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Chris Lawley
Добавлен 9 фев 2007
A One Man Band (multi-instrument) musician and composer with over 1 Million RUclips views!
My first loves are classical guitar and at the other extreme, progressive rock music. I come from a musical family, so I was influenced at a very young age. Starting out learning the accordion, I eventually learned to play the organ, drums, piano and guitar. I began making videos of myself playing classical guitar on RUclips in 2006. Those eventually grew into multi-instrumental music videos that became quite popular around the world, especially among progressive rock fans.
My audio recordings are now available for purchase and more will be added on a regular basis. www.cdbaby.com/Artist/ChrisLawley
Please also visit my Facebook page and click "like" then "get notifications" under that to receive all my news updates. lawleymusicandvideo
Thanks!
My first loves are classical guitar and at the other extreme, progressive rock music. I come from a musical family, so I was influenced at a very young age. Starting out learning the accordion, I eventually learned to play the organ, drums, piano and guitar. I began making videos of myself playing classical guitar on RUclips in 2006. Those eventually grew into multi-instrumental music videos that became quite popular around the world, especially among progressive rock fans.
My audio recordings are now available for purchase and more will be added on a regular basis. www.cdbaby.com/Artist/ChrisLawley
Please also visit my Facebook page and click "like" then "get notifications" under that to receive all my news updates. lawleymusicandvideo
Thanks!
ALL'S A CHORD (CL One man band)
Here’s my latest endeavour, All’s A Chord by Steve Howe from his 1979 album, The Steve Howe Album. I started making this video back in spring, 2014, when I recorded the main bass part, drums, and opening acoustic guitar sections. Then I let it sit for about 2 years before picking it up again, and completing the rest since the beginning of 2016 (thus the goatee in some and not in others). Many years ago (about 9) I posted an acoustic guitar only version of excerpts from All’s A Chord, but just realised that I long ago removed it from my channel. I will repost it soon. Now I have completed a full instrumental version. I am playing all the instruments (acoustic guitar, classical guitar, elec...
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Видео
Alfie - solo guitar (Chris Lawley)
Просмотров 4,1 тыс.10 лет назад
Here I am playing an acoustic/solo guitar version of Burt Bacharach's song Alfie. I figured out this version by watching someone else's version on RUclips. I recorded this today, March 29, 2014.
Beginnings - Chris Lawley 2006
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.10 лет назад
Here's one of my earliest videos from December 28, 2006. It is a classical guitar version of excerpts from Steve Howe's Beginnings. I would have tried harder to be more accurate today, but this version isn't bad.
Spanish Dance no. 5 (Chris L and Amy M 2013)
Просмотров 49110 лет назад
Here is Amy & I performing Enrique Granados' Spanish Dance no. 5. The pictures in the background were taken by Maria Letizia Santarossa.
Venezuelan Waltz - Chris Lawley Jan 2013
Просмотров 43610 лет назад
Here I am performing Venezuelan Waltz by Antonio Lauro on January 19, 2013.
SUNBURST (Chris Lawley covers Andrew York Feb 16 2013)
Просмотров 28110 лет назад
Here's me performing Sunburst by Andrew York on February 16, 2013 on classical guitar.
CHELSEA MORNING - Chris Lawley & LaLaVox 2008
Просмотров 17211 лет назад
Another video I removed, me and LaLaVox doing Joni Mitchell's Chelsea Morning. I love how cheerful LaLaVox is in this one, especially at the end. Really offsets my usual grumpy appearance. LOL!
J's THEME - Chris Lawley June 2007 (Steve Howe cover)
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.11 лет назад
Here's an old one, me playing J's Theme by Steve Howe from Natural Timber. This video was made after a long deserved 5 month hiatus from the guitar after learning Clap. I was so burnt out I went through an identity crisis as you can see. LOL!
SURFACE TENSION - Chris Lawley December 10, 2006 (Steve Howe cover)
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.11 лет назад
Here's another old one, one of my first videos. Surface Tension by Steve Howe. I'm playing classical guitar.
WINDOWS OF THE WORLD - Chris Lawley & Amy McCann
Просмотров 30611 лет назад
Here's a lovely song by Burt Bacharach, originally recorded by Dionne Warwick in the 60's. This song has had special meaning to me for years, and I was so happy that Amy agreed to put vocals on my version for me.
