MUTEMATH-tastic!

Last night I saw MUTEMATH in concert.

Wow.

So professional.

So intense.

Amazing stage show.

Amazing musicians.

Peace,
Ross

My Top 5 Albums of 2011

It's that time of the year where I go through all of the albums I've listened to and loved over the past year and try to narrow it down to my TOP 5. So, without further adieu, here's my top 5 albums of 2011 in order of their importance.

Peace,
Ross

#1 - They Reappear (Jeremy Larson)

#2 - Bon Iver (Bon Iver)

#3 - Odd Soul (Mutemath)

#4 - Barton Hallow (The Civil Wars)

#5 - Gungor (Gungor)

They Reappear (DVD Preview)

Here's one more DVD preview from the show I did with Jeremy Larson, Darren King (Mutemath), & Stacy DuPree (Eisley). Enjoy and have a wonderful weekend!



Peace,
Ross

DVD Release (preview)

Hey folks,

Several months ago, I had the amazing opportunity to play violin for a LIVE DVD shoot, with Jeremy Larson, Darren King (MuteMath), and Stacy DuPree (Eisley). And after some time in the editing booth, the DVD is nearly here! Until then, here's a preview...

I get a nice close up at 2:09...also, the song gets quite intense around the 4:25 mark.

Enjoy!



Peace,
Ross

Blood Pressure

Here's the newest video (Blood Pressure) from one of the most creative bands out there these days (my opinion)...MUTEMATH. Enjoy!

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Peace,
Ross

ODD SOUL

I wrapped up this REMIX for MuteMath's newest single, ODD SOUL.

ODD SOUL (Orchestra) REMIX by rosschristopher

Peace,
Ross

ODD SOUL

If you read the blog, you'll know that I'm a big MUTEMATH fan. I had the amazing opportunity to play with Darren King (drummer) this past year, and I'm continually impressed with the creativity! Here's their newest video and single, ODD SOUL.



I'm currently working on a remix of this for MM and will post it once I have something for y'all...

Peace,
Ross

Fortune?...

That pretty much sums it up...

I also came across this video of Darren King (drummer of MUTEMATH) having fun and making videos...he's by far my favorite drummer - uber creative and forward thinking. I had the tremendous opportunity to play with him in 2 projects this past year, so you've got to see this. Enjoy!

Peace,
Ross

The Valley

A couple months ago I was humbled to play violin with Stacy DuPree (Eisley), Darren King (Mutemath), and Jeremy Larson, as we filmed a live DVD for a side project. It was an awesome opportunity and we all had a blast!

Here's a video of Stacy (in the middle) performing a stripped down version of The Valley (the title track of Eisley's newest album).

Enjoy!



Peace,
Ross

An Amazing Show!

I'm humbled to have been able to play in Jeremy Larson's band along with Stacy DuPree (Eisley) and Darren King (MuteMath). Saturday night we played the Gillioz Theater to a sold out audience (1,200), and you could feel the anticipation and excitement in the room. I could go on and on, but I'll let the pics do the storytelling for now...

Peace,
Ross

p.s. THANKS SO MUCH to all of the friend & family that made the 3 hour trek to come support the music/show/me!

They Reappear

I know it probably seems like I've had a ton of promotional posts recently, but I've got an album coming out in a week, and a really big show this weekend. So I apologize (sort of) for my excitement.

If you are within roadtrip mileage of Springfield, MO, then you need to make it to the Gillioz Theatre this Saturday for the Jeremy Larson, Stacy DuPree (Eisley), & Darren King (MuteMath) show! It's free and starts at 7PM.

I'm stoked to be playing violin for the entire night!


I hope to see you there!

Peace,
Ross

View from the Rhodes...

Some of you know, some don't, but I'm playing violin for Jeremy Larson at his upcoming CD Release concert and DVD shoot on March 12th at the Gillioz Theatre in Springfield, MO.

This CD is going to turn some heads, I promise! Its a beautiful soundscape of symphonic songwriting featuring Jeremy on piano and guitars, swelling from Jonny Greenwood-esque writing to more intense overdriven-percussion reminiscent of Mutemath, all the while giving the listener something truly unique and original.

Here's a quick video I shot during rehearsal on Monday:


This concert NEEDS TO BE ON YOUR CALENDAR and even deserves a road trip. Darren King (Mutemath) will be on drums for Jeremy's set, and I'll also be playing a few tunes on a side project with Darren, Stacy DuPree (Eisley), and Jeremy. All in all, its gonna' be a good night of music!

I'll make more posts on this as we get closer to the big show.

Peace,
Ross

TOP 10 Albums of the Decade

Ok, so i've done my TOP 5 albums of 2010...but now comes the REAL list!

Here's my TOP 10 of the 2000's (in no particular order - that task was just too tough for me to do a job I could live with).

These are the albums I was in love with and playing constantly in college, post-college, and yesterday. They remain mainstays in my rotations, and have influenced me a TON! I'm sure if you listen close enough, you'll hear nods and references to these in my own albums and recordings.

Please feel free to share your top albums as well - I'm eager to see what has influenced you!


Peace,
Ross