CHRIS D'ALFONSO: Blueprints

Chris D'Alfonso

Blueprints

© 2005 Chris D'Alfonso/shipwrecksounds (634479282980)

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The captivating expression of a daily walk with God. Deep rooted lyrics which are genuine and most of all catchy, memorable and infectious.

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Blueprints… where did it all begin?

"Where do I start? I’ve been playing guitar for the past six years now. I have my dear friend Robert Galea to blame for that. His inspiring song-writing moved me to write my songs too. A couple of years later a few friends and I were motivated to start a band together. Taking the name Reckless Abandon, we played gigs at various events in places such as our University and Baystreet. In January 2004 I had my first go at recording, which took place in my own bedroom. With my mattress as sound-proofing, I recorded a single in Italian. I offered it as a gift at two conferences held in Sicily, each with over 300 participants. The people there supported the album to the point where I was able to start the recording of Blueprints. Not only that, but the single was then used in a conference in Rimini that had 80,000 participants. One thing led to another, and before I knew it, I was in the studio recording my first album."


Have you had many experiences abroad?

"Yes, and each one was fantastic. I am always glad to see people enjoy the music. I have travelled to Italy several times as well as the UK and Australia. My favourite part of all this travelling is the people I meet. After some of the sessions I sometimes have a chance to talk to some of the people and exchange a few words. I always learn something new about the music this way – maybe what moved them in particular, or what they’re looking for in a song."


In fact the lyrics of your songs are quite emotional. What inspires them?

"All I’m doing is trying to be sincere. I want to deliver a positive message to people and bring a smile to their faces. What inspires them? I believe a lot has to do with my spiritual life. Having faced some harsh realities in life, I did some real soul-searching. Through the years, I’ve had hardships and I’ve had moments of joy, and I’ve realised that God is with me in every moment."


“Blueprints” is quite an odd name for a song. What is the significance of the title?

"The title was born out of my greatest fear – which is my own future. So many questions would go through my mind, “What course should I choose at University? Will I ever get married?” I’m sure many people can identify with that. Well, a blueprint is a specific plan – for example, like that of a house. The architect already knows what the house will be like before it is built. In the same way, I believe that God has a great plan for our lives, and our challenge is to trust in that plan."


Your songs have been heard on Malta’s most popular radio stations as well as on television – how does that make you feel?

"It makes me feel good but quite afraid at the same time. I didn’t plan to have my songs on the radio, but Charles Busuttil from Band Aid Music (who not only takes excellent care of my guitar, but is also a great friend!) saw the potential and helped push the songs. Now, every day I have different people telling me that they’ve heard the song! I’m glad to know that people are enjoying the song Blueprints. The greatest satisfaction was when my producer Boris Cezek and I heard the finished song for the first time. It was the first track recorded of the whole album, and up to today today remains our favourite."

So how many songs have you written on this album?

"There are 10 songs on the album Blueprints. Some are a few years old now, while others were finished in the studio. Although my name is written next to each song, credit must go to Boris, because it was with his help that some of the songs were able to reach their full potential. The style kind of varies throughout the whole album, some are faster, some slower. I was really glad to have people naming a different song as their favorite one. This was only possible thanks to some of the Island’s best musicians. Eric Wadge, Boris Cezek himself, Kris Spiteri and Philip Zammit all contributed their own styles, giving each song its very own character. Although previously I mentioned Blueprints as my favourite song, Caught up in love is the most special song to me. It was a song written for my grandma Georgia who passed away in September 2004, to whom the album is dedicated. She always believed in me, and I know she is looking down on me now."


What are your aspirations, your dreams? Are there any plans for future music?

"I can’t deny that I miss the studio. I’m still writing songs today, and if everything continues going with the rhythm it’s going, I’m sure you will be hearing some new songs in the future. It would be cool if my music takes off, but it’s not what’s really important. My songs have a story to tell, and my hope is to bring a smile to the weary, and to stir people’s thoughts about the significance of their life and the presence of God."