Three Imaginary Boys - Chris Lawley & LaLaVox
Просмотров 26811 лет назад
Now THIS one is obscure. The Cure's Three Imaginary Boys. LaLaVox said she wanted to do this one, I never thought it would happen, having never heard the song before. So there it sat for a while. Then one day I was in a crazy mood, went home from work at 5:00, spent the evening listening to the song, learning all the instruments, and recording it and putting the video/audio together. I was even...
PEOPLE'S PARTIES - Joni Mitchell (cover by Chris Lawley & LaLaVox) 2008
Просмотров 29711 лет назад
Another Joni Mitchell song by me and LaLaVox. This was our first video collaboration. Pretty obscure if you ask me ;) I'm playing all the instruments and LaLaVox is singing.
BLUE (Joni Mitchell) - Chris Lawley & LaLaVox
Просмотров 14311 лет назад
Another video I removed due to lack of views. This was the second song LaLaVox and I worked on together, she on vocals, me on the instruments. I play this one on Piano and LaLaVox, from Germany, completed her vocal part. I miss those days, it was great working with LaLaVox! Hope to again one day. This is Blue by Joni Mitchell.
CALIFORNIA - Chris Lawley & LaLaVox
Просмотров 14411 лет назад
Here's another LaLaVox duet, another Joni Mitchell Song, California. We made this back in 2008. It was the first time I used my electric drum kit in a video.
BIG LOVE
Просмотров 21111 лет назад
Here's another video I removed some months back on a whim. This is me playing classical guitar and my friend, Brad Gent, singing vocals. I was never 100% satisfied with this video/audio, but anyway, I worked hard on this so am putting it back up. It was especially fun making the vocals with Brad! :)
The Great Gig in the Sky - Chris Lawley cover 2004
Просмотров 42711 лет назад
The Great Gig in the Sky - Chris Lawley cover 2004
Acoustic Song (Chris & Ryan Lawley live April 25-2012)
Просмотров 63412 лет назад
Acoustic Song (Chris & Ryan Lawley live April 25-2012)
This Low - The Swell Season (cover by Chris, Tim, & Amy)
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.12 лет назад
This Low - The Swell Season (cover by Chris, Tim, & Amy)
TURN OF THE CENTURY (Chris L & Tim cover YES)
Просмотров 4,7 тыс.12 лет назад
TURN OF THE CENTURY (Chris L & Tim cover YES)
CLOSE TO THE EDGE 'unplugged' (Chris & Tim)
Просмотров 4,5 тыс.13 лет назад
CLOSE TO THE EDGE 'unplugged' (Chris & Tim)
SUPPER'S READY (one man band + vocal cover of Genesis)
Просмотров 40 тыс.13 лет назад
SUPPER'S READY (one man band vocal cover of Genesis)
Cavatina (Theme from 'The Deer Hunter')
Просмотров 208 тыс.13 лет назад
Cavatina (Theme from 'The Deer Hunter')
AWAKEN - - (a YES cover by Chris Lawley)
Просмотров 7 тыс.13 лет назад
AWAKEN - - (a YES cover by Chris Lawley)
Mind Drive (excerpts) - Chris & Tim cover YES
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.13 лет назад
Mind Drive (excerpts) - Chris & Tim cover YES
Topographic Medley (Chris & Tim cover YES)
Просмотров 3,6 тыс.13 лет назад
Topographic Medley (Chris & Tim cover YES)
FIRTH OF FIFTH (Chris Lawley covers Genesis)
Просмотров 14 тыс.14 лет назад
FIRTH OF FIFTH (Chris Lawley covers Genesis)
ONE FOR THE VINE (Chris L & Brad G cover Genesis)
Просмотров 14 тыс.15 лет назад
ONE FOR THE VINE (Chris L & Brad G cover Genesis)
Poignant, tender, a reminder of the fragility of life, and its transient beauty 🥹🎶🎶Thank you !❤
wooowwwwww
My mom died that year, I had bought the movie on BetaMax. Sad music for me.
Thanks for your nice cover. I really liked your creative touch!
Thank you, gregmcclelland3488!
Amazing
Thank you, felipedizioli8994!
This song is one reason I think Rik Emmett is as good as Randy or Eddie.
Excellent.
Thank you, markwhited1785!
Excellent job gentlemen.
Thank you, peterburi2727!
Чудо. Мне нравится ваша версия не меньше оригинальной записи.
