Chris Braide - Lead & Backing Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards, Programming & Production
Influences
Marc Bolan, Jon Anderson, Glenn Tilbrook, Geoff Downes, Kate Bush, Trevor Horn, Jellyfish, New Musik, Prince, Joni Mitchell, Weather Report, Squeeze, Yes, Paul Mccartney, wings, Beatles, XTC, Hall and Oats, Buggles, Neil Finn, Michael Hutchence, Marc Almond, Dave Ball, Kraftwerk, Air, Brian Wilson, Carl Wilson etc etc.
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THE UPSIDE
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LIFE IN A MINOR KEY
Chris first album, originally released through East West Uk and Atlantic records US in 1999 and produced by Chris with Dave Stewart. This album is now available through Uk iTunes with a soon to be updated booklet on the way. It contains some classic tracks including the hit singles 'If I hadn't Got You' and the beautiful 'Heavenly Rain'
Natalie Baingthwaighte - 1000 Stars written and produced by Chris from the number one album of the same name.
Chris Braide has been singing, writing and playing music for most of his life.
As a self-taught musician, he has developed over the years into a major, much in demand producer/song-writing talent. He has achieved a number of award winning million selling number one hits in both the UK & the USA for artists as varied as CHERYL COLE, WILL YOUNG, JLS, DIANA VICKERS, THE SATURDAYS, LEON JACKSON, NATALIE BATHINGSWAIGHTE, SCLUB 7, GLENN TILBROOK, JESSE MCCARTNEY, CLAY AIKEN, KYLIE MINOGUE, LISA STANSFIELD, DIANA DEGARMO, THE CLICK FIVE, DEAN GEYER, THE HOLLIES, EMMA BUNTON, JAMES MORRISON, BEVERLEY KNIGHT, TREVOR HORN AND US among many many others.
He has also released singles and albums in his own right whilst signed to Atlantic Records he released the singles If I Hadnt Got You (recently covered by LISA STANSFIELD) & Heavenly Rain plus the album Life in a Minor Key co-produced by DAVE STEWART.
Other solo releases include the albums You Can't Be Friends With Everyone and The Upside.
How are things? Thanks again for the pre-released copy of your new Cd.(listening to it now!) I absolutely love it. The website is once again getting a make over! (thanks for the inspiration!). I was wondering if it's alright to use the new cd cover on the website?? You know I always ask your permission when I'm not sure about something. (thanks for your kindmess once again). Hope all is well with you + family and Hello Roy. hope things are well with you + yours also. Please keep me informed on how the new Cd is doing with the record companies. Love to you both + God Bless You. catch ya round the block.
Hey Chris, Lisa here. Just dropping by to say hello. I was thinking about you because I just posted a new blog about you and what a ride it's been having the website and working with you + Tim, + tRoy. You are all great guys. Are you still in contact with Tim? What's he up to these days??? Tell'em I said hello! (He probably won't remember me, it's been a while)lol! But anyways, I hope things are going great for you + I am so very estastic over all the success you have had since I've known you. (been thinking about that also!)Check out my new blog if you get a chance. Have a Magnif-ie day!
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Hey there, Mr. Braide. Thank you for your comment. I can't wait to hear the new album! and I want to thank you for your kindness over the years in sending me copies of your masterpieces and other goodies. I hope you are doing well and that the family is ok. Tell your mom and dad I said hello and thank them for their support of the website for me. God bless + take care. Love ya, Lisa
Hi Troy! it's great to hear from you! (and so quick too!) haha. only kidding you.... Glad to hear that Chris' career has taken a new direction. But he was destined to head that way any how. Just so he keeps on singing and writing. Wouldn't want that beautiful voice/creativity of his to go to waste. Hey, If you already haven't , take a look at my page here. You'll see that I've added Chris' albums (along with my other favorites) to my Myspace background. Not sure where I am going next with the website. I have deleted the myspace page due to lack of interest. May put the website back up soon. But it's not really needed now that you have the official site looking so grand. Plus the fact that i've lost track of who he's working with lately.:-( Anyway, I just can't sit back and not help out somehow. My goal for him has not been reached yet. And probably never will because my hopes are so high for him!. So I just keep on keeping on...lol! Thanks for the update. and don't be a stranger,ok? You know you are free to send me any news or comments you'd like to. I'll let you in on my latest project after I see how well it does! Tell Chris I say hello and I'm glad you are doing so well also.
Just wanted to say thank you for bein our friend and givin us the support you have done. Cant believe we have only had this space up for a couple of months and already so many people backing us! If its not too cheeky and obviously only if your not busy could you come on our page and give us a comment on our stuff! It would be reatly appreciated. Also we are giving away free 'I love suzy' t-shirts (to go with our first single) with everyone who signs up to our mailing list so get involved if you want! Thanks for reading this and i hope i didnt bore you! ha. p.s. even if you dont come on our page and comment, thank you for bein our friend on here!
Hi Chris + Troy! Just thought I would pop in and say hello and see how things are going for you both. Love the new songs on your page here. Hope you are having a wonderful Summer. I'll catch ya around the block. Lisa BTW are the producers/US still in tact?
Thanks for the friendship!! Keep rockin' and much love and success always!!
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