The Present is one of the two recordings that launched the Sane Inside Insanity music project. First recorded at Faraday Studios in London during 2005–2006, it explores gratitude, family, memory and the importance of embracing the present moment. Although never commercially released, it remains one of Michael Doyle’s most significant recordings.
Song Information
| Status | Recorded but not commercially released until 2026 |
| Written | 2005 |
| Definitive Recording | UK (2006) |
| Studio | Faraday Studios, London |
| Producer | Paul Castle |
| Original Producer | Paul Castle |
| Category | Original Song |
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About the Song
The Present was written in 2005 and recorded at Faraday Studios in London with producer Paul Castle. The song reflects on the tendency to live either in memories of the past or expectations of the future, while overlooking the only moment we actually possess — the present.
The recording was completed in 2006 but was never commercially released. It later found another life when it was used as the opening soundtrack to a documentary, and now forms part of the archive presented here.
Recording History
2005 — Written
The Present was written in 2005 and developed for recording in London.
2005–2006 — Faraday Studios, London
Recorded at Faraday Studios with producer Paul Castle. The completed recording became the definitive version of the song.
Later — Documentary Soundtrack
The recording was subsequently used as the opening soundtrack to a documentary, giving the unreleased song a life beyond the original studio sessions.
Featured in the Doyle Documentary
The Present opens the Doyle Documentary, providing the soundtrack to the opening sequence.
Watch in the documentary — 0:00 →
Selected Lyrics
Welcome, to this day
You’re gonna find a way
All the bells are ringing in your life
Yesterday’s history
Tomorrow’s a mystery
But today is a gift
Opening verse from The Present. Full lyrics will be added to the archive in a later phase.
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The full studio recording of The Present is available as a high-quality digital download.
Related Material
The Present was later used as the opening soundtrack to a documentary. Further archive material relating to the song and recording sessions will be added here as the collection develops.