Stream the EP in full here: Equilibrium

The idea behind the EP was to follow on from my album ‘Remembrance’ with a continuity of sound/style. I focused on finding a balance of frequencies/dynamics and arrangements that produced, for me, the most hypnotic listening experience I could achieve. I think track two “+” really showcases that ethos, being the most seemingly straightforward, yet having a depth that creates a “wash” of sound. I kept the pieces detailed, yet minimal; the tracks “opening up” upon subsequent listen, revealing their layers of sound. 

Recommended listening using big, over-the-ear headphones. 👂🎧👍

As always I massively appreciate you taking the time to listen.

'Still Life' is taken from my new Ambient/Lo-Fi/Noise/Drone/Soundscape album "Remembrance". Released 22nd April 2022, on Odd John Records.

Listen to the full album here: Chris Weeks - Remembrance

Stripping-back my sound and arrangements to their bare-bones, I focused on creating dense, descriptive soundscapes which juxtapose minimal ambience, drone and lo-fi/noise elements. Utilising this approach, Remembrance developed meditative, reflective and mindful qualities. The tracks may sound simple and straightforward upon first, casual listen. However, the character of the album develops, becoming more expansive and evoking deeper meaning when listened to using a pair of large, over-the-ear headphones; to fully appreciate the subtleties and nuances therein.

Remembrance is an open, honest and autobiographical body of work. Only after finishing the record did I truly appreciate that the overarching dark and sombre tone is a reflection of myself; dealing with depression and ongoing anxiety issues.

Cover Artwork/Photograph was taken on Newport Beach, Pembrokeshire, West Wales. UK.

Track 9: 'Remembrance (Sometimes I Remember to Forget)', exclusive to chrisweeksmusic.com

Fluorescent snake

Sinks its teeth

Creeping Venom

Poisons the soul

Until lizards come

Add Carcinogen...

Death smells of cinnamon (x2)

kingbastardmusic.com

My album ‘Lost Property’ just turned ten years old, so I’m having a sale to celebrate. You can get the digital version for 50% discount with the code “lp10” via my bandcamp. Just enter the code at checkout. https://kingbastardmusic.com/album/lost-property

Also, back in 2012 I created a series of little video “blips” to help promote the album’s release. These can been seen on YouTube here: https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZCveg0Nu0sPwhQAVsaxewAuOF9j4w9lm

I would also like to add that I’ve recently hit the 1k “fans” here on Newgrounds and would like to say a quick thank you to everyone who has listened to, downloaded and supported my music over the years. 🙏

KB

Leave Alone

Myheadisaballoon - MAYB3

Hello. 

Another Bandcamp Friday is upon us so I’ve released an album of tracks, created under my own name, between the years 2018-2021.

“con·sol·i·data”: a consolidation of little-known single releases and rarities.

con·sol·i·data

Hope you check it out.

Chris

Previously released in 2019 & exclusive to http://chrisweeksmusic.com

“The Waiting Game [∞]” album is now available on Spotify: The Waiting Game [∞] and coming soon to all good digital retailers and streaming platforms.

The Waiting Game [∞] @ Chris Weeks Music

“The Waiting Game [∞]”

This album is a distinctly personal body of work which represents being in limbo, torn between two countries (UK & US,) waiting to get a Visa to be able to relocate and be with the woman I love.

The title track was written almost immediately after finishing the album "Journey to Mars". I had intended to move away from piano-based music but found myself heavily influenced by its accessibility and my melancholic state of mind; writing three more pieces in quick succession. I released this four track EP, 'The Waiting Game', on 4th Feb 2019, exactly a year to the day since I had last seen my then fiancée. However, even before the EP had officially released I found myself writing more and more pieces in a similar vein. Before I knew it I had another six tracks, a full album's worth of material.

I never planned to release the album anywhere other than my bandcamp page, but upon recently listening to the album again I found myself somewhat enchanted by it, so I quickly decided to make it available across all good digital retailers and streaming platforms, via my label 'Odd John Records', before I changed my mind...

After the original release it took another seven months of waiting until I was finally able to relocate to be with my now wife. A total of nineteen long and lonely months apart. Just before leaving the country I was inspired to write the piece "The Big Sea" which is a soft, dreamy and languid piece, inspired by thoughts of my upcoming flight across the Atlantic ocean, to start my new life. It was included as a bonus track on bandcamp, but now features as the final track on the album.