Introduction
As the URL of this website suggests, my name is Michael Hebo. I was born and raised in Norway and so I consider myself a Norwegian, even though I’m technically Danish.
My online presence began when I moved out of my childhood home. My mom would ask about my guitar playing, so I’d film little guitar videos to send to her and a few friends. That changed when I discovered a new site called YouTube. No longer did I need to send video files or worry about incompatible media players—I could simply upload the video and share a link.
To my surprise, people beyond my friends and family started watching my videos. This motivated me to improve their production quality, which sparked a deeper interest in photography and videography—and here we are today.
About Me
I’m a principled person, sometimes to the point of personal sacrifice. I strive to make informed and conscious decisions, often leading me to make uncommon choices—like using free and open-source software such as Linux, being vegan, avoiding alcohol, and steering clear of privacy-invading social media platforms.
By embracing these choices and sharing my journey, I hope to encourage others to make conscious decisions too—whether that’s reducing harm and exploitation of others, both humans and animals, or protecting their own privacy and well-being.
About My Music
I’ve always been fascinated with music, ever since I was a kid playing cassettes on my yellow Sony Walkman. But what made me take music more seriously was the purchase of my first guitar back 2000—a dark blue/purple Mexican Fender Stratocaster. Although the guitar has been heavily modified through the years, it’s still with me.
Music is incredible because it transcends boundaries—age, gender, background, and culture. It connects us all, no matter where we come from or what language we speak. I believe music, as part of our shared culture, should be accessible to everyone. That’s why I choose to release my music under a more permissive Creative Commons BY-SA license instead of traditional copyright. This allows my music to be freely shared, remixed, and built upon by anyone, as long as proper attribution is given and any new creations are shared under the same terms.
It’s about encouraging openness, fostering collaboration, and sparking creativity, so music can keep inspiring and evolving for all.