Alternative Rock / Worship
California, USA

Michael J. Pritzl is most known as the leader of The Violet Burning. Prior to that he was in a band called The Children. In 1990 he led and recorded the second worship set of Touching the Father's Heart #7: Hear Our Cry (Psalm 102) for Vineyard Music. He has also been a vocalist for Cush on their ep and Live albums. One of his solo albums was recorded under the moniker of The Gravity Show. He has also performed guest appearances or production on albums by Acoustic Shack, Breakfast With Amy, The Prayer Chain, Chris Lizotte, and others.

1990 Vineyard Music (FLD9126)

Live Worship Songs of the Vineyard

Brian Doerksen - Lead vocals (worship leader), acoustic guitar
Michael Pritzl - Lead vocals (worship leader)
Kevin Prosch - Lead vocals (worship leader), acoustic guitar
Glenn Pearce - Electric guitar, acoustic guitar
Jeff Lams - Keyboards, piano
Les Moir - Bass
Tom Davis - Drums, backing vocals
Brian & Tiffany Woodward - Backing vocals
Debby Smith - Backing vocals
Marie Barnett - Backing vocals
Dean Tapia - Additional bass guitar
Larry Myers - Mandolin
Ephrain Toro - Percussion
Dan Stentz - Saxophone

1. Brian Doerksen – Good to Me (4:08)
2. Brian Doerksen – Only the Blood (6:20)
3. Brian Doerksen – The Lord's Prayer (4:21)
4. Brian Doerksen – Revive Us Again (3:55)
5. Brian Doerksen – Let Us Draw Near (4:10)
6. Brian Doerksen – Oh Lord You're Beautiful (2:58)
7. Brian Doerksen – I Want To Know You (5:14)
8. Michael J. Pritzl – Psalm 100 (4:41)
9. Michael J. Pritzl – Lord You Are My Shepherd (3:45)
10. Michael J. Pritzl – Who Would Not Love You (3:43)
11. Michael J. Pritzl – The Blood of Jesus (6:26)
12. Michael J. Pritzl – O Holy Lord (4:48)
13. Kevin Prosch – Psalm 102 (8:51)

“The Blood of Jesus” and “O Holy Lord” written by Michael J. Pritzl.

2002 Northern Records (NRCD0005)

Rev Emrae (Michael J. Pritzl) - Voices, transmission, analog sound
Dr. Avalanche (Michael J. Pritzl) - Rhythms, meters, beats
California (Michael J. Pritzl) - Sonics, atmosphere

1. Rocknroll Star (3:28)
2. Dreadful (2:21)
3. Fabulous, Like You (3:36)
4. Perfect Day (4:23)
5. Gone Gone Gone (3:22)
6. Aching (3:10)
7. Eraser (3:41)
8. Worlds Apart (4:16)
9. Halo (4:53)
10. Goodnight (1:49)

2004 Northern Records (NRCD0019)

Michael J. Pritzl - Voice, guitar, piano

Jason Lord Mize - Piano on “Halo”

1. Ring Them Bells (3:26)
2. Gone Gone Gone (4:05)
3. Perfect Day (5:34)
4. I See Stars (4:47)
5. Halo (5:01)
6. Heaven Holds My Heart (4:48)
7. The Only One (3:57)
8. Assassin Boy (7:50)

2010 Independent

Michael J. Pritzl - Voice, guitar, Melotron, piano, keyboards
Lenny Beh - Violin, viola

1. Sweet Mercy (5:11)
2. Rise Like Lions (4:49)
3. The Last Ones (5:13)
4. There is Nowhere Else (4:53)
5. The Killing (6:11)
6. There is No One Like You (6:22)
7. The Face of Beauty (5:24)
8. Stay With Me (4:41)

“Acoustic vibe album celebrating 20 years of Strength and Chosen. A unique and beautiful reinterpretation of songs written by Michael Pritzl when he first started recording as The Violet Burning. Joined now by long time collaborator and excellent drummer/violinist Lenny Beh as the two of them explore these classic violet songs.”

Noel (1995 VIA Records)
02) Michael J. Pritzl and Jenny Gullen – Silent Night (3:36)