When music become the air we breath…
The first single and title track from the EP ”Carrie” features the great reunion of classic CHICAGO frontman Jason Scheff & Bill Champlin – this uplifting pop gem also features stellar guitarwork by Peter Friestedt and was co-written by Grammy award winning songwriter Randy Goodrum and Tomi Malm.
The blend of Champlin’s and Scheff’s voices is undeniable and heard on numerous of Billboard top 10 hits – This may become a new CWF favourite!
Brand new album from Page 99 called “For imagination’s sake” is out now.
The second album from classic-sounding Yacht Rock and West Coast artist Page 99 features a stellar cast of musicians including Bill Champlin, Tamara Champlin, Peter Friestedt, Paul Pesco, Russ Fitzpatrick, Duane Allen Harlick, Colton Weatherston Andrea Di Puccio, Chip Kipps, Carlos Severiche, Bill Salisbury, and Chase Baird.
Have a bite below …..
Peter Friestedt, CWF’s mastermind stated on his social media pages that new music is coming up from the project (Joseph Williams Bill Champlin Peter Friestedt).
As we look forward to hear their next step, let’s enjoy the following tracks out of CWF II.
Bill Champlin, Joseph Williams and Peter Friestedt have released their new album “2” Listen to the album here ….
Champlin Williams Friestedt consists of renowned TOTO singer Joseph Williams, composer of film and drama scores and can also be heard in Disney’s animated feature film “The Lion King” as the singing voice of adult Simba.
Teaming up with none other than Bill Champlin formerly of the legendary band Chicago and critically acclaimed guitarist, producer and recording artist Peter Friestedt, the album “II” also includes contributions from vocalist, Michael McDonald, drummer John JR Robinson (Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones), Randy Goodrum (Toto, Chicago), Tamara Champlin and Polar price 2020 winner Diane Warren among many others.
With the TOTO haunting “10 Miles” to the CHICAGO sounding ballad “Between The Lines” and the soulflavoured “Love In The World” to the straight forward rock track “Runaway Dancer” this album really takes you on a neverending journey.
Press release:
The AOR supergroup, Champlin Williams Friestedt, is now releasing the first single from their upcoming album “II”. This first track is called “Between the Lines” and can be heard anywhere.
Champlin Williams Friestedt consists of renowned TOTO singer Joseph Williams, composer of film and drama scores and can also be heard in Disney’s animated feature film “The Lion King” as the singing voice of adult Simba.
Teaming up with none other than Bill Champlin formerly of the legendary band Chicago and critically acclaimed guitarist, producer and recording artist Peter Friestedt, the album “II” also includes contributions from vocalist, Michael McDonald, drummer John JR Robinson (Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones), Randy Goodrum (Toto, Chicago), Tamara Champlin and Polar price 2020 winner Diane Warren among many others.
With the TOTO haunting “10 Miles” to the CHICAGO sounding ballad “Between The Lines” and the soulflavoured “Love In The World” to the straight forward rock track “Runaway Dancer” this album really takes you on a Journey.
The album was recorded at Goldmine Studios & Friestedt Productions Studio and produced by Peter Friestedt, Bill Champlin and Joseph Williams.
“II” will be released 15 May 2020 on both digital and physical formats.
Perris Records is proud to announce the worldwide release of AOR “The Heart Of L.A” CD. Frédéric Slama’ s AOR all star project is back with a remastered compilation called “The Heart Of L.A” featuring some of the best singers from the Melodic Rock world. Imagine in the same album the incredible voices of Jeff Scott Soto (Yngwie Malmsteem, Talisman, W.E.T), Kevin Chalfant (The Storm, Two Fires, Journey, Shooting Star), Steve Overland (FM, The Ladder), Jesse Damon (Silent Rage, Kiss), Paul Sabu (Only Child, Kidd Glove, John Waite), Philip Bardowell (Unruly Child, Places Of Power), David Forbes (Boulevard), Sarah & Mélissa Fontaine (Chasing Violets), Bill Champlin (Chicago), Fergie Frederiksen (Toto), Paul Shortino (Quiet Riot) & many more stars. 2 unreleased tracks have been added to what might be the ultimate AOR album in the vein of Survivor, Foreigner, Giant & Toto. 16 tracks of pure Melodic Rock heaven like you’ve never heard them before.
A must have for any serious collector! For fans of Journey, Foreigner, Giant & Toto.
TRACKLIST:
1) Angels Never Sleep
2) The Smartest Girl In L.A.
3) On The Edge Of Glory
4) Deep Whirlpool
5) The Main Attraction
7) Jenny At Midnight
8) Silent Victory
9) Dangerous To Know
10) One Foot In Heaven
11) Closer To Zero
12) Secrets In The Shadows
13) You’re My Obsession
14) From L.A. To Paris
Unreleased Bonus tracks:
15) Don’t Turn Back
16) When The Darkness Falls
http://www.perrisrecords.com/new_releases/aor___the_heart_of_l.a/
Catalogue No. CD: PER5452
UPC Barcode No.: 670573054528
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