CHRIS (Christiaan Bruin)

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http://www.chrismusic.nl/

Christiaan Bruin (1988) is a dutch musician, composer and producer. His field of work is mostly progressive symphonic rock, but he also incorporates lots of other styles in his music such as pop, drum 'n bass, ambient, and metal.

His solo project CHRIS was initiated by his debut album 'A Glimpse Inside' in 2009. Since then he has released three other albums, 'Making Sense' (2010), City of Light (2012) and Snow Stories (2012). On these albums, Christiaan Bruin wrote all the music and lyrics, played most of the instruments (and vocals), and was also responsible for the production.

At age 13 he started his first band Error, for which he wrote all the music and played guitar.
In 2006 he joined the symphonic rock band Arcania, which broke up after releasing their first EP.
Christiaan is now active as a drummer in the upcoming progressive rock band SKY ARCHITECT. Together with conservatory classmates Wabe Wieringa and Rik van Honk, he was a co-founding member of Sky Architect, which made a big impact on the progressive rock scene with their 2011 album 'Excavations of the Mind'.
Their second album, 'A Dying Man's Hymn' was an ambitious concept album, recorded in the solitary woods of Sweden.
In 2011 SKY ARCHITECT played some of the bigger EU prog festivals such as Night of the Prog and Progpower Europe.

Christiaan is also a member of the progressive metal band ADEIA and the orchestral pop band MAYRA ORCHESTRA. For more info, see projects.

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Chris & Sky Architect

June 22, 2010 - Theater Zuidplein, Rotterdam (NL)

Being invited for a concert that also included a leaving examination for the academy of music was a big honour. Two musicians, Christiaan Bruin and Wabe Wieringa, who both studied music production, had to finish their study with this concert. Because I was asked on the day of the concert, I couldn't listen to any of the songs of either bands; I only heard some fragments of what was going to come. Anyhow, the atmosphere in the theatre was very cosy; both graduates had invited many friends and family for attending the concert.

[Christiaan Bruin, click to enlarge] Chris, which stands for Christiaan Bruin, started the concert. Last year the band released their debut album A Glimpse Inside (see review) which in general was received well by the critics. They began their one-hour show with fine keyboard playing over a backdrop showing behind the band. Chris didn't make it easy on himself without having a bass player in the band. The bass and all the extras were programmed into the computer which meant that the band had to play very sharp; there was no room [Bas Immerzeel, click to enlarge] for mistakes or interruptions whatsoever. When Chris started to sing, it was obvious that he was very nervous singing in front of his teachers and family. His voice wasn't like the bits of songs I heard before, but despite all the stress he was under, the compositions were strong. With the help of the additional vocals and the guitar of Sebas Honing it all sounded very well. During the show there was a fine guest appearance of the lovely Maartje Dekker, playing keyboards while singing with a beautiful voice. As the concert went on and some of the heavier songs passed by, it was clear to me that these songs were vocally the strongest of his set. The one musician I would credit most is Bas Immerzeel. He's a fantastic guitar player and his solos were a real treat for my ears. Chris are a fine band and I'm sure we'll hear more of them in the future.

After a 45-minute break the next graduate, guitarist Wabe Wieringa appeared on stage to play with his band Sky Architect. In this band Christiaan Bruin participated as well, but this time on drums. The set of Sky Architect was divided into three parts. The first part consisted of an atmospheric progressive song with a lot of variety in it with clapping and a lap steel guitar. The singing of guitarist Tom Luchies was not only excellent, but also emotional. The guitar solos by both players were very tasteful. Wabe's playing was more technical, while Tom's final solo, was more in the vein of Jimi Hendrix. The second part was a solo spot of Wabe accompanied by keyboardist Laurens Hoppe, a soundscape with some slide in it which certainly had some Robert Fripp-influences.

After this the band entered the stage again for the third and final part of the set. They performed a great heavy progressive rock song this time, again with excellent vocals, exquisite guitar work and fine keyboard melodies played by Rik van Honk along with some great bass lines by Guus van Mierlo. This piece had a marvellous build-up towards a tremendous climax. Wabe finished this piece on only five strings? Personally I think that Sky Architect is an outstanding band having a great musical future in store even across the Dutch borders!

Pedro Bekkers (edited by Peter Willemsen)

Links:
Website Chris
Website Sky Architect
Sky Architect on MySpace
BM review 'A Glimse Inside"
Chris on MySpace

Setlist 'Chris':
Resemblance
Under Your Spell
Sky Castles
My Way Back
Guitar Solo
A New Life
The Final Hour

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Line up 'Chris': (left to right)
Christiaan Bruin: vocals, keyboards, guitar
Arjan Bruin: drums
Bas Immerzeel: guitar
Sebas Honing: guitar, vocals
Maartje Dekker: (guest) keyboards, vocals

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Albums:
A Glimpse Inside ‎(CD, Album) Musea Parallele MP 3086 2009

Trackliste
1 Somewhere On Someday 7:37
2 A Glimpse Inside 4:36
3 From Time To Time 5:36
4 Under Your Spell 3:05
5 A New Life 4:16
6 For All Who Care 3:47
7 The Fainting Game 4:13
8 Out In The Dark 6:22
9 Another Day 4:00
10 Masquerade 4:46


