Michael Gira
Biography
Michael Rolfe Gira is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, and artist. He is the main force behind the New York City musical group Swans and fronts Angels of Light. He is also the founder of Young God Records.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Kill Your Idols
as Self
2004
Kill Your Idols: More.
as Self
2006
Swans: A Long Slow Screw.
1986
Swans - Primavera Sound 2013 Live
as (self)
2013
Sound and Chaos: The Story of BC Studio
as Himself
2014
Swans: Nox Orae 2023
2024
Swans: To Be Kind - Live 2013
as Self
2014
Swans: The Seer - Live
2012
Swans - To Be Kind Live
2014
Swans: The Glowing Man - Live 2015
as Self
2016
NYC Foetus
as Himself
2009
Parallel Planes
2017
Swans: Where Does a Body End?
as Self
2019
Kings of Independence
as Self
1987
Michael Gira: I Wonder If I’m Singing What You’re Thinking Me to Sing (Live Solo 2022)
as Self
2025
Swans: (Rope) The Beggar (Live 2024)
as Self
2025
Swans: The Seer Documentary
2012
Swans: Swans Are Dead (Amsterdam)
1997
Swans: Live at Variety Playhouse, Atlanta
1997
Swans: Moers Festival 2017
2017