Chris trapper this time
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“It’s an incredibly rare musician, particularly in the world of popular music, who is able to forge a career based on quiet dignity and steadfast integrity.Chris Trapper in 9th Ward with Sara Elizabeth They depart the venue at the end of the evening with the sense of having been truly entertained. Audience members seem to particularly appreciate the lighthearted moments with the ukulele. His on–stage persona is warm and inclusive, his organic understanding of classic pop melody infectious. Trapper’s live show is a favorite among fans of alt–acoustic music. There is a smart, honest quality to the lyrics that never panders. Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty and Antigone Rising have performed other notable versions of Trapper's songs.Ĭhris Trapper’s ability to craft songs that are both elegant and accessible is evident on each solo CD in his deep Discography.
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Chris’ songwriting collaborations with Great Big Sea earned him two prestigious SOCAN awards. Great Big Sea covered Trapper's song "Everything Shines” and their version served as the debut single off their certified-gold Road Rage CD album. The New York Times calls his work “classic pop perfection.”Ī prolific songwriter, Chris can boast high profile film placements including There's Something About Mary (Ben Stiller, Cameron Diaz), The Devil Wears Prada (Meryl Streep), Say It Isn’t So (Heather Graham) and Gun Shy (Sandra Bullock, Liam Neeson) as well as significant television placements including All My Children, Women's Murder Club, Malcolm In The Middle, a coveted placement in George Clooney's final episode of ER, the theme song for WB Networks dramedy Pepper Dennis and a cameo on-screen appearance with the show's star, Rebecca Romjin.Ĭhris Trapper’s music can best be described as lyrically driven roots-pop with a knack for telling everyday stories filled with extra-ordinary characters.Ī respected songwriter of the highest caliber, Chris has written 7 songs with/for Canadian band GREAT BIG SEA, including their #1 single "Sea Of No Cares" from the certified-platinum Sea Of No Cares CD. This new work was Produced, Recorded and Mixed by Dan McLoughlin (The Push Stars, Mike Peters, Juliana Hatfield) at the Vault Recording Studio, Hoboken, NJ.įocus tracks include the CD opener, Here All Along, featuring guest vocals by Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty, The More I Think featuring vocals and slide guitar by Colin Hay of Men at Work and Ghost In Your Arms featuring backing vocals from Boston’s own Kristen Cifelli.
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The newest CD (released October 2011), The Few & The Far Between, is a collection of 14 songs written and performed by Chris Trapper. With four CD releases and several high profile national tours - including a run with Matchbox Twenty - The Push Stars served to establish Chris as an authentic talent.Īs a modern day singer /songwriter, Chris is most known for his song This Time, the #1 selling song on the Grammy nominated soundtrack for AUGUST RUSH (Robin Williams, Jonathan Rhys Meyers /Warner Bros Pictures). CHRIS TRAPPER began his career as the front man for late-90’s alternative rock band THE PUSH STARS (Capitol Records).