PORTAL - Christopher J Wray

PORTAL - Christopher J Wray
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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.

Local Excitement

My anticipation of the release of Berlin is starting to kick in. It also seems that the local community of Brinnington (which is where I live) are also in the spirit of being happy and it shows with their local funday, which will be on the weekend of the album launch.

Not only is Brinnington feeling "high" but even Stockport itself is enjoying some recent events, particularly with the town's main hall, which celebrates it's 100th birthday. What is the significance you may ask? Why it's July 13th, of course.

Finally but more importantly, it's not the Berlin launch which is getting all the attention, it's Brinnington's local chip shop, which decided to reopen it's doors after it ceased to be more than a year ago. It sounds silly but it really deprived the whole area. I don't know about you but I'll certainly be first in the queue for fish, a lot of chips, curried sauce and a can of coke to wash it all down. Signficance? Opening is July 13th. Ok, it ain't exactly the first place I'd want to go to celebrate an album launch... but it feels right at the same time.

I am due to be interviewed which will be available on a popular podcast which is supplied by Earth Academy Records. I'll be able to give you more information a little later on this week about this.

I had a good natter with my good friend and fellow Sound Commando, Colin Mansfield, regarding Berlin. He has convinced me to do a club/dance version of Elektroid & Night Lava. I'll let you know how I progress. It was always good to hear from him from a personal and musical point of view. His general wit and lovliness is what keeps me going sometimes. Not to mention my fans, of course. They allow me to continue on as I should. Their support is just ..... fantastic.

It's Raining, It's Pouring..

That was close..

Quadraphonica

Project Quadraphonica (2009)

Featuring MIRAI, Christopher J Wray, Neonmachine & Mark Fitt

This project will be a 4-way collaboration for Earth Academy Records. I will hopefully be able to give you more news later on in the year about this.