Romanparshin5648, большое спасибо за добрые слова!
not a bad effort but without steve its just not there
Excellent!
Thank you, berdi4berdi4!
This is honestly the most gorgeous song from the88. And it was just beatufully played.
Thank you angelcelestinolopez977!
Most guitarist-fans would not have tackled this more obscure piece from the Yes family library but you did so admirably on all count. Great work and thank you for sharing this gem!
Thank you nz1229, I appreciate your kind words!
Isnt it so whacky how this whole melody just recurs in Carpet Crawlers
Cuando el viejo Steve no quiera seguir tocando con la banda....ya tiene reemplazo...osea ..tenemos YES para unos cuantos años mas.jajjaja Felicitaciones desde Argentina
gracias por sus amables palabras, luismanzur1752!
Wonderful. Saw this clip 12 years ago (2012) and now again
Thank you ignacioxxi for stopping by again!
Excelente ejecución.
Joseantonioenriquezfrias2416, ¡Gracias por el cumplido!
This Guy's Version Of Silver Wheels Is Mind Blowing 🤯, Best Version I've Ever Heard 😲 !
Thank you for your kind words, Rapidfire8673!
Came back for this gem
Thank you for stopping by again, ecgodsmack86!
16 лет назад вышел видос! Ого... Почему последнее видео на канале вышло 8 лет назад и новых нет?
Дякуємо за коментарі. За останні роки життя стало дуже насиченим і складним. Зараз у мене дуже мало часу для музичних відео
Вааауу! С эхом получилось классно! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Here we are 2024 and i keep coming back
Thanks for visiting again, Spiegel420!
Хочется сказать спасибо той команде энтузиастов, что добавила эту песню в свой проект, ведь если бы не они, то я вряд ли бы узнал о существовании этого трека. Но ещё больше хочется сказать спасибо автору этой аранжировки за прекрасную версию песни "Together We Will Live Forever". Даже когда мне будет далеко за 60 лет, ваша песня всё ещё будет моей любимой, и я буду вспоминать лучшие моменты своей жизни, пока слушаю её. Спасибо вам~ ❤
Дякую за дуже гарний коментар!
4 months well spent - the song has so many qualities but you have found the perfect dynamic range of the various movements and musical elements. Maybe the high point of UK popular music.
Thank you, brianbateman200 for your comment and kind words!
OK - so I cheated. I jumped straight to the 'As sure as eggs is eggs' section... A M A Z I N G! I'll be back for more later!
Thanks again oiramsq73!
Chris, if I can call you that, as I delve deeper and deeper into these songs I'm just ... I can't think of the verb to express how much this is shocking me! I was sitting here listening and watching ... and I thought "where the hell did he get these aragmenements????" Then I read the note: "This was arranged by myself." So, I'm definitely impressed by your playing but your ear and your ability to configure these songs to be played so fully and richly as solo performances is just taking my esteem to a whole other level. "getting over overhanging trees..." I remember the first time I listened to this song, I was driving in winter and crested a hill in my Jeep as the sun was starting to set ... and the sky and the light refracting through the ice. It's just LOCKED that sound/song and moment into my brain. and THIS is bringing me back to it. I wish I still had the Jeep! I wish I still had hills covered in snow and Ice! Oh for "the evil of a snowflake in June!" (or the desert!) translation into simpler terms: you sir are awesome!
Thank you for your words, oiramsq73. I’m very happy my rendition of this song brought back those memories for you! 😊
I'm biased - this is my absolute favorite Yes song. It is the epitome of what they are capable of as individuals and as a band. It is the moment where each of them 'set their mark' as it were on popular music in the 70's... I just LOVE this song. And you did it so well! What an emotional performance! I loved it. Thank you again. ... I'm sure this is a weird relationship to have with your fan-base: people discovering your works years (12 +) after you make them... and then seemingly going back and consuming it in large doses over short spans of time. That fact not withstanding I'm absolutely floored by these songs ... and I'm trying to digest as much as I can of the YES works before I get to your Genesis vids! ... I'll apologize for loitering in your comments section for the next little while! ;)
Thank you very much, ooramsq73 for your kind words and insightful comments! It means a lot!
That was so beautiful I feel like anything I could say wouldn't be enough. WOW!
Thank you again, oiramsq73!
