I first started composing in 2008, and the music then was trance. Influences included Alex M.O.R.P.H., Dash Berlin, Darren Tate, Super8 & Tab and Sean Tyas. Later I decided to broaden the scope a bit and the result was Soundtrack for Empty Spaces. A mixture of dance, pop and rock.
But dance wasn't the only musical style that interested me. Rock was always a big interest and also female singers in the style of Laura Pausini, Lara Fabian, Natasha St. Pier and more recently Chenoa in Spain. Listening to them made me want to start writing songs with lyrics.
The first lyrical album is Turia... and if only I had access to any of the above singers! One can wish. Or, alternatively, one can try to make it happen. Recognising the expectations of the music industry and artists I'm always looking to improve my production skills alongside the craft of songwriting.
And someday I intend learning how to play at least one instrument. Maybe learn how to read and write music too..!
Chris Harrison
None of this stuff is possible without listening to the likes of Aly & Fila, Laura Pausini and Chenoa, The Fall, Jean Michelle Jarre and 80s big hair metal!