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Markus
Progressive / Classical / Ambient

"raise up the banners"

Hilltop Manor, Delaware
United States

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Last Login:  7/6/2008
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   Markus: General Info
Member Since5/10/2005
Band Websitemarkuschristoph.com
Band Membersme
my friends
and you
InfluencesThe mediocrity of life without music.
Blue skies
Stars. Lots and lots of stars.
The scientific method.
Everything in its right place.


And also...

Pink Floyd
Beethoven
M. Eliot Johnson
Peter Gabriel
Bjork
Radiohead
Pearl Jam
Tori Amos
Karen Carpenter
Smashing Pumpkins
Sylvie Lewis
Ben Folds
George Gershwin
Django Reinhardt
Mary Poppins
Sounds LikeDynamically progressive indie rock - soothing vocals and overdriven blues guitar, with sprinkles of Floydian intricasies and deep rolling basslines, all time packaged by innovative drum beats.

or maybe..

The quiet times in the early morning when the rest of the world is still sleeping and your thoughts are coming alive through your sense of realization to create and be bound with the trees and the bird's songs and the unfurling of floral displays in the cool mist. Then as the sun rises and the bustle of automotive and locomotive and aeromotive traffic begins pushing its way into the inner ear of your fantasy, you silently retire to the confound of your abode to create without disturbance or afterthought. The whistle of the teapot, or the swirling of the spoon as you add in the sugar and the warmth of the closest star on the back of your neck, sending a fleeting reminder that the collection of molecules that have been bonded to form your existence have been done so for no particular reason except that one day all may hear the voice of one race, progressing toward a deeper understanding, where neighbors love neighbors, and where power is not in the people you control, but rather in the people controling themselves.

With a world-influenced diversity, and a deep implanted classical roots anchor, Markus Christoph presents a mysterious uniqueness for the listener, blending old methods with new styles, and stretching the bounds of the emotional spectrum. Piano at 7. Trumpet at 9. Guitar at 12. Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Karen and Julia rung his ears as a child. He seemed destined to rest his bones in the aural fields and harvest his creativity from its tonal curiosity. Christoph's' blue jazz, classic prog-rock leaves a refreshing vibe in a world where genre lines have quickly lost their place-markers. An abundant passion for dynamic classicism often finds its way into his tracks, resulting in an opus of orchestral flavor. He performs steadily with several Philadelphia bands, as well as solo, continues crafting his original songwriting and records daily in his home studio. A solo performance chills out on a jazz and blues-striped couch, accented with mysterious progressive pillows, and draped in a smoothy-soft vocal blanket. Although the guitar is his instrument of choice, don't be surprised to find him propped behind a piano slowing it down a bit. The 2006 release of his conceptual EP, A New Day, introduces the world to a visionary legacy in the making.

Record LabelHilltop Manifesto
Type of LabelNone







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   About Markus


gemini. love. earth. air. water. fire. green. taoist. listen. watch. breathe. harmony. counterpoint. melody. smile. tranquil. chi. blue. clear mind. dream surreal. talk soft. honey. rain. milk. find the balance. rest. enlighten. give. lightning. believe in good. believe in bad. hope. black. white. look to the stars. think often. travel. explore. yoga. meet a stranger. enjoy the company.

I skate through the perception of reality, the concept of illusion, the faith of Siddhartha, the theories of science, and somewhere in the mixture, find some time to write/compose/record/produce that magical aural sensation we all call music. I hope it pleases you. Remember to explore with headphones and always wear ear plugs [unless you're wearing headphones].

For booking send an email to: markus@markuschristoph.com or click here for more information.
Stay in the know.


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"A New Day" © 2006.



"Songs from the Wishu Well" © 2007.


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 §çð†† & Näñçý 


 darya 


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 Miss Krystal Jo 


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 Kate 


 Jen 


 that tall girl. 


 katherine t. rex 





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Jen





Jul 4 2008 11:19 AM

4th of July
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Jul 3 2008 9:38 PM

Hey Markus!

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Jen





Jun 25 2008 6:16 PM

Sunshinehello sunshine
darya





Jun 24 2008 12:37 PM

Hey Markus,
we miss you two. we have to get together sometime this fine summer.
Jen





Jun 20 2008 10:37 AM

outstanding! thank you, thank you.
Kimberly♥Alexis





Jun 19 2008 11:42 AM

Thank u for inviting me i had a great time and once again i loved watchin u rock, love ya
Jen





Jun 18 2008 9:26 AM

I've been so busy, it was time to move on. You don't realize what you have until it's time to move it all, but alls good, great new house and plenty of gardens and flowers to be planted. The " wishing well song" is still my absolute favorite, I listen to it often...Hook a girl up!!!
Kimberly♥Alexis





Jun 17 2008 1:04 PM

hey i just wanted to let u know i am gonna try and make it up there, i gotta work tonight... oh n i finally got my hair cut a couple months ago and u guys havent seen it i think you will love it....
Jen





Jun 17 2008 6:32 AM

I'm pretty good. How's the music coming along...anything new? I truly have missed your voice.
Jen





Jun 16 2008 9:50 AM

Hey Mister! I had to make time to drop by your page..it's been way to long since I've heard your heavenly voice...it picks me up.
Hope your lovin the heat as much as I am :)
Kimberly♥Alexis





Jun 12 2008 7:57 AM

that would be really nice
that tall girl.





