Artist Bio
Influences: The Smiths, R.E.M., Cocteau Twins, Brian Eno, Velvet Undergound, King Crimson, Dylan, The Beatles, all sorts of 80s and 90s college rock, Tim Buckley, Can, Talking Heads, Todd Rundgren, Stars, Radiohead, Brandi Carlile, Wilco, Neko Case, Joni Mitchell, lots of jazz (although I can't play jazz), The Sundays, and lots and lots of musical family that never fail to inspire me: Glowfriends (Tambourina), Fiona Dickinson, Jes Kramer, Carrie McFerrin, Matt Borr, Megan Dooley, Kaitlin Rose, Corn Fed Girls, Katy May, Liz Snavely (LVNMUZIQ), and, especially, Stacy Koviak-Davison :)....the list goes on and on and on.....
Seventh time around (but really sixth, as last year was a great big fail)....
I'm originally from Detroit, but I've been in Kalamazoo, Michigan for almost 25 years. Although we are currently on hiatus, I play guitar in the band Treading Bleu -- and all of my bandmates are FAWMers as well (@kovbleu, @zecoop, and @guatecoop). @kovbleu and I are also a duo called Static of a Stranger, and I'll certainly be writing with an ear toward things that we can use for that project!
Once again, I have no idea what this year will bring. I've still barely played guitar (or any instrument, for that matter) since FAWM 2020. At this point I'm not sure what it will take to recharge the creative batteries, if indeed they will still hold a charge. But I've again powered up the studio, put the pedalboard back together, and pulled the amplifiers out of storage, so at least the tools are available if I can find a reason to use them.
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My band's album can be found here:
Latest album "Stories Telling Themselves":
https://treadingbleu.bandcamp.com/album/stories-telling-themselves
My band websites:
http://www.treadingbleu.com/
https://www.facebook.com/TreadingBleu/
https://treadingbleu.bandcamp.com/
https://soundcloud.com/treading-bleu
http://www.staticofastranger.com
https://www.facebook.com/StaticofaStranger/
Thanks for listening and happy FAWM everyone!
Chris
Songs (3)
| #1 | Silent Sea |
13 Feb 2022 |
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| #2 | Shiver |
6 Feb 2022 |
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| #3 | Monica Vitti in Heaven |
8 Feb 2022 |
Soundboard
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@seemanski Feb 2022
Damnit, wrong bleu member, I saw Stacey's name in your profile title and assumed it was her. Anyway, I enjoyed your track.
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@zecoop Feb 2022
Too funny... terrifying was the word Mrs ZeCoop described the second tape loop as. From the first 30 seconds she actually was almost having an anxiety attack... as I was sitting back with my eyes closed relaxing to it. Music hits people differently for sure! And yes, you can't have an analog delay in the chain without twiddling the knobs and get the ups and downs, haha. ;)
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@angelinapowersuit Feb 2022
Aw, thanks Chris, that song (and the subject) made me a little crazy, I'm glad it wasn't a total fail. And thanks for your vote on the heart - though it kind of makes the challenge too easy because doesn't 99% of all songs include that word? Doesn't matter, I guess, but I'm keeping the box checked for sure, thank you thank you!
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@angelinapowersuit Feb 2022
Hey there… what’s next? Keep going!!!
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@zecoop Feb 2022
I haven't commented yet, but I LOVED your first song. I want more of that. I hope you do LOTS of atmospheric stuff, because I just can't get enough of it!
And thanks for the comment on Snow! I am amazed how different the Park Theatre is than ANY other pedal I have. It adds a depth that is incredible. I had forgotten that, since I hadn't played anything since last Feb.... ahem. Wonderful pedal and a wonderful place! :) -
@skylermf Feb 2022
Thank you for your comment on This is Literally 1984! Happy FAWMing!
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@zecoop Feb 2022
Good to see you out there in the comments - hope you have a great FAWM!
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@kovbleu Jan 2022
Ready for another go? I hope so!! :) xo
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@tamsnumber4 Jan 2022
Take Care!!
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@cynthiawolff Jan 2022
Hey sweet Lady..I feel your pain..hoping you find the joy again…you’re way too talented to be on a hiatus for too long..perhaps just find a way to noodle around without full blown productions..