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  • author: Marty Sampson, Hillsong Australia

    Hi mate, yeah your songs are really good, catchy and great melodies. Keep up the good work mate

  • just amazing!
    author: Charlene

    The first time I put this cd in my computer I thought it was just an ordinary gospel songs' cd.. but when I listened to the songs I was simply amazed how such genre of music can be adopted to gospel lyrics as well!! Well done! Just AWESOME!

  • author: Paniikk

    chris ur the best i love all ur songs if they play ur songs at mass i will go everyday good luck and keep it up keep giving us good songs....

  • author: Krista

    ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!

  • author: Gabriel Rizzo

    Chris i don't know u soo well, but hey from wot i have learnt about u during our meeting at Y4J u rock!! to say the least... abt the CD it's amazing and were ever i am and the songs r played, i just sing to it because it really hit the nail on the head!! its 1of my favroite Cds which i own and i encourage you to continue ur talent!!

  • Music for a higher pupose. Keep it going for the Lord!!
    author: Joseph Casapinta

    From the start off, the 1st track opens up a new meaning of Christian Music. The CD not only reflects what each one of us goes through in everyday life but makes us more aware that the Lord is the centre of our lives. The CD is just awesome.

  • author: illy

    this c.d. is great and amazing! i cant stop listening to it!

  • Great Christian Music
    author: Charlene

    One of the best christian music cds around!! Very meaningful lyrics and catchy tunes

  • author: marie claire

    hey !! your cd is one of the best i've heard! The wording of the songs has a lot of meaning and the music is great !!

  • this album is amazing!!
    author: Lilly

    the songs are really meaningful and cool!! its really modern music! i love it!

  • A great help
    author: Mark Cassar

    Yes, I agree with all the other reviews. It's a great album with catchy songs. However, there is more to it than that. It is a great help since it can help you feel the presence of God around you. Whenever you're down, just grab this CD so it can lift you up to God :) Well Done Chris :)

  • its a really fun c.d
    author: karla

    when i'm feeling really alone i listen to this c.d and somehow it really lift my spirits nd thats why i like it so much

  • Amazing music, very inspirational!
    author: Lisa Young

    The music is fantasic and very rue. It touches your heart and plays on your mind. The words and thought provoking message in there is very special and for those of you who believe, very helpful.

  • Great for everyone and for everyday.
    author: Angela Lombardi

    An album that you could listen to everyday, with songs for days when you're exploding with energy and others that are very deep and help you to reflect. A CD I definately recommend to everyone, especially to youths.

  • author: Jeffrey

    I just can't get bored listening to the album. Not only Blueprints (which is top of the list in my mp3 player and my regular morning prayer), but also the other tracks. Broken is one of my favourites. "Broken now to make me whole" being my favourite phrase, reminds me that indeed, Jesus did that to save us! The music you have written inspires us every day.

  • Great Cd, highly inspirational
    author: Joseph Cilia

    Hello, the cd Blue Prints ny Christ D'Alfonso is a highly inspirational Cd. This Cd has a great capacity to touch the deep within the heart since it is the expression of a love between a young man and his God. Chris, being one of the main leaders of a youth group is now quite experienced and extremely talented in composing heartfelt songs that at times are so powerful that they can't help but strike a chord from within. The CD is a great opportunity for all those who wish to really get to know God since as the psalm goes God dwells on the praises of His people, thus let all those who truly wish to touch, see and love the heart of God praise, let them sing till their voice box can sing no more - and this CD offers great opportunity for praising God.

  • Inspiring Christian Music
    author: Jeffrey Magro

    Uplifting Christian music. My current top tracks in my mp3 player come from this album. Blueprints has the potential of becoming a great international track, with inspiring lyrics and a great feel good tune. (It has become my morning prayer). Broken and The Core are two of my favourites.

