Apple Powermac G5, Powerbook G4, Yamaha KX-88, Reason, Logic, and Maurice Chevalier. Yeah - my real name - but they were gonna name me Christopher. LOL - See, Chevalier ain't so bad after all.
Also notable, favorite guitarists Mike Gamble and RDM (see friends list). Singers Gene McBride, N'digo Rose (friends list), and Deborah Bond (friends list).
Spicy Utz potato chips or the new Fiery Hot Doritos help alot too.
Isaiah Chevalier and Joshua Chevalier can never be left out.
Shout out to .... OK, I'm probably taking this to far.
Influences
Not in Order Of Importance - Ricky Peterson, Zang Tum Tum (Moments in Love in Particular - but the whole Grace Jones Slave to the Rhythym album too), Prince, Lisa and Wendy, Patrice Rushen, Meshell N'degeocello (see friends list), K'Alyn(see friends list), Debo Olatunde, Tribe Called Quest, Herbie Hancock, Marcus Williams (It's ok - u don't know him), N'digo Rose(see friends list), RDM(see friends list), Deborah Bonds (uh - when are u coming to finish your songs- uh yeah - on the friends list), Earth Wind and Fire (shouldn't they be on the friends list?), Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson, The Roots, Rare Essence, Stevie Wonder, Filthy Kadeem (forgot u said my name in that song), Kim - who should be on stage with me (see friends list). Gene McBride, Mike Gamble, Pat Metheny (see friends list) , Marcus Miller, Tangerine Dream, Sting, Common, Mos Def (didn't accept my friend request lol), Bobby McFerrin, The Yellow Jackets, Common, Erykah Badu, can I say Meshell N'dgeocello again, Kenny Kirkland, John Williams, Holst, and Peter Brinkley. (see friends list)
BTW these really are my influences - It's not my fault I know many of them.
Sounds Like
Uh - yeah - thats hard. Ask one of my friends. Do I have any friends here? Yeah, my friends are all here right? Friends? Anybody? Hello? Is this thing on? Err... Next question.
I'm a songwriter. I've written for 100's of TV shows and quite a few people on myspace. Mostly nature shows and daytime trash. But - I get to own my own studio, so I guess it ain't so bad. LOL. Be sure to listen to all of my friends Vision, String Bling, Braxstract, N'digo Rose, RDM, Debórah Bond, and Godfather Sage.
If (for some strange reason) you're interested in hearing the TV/film stuff check out - www.myspace.com/mcdprod
Please visit chevaliermusic for more samples of my work. Thanks for listening.
1st cd on my label by Shang just went on sale. (Written and Produced by yours truly and friends) Check it out: Shang beautiful
"Tracks for Guitarists", a new CD, is now available on CDBaby and Snocap. It will be coming soon to iTunes, and other online distributors.
This CD features three new songs: Carnival, Fire at Mann Gulch and This Year. In addition, it has a version of This Year without the guitar part and a version of Fire at Mann Gulch without the lead guitars. This allows guitarists to "play along at home" and create their own guitar parts.
"For Us By Us" Love it!!! What a smooth sound you have. It's been a minute but I HAD to stop by and give you some love from your neighbor in VA. I will be in touch! Blessings ~Glendora~
Hey fall greetings to you ! I have two new songs , Lone Wolf and Transcend Requiem that I would be honored if you'd give a listen. Best Wishes and have a great week !!!!
