Higher Places

Higher Places marks the beginning of Michael John Hall’s recording journey. Released in 2008, the album introduced his distinctive approach to solo piano: melodic, reflective and gently shaped by jazz and easy-listening influences.

Its unexpected breakthrough came through Hall’s solo-piano interpretation of David Bowie’s “Space Oddity,” familiar to generations through the words “Ground Control to Major Tom.” The recording found a remarkable audience through Apple’s iTunes Store, revealing how powerfully Hall’s quiet piano music could connect with listeners.

Higher Places became the foundation for everything that followed: a recording life devoted to familiar melodies, peaceful spaces and music that reaches people wherever they are.