Let me first say something about your playing: absolutely stunning! Emotional and evocative of not just the 'mood' the song is trying to create; it evokes the moment that I first heard SH play the song! I don't need to tell you you're a phenomenal player - you already know that (I hope!) Now let me say something about being OLD. I hate it for a lot of reasons... all the cliche ones of course. But another reason I don't like being THIS age at THIS TIME is that if we had the phenomenal resources to research and listen to the deepest parts of a band or a single artist's catalog and just swim and swim and swim in all of it as it is being made. I didn't hear this song until "Not Necessarily Acoustic" at which point I was like "whooooooaaaaa - that's gorgeous!" And then even today, being the age I am IN THIS AGE, I had to wait what appears to be 10 years for the algorithm to take me to this song for the first time. I feel like I wasted 10 years of opportunities to watch, listen and enjoy. THANK YOU for sharing this... now I'm going to dig into your channel and see what other treasures I can find!
Thank you for your comment and kind words, oiramsq73. Very insightful thoughts. I was a much younger man when I made this video. 😊
would be a gift if you could play "Death Is the Road to Awe"... your version is just astonishing! tks for sharing
Thank you mic_journal! That is another good song from the movie soundtrack. Good suggestion. 😊
Omg ,Thank you
Шедевр, автор все ещё отвечает на комментарии пользователей и это показывает что ему не все ровно на фанатов. Жаль что канал без активности уже 7 лет. Почему?
дякую за ваш коментар. Я більше не є місцем у своєму житті, де я маю час або мотивацію для створення музичних відео. Але в мене залишилися чудові спогади про ту епоху, і я ціную всіх, хто досі дивиться мої відео. всього тобі найкращого. dyakuyu za vash komentar. YA bilʹshe ne ye mistsem u svoyemu zhytti, de ya mayu chas abo motyvatsiyu dlya stvorennya muzychnykh video. Ale v mene zalyshylysya chudovi spohady pro tu epokhu, i ya tsinuyu vsikh, khto dosi dyvytʹsya moyi video. vsʹoho tobi naykrashchoho.
@@chris21125150 Thank you. Thank you for doing all this for so many years. I wish you good luck
This song always helps me decompress after a stressful day at work. You did a wonderful job with this rendition.
Thank you, bagelwrecker!
Omg! Needless to say liked and subbed Having met Rik over 20 times I could say he would absolutely love the ending! You made one of his goofy faces! 🙂
Thank you DaveStarks-ku2jd! 😅
@@chris21125150 Anytime
Great guitar work 🙏
Thank you, MikeAmerica219!
Timeless melody. Such great composition and the chord changes, omg! Well done! x
Hey! How did you learn the song? I really need a tutorial
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and here I am in July 2023 listening to this beautiful music
Thank you marciebalme588!
I can't stop to listening this masterpiece
Thank you, auakje7816, and thanks for listening!
15 years ago you made this. this is a timeless piece. at any age this could be heard and felt through the eons. Thank you Chris
Thank you for your kind words, enzodriver!
INCREDIBLE !. As a big Yes fan and probably my fav. Yes song you guys did an awesome job....... I'm amazed how you could put this all together. I remember learning this song in my youth on acoustic guitar........And I still listen to it today......... Curious how do you manage keeping the timing for the song? What instrument do you record first? Do you use a click track? Please share your methodologies.
6/23 still epic
Thank you, Spiegel420!
Brilliant! The song is such a gift! Thank you for sharing your marvelous mucical talents. As a mucian I am totally blwn away!! In a world of sudden indiscribable chaos, this brought me hope and PEACE!
Your work never gets old. I hope all is good with you!
Thanks zappatx. I’m sure getting older though! Lol. I hope all is well with you too, thanks for stopping by!
Exelente interpretacion
Thank you, mariomador641!
Great talent with all the instruments and editing. Onward by Yes drew me to you. I’m 63 and took up acoustic guitar 2 years ago. Lovin it except I’m so detailed I have to learn and apply all the specifics so it’s taking a while. Please bring us more. Thanks again! You’re an inspiration !
Thank you for your kind words, CertifiedGasSystems!
Fantastic!
Thank you, smit70NJ!
I am not familiar with the Howe composition but I enjoyed it very much. I was truly touched. Melodic and well executed, and free of superfluous pyrotechnics. In sum, a fine, elegant piece, sincere and true. Well done.
Thank you davidemille1586 for your kind words!
Anytime, Chris. -- DD
Excellent.
Thank you, bradhofrichter826!