First Anniversary

Believe it or not but it's now been a year since I performed my first venue-based concert. The setting was London, the event was 'Music For the Third Millennium' and the memories are still vivid.



I made some new friends and contact during that weekend, it was never going to rival with anything else that I have achieved in my life or career. The church (which was the venue) certainly surprised me. I suppose churches really do offer the best sound accoustics that you'll ever experience, I guess I just wasn't ready for the awesomeness of what generated and bounced of the walls and roof.



I had a fantastic time. I have to mention the guys who made it possible, and those who just continued to show their support.

Abi
Dunkie & Sarah Walls
Ian Eary
Mirai
Michel Voorn
Mark Jenkins
Plus of course everyone who turned up to watch my performance.

Tangerine Dream Fans Zone

Show your support and download the podcast episodes. Chris Newman, the DJ of the podcasts, does an exceptional job, as he should as he loves what he does and supports Independent Electronic Music that closely relates to Tangerine Dream.

Chris recently interviewed Synth.nl who does some cool music, check him out. This Saturday (23rd August 2008,) Chris will be playing Digital Child, which is taken from the Berlin album on the brand new podcast episode.

Support him..! You won't be disappointed.

The End of FutureLive

I have come to a decision that kinda makes me feel sad but positive at the same time. Today I have decided not to progress with any 'FutureLive' programme.

FutureLive was my Internet concert project which I designed back in 2002 which catapulted my musical career into big stages. Technology has changed since it's beginning, as the first concert was broadcasted on dial-up which then progressed into low & high-tier broadband quality. Many of you know that I used FutureLive as a tool to premiere my new material completely live, while I did seriously consider premiering Berlin with this feature, I realised it would have been better and more pracitcal if my new material was being played at venues such as London and beyond.

While I definitely won't be ruling out any actual future Internet broadcast, I can still say that FutureLive has now been put to rest. I've had the most amazing 5 years with this project and gained many fans and feedback with it. I cannot thank you any more than I have.

As I always say... Up and beyond.


At some point later on in the year, I will still create a webpage with the history of FutureLive which will contain *all* of the 5 concerts you can download at your own peril, which will hopefully give you an idea of how technology and indeed my very own musical career and style has changed (hopefully for the better.)

Berlin on iTunes

I had my doubts regarding CD Baby, I don't know why but I just felt somewhat quite unsure about their company. But slap my mouth, they're brilliant. Only a few days since the Berlin CDs arrived at CD Baby HQ and already, the album is on iTunes worldwide. How about that..

So. Here it is.


(For US iTunes Customers, click Here)

Even 'Live in London' has appeared (probably around the same time as Berlin) on iTunes which I'm really pleased about. This has indeed been the quickest I've ever had albums submitted to this network. I can only say this about CD Baby, they really do keep their word and do exactly what they intend to do, which is to continue supporting Independent artists around the world at lightening speeds and at quality standards.

But as always, please continue to support me and the rest of the artists and buy our albums..!

PORTAL - Christopher J Wray

PORTAL - Christopher J Wray
Video sent by solace2007

Video sequence for the track 'Portal' which is taken from Christopher J Wray's new album BERLIN.

Video by MIRAI

General Update - 25th July 2008

BERLIN

The past couple of weeks have been tremendous for the release of my new album. There really is a positive feeling right now, even with the whole Earth Academy Records label as other albums are selling. For once, promotion actually feels good. Usually it's the worst job for an artist but we're all feeling good about the whole thing. All I can say is keep supporting us and buy our albums..!!

QUADRAPHONICA

This might be an interesting project. As I mentioned in a previous post, Quadraphonica will be a 4-way collaboration album. The artists involved will be Neonsphere, Mirai, Mark Fitt & myself. Whilst that plan in itself seems quite straight forward, putting it to practical use can be a little complex and quite possibly time consuming. Regardless of the somewhat ambitious tasks this album could endevour, it certainly will be a facinating time as we (the artists) explore each and every aspect of our talents, skills, thoughts & possibly even tantrums.

FUTURELIVE

I must admit, this year's Futurelive may not happen. It really does depend on various complicated issues. I am more driven to perform at venues with the record label than I am broadcasting to a various number of radio stations. I am quite keen in allowing Futurelive to grow beyond my own performances. It could well be something I'll look into before this year bows out.

Now I must leave you. I want my little holiday and the Hartlepool North Sea awaits me.

Success

It really has been a fantastic day. Thanks to each and everyone of you that have bought the Berlin CD & Digital download products so far. I cannot stress how much this means to me, your continuing support is what keeps me going.

I decided to go into Stockport as it's town hall celebrated it's 100th year. The event was full of live music, entertainment and a big firework display at the end. Even the sun made a rare appearance. So all in all, a really wonderful and perfect day & evening.

Thanks to Mirai, here are some photos of the CDs.




They look quite nifty, don't they?

I'm certainly quite impressed with them. I never actually thought I'd be able to produce another CD again, but here we are and this time.., I'm going to get it right (Long story.)

So again, thank you. This truly marks such an important time in my personal life and musical career. What can I say apart from keep supporting me and every other Independent artist. It really is what keeps us going.