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NEW ALBUM! - The Lionheart |
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Chris Opperman's fifth album, The Lionheart will be released Tuesday, July 29th, on the Purple Cow Records label. The album features ten brand new studio recordings including "The Porpentine," Opperman's ambitious 12-movement piece for full orchestra plus rhythm section.
The album also boasts a ferocious double guitar solo by renowned musician Mike Keneally as well as performances by Frank Macchia, Chris Spilsbury, Jen Kuhn, Daren Burns, Craig Bunch, and many others.
The album will also feature artwork by Eisner-award winning comic book artist Mark Buckingham who is the main artist on Opperman's favorite comic book Fables. (See rough pencil sketch above).
Pre-orders are still available! There are three options for pre-ordering, detailed below:
1. Pre-order The Lionheart only for $10 including domestic shipping (international orders $15).
2. SPECIAL! Pre-order five copies of The Lionheart for $50 and get the complete full orchestra score (approx. 70 11"x17" pages) to "The Porpentine" FREE!
3. SPECIAL! Pre-order The Lionheart and get the other 4 CD's in Opperman's catalog for $50 and get the complete full orchestra score (approx. 70 11"x17" pages) to "The Porpentine" FREE!
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Steve Vai - Sound Theories & Reflections |
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Opperman's orchestration/arranging and piano work is featured on the two latest releases from Grammy-award winning guitarist Steve Vai, Sound Theories, Vols. I & II and Real Illusions: Reflections, both of which were nominated for Grammys and which are availalbe at all major music retail stores.
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Steve Vai's "The Attitude Song"
Nominated for a Grammy! |
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"The Attitude Song" from Steve Vai's album Sound Theories, Vols. I & II, featuring Oppy on piano, was nominated for the 2008 Grammy for Best Rock Instrumental Performance.
"Pretty cool," says Opperman.
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#5 - The Lionheart
Currently in Production! |
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Oppy is currently working with Grammy-award winning engineer Neil Citron on the mixes for The Lionheart while completing the recording of "The Porpentine." Songs already mixed include "Miles Behind," "Gen-Ebulous," "White Willow," "Beware of the Random Factor," "Telepathy on Mars?," and "Idaho Potato." The album is due for release on Tuesday, July 29th.
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Mike Keneally
serves up Wine & Pickles! |
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Exowax Recordings recently announced the forthcoming release of "a collection of unreleased things, rarities, and allsorts from the last several years or so" by Mike Keneally. The album contains 21 previously unreleased tracks including the full-length versions of "Skull Bubbles" and "Selfish Otter," both of which feature Opperman's trumpet playing from the Dancing days.
Available for pre-order now from Moosemart.com.
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Productions & Premieres
"Tommy's Song" and "The Majestic" |
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Chris Opperman and Neil Citron recently co-produced a track for indie singer/songwriter Beth Jean called "Tommy's Song" which was recorded at The Doghouse Studios in Woodland Hills, CA.
Also, the Cresskill High School Concert Band from Cresskill, NJ recently debuted Opperman's concert band piece "The Majestic" which was written for his friend Joe Verderese whom conducted the world premiere performance.
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As you may have noticed, we're back! Extra special thanks to Scott Chatfield and Rich Pike for making it happen and please pardon our mess as we clean things up!
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