Subway Sounds Week: Electric Violinist Michael Shulman

It's Subway Sounds Week on the PIX Morning News and we're bringing the talented performers from underground to midtown! Today we're featuring the musical stylings electric violinist Michael Shulman.

Shulman is the originator of the "shred violin" style. His musical compositions combine elements of classical, metal, rock and Gypsy music to create one melodic palette of different emotional colors.

Born in Russia, Michael has traveled to many countries and currently resides in New York City. He started his solo project "Paganini XXI Century" in March 2006. He also plays in the band Pure Fire. Michael is both a composer and a performer of his original music. His main instrument is a six string electric violin, and he's been playing the violin since the age of six.

So far, we've heard the music of Acapella Soul, traditional Korean drummer Vongku Pak and The Baby Soda Jazz Band. Be sure to tune in tomorrow when we have step dancers H.A.V.I.C. Squared.

If you liekd what you heard, you'll be happy to know that Shulman is also part of the MTA's "Music Under New York" program. You can stop by and say hello to him today as he performs in Grand Central Station from 12pm to 3pm.

For more on Music Under New York, visit www.mta.info/mta/aft/muny. For more on Michael Shulman and his upcoming performances, visit www.blackviolin.com, www.myspace.com/shulmanmusic or www.myspace.com/intwilightofficial.