - mp3 | 