  • Deep n True
    author: MIG

    Music and Lyrics that would touch any hearth. The kind of stuff that one not only enjoys listening to but it also gets u thinking. If you're up for a challenge this one CD to listen to

  • Brilliant! Vibrant! and Alive!!
    author: Desiree Azzopardi

    Fresh new songs which really lift you up, make you see all the beauty which everyone so often brushes off! Great and original!

  • At once both inspiring and catchy
    author: Rob Willington

    With melodic rock at its heart, Blueprints is impressively dynamic. Opening with driving numbers Blueprints and The Core, it softens to hartfelt lyrics and melodies in Shine and Broken. The best songs, for me, are Now What? with a perfect balance between deeply brooding verses and triumphantly crashing chorus, and the simply and completely uplifting When I Look. Even those who have previously shied away from music with a religious theme should shelve their preconceptions for a moment and give Blueprints a listen.

  • Two thumbs up
    author: Ben VB

    Great stuff. Buy it!

  • Beautiful lyrics and great style
    author: Joseph Maggi

    The lyrics are beautiful and so honest - it shows that Chris knows what he is talking about and not simply writing what comes to mind. The style of music is great and very catchy - it helps your remember the song. Conclusion: a cd you enjoy listening to over and over again!

  • Music from the Heart
    author: Keith Borg

    Fresh and vibrant; music coming truly from the heart. The tunes are encouraging on a rainy day and at the same time thankful for a sunny one. Keep it up!!

  • Heartfelt, Modern songs
    author: Clare

    This is a heartfelt, modern CD, which suits the ears of all generations!

  • Songs that'll have you singing in the shower for ages
    author: Matt Urp

    A collection of songs that'll bring you into God's presence wherever you are, both musically and spiritually great, you'll wake up singing for months!

  • Just Great
    author: Cleaven Delia

    Great Great and Great , nice Cd !

  • Excellent cd....great content and the voice is superb.
    author: Daniel Chetcuti

    Cd with a great compilation of songs the content of which is mainly Catholic. Great stuff, considering that the content is not the usual silly things. Tunes and vocals are excellent too.

  • Gr8 CD!!!!
    author: Alan Scerri

    I found this Cd to be really gr8, sounds gr8 in the car and especially wen ur alone and you can reflect on the spiritual message behind each song. Good job Chris!!!

  • Grate CD!
    author: Cecil McCarthy

    Grate CD as a global look...

  • author: Charles Busuttil, Band Aid Music Malta and musician

    I honestly think Blueprints is so refreshing and uplifting because it's great worship you have to pay attention to the lyrics because its style is so young and contemporary

  • author: Carlo Borg Bonaci, Radio Station Manager for XFM malta 100.2

    Must admit that Blueprints has left a mark on me and my life! An inspiration throughout

  • author: Gianni, DJ for 89.7 Bay and musician

    An album with a particular sound, great production and fabulous song writing

  • author: Caroline Eckett, Head of music and DJ for radio station XFM Malt

    Chris is an artist of exceptional talent, producing singles that have a contemporary, easy listening sound as well as lyrics that not only have a deep-rooted meaning to Chris, but can also be applied to everyday life in general, making his singles both successful and memorable. What really comes across in the songs is a person who really has put his heart and soul into the penning of this album – they’re genuine, they’re deep and most of all catchy, memorable and infectious!

  • author: Eric Montfort, Writer for the Times of Malta

    Chris D'Alfonso has caused quite a stir lately, I wasn't prepared for some of the songs, which feature some really articulated melodies. There is so much to appreciate in songs like The Core, his recent single and popular radio hit, as well the reflective Caught Up In Love

  • author: Terry Farrugia, Radio Station Manager and DJ for 89.7 Bay

    While creatively wearing his faith on his sleeve, Chris has come up with a well produced album featuring various catchy hooks. Blueprints is one of the most pleasant surprises of 2005. Let me know when and where you're performing

  • author: Marty Sampson, Worship leader at Hillsong Church Australia

    Hi mate, yeah your songs are really good, catchy and great melodies. Keep up the good work mate

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