Round, the latest CD from Hamilton musician Christopher Clause, received quite a bit of fanfare at its release party on September 24, 2010 at the Westside Theatre.
The attention was definitely warranted. Most of the songs on the disc are catchy, high-energy pop rock (Surreal But Beautiful, Friday Smile, Under the Weather, more). They're in the cool spirit of the 60s without being derivative. Throughout the album, the sounds are peppered with fuzz, wailing guitars and other neat features. You can even hear some touches of classical, bluegrass and more.
Other great local musicians on the album include Bob Bryden (harmony/backing vocals), Michael Scott (drums), Spider Costello (drums, backing vocals), Lisa Winn (backing vocals) Amy King (backing vocals, engineering) and Bob Doidge on multiple instruments. On Tambourine Bruise Christopher's even joined by his two children Emma and Riley.
To top things off this recording is even available on vinyl! The record, CD or digital download can can be purchased at the Foot Records web site.
The singer/guitarist managed to recreate many of the powerful songs from the disc live at the Cd release party. Below are a few performances featuring songs from the new CD. Click here if you can't see them.
Left to right: Calvin Roy (bass), Bob Bryden (vocals, acoustic guitar) Michael Allen Guild (drums), Dan Cummings (electric guitar), Chris and Christa (on Leopard Skin Cadillac)
Every year, around Christmastime, some of the best local artists gather to create an Incredible CD. On November 15, 2009, volume 4 of the Design Hope Songwriters Project was unleashed to the world. Proceeds from these amazing collections go to help feed and shelter the homeless.
Hamilton music legend, Bob Bryden has been recording unique music since 1968. Originally a member of hard rock/psychedelic bands Reign Ghost and Christmas, he has since explored many other styles.
His latest album, Polaroid Verite has an amazing classic rock sound with a bit of folk.
Bob also occasionally teams up withChristopher Clause as the Psychedelic Orange Experiment (P.O.E.)
