Some melodies stay with us long after they end. Michael V. Doane delivers one of those moments with « I Know », a cinematic soft rock ballad written as a love letter to his children. Reflective and emotionally direct, the song explores memory, time, and the quiet but enduring connection between parent and child. Through poetic imagery and understated production, « I Know » captures the feeling of holding onto the people who shape us most deeply. One lyric in particular lingers : « And if I started again, from beginning to end, I would hold you like the stars hold on to night ». Produced by Matthew May and Michael V. Doane, the song is accompanied by an intimate music video directed by the artist himself, a visual piece that favors atmosphere and emotion over spectacle.
Beyond music, Michael V. Doane has built a wide-ranging creative career as a songwriter, performer, director, and educator. His work has included collaborations with artists and producers connected to Exposé, Chic, the late Irene Cara, and others across theater, pop, dance, and independent music. Whether on stage, in film, or through songwriting, Doane continues to create deeply personal work rooted in storytelling and emotional connection.
« And if I started again, from beginning to end, I would hold you like the stars hold on to night » Michael V. Doane
An Artist of a Thousand Faces, a Career That Never Stops Growing
Michael V. Doane is far more than a singer: he is a multifaceted creator, at once writer, composer, actor, producer, director and teacher. Shaped by the stages of New York, he has performed in regional theatres, national and European tours, and productions both on and off Broadway. Co-founder of the independent label Bullet Records, he has collaborated with figures including DJ’s Gusto and Choco, producers Lem Springsteen, Louie ‘Balo’ Guzman, and the British duo Farley & Heller, helping distribute a dozen singles worldwide. His songwriting has also fed the catalogues of major artists: Billboard Top-5 girl group Exposé, singer Gioia Bruno, and Jessie Wagner, celebrated vocalist alongside Chic, Kid Rock, Lenny Kravitz and Duran Duran. He additionally provided backing vocals on the re-recording of the global number one « Flashdance (What A Feeling) » by the late Irene Cara, winner of both Grammy and Academy Awards. On stage, he served as artistic director of the Flatiron Theatre Company in New York, where his critically acclaimed productions cemented his reputation in the theatrical world.
On screen, his original screenplays include the Page Awards finalist « Wide Awake in Dreamland », and a contemporary adaptation of « Medea » co-written with Tony Award nominee Ann Marie Milazzo. Today, his original musical « Soul Kitchen », praised by two-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell and triple laureate Billy Porter, is in full development. Michael V. Doane does not stand still: he continues to compose, record and reinvent himself, album after album, genre after genre. His singular journey deserves your full attention, so keep your eyes wide open on Michael V. Doane.
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