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Debut studio album: “Shine!”
Chris’ debut release, “Shine” will take you on a journey of self discovery, reflection and inspirational thinking, while reminding you no matter who you are, or what you are up against, it’s never too late to Reinvent Yourself.
Songs from the album have been played at a number of premiere events and conferences related to self-empowerment including: “Celebrate Your Life,” (Speaker: Deepak Chopra) “Self-Care Revolution” and “Lifebook.”
“Shine” was produced by two time Emmy-Award winning producer Ron Cohen, and features 9 originals and Chris’s take on Cat Stevens’s ballad “Father and Son.”
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Production for “Shine” began in Chris’ hometown Santa Fe, New Mexico in the fall of 2007. After many hours of writing, producing and editing in Santa Fe, Mill Valley, CA and Nashville, TN, “Shine” was released August 12th, 2012 everywhere music is sold.
TO ORDER:
Shine is now available to order in a number of ways: as an MP3 download
and while supplies last, limited-edition signed physical CDs w/ a 12 page
full color lyric booklet HERE.
“Every generation produces a few artists who speak from the soul in such a way that their music will transcend time. Chris Chickering speaks from the soul, and takes the listener to a place of covered bridges and tree canopied winding back roads. Chris has amazing talent.”
– iTunes reviewer“Chris Chickering’s music can change your life in so many positive ways.”
– Bob Proctor…Speaker, Author“It’s a rare occasion in this day when an artist can pull of a complete album of great songs. Chris’s new album, “Shine,” does just that. From start to finish, each song builds on the last and creates a great listening atmosphere. He tackles complex issues, yet manages to make the music very simple. And throwing in a cover song always works for me. If you haven’t seen him live, check him out. EVEN BETTER!”
– The Albuquerque Journal“Chris’s new album ‘Shine’ is a total home run! Chris’s sultry, soulful voice draws you in, and his engaging and uplifting lyrics create a spark that lights the fire of desire for following your own dreams.”
– iTunes reviewer“Chris Chickering herein creates an atmosphere of genuine lyrical emotion and soul, encompassed within a lovely aesthetic of inspiring instrumentals. These tracks manage to be both undeniably catchy yet curiously therapeutic. Highly recommended and not to be missed.”
– Amazon.com reviewer
MORE ABOUT THE “SHINE” PHYSICAL CD:
The physical Shine CD is a silk screened 6-panel “Digipak” that features shots of Chris in the wilderness and outskirts of Santa Fe, New Mexico.
*** The Physical album is made using 100% post-consumer recycled cardboard.***
“The Resurrection of Me” Live… Here’s one more from my performance at the Beljanski Cancer Conference in Jacksonville, FL. To watch more uplifting videos visit my YouTube channel from the link in my IG bio. #integrativemedicine #integrativehealth #beljanskifoundation #beljanskicancerconference #beljanski #beljanskifamily #nathancrane #chriswark #marlenesiegel #mingtonggu #drtonyjiminez #drthomaslodi #drhenryealy #drgerrycuratola #upliftingmusic #empoweringmusic #musicforpositivechange THE RESURRECTION OF ME Downtrodden, given up, forgotten
Found my way all the way to the bottom
Lost everything I thought that I could lose
No hopin’, give a damn, broken
Three-time loser with a subway token
Walkin’ like a dead man in my shoes
But I swear I’ll find a way to turn it all around
‘Cause there’s nothin’ strong enough to keep my spirit down
Took a left, took a right
Sucker-punched by the fist of life, but I
Found on a way to get on my feet again
A little shaky from the blows
But I’ll be damned if it takes my soul, ‘cause I
Been down
But you’ll see
This is gonna be
The resurrection of me yea, yea, yea
The resurrection of me yea, yea, yea
Cold-jaded, street-hated
Called a punk and a bum berated
Never thought I’d be the one to lose my way
But it’s alright, ‘cause I know now
Got another chance to pick it up somehow
So brother won’t you hear me when I say
I got a black-eyed soul but I still got a lotta heart
See it’s never too late to find a new place to start
Took a left, took a right
Sucker-punched by the fist of life, but I
Found a way to get on my feet again
A little shaky from the blows
But I’ll be damned if it takes my soul, ‘cause I
Been down
But you’ll see
This is gonna be
The resurrection of me yea, yea, yea
The resurrection of me yea, yea, yea
And I know they’ll always be the ones who cast their doubts
After all that I’ve been through
Nothin’s gonna hurt me now
Took a left, took a right
Sucker-punched by the fist of life, but I
Found a way to get on my feet again
A little shaky from the blows
But I’ll be damned if it takes my soul, ‘cause I
Been down
But you’ll see
This is gonna be
The resurrection of me yea, yea, yea
The resurrection of me yea, yea
“A Prayer for Who We Really Are” Live… It was an honor to play at the Beljanski Cancer Conference in Jacksonville, FL #integrativemedicine #integrativehealth #beljanskifoundation #beljanskicancerconference #beljanski #beljanskifamily #nathancrane #chriswark #marlenesiegel #mingtonggu #drtonyjiminez #drthomaslodi #drhenryealy #drgerrycuratola
A PRAYER FOR WHO WE REALLY ARE
This is a prayer for the love within us
This is a prayer to release our hearts
This is a prayer that we carry with us
This is a prayer for who we really are
We are light
We are sunshine
We are what we believe
We are hope
We are promise
Of everything that’s yet to be
We are bliss
We are laughter
We are flowers in the spring
We are life
Ever-flowing
And these are the words that we will sing
This is a prayer for the love within us
This is a prayer to release our hearts
This is a prayer that we carry with us
This is a prayer for who we really are
We are strong
We are fearless
We find the comfort in our souls
We are real
We are open
To the destiny that’s ours to hold
This is a prayer for the love within us
This is a prayer to release our hearts
This is a prayer that we carry with us
This is a prayer for who we really are
We are here
We are present
In every moment that we breathe
We are peace
We are freedom and
This is a psalm for you and me, yea
This is a prayer for the love within us
This is a prayer to release our hearts
This is a prayer that we carry with us
This is a prayer for who we really
This is a prayer for the love within us
This is a prayer to release our hearts
This is a prayer that we carry with us
This is a prayer for who we really are
Who we really are
Who we really are © Words and music by Chris Chickering (Chris Chickering Music, BMI) and Greg Barnhill (Gatorized Music, SESAC).