Mitwirkende

Vocals, Instruments, Music By, Lyrics By – Christiaan Bruin

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Making Sense ‎(CD) Progress Records (5) PRCD 040 2010

Trackliste
1 Resemblance 3:01
2 Walking From A Dream 10:26
3 To Fly 5:19
4 Making Sense 7:10
5 Fantasy 11:49
6 Sky Castles 3:12
7 Shades 6:10
8 Eve Of Destiny 9:28
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9 Wishful Thinking 3:23
10 The Final Hour 9:52

Mitwirkende

Instruments, Vocals, Artwork, Producer – Christiaan Bruin
Music By, Lyrics By – Christiaan Bruin
Photography By [Booklet Picture] – Tom Luchies

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Snow Stories ‎(CD, Album) FREIA Music THOR 1CD 2012

Trackliste
1 Eventide 1:21
2 High Spirits 4:44
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3 Snow Stories 3:01
4 Winter Sleep 2:48
5 Passing Of Time 3:56
6 Midwinter Memoirs 2:10
7 Towards The Stars 8:05
8 Nightwalk 1:54
9 A Way Home 5:30

Mitwirkende

Cello – Ruben van Kruistum
Lead Guitar – Bas Immerzeel (tracks: 8), Sebas Honing (tracks: 7)
Music By, Instruments, Vocals – Christiaan Bruin
Violin – Laura ten Voorde

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City of Light ‎(CD, Album) Progress Records (5) PRCD050 2012

Trackliste
1 Colours Come To Life 8:12
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2 Blessings And Goodbyes 5:48
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3 Stars Align 6:30
4 The Sky Falls Down 9:38
5 Upside Down 5:31
6 Nowhere To Go 10:30

Mitwirkende

Artwork [Booklet Artwork] – Christiaan Bruin, Kenneth Jensen (4)
Artwork [Cover Artwork] – Sébastien Hue
Design [CD Design By] – Kenneth Jensen (4)
Instruments, Vocals, Arranged By, Producer – Christiaan Bruin
Lead Guitar – Bas Immerzeel (tracks: 1, 3)
Music By, Lyrics By – Christiaan Bruin

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Days of Summer gone ‎(CD, Album) Progress Records (5) PRCD056 2013

Trackliste
1 Out In The Night 14:10
2 Distances 6:26
3 Cold Heart 11:13
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4 Heliophobia 5:26
5 A Heart's Endeavour 12:31
6 Days Of Summer Gone 12:28
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Unternehmen usw.

Manufactured By – Dicentia

Mitwirkende

Artwork – Leszek Kostuj
Cello – Ruben Van Kruistum
Flute – Federico Dalpra
Music By, Lyrics By – Christiaan Bruin
Oboe – Maxime Le Minter
Producer – Christiaan Bruin
Trombone – Joey Van Doesburg
Trumpet – Peter Bruin
Violin – Intan Werry
Vocals, Drums, Bass, Keyboards, Percussion – Christiaan Bruin

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Trackliste

Episodes 1-13
Overture Pt. I (7:21)
Overture Pt. II (7:50)
Map of the World / Fairground of Ark Pt. I (7:40)
Fairground of Ark Pt. II / a World Away (7:16)
Wanderlust (7:12)
A Dot on the Horizon (7:50)
Beneath the Surface (7:07)
Flight of Columbo (6:55)
House Behind the Hedge / Trapped in Time (6:40)
The City of Ark (From Above) (7:07)
One and the Many (7:54)
The Key (7:16)
Thoughtcrime and Burglary (6:58)

Episodes 14-26
The Scent of Fear (8:14)
The Black Cliffs of Ark (6:44)
Stampede (7:00)
In the Sewers (6:40)
The Mad Realm (7:21)
A Wolf Among the Sheep (7:10)
The Judgement of the King (7:21)
New Beginnings (8:55)
Feast of Spring (8:10)
Demons in Disguise (7:07)
Ex Igne Fides (7:22)
Safire - After the Fall (8:48)
Fairground of Ark Pt. III - the Conjuration of Earth (9:29)

Episodes 27-39
Is There Anyone There? (6:36)
The Weasel's Theme 6:59)
The Weasel and the Child (6:35)
The City in the Sky (7:59)
Rival Minds (6:22)
Arriving at the Northern Gate (6:52)
Behind the Threshold of Worls (8:21)
Silhouette in the Window (6:37)
Immersion (6:41)
The Hauntings Pt. I (12:27)
The Hauntings Pt. II (8:07)
...and the Day Will Come (13:20)
Séance (13:49)

Episodes 40-52
In the Dead of Night (7:28)
Rise to Power (6:37)
Archetypes (8:33)
In the Dungeon (6:51)
Prepare for War (6:34)
Face to Face (7:42)
To the Other Side (7:03)
Aftermath (7:31)
What Dreams May Come (5:05)
And So It Ends (Blue Planet Among the Stars) (6:34)
Our Place Under the Sun (7:58)
Heading Home (13:10)
A New Map of the World (17:41)

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