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Music and Nature

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0700

A big subject but that's where my Ph.D. research is heading! More coursework this fall at UW-Madison though...

Tokyo Vogue on Gossip Girl

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Turns out "New Tomorrows" was used in a promo for the CW's hit show this spring:

http://www.youtube.com/user/foxseriesfan1#p/u/35/FVbNmghkU0c

Short but sweet!

Free Download for a Limited Time

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700

I have put an mp3 rough mix of a cool new track from the MVS project up in the music section. Matt Covert plays some deadly horn on this one!

Working on podcasts and the next environmentally-themed album this month - lots to do!

Licensing - new projects

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700

I'm happy to report that some of the music from Airlock has been licensed to various companies this year, so expect to hear it in some unusual places! I actually took a class in North American geography this month, but I'll be spending more time finishing a new solo CD which will reflect some of the environmental influences of my current studies... I'll keep the blog updated!

Chris music on NPR

Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700

The nationally-syndicated show To the Best of Our Knowledge used "The Dry Lake" as background on this episode. It's about the resurging interest in psychedelic experience - very interesting, with actual interview audio with Aldous Huxley!

http://www.wpr.org/book/100606a.cfm

new music

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Have two of three epic tracks finished for my next solo album now; working on some material from MVS (finally); and have published the first podcast in the series. It's up on iTunes U - go to University of Wisconsin-Madison and you'll find "Water, Wisconsin, and the Mercury Cycle" under Environment and Life Sciences.

Nagging problems with my hands continue to hamper my productivity unfortunately...

iTunes University

Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700

I have been quietly working on a podcast album for iTunes for the last month or two and should have some episodes coming online soon. I'm excited as this gives me a chance to combine my interests in science with my skills in music and audio, while dabbling in what is perhaps the most exciting field in audio production right now. There seems to be a bit of a radio featurette renaissance going on, thanks to things like Public Radio Exchange (prx.org). I'll be adding links and everything as the podcasts debut so keep tuned!

Also done with school for spring so I'm looking forward to getting some long-delayed music projects finished - lots to do!

Earth Day Concert was a success!

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Full house and a flawless performance - great concert atmosphere. I may incorporate some elements into the next Chris CD - meanwhile some other folks are making noises about putting the piece out. We'll see!

Looking forward to working with the MVS material as soon as the semester ends!

Earth Day concert tomorrow!

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Here's the link:

http://www.nelson.wisc.edu/community/programs/earth-day/2010/concert.html

Emily and I went into the hall today and did a great rehearsal - sounded swell!

Hope everyone nearby makes it for this one!

Getting a lot of play...

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700

My BMI statement came in, and I was pleasantly surprised to see nearly 200,000 plays of my music in the third quarter of 2009. I have been rehearsing hard for the concert and then I just might buy a new electric guitar for 2010!