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Craig David, Alecia Keys, John Legend, Baby Face, Donnel Jones, Brian McKnight, Micheal Jackson, James Taylor, Tracy Chapman, Stevie Wonder, Coldplay,Issac Hayes, Sam Cooke, Lenny Kravitz, Phil Collins, Jodeci, R Kelly, Tyrese, Jamie Fox, Luther Vandross, Teddy Pendagrass, Al Green, .. there are soooo many.
Sounds Like
All songs written, produced, composed and arranged by Christopher Charles
The respective languages of life, love and music are at oft times interchangeable. Enter Christopher Charles. Not only is the young and talented musician fluent in all three languages, Charles has meticulously crafted a unique style which translates this trinity to the masses. Picture a young singer/songwriter/instrumentalist learned in the melodious teachings of James Taylor, Brian McKnight, Phil Collins and Lenny Kravitz. Indeed, the cosmos of Christopher Charles is one where acoustic soul, R&B and jazz collide to construct a powerful singular genre.
Charles is a gifted soul with a fiery talent, who plays both the piano and guitar and writes, composes, and produces all his own material. His upcoming demo release not only fills a musical void, it carves out its own new category. "I would like to be considered classic timeless music easy listening with a touch of soul," Charles starts.
Though initially taking some piano lessons in his formative years, Charles is essentially a self taught musician. Together with his soulful voice, structured melodies and adroit songwriting skills, Charles's music is as lush as it is introspective. "I don't like to write fluff any word that I write has to have meaning," Charles says. "A lot of times, it's personal experience that I draw from. Something just starts to come out. The rule of thumb is don't get in the way of the songthe words will come out when you let it."
The throughline of Charles' music is the message of hope, something that he was required to have an abundance of after suffering a serious and debilitating illness a few years back. His condition got so acute that he was forced to stop playing music for months. But it was a confluence of effects including support from doctors, friends and family which got him back on the path of well-being. And it is this experience which currently colours Charles' spiritual and optimistic outlook on life. "Anytime I write a song I always try to leave that hope and optimism because it is there. And sometimes, we just have to see it," Charles offers. "...There were times of hopelessness. But there's just that fight in you, because once you lose hope, you're lost. That's your driving force you don't want to lose that."
Charles has already created a regional buzz, performing in various venues throughout Southern Ontario. The only thing superior to listening to Christopher Charles' music is listening to it live. "You've got to open up and let it out," Charles says of performing on stage. "I feel that songwriters have a duty so you better give all of yourself. When the audience listens to me I want them to know that I'm being completely honest and open."
Throughout all the deliberation and decisive song selection, Charles has crafted a unique style and sound which distills his distinct musicianship down to its richest essence. It's all there the languages of life, love and music.
Just listen.
Ryan Patrick
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Hey Christopher, you were?!?! Amazing. Well I was led to your page by someone recently too so I thought I'd reach out and connect. Show some love for my T.O brother! <3 Are you ever out here in the LA area?
chris - just got the cd today and well, bro - you got the gift. i know it's a lot of work as well, but you make it seem easy - like a force of nature. and it's all just beautiful - beautiful. thanks, tom
Wow Bro I see you've been ranks #2 for Canada Neo Soul Top Artists! Congrats man.
If you're a fan reading this, please be sure to request Christopher as a MySpace featured artist so the whole World can hear the Soulful Sounds of Christopher Charles.
Hey Christopher, thanks for the friend add request, dude. Wow, I really appreciate the compliment! And man, you are waaaay past talented! Keep making those great tunes man. All the best for 2008 and beyond.
hey.... i know kinda late.... but im sorry i couldnt come out 2 ur show bout month agao... i know late 2 apoligize... but ya... i had a LiL perfromance of myself that day... my youth group stuff.... so ya from what i have heard it went pretty sweet... so ya i know u did great!!! i havent seen you perform in like ever :( im so sad... well any wayz....
your cousin? no way. he's studying illustration and said he wanted to meet me one day - so yep...a very small world...... just bought your live cd ...tom
hey christopher - thanks so much for adding me and also for checking out my work...very cool of you. ran across your music on a mutual friend's page - storm. you are one amazing talent, man. wow. best, tom
your sister told me that u sang so i had to come by and check you out..but u have great talent..keep it up..if i had a record label i would put u on it ..lol
=} You brought a smile to me Chris =} I got my favorite now on my zune :} Your music touched my heart!!! So did your kindness... Your Brilliant & Timeless Yeah nothing like hearin a song for the very first time and the feelings of connecting to it... Music is very much my outlet and if I could do it all over again I would be a maker... lol ttyl sweetheart ;}
I just watched the love hurts video for the first time and found myself getting abit emotional... But after listening to the song NOW THAT YOU NEED ME... I am well now ballin my eyes out LOL sniffel sniffel Thats why I LOVE MUSIC!!! I needed to cry cause I have not allowed myself to do so... Your music brought it out!!! THANK YOU =} BLESS YOU!!! btw I am doin OK just goin with the flow of life right now... Thanks for asking Sweet Heart ~XOX~ Hope all is in tune for you!!!
yeaH FAM I FEel the struggle THREW THE music THAt u N CHucKIE make SO yeaH KEep up the GOOD wrK CUz THATS the REAL SHit thaT Ppl caN RELATE Too bUT YEAh thaNKS for dropping bY fam... laters....