Jun 12 2008 1:49 AM

anytime =)
Chip





Jun 11 2008 3:35 AM

"That was good wasn't it? Because I did... I did know I couldn't do that! Hahahaha!"
M. Eliot Johnson





Jun 9 2008 9:33 PM

I'm going crazy doing wedding stuff so you'll have to keep me posted on when you two are coming out here and stuff! You'll probably be pretty busy with touristy adventurey shit when you get here, &c..

So far we haven't have any luck with a house :( and it doesn't look any better, unfortunately, but we sure will at least take you out to a nice dinner, if we can't give ya a roof.

cheers,
m!
carolyn





Jun 7 2008 11:56 PM

MySpace Comments


Enjoy it to the fullest! Wait... i feel like i just sent you a happy birthday comment... dejavu.... lol
Chip





Jun 6 2008 3:22 AM

What's up Markus? "You better be careful. Move it, moooove it."

Jen





May 21 2008 7:43 AM

"If there were in the world today any large number of people who desired their own happiness more than they desired the unhappiness of others, we could have a paradise in a few years.
"
M. Eliot Johnson





May 17 2008 1:49 PM

Hope your weekend is less hot that mine, but with the same amount of lovin'.

I think you asked, my 8 track is an MK ll- 8.


cheers!
Mike





May 16 2008 6:27 PM

Just got this. I'm working saturday and I have the Marathon on sunday.
Definitely plan on crushing a few cocktails afterwards and watching the flyers game at 3
Mike





May 11 2008 12:06 PM

I guess the only good things to come out of this Bush Adminstration is the increased aid to Africa and the $600 tax rebate check I received which I pumped back into the economy with my purchase of a Fuji 27 speed at Dunbars.
Let me know when you want to hit the roads!! And the Links
carolyn





May 6 2008 7:54 PM

Hey Dream Team.
Any new exciting and insightful dreams to share from this past week? :)
M. Eliot Johnson





May 1 2008 4:12 PM

ha! The real goddess is John Lennon.


And I'm going to keep that compliment right here in my fucking pocket.
M. Eliot Johnson





Apr 29 2008 5:45 PM

open up your eyes, see the sunny skies.

you are part of everything...

look around,
round round round
look around
round round round
Philadelphia Songwriters Project





Apr 29 2008 7:31 AM

ANNOUNCEMENT - NEW SONGWRITING CONTEST TO WIN A SPOT AT BETHLEHEM MUSIK FEST
Philadelphia Songwriters Project 2008 Songwriting Contest
Call For original Submissions to showcase up and coming songwriters in the region at the prestigious Bethlehem Musik Festival. 6 Winners of the contest earn a performance slot at Bethlehem Musik Festival Summer 2008.
Details @ http://www. phillysongwriters. com
Deadline: May 6, 2008
M. Eliot Johnson





Apr 27 2008 4:24 PM

One would hope so! Everything keeps falling through, but this house is crazy cool, it's completely ass backwards. I hope we get it because it has wood paneling, and a blue bathtub!

Hope this weekend treated you well, or at least got you laid.

Cheers!
M. Eliot Johnson





Apr 25 2008 11:39 AM

we're working on getting a house!!! which would include a studio!
eeeeee!
carolyn





Apr 24 2008 9:20 PM

hey over there! we have one of those galas coming up on may 2nd. i remember you tried to come last yr but you had to work or something.
r ya busy that day? :)
MoJo





Apr 24 2008 6:06 PM

Hello my friend...I wish you well!
§çð†† & Näñçý





Apr 24 2008 6:02 PM

Yo dude, I'm gonna be in town this weekend.
There is a Happy Hour after your "Spring Fling" you gonna be there?
Jen





Apr 23 2008 1:53 PM

flower
"a flower for you"
.sassafrass.





Apr 22 2008 4:08 AM

i

miss

you

too!

apologies accepted about the birthday thing...its okay it was a monday...my own dad didn't call me i had to call him! hehehe!!!

may 20th eh? thats after graduation so its totally possible!

are they your songs to download?
Miss Krystal Jo





Apr 20 2008 2:39 PM

sorry to sound so emo.....but...i miss you!
M. Eliot Johnson





Apr 18 2008 5:32 PM

Whoa! that sounds rrrrrrrrrrradical!
Kate





Apr 18 2008 4:52 PM

Thanks! :) it was akshully the bathroom of a california pizza kitchen. but my imagination overcame that.
M. Eliot Johnson