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Falson's debut album on Broken Records features tasty, blues-influenced guitar licks, songs that speak to the heart and mind, and memorable vocals.
Genre: Rock: Adult Alternative Pop/Rock
Release Date: 1992
Chris Falson
Chris Falson
Record Label: The Orchard
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1. Cool Water 7:00 + MP3 $0.99
2. One Day 4:15 + MP3 $0.99
3. Good People 4:53 + MP3 $0.99
4. Jammin' With The Angels 5:10 + MP3 $0.99
5. Wake Up 3:08 + MP3 $0.99
6. Who Do You Love 3:26 + MP3 $0.99
7. Ease The Pain 5:20 + MP3 $0.99
8. I am Waiting 5:35 + MP3 $0.99
9. Wind In His Hair/Can You Go The Distance 8:34 + MP3 $0.99
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Album Notes

Often referred to as 'the black and white album' this is the favorite of most true die-hard Chris Falson fans. Chris' years of playing and singing in clubs is evident in this mixture of rhythm and blues, rock and eclectic sounds. Chris has always said that his favorite moment in a song is at the end where he and the band can develop an atmosphere. In the songs "Cool Water" and "I am Waiting" you get the feeling that the musicians could play on forever. The inspirational song "Can You go the Distance" has been featured in several documentaries. In 1993, after the albums release, Good People was on steady rotation on The Wave and "Jammin' with the Angels" continues to feature on airways across America today. Several reviewers commented, "If you like Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, James Taylor and Pink Floyd then you would probably love this American debut and self title album by Chris Falson".


Chris Falson.....a little background......history....

Chris is an Australian born singer-songwriter living and working in LA. He is, in his own words "a jack of many trades, master of none" making a living as a songwriter, studio musician, touring artist, published author and teacher, father of two and husband of one.

These past few years he has been making a name for himself as a composer, writing songs and music for such TV shows as Star Trek, Extra, Meet My folks, Without a Trace, Rosewell, One Tree Hill, Jake 2.0 and Queer Eye.

Chris was born into a show business family in Sydney, Australia. His father played trumpet with Stan Kenton, Sammy Davis Jr. and Frank Sinatra and wrote arranged music for film and TV...he still plays Jazz and writes the occasional music piece. His mother, a nightclub singer, dancer, choreographer and actress, continues to act, direct and sing (at the drop of a hat) and was until recently a director at the New Theater in Sydney. Chris's grandfather was also a professional musician and teacher, his grandmother a piano teacher and his great grandmother a pianist for the silent film industry.

Chris worked in Australia as a studio singer and musician, record producer, stage actor, songwriter, vacuum cleaner salesman, janitor, store man and packer, record label executive and music director before moving to LA in 1993. Chris also wrote music for TV, documentary films, stage plays and radio jingles as well as playing guitar on tour for artists such as Tiny Tim, The Platters, The Ink Spots, John Farnham and Andrew Lloyd Webbers Sydney production of Cats.

For several years Chris was a member of the Totally Radical band along with Geoff Bullock and Darlenee Zschech and produced several albums for the Seam of Gold label including 'Stand' and 'War'. In 1992 Chris released his self-titled album on Broken Recods with the single 'Good People' receiving steady airplay on mainstream radio across America.

After moving to LA in 1993 he joined Maranatha! Music as a songwriter and producer, writing, playing, arranging and singing on two projects: 'Standing on the Rock' in 1993 and 'Pure Joy' in 1994. Subsequently he was invited to perform in Denver for World Youth Day to honor Pope John Paul's visit to The United States.

1995 saw the release by Chris Falson and The Amazing Stories (musicians and singers from the bands of Andre Crouch, Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey and the soundtrack to Disney's The Lion King) with a live CD and video reprising some of Chris's better-known gospel songs, including "All Honour", Standing On The Rock", "Come To The Waters" and "I See The Lord".

From 1994 to 1998 Chris wrote songs, played guitar and sang with the Maranatha! PK Band in 30 stadium events across America. In 1997, along with Delirious?, Matt Redmann and Noel Richards, Chris participated in the Champion concert at Wembley Stadium, London.

In 1997 Chris formed a new label "The Orchard" and has since released 3 Cd's "A Tree By The Water", "For Dreamers Only" and "The Quiet" and a 'how to' book for the Church musician and worship leader entitled "Planted By The Water".

Since 2001 Chris has been writing music for network Television and independant films and 2003 along with Michael Campion (Dan Electro) he formed Music Epicenter, a music portal focussing on the licensing and publishing of music.

His new album "Prisoner Of Hope" featuring the talented 'Oxygen Thieves' aka Neville L'green, Lewis Rusko and Dave Raven was released November, 2004.

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REVIEWS

Sets my mood...
author: Jody
                            
It's jammin', earthy music that says it like it is. Sets my mood all day. Thanks, Chris, & may the Lord keep blessing you with this talent!
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Killer--Moves the soul, lightens the spirit, ignites the heart
author: John Blumer: Would-be musician
                            
This is a recording that I heard for the first time about 12 years ago, and it has a quality about it that goes deep. For many of the thoughts behind the lyrics are about hoping strongly for the "caring warrior" heart of God to show up, bandage you up, and move you across the desert. In fact, it reminds me of where Elijah is visited by the angel: "And the angel of Jehovah came again the second time, and touched him, and said, 'Arise and eat, because the journey is too great for thee'." Mighty spiritual food! Great job, Chris. Thanks for sharing your amazing gift.
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Earthy and inspiratioal, goes to the soul
author: Antoinette Fanty
                            
I enjoyed every song on this CD! It has a good bluesy feel that takes you to higher plain of listening. Thouroughly delightful!
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stunning, intimate, artistic, meaning full
author: finlay
                            
i came across this album in 92 and have since lost it. at the time i was listening to it loads so its great to have it back in my collection. great service from CD baby. Chris writes with passion and conviction and has truly inspired me to fufill the calling to life with meaning and purpose. musically and lyrically uplifting. Rock on!!!!
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