Chris Antblad - Collected Works Vol 2 - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

MelodicRock Classics is thrilled to continue their relationship with Swedish singer/songwriter CHRIS ANTBLAD - for a second 6CD Box Set 'Collected Works, Volume 2', a Limited Edition (500 Units) set, which takes in another 6 of Chris' studio albums from recent years, all previously only available via streaming and digital outlets and one disc entirely exclusive tot his set. Chris Antblad was a big part of the songwriting and vocal talent behind the Spin Galley 'Standing Tall', which came out on Atenzia Records in 2004. That's just the start - Chris Antblad has spent the better part of his adult life as a musician and primarily as a songwriter. A mix of versatility and exceptional lyricism, has led to many interesting collaborations over the years. Primarily, the songwriting has been concentrated on adult oriented rock music and country. Two styles of music that both are reliant on advanced vocal-parts and arrangements. After a few years of songwriting, the necessity for good demos fostered a vocal ability that in later years led to more and more vocal work. Growing up outside the Swedish music scene, there was little to choose from, in terms of vocalists, and necessity once again turned out to be the mother of invention. He was forced to learn the art of singing, and after a couple of uncomfortable years, he found himself a decent singer. Combined with the experience as a session keyboard player, with a lot of jazz under the belt, and decent abilities on guitar and bass, the quality of the work started to reach a professional level. The songwriting led to Nashville and collaborations with some of his heroes like John Bettis, Gary Baker, Eric Martin, Paul Carrack, Michael Jay, Joe Lynn Turner, John Capek, Randy Goodrum, Jay Graydon, Brett James and Wayne Kirkpatrick. His interest for AOR always lingered as a result of growing up in the 80-ies and has led to a long-ti